Westbrook released - The Orange Mane

Dagmar · 02-23-2010, 11:06 AM

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The Eagles announced today they have released running back Brian Westbrook. Coach Andy Reid had this to say.

"Brian is one of the greatest Eagles of all time and he is even a better person and leader," said head coach Andy Reid. "In my mind, there has not been a more versatile running back that the NFL has seen. I had a conversation with Brian this morning to let him know. This is by far the most difficult part of this job. We wanted to make this move now in order to maximize Brian's chances of landing with another NFL team."

The guy should retire. Concussions are bad...

WolfpackGuy · 02-23-2010, 11:08 AM

What jersey will the Iggles fans buy now?

Baba Booey · 02-23-2010, 11:09 AM

Agreed. Call it quits, Brian. Scrambling your brain is not worth it.

ColoradoDarin · 02-23-2010, 11:09 AM

He was amazing on the field.

Maybe we could start a poll, better year next season: Westbrook or LDT?

Mr.Meanie · 02-23-2010, 11:32 AM

Wow that sucks. The guy was simply amazing in his prime. Although he screwed me last year in FF.

cutthemdown · 02-23-2010, 12:11 PM

He had a great career but I think its over.

cutthemdown · 02-23-2010, 12:12 PM

Plus I have Lesean McCoy in my keeper league.

I will now keep:

1-Chris Johnson
2-Larry Fitzgerald
3-Lesean McCoy
4-Marques Colston

TonyR · 02-23-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoDarin

Maybe we could start a poll, better year next season: Westbrook or LDT?

That's a good question. I'd have to go with LT because I think he's more likely to play, although Westbrook certainly has more heart.

Smiling Assassin27 · 02-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Dawkins is placing a call to Westbrook as we speak, asking him to come to Denver and tutor Moreno, just like he's tutoring McBath.

dbfan21 · 02-23-2010, 01:46 PM

He was such a talented back, but he has been injured waaay too much over the last few years. Hang em up, Brian.

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 01:53 PM

God I love Westbrook, another amazing Eagle like Dawkins that just epitomizes what a football player should be. Stay healthy friend, you've given everything you can to the game, your health isn't worth prolonging an already amazing career.

Xenos · 02-23-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyR

That's a good question. I'd have to go with LT because I think he's more likely to play, although Westbrook certainly has more heart.

How so? They both leave games when injuries are too great even for them. For Westbrook it was the constant concussions, while LT it was the sprained MCL (the same injury that sidelined Troy Polmalalu) and a torn groin. LT has also never missed as many games as Westbrook because he fights through his injury until recently.

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenos

How so? They both leave games when injuries are too great even for them. For Westbrook it was the constant concussions, while LT it was the sprained MCL (the same injury that sidelined Troy Polmalalu) and a torn groin. LT has also never missed as many games as Westbrook because he fights through his injury until recently.

Westbrook has more injuries because he plays harder for 60 minutes.

Xenos · 02-23-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Doggcow

Westbrook has more injuries because he plays harder for 60 minutes.

That's a silly argument with no factual basis for it. If anything, it would seem that LT was simply the more durable of the two. He went through the entire 2004 season with a groin strain, and nearly half of the 2005 season with a broken rib and did not miss one game (except for that last 2004 game when Marty deactivated him). In fact, up until this year, he has never missed a game due to injury.

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenos

That's a silly argument with no factual basis for it. If anything, it would seem that LT was simply the more durable of the two. He went through the entire 2004 season with a groin strain, and nearly half of the 2005 season with a broken rib and did not miss one game (except for that last 2004 game when Marty deactivated him). In fact, up until this year, he has never missed a game due to injury.

Concussions aren't a durability thing, they're a getting hit hard because you're fighting for every yard thing.

LT doesn't get concussions.

eddie mac · 02-23-2010, 02:26 PM

Much like the Dolphins, the Eagles cannot release Brian yet until the 2009 league year ends due to cap reasons. He'll be released on March 5th.

Dudeskey · 02-23-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by McNeckbeard

Agreed. Call it quits, Brian. Scrambling your brain is not worth it.

Same could be said about Portis after that hit he took

Houshyamama · 02-23-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie mac

Much like the Dolphins, the Eagles cannot release Brian yet until the 2009 league year ends due to cap reasons. He'll be released on March 5th.

How do you know all this ****?

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02-23-2010, 11:08 AM	#2
WolfpackGuy Call me, "Maybe" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,694	What jersey will the Iggles fans buy now?

02-23-2010, 11:09 AM	#3
Baba Booey twitter: @dpieza HURRY HURRY! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North of the Wall Posts: 2,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Agreed. Call it quits, Brian. Scrambling your brain is not worth it.

02-23-2010, 11:09 AM	#4
ColoradoDarin Ring of Famer AFCW Champs! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 5,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Knowshon's Shoe	He was amazing on the field. Maybe we could start a poll, better year next season: Westbrook or LDT?

02-23-2010, 11:32 AM	#5
Mr.Meanie Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,590 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Wow that sucks. The guy was simply amazing in his prime. Although he screwed me last year in FF.

02-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,890	He had a great career but I think its over.

02-23-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,890	Plus I have Lesean McCoy in my keeper league. I will now keep: 1-Chris Johnson 2-Larry Fitzgerald 3-Lesean McCoy 4-Marques Colston

02-23-2010, 01:45 PM	#9
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 11,104 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Dawkins is placing a call to Westbrook as we speak, asking him to come to Denver and tutor Moreno, just like he's tutoring McBath.

02-23-2010, 01:46 PM	#10
dbfan21 Broncos Fan in Florida Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,182 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	He was such a talented back, but he has been injured waaay too much over the last few years. Hang em up, Brian.

02-23-2010, 01:53 PM	#11
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,346 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	God I love Westbrook, another amazing Eagle like Dawkins that just epitomizes what a football player should be. Stay healthy friend, you've given everything you can to the game, your health isn't worth prolonging an already amazing career.

02-23-2010, 02:26 PM	#16
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,578 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Much like the Dolphins, the Eagles cannot release Brian yet until the 2009 league year ends due to cap reasons. He'll be released on March 5th.