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'''Todd Pinkston''' (born April 23, 1977) is an American ] coach and former professional player who is the ]s coach for the ] of the ] (NFL). He played five seasons professionally as a ] with the ] where he caught 184 passes for 2,816&nbsp;yards and 14 touchdowns. The Eagles went to the playoffs every year that he started, including an appearance in ]. He also is the cousin of former offensive lineman ]. He was inducted to the ] Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.<ref>
'''Todd Pinkston''' (born ], ]) is a ] ] player who is currently playing for the ]. He is often called '''Stinkston''' or '''Pinky''', both of which are derogatory references to his perceived timid, "soft" play.
{{cite web|title=M-Club to Induct 2011 Sports Hall of Fame Class|url=https://southernmiss.com/news/2011/9/12/M_Club_to_Induct_2011_Sports_Hall_of_Fame_Class.aspx|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2001}}</ref> Todd Pinkston was inducted into the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame in his hometown of Forest, Miss., in 2015.


==Playing career==
Pinkston has drawn broad criticism for his mediocre tenure as an Eagles receiver. When he does play, he regularly has difficulty getting off the line of scrimmage against defensive opponents and is often very timid in his attempts to catch passes, apparently fearful of tackles. Pinkston's timid approach to the game has made him an object of great scorn among ] fans, who commonly appreciate tougher and more aggressive play.


===College career===
On ], ], Todd Pinkston was released by the Philadelphia Eagles due to the acquisition of ], formerly of the ].
At the ], where he joined the Theta Eta chapter of ] fraternity, he graduated as the school's second all-time leading receiver with 149 catches for 2,366&nbsp;yards and 22 touchdowns, including 48 receptions for 977&nbsp;yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior.


===Professional career===


====Philadelphia Eagles====
== College career ==
Despite his success in college, Pinkston's selection in the second round of the ] by the Philadelphia Eagles raised some eyebrows due to his slight build.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/draft.htm |access-date=March 19, 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> At 6 feet 3&nbsp;inches tall{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}, Pinkston reportedly weighed only 167 pounds at the time of the draft.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}


After seeing only slight action in ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Todd Pinkston 2000 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PinkTo00/gamelog/2000/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> Pinkston took over as a starter in ] following the release of ] and ]. Partnering with ], Pinkston caught 42 balls for 586&nbsp;yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Todd Pinkston 2001 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PinkTo00/gamelog/2001/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> In ], Pinkston enjoyed his best year. He hauled in 60 receptions for 798&nbsp;yards and seven touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Todd Pinkston 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PinkTo00/gamelog/2002/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> His performance that season earned him a five-year contract extension with the Eagles, which included a large signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=August 15, 2003 |title=Extension locks up wide receiver through 2008 |url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1596828.html |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
After attending the ], Pinkston was selected in the second round of the ] draft by the Eagles. Despite a successful career at Southern Mississippi, where he graduated as the school's second all-time leading receiver with 149 catches for 2,366 yards and 22 touchdowns, including 48 receptions for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior and catching at least one pass in his last 41 college games, some observers questioned the wisdom of selecting Pinkston that early in the draft, mainly due to his thin, angular body build.


Pinkston's numbers dipped slightly in ], but he was productive down the stretch and registered a key touchdown in a playoff game against the ]. Unfortunately, the next week, Pinkston was held catchless by ] cornerback, ] Manning snagged three interceptions, and the Eagles lost the ] 14–3, the third consecutive defeat suffered by the team in the conference title game.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Pinkston reportedly weighed only 167 pounds at the time of the draft, with minimal muscle mass and a lax approach to his play. His weight is about 35 pounds lighter than what a typical NFL player at his position weighs at the same height. Pinkston's regular and sometimes questionable injuries from "bruises" and "strains", in addition to his routinely timid play, have only reinforced the impression among Eagles' fans that he was a very poor draft selection.


