Training Camp News Articles Thread

[dis12]

Andy says:

• Bunkley doesn't want to talk with Reid, Andy has tried to reach him. Wants everything done through his agent. Reid is disappointed with that.
• Reid hasn't read Owens' book, doesn't care what he's said.
• Eskin asks if he's looking forward to playing the Cowboys on Oct 8th, Andy says "We're always ready to play the Cowboys."
• Reid asked Eskin if he could beat up Cataldi, since Cataldi/Eskin don't get along.    (he was saying this to avoid more of Eskin's Owens questions)

Interview was mostly fluff, no new information except for the Bunkley stuff. That part is not encouraging, sounds worse than what I'd heard...but, explains why Reid has been taking some pokes at Bunkley's agent in the media the past few days.

I got the same impression as IGY about Pinkston, and also noticed he said nothing about Moats or Rayburn.

Donovan is coming up shortly.

not a great way to start.  I hope this isn't Bunk's real personality.

[MadMarchHare]

Honestly, Bunkley is smart not to get involved personally in this.  Let the agent and Banner fix this.  Talking to Reid is just going to make things more complicated.  I can see why it would piss Reid off though.

[jeffreyjpa]

From PE.com, RE: Moats and Pinkston:

Notes: Moats Injures Knee 

July 26, 2006
By ZACH BERMAN

Running back Ryan Moats sprained a knee ligament in Wednesday morning's workout.
The second-year running back suffered the injury after being hit by cornerback Donald Strickland during a live drill. Moats is penciled in as the backup running back to Brian Westbrook and the Eagles are expected to utilize Moats as a catalyst in their pledge to run more.

Stay tuned to PhiladelphiaEagles.com for more details when they become available.

Pinkston Update

Todd Pinkston paused his rehab for a few minutes after Wednesday's practice to sign autographs for fans. The veteran receiver sat out for the second straight day as the team is taking precautionary measures for his inflamed left Achilles tendon.

Pinkston met with reporters after he signed, but couldn't provide any details on his prognosis.

"I don't know," Pinkston said. "We're just trying to stay patient right now. I don't want to count my eggs. I'm just doing a my rehab and doing a little extra and getting a little rest."

Pinkston, who missed last season with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, experienced soreness in his feet and was diagnosed with an inflamed Achilles tendon on Monday. He's spent the past two days rehabbing during practice.

"I'm doing a lot of running," Pinkston said. "We'll just take it day-by-day. It's Just precautionary. I don't want do too much too fast."

He admitted it's difficult to sit out, especially considering he missed last season. Pinkston wants to return to the field, but understands the need to be cautious.

"It's kind of hard. I'm just trying to sit back," Pinkston said. "Coach (Andy Reid) is looking out for me and doesn't want to rush me too fast. It's hard sitting in the training room, know the guys out there are working hard and sweating. I want to be out there, but it's all about my health."

[Diomedes]

I'm pretty sure it was heat exhaustion for Moats. Maybe not.

You have nothing to say, so shut the fck up.

Simoneau at OLB?  Jesus Farg, what is the farging problem with the Eagles and linebackers?  Get a farging OLB, you idiots.  Stop dicking around with these losers.

Honestly, Bunkley is smart not to get involved personally in this.  Let the agent and Banner fix this.  Talking to Reid is just going to make things more complicated.  I can see why it would piss Reid off though.

Agreeeeeed.  At this point, it's the proverbial "business" stage.  Reid and Bunkley can develop their player/coach relationship after their respective blood suckers finish dancing.  If Bunkley were to talk to Reid right now, it would be like trying to get sex tips from your fiancee's father...do that AFTER the wedding, fool.

[ice grillin you]

is it me or is the absolute lack of detail in diagnosing moats injury not a good sign

[rjs246]

is it me or is the absolute lack of detail in diagnosing moats injury not a good sign

It's not you.

[Diomedes]

I more than half suspect "strained ligament" is the spin for "tore up all three," and we can now look forward to ten days of mini-melodrama as the news is leaked/doled out to the press.

[Munson]

I've strained knee ligaments before, and it does sometimes require the cart. I couldn't really put weight on my knee for a couple days when I did it. But, I also would not be surprised if this ends up being a tear or a partial tear, unfortunately. Buckhalter and Perry better continue to look good, if that's the case....

[MadMarchHare]

Were we really depending on Moats to have a big season.  Christ, must be worse than I thought.

[Phanatic]

Well all I have to say about the turn this thread is taking is farg!

[reese125]

not a big season, but considering hes the #2 back....its pretty big in this offense

[rjs246]

Were we really depending on Moats to have a big season. Christ, must be worse than I thought.

Exactly. No one SHOULD have been depending on him to have a big year, but the knowledge that Westbrook isn't any good between the tackles and always gets hurt had even the most jaded among us holding out hope. This could be bad. Very bad.

[Diomedes]

Well all I have to say about the turn this thread is taking is farg!

Don't mind us.  We're just a dour pack of cynics.  I'm sure Moats is fine, and he'll post 750 yards rushing in support of Westbrook, who won't miss a game as he breaks the 1,400 yards rushing mark this season.

[ice grillin you]

he could be back on the field tomorrow...i just find it a little scary that they didnt say he was gonna have x-rays....hes day to day....it didnt seem serious...out for two weeks...

NOTHING

and then directly below that they go out of their way to say 10 ten different ways that pinkston is just getting some rest...


as for what was expected of him...not that he was gonna set the league on fire...but he is important to spell your starting rb who isnt exactly an ironman...spell him in general and maybe more importantly spell him at the rb position (where hes more likely to take a pounding) by running formations where moats would be the rb with westbrook split out as a wr

[Drunkmasterflex]

I think the last part of your post IGY is exactly why this would be significant if something were to be seriously wrong.  The Eagles would then be forcred to rely on Bruce Perry, a player who also will not get the "ironman" status.