NFL insider notes: Jalen Hurts’ case to be Eagles starting quarterback strengthened by his absence - CBS Sports
Sure, it would have been great to see Hurts get a chance to connect with first-round pick DeVonta Smith, who made his debut after fighting through some health stuff. Especially on a night when Smith got a lot of run. But the Heisman winner has already flashed enough in practices to look the part, and the excitement about him is very real. “He is such a polished young receiver,” Sirianni told me. “I haven’t seen a young receiver this precise since being in San Diego with Kennan Allen in 2013.
Eagles News: Nick Sirianni says DeVonta Smith reminds him of Keenan Allen
