So, not gonna lie, I was a bit concerned about Devonta Smith. I wasn’t too happy that the Eagles traded #84 to move up for him because 1) I thought (still think) they should have taken Fields and 2) because while I think Smith was incredible in college, I was still skeptical about how his size would translate to the NFL.
But since then, I’ve gone back and watched some of the tape that’s available on him. And it’s reminded me just how incredible as a player he is. Like, I’m watching footage of this guy just humiliating DBs over and over, and against press too. He's an unbelievable technician. I've seen him beat Jaycee Horn and Eric Stokes, two guys taken in the 1st Round. Smith is really fukking good. While I still would rather have Fields, and his size will always be a question until the season starts, I’m 100% behind this move. If the Eagles are going to bet on Jalen Hurts, they've gotten him some good help.
Imagine Smith hits as WR1 and if Reagor or Fulgham can develop into an effective WR2, with a head coach with WR experience teaching them.
And then you put Goedert, Sanders, and that new RB we got into the mix. I’m still not sure on Hurts, but the makings of a decent offensive core are there if everything plays out the way it should. Not that it’s a guarantee that it will, obviously, but at least it’s something that’s worth getting excited about.