Survivor I - Rabih Abdullah Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2003	18	37	0	8	55	0	9.2	118
2004	13	13	1	1	9	0	8.2	122

Positives - Comments from FBG.com: Todd Pinkston, entering his sixth season, had found his role in Philadelphia as a complementary offensive player. Drafted with an eye toward becoming the team’s lead receiver, he was mercifully relegated to secondary status with the acquisition of Terrell Owens. Although his overall numbers weren’t gaudy (36 receptions for 676 yards and one touchdown), his career best 18.8 yards per reception were crucial to keeping defenses honest and creating the underneath opportunities that Terrell Owens, Brian Westbrook and L.J. Smith capitalized upon. Although he wasn't a multi-dimensional receiving threat, his season-ending Achilles tear will certainly impact the overall productivity of the Eagles passing game.

Negatives - Comments from FBG.com: The only negative fantasy owners need concern themselves with is Pinkston's season ending injury during the early days of training camp. Pinkston tore his Achilles tendon and is lost for the entire 2005 season. For those in dynasty leagues looking beyond 2005, one of Pinkston’s flaws is evident upon first laying eyes on him; his frame. Pinkston is among the skinniest players in the league, which limits his ability to get off the line when facing press coverage, and makes it all but impossible to outmuscle defenders for jump ball situations. Pinkston’s other major flaw is only evident when breaking down film; he’s desperately afraid of taking a big hit. His fear of contact and failure to lay out for several catchable balls the last few seasons have soured Eagles fans against him, and likely gives QB Donovan McNabb pause on occasion, as well.

Draft Strategy - n/a