Torrey Smith

Wide receiver Torrey Smith signed with the Eagles last week, and is impressed by stories of Carson Wentz's work ethic.

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Before wide receiver Torrey Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles last week, he heard whispers about how quarterback Carson Wentz would arrive at the team's facilities by 5:30 a.m. during the season.

In an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic's morning radio show Thursday, Smith said those stories left him impressed -- and humbled.

"I thought I worked pretty hard," Smith said. "But I'm not going to be in there at 5:30."

Wentz, entering his second NFL season, seems to be itching to get know his new receivers, too. Last week, Alshon Jeffery said he and Wentz had exchanged text messages about the potential of a reshaped offense.

And Smith said on the radio Thursday morning that Wentz wanted to meet to work out together.

"He's already texting me, like, 'Hey, no pressure, but if you're going to be here next week, let's get together, let's throw,'" Smith said.

Wentz, wide receiver Jordan Matthews and tight end Zach Ertz had previously discussed the possibility of hitting a field together near Philadelphia before team-sanctioned workouts can begin next month. Smith and Jeffery represent two accomplished faces to add into the fold.

Smith didn't say whether he made concrete plans to throw with Wentz, but he lives in Baltimore and said he's willing to make the 90-minute drive up I-95 to the Philadelphia area.

In any case, the 28-year-old wideout credited the presence of Wentz, 24, as an enticing draw. The Birds have a young signal-caller whom they want to groom into a bona fide NFL star, and the addition of Smith and Jeffery -- two former Pro Bowlers -- should help expedite the growth of last season's No. 2 overall pick.

Wentz enjoyed a strong campaign in 2016, breaking the rookie record for completions and tossing 16 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. There were blemishes, though, and the North Dakota State product has wrinkles in his game to iron out.

Smith said he's watched Eagles games from last season, and he expects Wentz will rectify his flaws to mature into a top-tier quarterback.

"First of all, he can make every throw," Smith said. "And then his composure. There are times where things didn't go his way, whether it was execution by, you know, the guys on the outside or the O-line or himself. He didn't seem to lose confidence or lose doubt. And that's important at the quarterback position."

-- @AaronKazreports