Eagles News: Za’Darius Smith reveals why he left Philadelphia last year
Bleeding Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Za’Darius Smith retired unexpectedly last season to be with his terminally ill mother, explaining his decision publicly for the first time upon joining the Falcons.
- Eagles rookie Ty Robinson showed promising signs in preseason with impactful defensive plays, while Kelee Ringo displayed improved but inconsistent cornerback performance under Fangio’s scheme.
- The Eagles’ QB2 situation remains unclear, with Andy Dalton receiving more reps than Tanner McKee despite expectations McKee will be the backup; overall quarterback depth is viewed as worse than earlier in camp.
- Running back Eli Stowers is struggling early due to inexperience but shows dedication and potential to improve with more reps and coaching.
- Jalen Hurts feels confident in his grasp of the Eagles’ new offensive scheme as the season approaches, though the offensive line’s performance will be crucial in determining the team’s ceiling.
