This was a huge shock — not that the Eagles wanted Smith, who in my opinion is the best wide receiver in this draft, but that the Eagles and the Cowboys actually negotiated a trade with each other, which like never happens. To boot, everyone viewed it as them screwing over their other NFC foes, the Giants. Philly and Dallas swapped first round picks, and the Eagles sent their third-rounder to the Cowboys in the deal. The Eagles desperately needed to address the receiver position, and they crushed it by taking the Slim Reaper.
Surprises, smiles, and shiny shoes: An NFL Draft Round One recap
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