"I certainly feel the same way": DeVonta Smith backs A.J. Brown for expressing frustration about his limited role

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"I certainly feel the same way": DeVonta Smith backs A.J. Brown for expressing frustration about his limited role (Credit: IMAGN)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith sympathized with A.J. Brown after he expressed frustration about the lack of attention he's received from his quarterback amid a 4-0 run to start the season.

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The defending Super Bowl champions are playing at a high level and have beaten the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their perfect start.

The Eagles have relied heavily on their dominant rushing game, with their passing attack taking a backseat, leaving their wide receivers frustrated. Brown isn't happy with how the offense is playing right now, and Smith feels the former Tennessee Titans star has a valid point.

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"He's a great leader," Smith told reporters on Friday. "He wants what's best for the team. Things aren't necessarily going our way offensively. I don't think there's anything wrong with him wanting better in that situation. I certainly feel the same way. Offensively, we need to be better."

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Brown shared a Bible verse on social media on Sunday, shortly after the Eagles took down the Buccaneers 31-25.

"If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way."

He was targeted nine times during the Buccaneers game, catching only two passes for seven yards. Smith was targeted only twice for a 29-yard gain, leaving tight end Dallas Goedert (four receptions for 37 yards) and running back Saquon Barkley (four receptions for 31 yards) as the receiving leaders.

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A.J. Brown apologized over cryptic social media post

On Wednesday, A.J. Brown apologized for his social media post, insisting that Philadelphia is his home and he wants to play for them for as long as possible. He admitted that he was frustrated and that his emotions had gotten the better of him.

"I let my frustrations boil over. I didn't speak to the media," Brown said. "I had a chance to correct my frustrations and I continued to let it boil over. And that's on me. I take full accountability on that. My message on Twitter wasn't directed at anyone in the building. And of course, not my quarterback, my GM, nobody. I take full accountability."

The Eagles will have another challenging matchup in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. Pat Surtain will likely make things complicated for Brown as he tries to bounce back.

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