Za'Darius Smith Not at Team Workouts, Major Test for Kwesi's Leadership Looming

As the NFL offseason continues, the Green Bay Packers are experiencing a major test of leadership. Defensive end Za’Darius Smith has not attended any team workouts this season, putting pressure on Packers defensive coordinator, Joe Barry, and his new assistant Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to step up and guide the team without one of their star players.

Smith has been an asset to the Packers defense ever since he joined the team in 2019, but his absence from team workouts has left a noticeable hole. This has put the spotlight on Adofo-Mensah, who was hired on as an assistant just a few months ago.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is no stranger to the world of football, though. He was a former linebacker for the Princeton Tigers in college and has experience working in various positions within NFL teams. Nonetheless, it will be a challenge for him to fill the shoes of Smith who has been a significant contributor to the team.

The Packers have had a relatively successful season, making it to the NFC championship last year. However, with Smith missing, there is pressure to ensure their defense remains as strong as it has been. The absence of Za’Darius Smith may be the ultimate test of Adofo-Mensah’s leadership skills.

As we enter the 2021-2022 NFL season, all eyes will be on the Packers, and especially Adofo-Mensah, to see if they can rise to the occasion and perform at top levels. This is where the true importance of leadership will shine through, and it will be interesting to see how the team manages to succeed without one of their biggest assets.