A COMMITTMENT PROBLEM
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A COMMITTMENT PROBLEM
Bob Brookover
The problems with the Eagles' run offense have been and will continue to be dissected, but running back Brian Westbrook made the point today that his team has the same problem as a bachelor resisting marriage: a lack of committment.
"We don't always have it, no," Westbrook said. "At some points in some games we have it, at some points in other games we don't. I think that there are situations at times when we probably should have more commitment to the run."
You got the impression that Westbrook felt one of those times was Sunday when he carried 13 times for 26 yards in a 36-31 loss to the New York Giants. Westbrook, however, refused to speak specifically about the Giants' game.
"I'm not even going to look back at the New York game," Westbrook said. "We're going to look forward to the Bengals and try to move on from there."
Speaking in general terms, Westbrook said a good running game requires the same traits needed for a good marriage.
"You have to have patience and you have to have belief in it," he said. "Of course in the running game there is going to be some plays where you're not going to have too much of a gain. You might have a couple yards here and there, but then you might have plays where you get 12, 20, 30 yards. You have to be patient, you have to believe it's going to work. You have to have that commitment to it."
For the record, the Eagles have 221 rushing attempts this season. Only Detroit (177), St. Louis (213) and San Francisco (214) have fewer among NFC teams and those three teams are a combined 4-23.
ealges since 63...we need a change...AR had his shot and the second 5 yr plant is 29-28.....need a real coach..GM..and owner who puts the gold behind gold standard..at least Shaun Andrews admitted his depression over it all...Lurie wake up..let AR and Heckert go to Detroit...— oldBird- LETS GO BIG BLUE BLITZING CREW. THE EAGIRLS SUCK AS ALWAYS AND YOU PEOPLE STILL CAN'T REALIZE IT GOOD FOR YOU LOSERS!!!!!!!— rickrick
- andy was ahead of the nfc early this century. his record proved it. his quarterback has underachieved, otherwise andy has a ring or two. some things stand out, 2006- eagles/skins. 10 minutes left, were up a touchdown. andys calls nothing but runs to close the game out, we win. i thought maybe things could change. 2007- eagles/seahawks. the weather was wet/windy/cold. andys gameplan didnt take the weather in consideration. mcnabb was absent (again!) feelys pass's are way off. wind? andys gameplan doesnt change. when the telecast would zoom in on andy calling the play from the sideline with his clipboard hiding his mouth, we all knew what he was calling. "pass....westbrook". I love my eagles and i really have respect for andy. he turned around this franchise. I truly hope his team can get it together and play out this season with a vengence. 10-6 wont get it done. they can only lose one more game. stranger things have happened.— bigphillydad
- I can't believe the idiocy of the Philadelphia fans is now spreading to the media. Firing Reid, who has averaged 10.5 wins per season as Eagles Head Coach, would be one of the dumbest all-time moves in Philadelphia sports history. Luckily, the people who count, Mr. Lurie and Mr. Banner, as well as the relevant go to guys in the Philly media, Rich Hoffman, Sam Donnellon, Phil Sheridan, and Howard Eskin, understand how dumb of a move it would be as well as how Philadelphia fans continue to embarrass themselves nationally.— jeffmacnow1234
Comment removed.- Fire andy reid! first time ive ever uttered those words and i will not stop till it happens. RUN THE DANG BALL!!!!!!!!!— stevo8drum
- BTW, i want andy to stay till the offseason— stevo8drum
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dump fat Andy and hire Peter Griffin, his body double (and smarter also).— daveH
