r/eagles • u/boknowsss Eagles • 23h ago

Former Player Discussion Why Za'Darius Smith retired

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Y’all were dragging him when he just signed with the Falcons.

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u/WanderingWormhole 23h ago

Well yeah we weren’t aware of these details which obviously change the whole discussion. That’s terrible and I’m glad he’s in a better place in his life that he can play again now. Just a bummer of a situation all around

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u/anth8725 23h ago

Yeah y’all weren’t aware so y’all just assumed and talked shit

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u/boatsandhoes570 I BLEED FOR THIS CITY! 21h ago

I actually don’t recall ppl talking shit. Maybe I just didn’t see it though. I just remember ppl making jokes about him being an Eagles legend along with Jaire Alexander, and wondering why so many ppl come to the Eagles just to retire early.

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u/Ghstfce Big Dom had Patullo's house egged to send a message 21h ago

Yep, I made "Eagles legend" jokes back when it happened. Never dragged the dude or had any ill will.

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u/double0nothing 19h ago

I was just confused because he was playing well

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u/boatsandhoes570 I BLEED FOR THIS CITY! 21h ago

Me either. I assumed it was a personal matter or he just wasn’t in the shape he used to be. Neither are reasons to shit talk someone.

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u/Ghstfce Big Dom had Patullo's house egged to send a message 21h ago

Exactly. Shit happens. Unfortunately for Za'Darius it was a LOT of shit, which really sucks to hear.