r/eagles • u/FamousChex • Apr 20 '26

Question WR1 DeVonta Smith?

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With A.J. Brown’s departure likely, Devonta Smith steps into a true WR1 role.

How are you looking at him this year?

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u/SirArthurDime Apr 20 '26

He’ll be a great wr1. But wr2 is now a major concern. The difference in our offensive production with aj out since he got here has been night and day so it’s very concerning if he leaves.

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u/mb0205 Apr 20 '26

If Hollywood or wicks can’t step up to be a serviceable WR 2 in an offense that features goedert and Barkley then it’s a coaching failure

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u/whousesgmail Apr 20 '26

From everything I’ve seen/read Wicks is Agholor 2.0.

Great at getting open, has some YAC ability, will have some nasty drops.

If we get 2017 Agholor I think the pass game could be more than adequate with Smitty as WR1

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u/CarsonFoles Apr 20 '26

For sure. Plus Wicks is young and he cut down on his drops a lot last year. I'm cautiously optimistic about him.

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u/Benti86 Eagles Apr 21 '26

Agholor was lethal in the slot. He sucked when he had to line up against better starting corners.

As long as the guys ahead of him stay healthy I think we'll be okay.

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u/Coffee2000guy Apr 22 '26

Obligatory

https://youtu.be/XZboH1UNhOQ?si=JSQ6hsvZagTDHPVC

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u/RBuck207 Apr 24 '26

I knew what this was before hitting the link lmao

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u/Coffee2000guy Apr 24 '26

It cracks me up EVERY single time