Frank Reich addresses Torrey Smith and Carson Wentz’s chemistry … – Eagles Wire

We havent heard much about Torrey Smith this preseason. A lot of the wide receiver talk has been dominated by Alshon Jefferys chemistry with Carson Wentz or what happens to Nelson Agholor and Mack Hollinsfollowing the Jordan Matthews trade.

Smith hasnt caughtone pass in either of the two Eagles preseason games thus far. Is there a chemistry problembetween Smith and Wentz?

Absolutelynot. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich debunked that idea completely when asked about that on Monday after practice.

I think their chemistry is good, Reich said. Torrey is a pro. He works very hard. I think theyve gotten a lot of reps together all through OTAs and training camp. So [I am] not concerned about the production in the preseason game where he really hasnt played that much. So [I] feel very good about that.

And Reich doesnt think that preseason games dictate the amount of chemistry a QB and WR share.

You have to throw deep balls, Reich said. I mean, you dont just say, Okay, hes a fast guy, just throw it deep. There is a chemistry, a timing and a feel to that. But I think theyve gotten a lot of that in OTAs and training camp, not necessarily always live, but still, thats the kind of throw that you can build chemistry that doesnt always have to be live and you can still get a good feel for each other.

Wentz and Smith connected on two plays in their joint practice with the Dolphins on Monday.

The first was when Smith ran a dino route on former Eagle CB Byron Maxwell. Smith showed off his shiftiness when he turned Maxwell completely around before breaking for the deep ball from Wentz.

The second play was when Smith made a diving catch over the middle of the field. Smith who was brought in for his ability to go deep, showed a lot of versatilityon this play.

He and Wentz also connected on a deep pass in which Smith ran right by Dolphins corner Byron Maxwell.

Smith and the rest of the first team players, will see morereps against the Dolphins on Thursday night. Reich wants to set a tone for the offense with the season just a little over two weeks away.

Yeah, I think the starters will go a bit longer, Reich said. We want to protect the football. We want to execute. We want to be good in situational football, good on third down, good in the red zone, and, obviously, score points.

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