DeVonta Smith has quietly settled into life as Philadelphia’s clear WR1

I might be the biggest Smitty truther out there.. DeVonta Smith has quietly settled into life as Philadelphia’s clear WR1 after A.J. Brown’s departure to New England this offseason, a role that always invited real scrutiny given the shoes he had to fill. Rather than needing huge volume to make his presence felt, Smith has continued to show the same precise route running and reliable hands that have made him one of the more technically sound receivers in the league, making winning plays exactly when the Eagles need them most. What stands out most is the trust building between him and Jalen Hurts as the passing game continues to evolve without Brown in the mix. Smith isn’t the kind of receiver who needs the ball in his hands constantly to be effective, and his ability to come up big in key moments has been a great sign for an Eagles offense still finding its full identity under new coordinator Sean Mannion. As Philadelphia looks to defend its title, having a receiver of Smith’s caliber quietly anchoring that room gives them real stability heading into the rest of the season.