Posted January 27Jan 27 Well plenty of other players have had their appreciation threads … I don’t think the contributions Nolan has been making should go without giving him his props. He really caught a lot of flak around here last year for not contributing much as a 1st rd pick but damn man he’s really stepped up his game here in year 2 … it comes at a time when we really needed it with losing BG and Huff being such a disappointment.
January 27Jan 27 What a turnaround that young man enjoyed! From last year where he struggled as a rookie to in the first few weeks of this year where those struggles continued! He has been on a tear since then though and there’s every chance he’s a long term piece of this defense.
January 27Jan 27 We were worried about his size, but his athleticism and speed off the edge is what gets him success. Hits hard for an undersized pass rusher
January 27Jan 27 I agree entirely with the sentiment, he's been absolutely stellar. But, man, I miss when we gave rookies time to mature into the league. I remember the ish BG used to get here early in his career
January 27Jan 27 Author 7 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: What a turnaround that young man enjoyed! From last year where he struggled as a rookie to in the first few weeks of this year where those struggles continued! He has been on a tear since then though and there’s every chance he’s a long term piece of this defense. I know it isn't exactly an "apple-to-apple" comparison (since comparing a draft pick going from his rookie season into his 2nd year and a free agent that has been acclimated to life in the NFL but also going into a different environment/system, but hoping Huff can make a similar jump next year.
January 27Jan 27 He looks like a younger Haason Reddick. His ability to bend the corner is already elite. The sack that he got yesterday was fun to watch.
January 27Jan 27 11 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Ive been his #1 fan since he was drafted and that never wavered! Ask @NOTW It's true. you got on me for saying he was developing, albeit slowly. Well he's accelerated that. You can thank me for giving him that motivation.
January 28Jan 28 Its a nice surprise so far. I wrote him off after being completely useless last year. Goes to show how bad our defensive coordinators were last year
January 28Jan 28 After last year, I think most of us would have been somewhat satisfied if he turned into a serviceable player. He's not only become serviceable, he's a difference maker and a big reason why the Eagles are going to the SB. With his attitude and athleticism, I'm excited to see him become a star.
January 28Jan 28 23 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Ive been his #1 fan since he was drafted and that never wavered! Ask @NOTW I def wanted him at 30 but I don't post too often so I don't have the receipts to back that 😅😅 But even I was wondering if we were gonna start making Smith vs Brian Branch like we had Graham vs Earl Thomas but he's def become a key piece even earlier than what Graham did
January 28Jan 28 23 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Ive been his #1 fan since he was drafted and that never wavered! Ask @NOTW Was a huge fan when drafted and didn't waiver until around the bye week.
January 28Jan 28 He was the #1 overall recruit in the country. At Georgia, all the players and coaches swore by him. He was always going to make it, just took a couple of games.
January 29Jan 29 I was concerned about his size. I no longer am. He's developing nicely and should have a positive impact every week going forward, starting in SB 59.
January 30Jan 30 On 1/27/2025 at 1:31 PM, UK_EaglesFan89 said: What a turnaround that young man enjoyed! From last year where he struggled as a rookie to in the first few weeks of this year where those struggles continued! He has been on a tear since then though and there’s every chance he’s a long term piece of this defense. He didn't struggle this year (early). He may not have had sacks the first few games, but he was playing solid. He actually had a terrific preseason that fans around here discounted. He was even one of the few guys that played well in the wildcard loss last season. It just takes a long time for pessimists to come around and admit what they are seeing is real. At the beginning of the season, Huff was the starter, but Smith consistently outperformed him.
January 30Jan 30 Author 4 minutes ago, brkmsn said: He didn't struggle this year (early). He may not have had sacks the first few games, but he was playing solid. He actually had a terrific preseason that fans around here discounted. He was even one of the few guys that played well in the wildcard loss last season. It just takes a long time for pessimists to come around and admit what they are seeing is real. At the beginning of the season, Huff was the starter, but Smith consistently outperformed him. That's life in TATE ... much easier to label a player a bust than it is to show recognition for when they start playing well.
January 31Jan 31 On 1/29/2025 at 7:29 AM, PoconoDon said: I was concerned about his size. I no longer am. He's developing nicely and should have a positive impact every week going forward, starting in SB 59. We def need him to make acquaintances w Mahomes I'm calling at least 1
February 5Feb 5 54 minutes ago, time2rock said: We need him to get well acquainted to patrick...early and often
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