'Two receivers that want to be the alpha,' DeVonta Smith on embracing shared leadership role with AJ Brown in Eagles offense

When the Philadelphia Eagles offered an extension to DeVonta Smith this offseason, it became clear that the franchise was to pick part of its solid offensive line, especially the dynamic receivers duo of Smith and AJ Brown. That’s why, despite the huge money involved in each of their contracts, the Eagles agreed. 

Having two of the biggest star receivers on the team, one would expect some jealousy, differences, hard feelings, or intense competitiveness. However, that’s not the case with Smith and Brown, as apart from being each other’s backbone on the football field while forming a relying pairing with the quarterback, the two share a very close bond. 

Speaking of which, star receiver Smith was asked on Tuesday, what it’s like for Philly to have two dominating receivers on the roster. He replied that two receivers in leading roles only leave a positive impact on the offense, rather than negative. 

Everybody wants to spin it this way, in that way, but you have two guys who want to be the alpha. And I feel like that's a good thing. You got two guys that are happy for each other. I mean, A.J., we talk every day. We call each other every day. We make sure that we talk on the phone every day, whether it’s football, life, last night we had the kids on the phone talking, you know, babies just sitting there doing the baby talk. said DeVonta Smith, via the Eagles’ official website