Criticism of Pinkston turned particularly harsh after a game against the ] on December 12, 2004, when Pinkston was accused of giving up on a catchable pass across the middle. ESPN analyst ] commented "...this is a great way to lose your job as a receiver in the National Football League." However, later that half Pinkston was the recipient of an 80-yard pass from ], furthering the paradox between his big play potential and his reluctance to run routes in traffic.
==NFL career==
===2003: Contributing to Eagles' playoff loss===


This negative publicity notwithstanding, Pinkston's 18.8&nbsp;yards-per-catch average for the ] regular season was exceeded by only one other NFL receiver with as many or more receptions than the 36 he recorded (] of the ] averaged 20.1), and his six catches gaining 40 or more yards was topped by only three other receivers (teammate ], who had nine, and ] of the ] and ] of the ] with seven each).
In the ] NFC Championship game against the ] (actually played on ], ]), for example, Pinkston failed to catch a pass the entire game despite being covered by a Panthers cornerback, ], who at 5'8" is six inches shorter than Pinkston. In covering Pinkston, Manning also had three interceptions in the game as the Eagles, favored and playing at home, lost 14-3, the third consecutive defeat suffered by the team in the conference title game.


After having made four receptions for 82&nbsp;yards in ], Pinkston was forced to leave the game with leg cramps.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXIX - New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles - February 6th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200502060nwe.htm |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>
===2004: Giving up on catchable passes===


On August 5, 2005, Pinkston sustained a torn ] in training camp practice, putting him out for the ].
Criticism of Pinkston turned particularly harsh after a game against the ] in ] on ], ], when, with a couple Washington defenders in the area, Pinkston completely gave up on a seemingly catchable pass across the middle. However, later that half Pinkston was the recipient of an 80-yard bomb from ], furthering the paradox between his apparent receiving cowardice and his big-play potential. The Eagles did go on to win the game, 17-14.


During the ] pre-season, he was still hobbled from his Achilles injury, only catching one pass for four yards. On August 29, 2006, Pinkston was released by the Eagles following the acquisition of ].
This negative publicity notwithstanding, Pinkston's 18.8 yards-per-catch average for the ] regular season was exceeded by only one other NFL receiver with as many or more receptions than the 36 he recorded (Ashley Lelie of the ] averaged 20.1), and his six catches gaining 40 or more yards was topped by only three other receivers (teammate ], who had nine, and ] of the ] and ] of the ] with seven each).


====Minnesota Vikings====
==2004: Leaves Super Bowl==
On September 3, 2006, Pinkston signed a one-year contract with the ], whose head coach, ], was the former Eagles ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=September 2, 2006 |title=Pinkston agrees to deal with receiver-needy Vikings |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2569480 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Pinkston was cut six days later on September 9.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=September 9, 2006 |title=Can't catch on: Vikes release Pinkston |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580757 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>


====Washington Redskins====
Pinkston came under fire again on ], ] at ] when, he left the biggest game of his career with "leg cramps" after having made four receptions for 82 yards, leading to further questions about his physical and/or mental capability to play in the NFL. The Eagles lost the game, 24-21.
On August 13, 2007, Pinkston, recovered from his Achilles injury, signed with the ], but failed to make the team's final roster.


==2005: Early Injuries== ====NFL statistics====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Regular season
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Team
! rowspan="2" |GP
! colspan="6" |Receiving
! colspan="6" |Rushing
|-
! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FD
|-
! ] || ]
| '''16''' || 10 || 181 || 18.1 || 45 || 0 || 7 || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! ] || ]
| 15 || 42 || 586 || 14.0 || 62 || 4 || 23 || '''1''' || '''5''' || '''5.0''' || '''5''' || 0 || 0
|-
! ] || ]
| 15 || '''60''' || '''798''' || 13.3 || 42 || '''7''' || '''40''' || '''1''' || -15 || -15.0 || -15 || 0 || 0
|-
! ] || ]
| '''16''' || 36 || 575 || 16.0 || 59 || 2 || 22 || '''1''' || -11 || -11.0 || -11 || 0 || 0
|-
! ] || ]
| '''16''' || 36 || 676 || '''18.8''' || '''80''' || 1 || 24 || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! colspan="2" |Career<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Todd Pinkston Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2167/todd-pinkston|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=May 16, 2014}}</ref> !! 78 !! 184 !! 2,816 !! 15.3 !! 80 !! 14 !! 116 !! 3 !! -21 !! -7.0 !! 5 !! 9 !! 0
|}


