WHEN MARCUS Smith played only 68 snaps and made no impact on the Eagles' defense last year as a rookie, few people outside of the organization were taken aback.
The truth is, Smith had been considered a reach with the 26th overall pick in the draft by almost everyone except the Eagles. That he finished his first NFL season with a grand total of one tackle and zero quarterback sacks, and played in only eight games, well, it was considered more a reflection on the Eagles' poor judgment than Smith not playing up to his ability.
That wasn't the case in April when the Eagles took wide receiver Nelson Agholor with the 15th pick in the first round.