Pinkston set to leave the Eagles - Page 3

**pr_capone** · 08-29-2006, 08:50 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2565423

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The Monday trade that brought the Philadelphia Eagles speedy fifth-year veteran Donte' Stallworth has suddenly created a bit of a logjam at wide receiver, and the team could be looking to move some bodies.

Starting with former starter Todd Pinkston, the six-year veteran who missed the entire 2005 season with a torn right Achilles, and who has been limited for much of training camp.

ESPN.com has learned that Eagles officials have granted Pinkston and agent Joel Segal permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade. It is not certain what Philadelphia would be seeking in return for Pinkston, who could be extraneous, given the glut of receivers on the roster.

As of Tuesday afternoon, three teams had indicated an interest in Pinkston, a second-round selection in the 2000 draft. At least two of the three receiver-needy franchises would likely view Pinkston as a starter, if he is healthy. Pinkston has conceded, though, he is not pain-free yet as he continues to recover from the Achilles injury suffered last summer in training camp.

Even teams legitimately interested in Pinkston will have some concerns about his health and also might be willing to gamble that he will be released this weekend, when teams must reduce their rosters to the regular season limit of 53 players. Philadelphia is set at the two starting wideout spots, with Stallworth and second-year veteran Reggie Brown, and the coaches like some of the youngsters they've brought in, too.

The teams interested in Pinkston likely are attracted by his outstanding deep speed and career average of 15.3 yards per catch.

During camp this summer, Pinkston has battled tendinitis in both Achilles, and he has missed considerable practice time. Not until last week was Pinkston able to log an entire week of full-speed practices, and his appearance in last Friday night's exhibition victory over Pittsburgh was his first of the preseason. He had one reception for four yards.

A former Southern Mississippi standout, the reed-thin Pinkston has played in 78 games, including 68 as a starter, and has 184 receptions for 2,816 yards and 14 touchdowns. His best season was in 2002, when he had 60 catches for 798 yards and seven touchdowns.

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**2112** · 08-30-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

I personally would not mind seeing Pinkston in the 2 or 3 spot depending on wether Parker can hold on to the bal or not.

pinkston has alligator arms over the middle...he is 6 ft 5 and 155 lb's soakin wet with change in his pockets..he stinks!!!..I would not give up AJ feeley's jock for him!!!

chop · 08-30-2006, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

As bad as Todd Pinkston is, he's better than anything we have as backups. Those backup WR's are horrid, people may like Jeff Webb but he looks like a moron out there, not getting 2 feet in on easy ball, getting an offensive PI when all he had to do was turn and jump for the ball.

This is the "grass is always greener" mentality. Pinkston has done nothing in his time in the league.

Webb made some mistakes in the game the other night but he has a much bigger upside over Pinkston.

Mecca · 08-30-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chop

This is the "grass is always greener" mentality. Pinkston has done nothing in his time in the league.

Webb made some mistakes in the game the other night but he has a much bigger upside over Pinkston.

Jeff Webb will likely be Todd Pinkston if he's even that lucky........he was picked at the end of a draft for a reason. If he had tremendous upside he'd show it on the field. So far all he's shown is a severe lack of awareness for anything going on and a lack of ability to catch the ball.

If anyone really thinks the Chiefs should get into the season with Jeff Webb as the 4th WR, that means you're comfortable with a guy who didn't get 2 feet in on an easy ball makes tons of mental errors and frankly can't catch getting on the field if anyone gets hurt.

The Chiefs need another WR pretty badly.

Chiefnj · 08-30-2006, 09:15 AM

Apparently not only have radio commentators not gone over the middle in the NFL, Pinkston himself hasn't gone over the middle to catch a pass either.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ls794MhIk...elated&search=

htismaqe · 08-30-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Jeff Webb will likely be Todd Pinkston if he's even that lucky........he was picked at the end of a draft for a reason. If he had tremendous upside he'd show it on the field. So far all he's shown is a severe lack of awareness for anything going on and a lack of ability to catch the ball.

If anyone really thinks the Chiefs should get into the season with Jeff Webb as the 4th WR, that means you're comfortable with a guy who didn't get 2 feet in on an easy ball makes tons of mental errors and frankly can't catch getting on the field if anyone gets hurt.

The Chiefs need another WR pretty badly.

In light of your feelings on Antonio Cromartie, this post is pretty funny.

Mecca · 08-30-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

In light of your feelings on Antonio Cromartie, this post is pretty funny.

I don't really know what Jeff Webb and Antonio Cromartie have to do with each other.

**noa** · 08-30-2006, 10:02 AM

When he was trade bait, I thought we should just ignore Pinkston, but now that he is a free agent, and we might be able to sign him for the vet. minimum, I'd say he's worth a look.

ncognito · 08-30-2006, 10:16 AM

Todd Pinkston-WR-Eagles Aug. 30 - 11:57 am et

Eagles waived Todd Pinkston.

That didn't take long. After checking around the league, the Eagles are likely doing their long-time player a favor by releasing him before an avalanche of cuts happen this weekend. Look for the Vikings to show some interest. The team also cut backup QB Koy Detmer and signed A.J. Feeley.

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08-30-2006, 10:16 AM	#38
ncognito Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: searching... Casino cash: $10004900	Todd Pinkston-WR-Eagles Aug. 30 - 11:57 am et Eagles waived Todd Pinkston. That didn't take long. After checking around the league, the Eagles are likely doing their long-time player a favor by releasing him before an avalanche of cuts happen this weekend. Look for the Vikings to show some interest. The team also cut backup QB Koy Detmer and signed A.J. Feeley.
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