Green Bay Packers look to kicker Trey Smack for special teams improvement

The Green Bay Packers selected kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round of the NFL draft to address long-standing stability issues in their special teams unit. The team has lacked consistent performance at the position since the departure of Mason Crosby, and recent attempts with Brandon McManus did not provide a reliable floor or ceiling. Smack demonstrated significant leg power during the preseason in Denver and converted two 58-yard field goals while playing in Pittsburgh. While the rookie has yet to record an official NFL snap, his ability to convert long-distance field goals offers an alternative to risky late-game Hail Mary attempts. The team also expects Daniel Whelan to continue handling punting duties. The addition of Smack represents a strategy to secure a baseline of league-average kicking to support the team's competitive aspirations this season.

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