Looking at the Eagles consistently failing to pressure Dak Prescott in the season opener helped clear out Vic Fangio’s priority: edge rush depth. Consequently, the Eagles inked Za’Darius Smith to a one-year deal. But Fangio seems a bit unsure about the three-time Pro Bowler he just signed.

It looks like Vic Fangio didn’t look up Za’Darius Smith’s tapes before he decided to sign him. “ We’ll see. …Don’t really know what Za’Darius (Smith) brings or doesn’t bring. (Josh) Uche got in there for a few snaps the other night and did some good stuff, so we’re feeling better about it ,” he said.

And he can’t really be blamed for not knowing what Smith can or cannot bring. His career trajectory has been rather atypical up till now. Smith is probably the ideal example of late-career pickup

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