It looks like Za’Darius Smith left Green Bay at the perfect time. Since the former Wildcat’s departure, the Packers have fallen down the NFC North pecking order. Aaron Rodgers’ crew is just 3-5, while Big Z’s squad has climbed into first place with a 6-1 record. Vikings fans owe plenty of credit to Za’Darius.
Thursday morning Za’Darius Smith was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for his performance in the month of October. In four games over two continents, the former Kentucky star outside linebacker tallied a league-high 6.