Don't expect to see Brian Westbrook this weekend

by JasonB on Dec 16, 2009 4:55 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

There has been some rumblings that Brian Westbrook may be ready to come back this weekend, but today's comments from Andy Reid don't appear incredibly optimistic.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said the concussion tests on running back Brian Westbrook are "better, but not all the way there." Asked if he were planning to play without Westbrook on Sunday against San Francisco, Reid said, "I am today ... It's a day-to-day thing." Westbrook will practice with scout team again today, Reid said. Reid said the team is "just getting him back into football shape."

I want to see Westbrook back and healthy, but mostly because I like the guy and I want to see him ok... Honestly though, does anyone think he's needed from a football standpoint?

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Save Him

Rest him, get him back in shape and his head back on right… pop him in either against the Cowgirls or Playoffs, when was the last time he was well rested and not dinged up in January?

Shady-bob-and-Weave until then.

by Sparki on Dec 16, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions

like it

my thoughts exactly

Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance

by psudrozz on Dec 16, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions

+1

The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 16, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions

He'll be back during the playoffs

And I’m OK with that.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Dec 16, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions

I’m happy if he is playing playoffs. However, it would be much better to have him play a game before the playoffs so he can get his confidence back and adjust to the speed of the game. I am not so sure he would fit right in a faced-paced playoff game and immediately be effective. I’m afraid I don’t believe Westbrook will have a major impact this season.

by Carmen Keller on Dec 18, 2009 5:42 AM EST up reply actions

I agree, lets save him

Too risky to play him as of now. We’ve seen what happens when we rush him back. I dont want to make that mistake twice

In 20 We Trust

by Lyons81 on Dec 16, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions

save him

the worst thing you can do is rush him back, plus if for some reason shady or the weave go down before the post season, you know you have a seasoned veteran, who besides concussions has to be pretty well rested. And in past year’s a healthy westbrook equals Eagles wins

by Get Jackson a better nickname on Dec 16, 2009 6:05 PM EST reply actions

love him

sure shady is doing great. like way better than the beginning of the season. but lets not forget all he has done for us.

"Eli made a good tackle. I tried to run him over. ... Next time I'll try to jump over his head or something." - Asante Samuel

by abains007 on Dec 16, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Shady's Doing Great But...

Westbrook is better at this point in both players career, not to mention with our wide outs banged up we could split Westbrook out since he is a great receiver .

by ProfileEnt on Dec 16, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions

Did chris Henry really die?

by bkeagle718 on Dec 16, 2009 7:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Over @ Cinci's blog

It appears he did..wow

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Dec 16, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

Is that official??

Last I heard, he had “Life-Threatening Injuries”

Wow…

The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 16, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

That’s about what I last heard too…

by Sparki on Dec 17, 2009 9:23 AM EST up reply actions

The “Died” report was from a fake twitter account.

Hopefully it doesn’t come true.

The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

Just read

that he is on life support with head injuries after falling out of the back of a pickup truck in a domestic dispute with his wife.

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2009/12/16/1203765/breaking-report-chris-henry

by Livnletdye on Dec 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions

Doh was supposed to be a reply to Bkeagle

by Livnletdye on Dec 16, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions

would be a huge addition for our Superbowl run

R.I.P, Air McNair & JJ

by number5 on Dec 16, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

It’s like how the Cardinals developed a running game in the playoffs and how the Edge, seldom used, suddenly was effective and no one expected it.

It’d be nice to win the NFC East and make the playoffs and be like, “Oh yeah, Westbrook’s back. Deal with that too bitches.”

by ajay on Dec 16, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions

"Oh, that's too bad..."

“What’s the matter, Vikings? Brian and his fresh legs too fast for you? Hmm? You don’t like to be beat by the same team in the same building in consecutive years by the same player? Awww, that’s too bad. Brian’s been saving up something special for you all autumn long. We hope you like it…”

by Bisch on Dec 17, 2009 1:23 AM EST reply actions

haha, i like that

"It's unfortunate that happened. That's no excuse. Absolutely no excuse."

-Andy Reid

by immynimmy on Dec 17, 2009 4:38 AM EST up reply actions

I agree, rest him

The man knows how to play football. Rest him until he’s 100% in shape. He may not play games but as long as he isn’t retired he can still coach the hell out of shady which is almost worth keeping him on the roster in itself.

by Bo Jangles on Dec 17, 2009 3:33 AM EST reply actions

I would Love to Have him for the Playoff Run

But the longer it goes the more concerns I have for his health. Heres to hoping he has a full speed recovery whether he gets back on the field or not.

by CJ's Eagles on Dec 17, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions