Westbrook's brother weighs on his injury
by JasonB on Oct 1, 2008 12:59 PM EDT
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Brian Westbrook's brother, Byron Westbrook, happens to be a defensive back on the Washington Redskins practice squad. Today he told local media that he doesn't think Brian Westbrook will play this weekend
"I don't think he'll play," Byron Westbrook said. "The ankle injury is more serious than what the Eagles put out. You know how Andy Reid is about injuries and giving out information. Just watching him on the sidelines after he turned his ankle [against Pittsburgh two weeks ago], it didn't look good. "He's a warrior and it's an NFC East game and he wants to play, but its also early in the season and it's not a playoff game. If he goes out and plays at 75 percent, you could end up making it a lot worse. He would want to get to 90 percent to really be able to play."
Byron said he last spoke to Brian on Sunday... Good news for Eagles fans is that had Byron spoken with Brian today, he'd know that Westbrook returned to practice, albeit in a limited capacity.
Running back Brian Westbrook participated in the team's walk-through Wednesday morning and could see some reps in the afternoon practice.
Now just because he could see the practice field today doesn't mean he'll definintely play this weekend... but the fact the could take reps this early in the week can only be seen as good news.
Let's hope it's wishful thinking from baby bro...
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Not to be a jerk...
But if your brother was a stud in the NFL and you couldnt make an NFL active roster, this might be your one chance at the front of the Sports Page
"Watching Big Ben kiss the canvas nine times in Philly was like watching a guy fighting a school of sharks -- with everyone rooting for the sharks."
Westbrook timing
We heard today that he still has too much pain and is having trouble cutting as a result. As an RB that is all about the finesse moves, that’s trouble… and leads me to believe that this injury was worse than originally thought. On the positive, we were also told that Curtis would be back for Sunday, which is very good news, as we need him.
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Interesting...
Are reporting that he practiced today. We’ll definitely have to keep any eye on this one.
i don't know
i talked with mike golic one time. he told me that almost everyone on the roster is playing with some kind of nagging injury, and nobody is at 100%. it’s the nature of the game.
75%? i’d go. at least get in there so we’re not stuck with booker “blocking”, or whatever the hell he thinks he is doing in the backfield.
let’s not forget, brian can also run over people. would be kind of awesome to see brian run over his brother.
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His bro doesn't play.
Yet, anyway. He’s a practice squadder.
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