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
On ], ], Pinkston sustained a torn ] in training camp practice, which ended his 2005 season before the Eagles had even played their first pre-season game.
|+Postseason
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Team
! rowspan="2" |GP
! colspan="6" |Receiving
|-
! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FD
|-
! ] || ]
| 2 || 1 || 5 || 5.0 || 5 || 0 || 1
|-
! ] || ]
| '''3''' || '''8''' || 93 || 11.6 || 41 || '''1''' || 4
|-
! ] || ]
| 2 || '''8''' || 99 || 12.4 || 24 || 0 || 5
|-
! ] || ]
| 2 || 7 || 95 || 13.6 || '''45''' || '''1''' || 5
|-
! ] || ]
| '''3''' || '''8''' || '''141''' || '''17.6''' || 40 || 0 || '''7'''
|-
! colspan="2" |Career !! 12 !! 32 !! 433 !! 13.5 !! 45 !! 2 !! 22
|}


==Coaching career==
==2006: Minnesota Vikings==
Pinkston was hired by his former team, the ], as a coaching intern during training camp and the preseason in 2009. He assisted ]s coach ] in coaching his unit.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kent, Bob |title=Where Are They Now: WR Todd Pinkston |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Where-Are-They-Now-WR-Todd-Pinkston/8F47A4BF-CC46-4A65-A9B5-7550DEBAD6D8 |publisher=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=November 14, 2009 |access-date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> He also served as the receivers' coach at Petal High School located in ], just across the Leaf River from Hattiesburg. He was the wide receiver's coach for ] in Clarksville, Tennessee from 2016 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allison |first=Autumn |date=March 23, 2016 |title=Ex-Eagles WR expected to join APSU football staff |url=https://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/sports/college/apsu/football/2016/03/22/ex-eagles-wr-expected-join-apsu-football-staff/82141402/ |access-date=May 16, 2019 |website=The Leaf Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>


On March 17, 2023, Pinkston was hired as the running backs coach for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Chiefs' coaching staff additions include Todd Pinkston and Andy Reid's son Spencer |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/17/chiefs-coaching-staff-additions-include-todd-pinkston-and-andy-reids-son-spencer/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> Pinkston became a ] when the Chiefs defeated the ] 25–22 in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref>
On ], ], Pinkston signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, who offered him at least $585,000.


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American football player (born 1977)

American football player
Todd Pinkston
Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Running backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1977-04-23) April 23, 1977 (age 47)
Forest, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Forest
College:Southern Miss
NFL draft:2000 / round: 2 / pick: 36
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:184
Receiving yards:2,816
Receiving touchdowns:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Todd Pinkston (born April 23, 1977) is an American football coach and former professional player who is the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons professionally as a wide receiver with the Philadelphia Eagles where he caught 184 passes for 2,816 yards and 14 touchdowns. The Eagles went to the playoffs every year that he started, including an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. He also is the cousin of former offensive lineman Jason Pinkston. He was inducted to the Southern Miss Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Todd Pinkston was inducted into the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame in his hometown of Forest, Miss., in 2015.

Playing career

College career

At the University of Southern Mississippi, where he joined the Theta Eta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, he graduated as the school's second all-time leading receiver with 149 catches for 2,366 yards and 22 touchdowns, including 48 receptions for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Despite his success in college, Pinkston's selection in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles raised some eyebrows due to his slight build. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, Pinkston reportedly weighed only 167 pounds at the time of the draft.

After seeing only slight action in 2000, Pinkston took over as a starter in 2001 following the release of Charles Johnson and Torrance Small. Partnering with James Thrash, Pinkston caught 42 balls for 586 yards and four touchdowns. In 2002, Pinkston enjoyed his best year. He hauled in 60 receptions for 798 yards and seven touchdowns. His performance that season earned him a five-year contract extension with the Eagles, which included a large signing bonus.

Pinkston's numbers dipped slightly in 2003, but he was productive down the stretch and registered a key touchdown in a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, the next week, Pinkston was held catchless by Carolina Panthers cornerback, Ricky Manning Jr. Manning snagged three interceptions, and the Eagles lost the 2003 NFC Championship 14–3, the third consecutive defeat suffered by the team in the conference title game.

