Packers' Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith Have Perfect Mentality Despite Pro Bowl Snubs
By Jerry Trotta
With the 2020 Pro Bowl rosters being announced this week, so came the annual discussion of stars that were evidently snubbed. Though being named to the Pro Bowl is perceived as an honor, the game itself is somewhat of a joke.
Therefore, countless players around the NFL don't care much at all about being left off the roster. Look no further than Packers star defenders Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, who seem to be completely unbothered by their snub.
Both Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith could be considered Pro Bowl snubs.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) December 20, 2019
Said Za'Darius: "I'm not worried about the Pro Bowl; I'm trying to get to the Super Bowl."
Said Preston: "Who cares? We're going to the playoffs." https://t.co/zmmeoNpw2Y
Za'Darius and Preston fully embracing being overlooked by the rest of the league? That sounds about right. Instead, they'll relish in the fact that the Packers will be playing into January.
The Packers have a chance to wrap up the NFC North title with a victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, and it's quite clear that the Smith's are tabbing that their top priority.
Za’Darius Smith not making the Pro Bowl is beyond a joke. He’s been the Packers’ best player.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) December 18, 2019
Aaron Jones & Mason Crosby have every right to be on the team as well.
Ultimately it’s the Pro Bowl though, so awful snubs & worse inclusions are the norm. Just is what it is.
Za'Darius Smith has racked up a career-high 47 tackles and 10 sacks this season, while Preston has contributed 52 tackles and 11.5 sacks, alongside 22 quarterback hits.
These two are certainly putting up Pro Bowl numbers, but they don't seem to mind the fact that they didn't end up on the roster.