Reception Perception: The Show RP Clips: DeVonta Smith is Looking Pretty, Pretty Good
Oct 30, 2025
The hosts dive into DeVonta Smith's transformation as an outside receiver and his impressive performance, even with AJ Brown in the mix. They analyze the Eagles' strategic changes post-Giants loss, including innovative play-calling and the addition of a sixth offensive lineman to enhance the run game. There's a discussion on Smith's growing abilities and whether he could emerge as the Eagles' top receiver. They also explore potential trade implications involving Brown and evaluate the depth of Philadelphia's receiving corps.
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Devonta Smith's Recent Breakout
- Devonta Smith has surged into top-tier productivity, ranking highly in team target share and yards per route run over recent weeks.
- Matt Harmon argues his recent tape shows genuine breakout-level performance beyond mere scheme benefits.
Offensive Structure Is Fueling Production
- Eagles adjusted their offense after the Giants loss, increasing under-center work and true play-action dropbacks for Jalen Hurts.
- Harmon links those structural changes to improved opportunities and performance for receivers like Smith.
Calcaterra, Blocking Woes, And A Sixth Lineman
- Matt Harmon jokes about Grant Calcaterra's long tenure as a poor blocker and how the Eagles responded by inserting a sixth offensive lineman.
- He uses this example to illustrate practical schematic changes to boost the run game.