Eric Pinkins

think he's got an excellent chance to make the team as a hybrid LB/S who can cover. A lack of coverage LBs has killed us for years. Anyone who can fill that role has a good chance of sticking.

he can also be the 5th safety and 6th corner. That might save a roster spot.

You have to be a little intrigued by the combination of CB and LB.

to make the team

he can also be the 5th safety and 6th corner. That might save a roster spot.

You have to be a little intrigued by the combination of CB and LB.

He can Blitz as well. We are fortunate he can produce anywhere on the field defensively. I say he could be the 3rd Safety behind Collins and Thompson. If Thompson is not ready he could be a Starter, along with Collins.

He played with Kam in Seattle, it would be great if he could take on the role of destroyer as Kam does for the Seahawks.

JT Thomas then?

room for a Rover type Safety. His defense would excel with the ability to deploy 1 when needed.

In comment 13552593 ZGiants98 said:

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JT Thomas then?

I think we need them both.
Thomas, Robinson, Kennard, Goodson and Casillas are our 5 best LB's.(in no specific order). Pinkins probably 6th....I don't think we keep 6...unless Herzlich scrapes by, but I think his days are numbered. That's why I like Pinkins as a LB/S hybrid.

I don't see how he doesn't make it..I try not to assume anything, but a guy that versatile should have no problem on STs, imv

In comment 13552602 Andy in Boston said:

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In comment 13552593 ZGiants98 said: Quote: JT Thomas then? I think we need them both. Thomas, Robinson, Kennard, Goodson and Casillas are our 5 best LB's.(in no specific order). Pinkins probably 6th....I don't think we keep 6...unless Herzlich scrapes by, but I think his days are numbered. That's why I like Pinkins as a LB/S hybrid.

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They don't need Thomas when the season starts, if he wasn't
on IR to end the season, I think he would have been gone.
Now, Robinson is in concussion protocol, they need him for the time being.

Before we get too excited, keep in mind that Pinkins wasn't even the standout of the SDSU secondary. He was overshadowed by our own Nat Berhe.

If there's an NFL team qualified to identify the next Kam Chancellor, it should be Seattle. They moved Pinkins all over the defense in two+ seasons, and never found a position for him. I'll be rooting hard for him in pre-season - I love versatility at the bottom of the roster. For now, though, he's just a project that looks great in shorts.

In comment 13552588 Elite Mobster #32 said:

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He can Blitz as well. We are fortunate he can produce anywhere on the field defensively. I say he could be the 3rd Safety behind Collins and Thompson. If Thompson is not ready he could be a Starter, along with Collins. He played with Kam in Seattle, it would be great if he could take on the role of destroyer as Kam does for the Seahawks.

if he is anything close to Chancellor ... this defense will go down as 1 of the best in NFL history. Pinkins is near the top of my watch list this weekend.

so I have some Questions about him. From Sy it sounds like he is a beast. Something to keep an eye on. Rooting for him to make the team because of his versatility but a little cautious because he has been cut by the Seahawks and didnt get much time while playing with the Giants last year.

He was cut by the Seahawks, and that is a bad thing, why? They have a loaded LB and S corps, which seems to be where Pinkins excels. They have lost their DC in Quinn, and dont seem to be AS dominant because of that. Who knows if they keep him if Quinn was still there, and who knows how good their current DC is.

Could it be that the Seahawks simply misplayed the guy or couldnt find a spot in their loaded LB or S corps to fit him in?

Pinkins or Herz?

I think it's no contest....

should be considered a LB about as much as DeOssie should be, so why do so many people fuck that concept up?

First is that he is supposed to be a beast on special teams. When it comes to depth players this is essential.

Second is the trend of the hybrid linebacker/safety position starting to become prevalent in the NFL, like Deion Jones or Deone Buchanon.

His versatility allows him to sneak in at either an extra LB spot or S spot, but his special teams play will dictate whether that happens.

But i want to caution you. While he does have power and speed, he has a fatal flaw. His hips don't move the way you want a safety's hips to move.

He's clearly a hybrid and Spags will use him similar to Landon Collins if he makes the team.

What I like about him (which I didn't know before Sy's interview with him) is he sounds like a smart guy.

OK - bad hips.

But the question on everyone's mind is - how are his thumbs? Need to see those puppies during game time ;)