Criticism of Pinkston turned particularly harsh after a game against the Washington Redskins on December 12, 2004, when Pinkston was accused of giving up on a catchable pass across the middle. ESPN analyst Joe Theismann commented "...this is a great way to lose your job as a receiver in the National Football League." However, later that half Pinkston was the recipient of an 80-yard pass from Donovan McNabb, furthering the paradox between his big play potential and his reluctance to run routes in traffic.

This negative publicity notwithstanding, Pinkston's 18.8 yards-per-catch average for the 2004 regular season was exceeded by only one other NFL receiver with as many or more receptions than the 36 he recorded (Ashley Lelie of the Denver Broncos averaged 20.1), and his six catches gaining 40 or more yards was topped by only three other receivers (teammate Terrell Owens, who had nine, and Javon Walker of the Green Bay Packers and Dennis Northcutt of the Cleveland Browns with seven each).

After having made four receptions for 82 yards in Super Bowl XXXIX, Pinkston was forced to leave the game with leg cramps.

On August 5, 2005, Pinkston sustained a torn Achilles tendon in training camp practice, putting him out for the 2005 season.

During the 2006 pre-season, he was still hobbled from his Achilles injury, only catching one pass for four yards. On August 29, 2006, Pinkston was released by the Eagles following the acquisition of Donté Stallworth.

Minnesota Vikings

On September 3, 2006, Pinkston signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, whose head coach, Brad Childress, was the former Eagles offensive coordinator. Pinkston was cut six days later on September 9.

Washington Redskins

On August 13, 2007, Pinkston, recovered from his Achilles injury, signed with the Washington Redskins, but failed to make the team's final roster.

NFL statistics

Regular season
Year Team GP Receiving Rushing
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FD
2000 PHI 16 10 181 18.1 45 0 7 — — — — — —
2001 PHI 15 42 586 14.0 62 4 23 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
2002 PHI 15 60 798 13.3 42 7 40 1 -15 -15.0 -15 0 0
2003 PHI 16 36 575 16.0 59 2 22 1 -11 -11.0 -11 0 0
2004 PHI 16 36 676 18.8 80 1 24 — — — — — —
Career 78 184 2,816 15.3 80 14 116 3 -21 -7.0 5 9 0
Postseason
Year Team GP Receiving
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FD
2000 PHI 2 1 5 5.0 5 0 1
2001 PHI 3 8 93 11.6 41 1 4
2002 PHI 2 8 99 12.4 24 0 5
2003 PHI 2 7 95 13.6 45 1 5
2004 PHI 3 8 141 17.6 40 0 7
Career 12 32 433 13.5 45 2 22

Coaching career

Pinkston was hired by his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, as a coaching intern during training camp and the preseason in 2009. He assisted wide receivers coach David Culley in coaching his unit. He also served as the receivers' coach at Petal High School located in Petal, Mississippi, just across the Leaf River from Hattiesburg. He was the wide receiver's coach for Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee from 2016 to 2021.

On March 17, 2023, Pinkston was hired as the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pinkston became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in Super Bowl LVIII.

References

  1. "M-Club to Induct 2011 Sports Hall of Fame Class". southernmiss.com. September 12, 2001.
  2. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. "Todd Pinkston 2000 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. "Todd Pinkston 2001 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  5. "Todd Pinkston 2002 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. Pasquarelli, Len (August 15, 2003). "Extension locks up wide receiver through 2008". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. "Super Bowl XXXIX - New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles - February 6th, 2005". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  8. Pasquarelli, Len (September 2, 2006). "Pinkston agrees to deal with receiver-needy Vikings". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  9. Pasquarelli, Len (September 9, 2006). "Can't catch on: Vikes release Pinkston". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  10. "Todd Pinkston Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  11. Kent, Bob (November 14, 2009). "Where Are They Now: WR Todd Pinkston". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  12. Allison, Autumn (March 23, 2016). "Ex-Eagles WR expected to join APSU football staff". The Leaf Chronicle. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  13. "Chiefs' coaching staff additions include Todd Pinkston and Andy Reid's son Spencer". ProFootballTalk. March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  14. Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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