Free agency over, draft over. What do the Eagles still need?

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 07:34:30 PM

After a decent but not great free agency period and a GREAT draft, here are some needs I still think the Eagles need to look into, to make this offseason complete.

-- Veteran receiver to play opposite Brown, so Gaffney can play the slot.
-- Big back for short yardage, grind it out situations, and to wear teams out when we have a lead.
-- Depending on how fast Gocong can pick up the system and fit in here, we still might need a SAM, because if Gocong isn't ready, then Dhani Jones can't start. Maybe Emmons gets cut?
-- Maybe an undrafted QB to bring in to try to take Detmer's job.

Sounds like about it for me. After the draft this offseason has turned to quite satisfying, but I still there is just a tad more to do.

Drunkmasterflex · April 30, 2006, 07:43:40 PM

Bringing in Bloom and Avant pretty much guarantees that they won't bring in any veteran WRs.

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 07:47:06 PM

McMullen and Lewis could be cut, and that would open the door. Plus it tells me they may not be happy with Pinkston's progress.

Drunkmasterflex · April 30, 2006, 07:48:44 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 30, 2006, 07:47:06 PM
McMullen and Lewis could be cut, and that would open the door. Plus it tells me they may not be happy with Pinkston's progress.

I agree that McMullen is as good as gone and Lewis is likely gone, but I can't imagine Pinky not being around.

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 07:54:32 PM

He'll be around, but maybe exclusively for certain areas of the playbook.

MadMarchHare · April 30, 2006, 08:06:46 PM

McMullen's gone, as is (I hope) Mahe. Lewis will be back. Pinky plays the vet WR role, as Detmer does for QB.
Tapeh's the "big back". We're pretty much done in FA, and as predicted, added no big names at WR. Surprise surprise.

I must say, however, that right now, I'm OK with that.

PoopyfaceMcGee · April 30, 2006, 08:12:33 PM

I think Pinkston will start the season on PUP. With the numbers they have at WR, if he's not 100% by the start of training camp, his ass is going on the injured list. I think that they will keep 6 WR's on the active roster: Brown, Gaffney, Lewis, Avant, Bloom, and the winner of a roster "battle" between McCants and McMullen.

I mean... we haven't even heard if Pinkston can JOG yet.

PhillyGirl · April 30, 2006, 08:16:07 PM

Heckert said on the radio the other day that Pinkston was doing light running and has been working out at the NCC all offseason.

PoopyfaceMcGee · April 30, 2006, 08:17:08 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 30, 2006, 08:16:07 PM
light running

That could mean so many things.

Sgt PSN · April 30, 2006, 08:18:23 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 30, 2006, 07:54:32 PM
He'll be around, but maybe exclusively for certain areas of the playbook.

No one gains 1 yard on WR Screen like Pinkston. NO ONE!

PoopyfaceMcGee · April 30, 2006, 08:19:59 PM

I think the Eagles still may work a deal for another running back. We'll see.

hunt · April 30, 2006, 08:41:45 PM

any chance hank gets the boot?

General_Failure · April 30, 2006, 08:41:50 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on April 30, 2006, 08:17:08 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 30, 2006, 08:16:07 PM
light running

That could mean so many things.

Pinkston doesn't know how to run any way but light.

shorebird · April 30, 2006, 08:53:20 PM

Quote from: General_Failure on April 30, 2006, 08:41:50 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on April 30, 2006, 08:17:08 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 30, 2006, 08:16:07 PM
light running

That could mean so many things.

Pinkston doesn't know how to run any way but light.

LOL!! My thoughts exactly.

Munson · April 30, 2006, 10:40:25 PM

Maybe since he's been doing so much "working out", maybe he put on a few pounds of muscle...

Maybe.