Report: Westbrook to visit 'Skins
Former Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will visit with the Redskins Wednesday, according to a report.
Report: Westbrook to visit 'Skins
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Eagles fans could see another familiar face in a Redskins uniform next season, according to a report.
Sources tell ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Brian Westbrook will visit with the Redskins Wednesday. Per the report, Donovan McNabb has been pushing the 'Skins to consider his former teammate.
The Daily News' Les Bowen reported a couple weeks ago that Westbrook had passed his physical with the Rams and was considering whether to continue his career in St. Louis.
The Redskins' roster is filled with veteran running backs: Clinton Portis turns 29 in September and is entering his ninth season. Larry Johnson is 30 and entering his eighth season. And Willie Parker is 29 and entering his seventh season.
Westbrook turns 31 in September and has eight seasons under his belt.
His brother, Byron, is a defensive back/special teams player for the 'Skins.
Update:
Nice nugget here from the Washington Post's Rick Maese on Twitter:
Brian Westbrook and Bruce Allen were previously skedded to speak to HS students at Springarn High on Wed. That the two would now meet to discuss Westbrook's services sure sounds like matter of convenience to me. Team coulda met with him at any point in past couple months
Celek's take on DeSean/McNabb
Eagles tight end Brent Celek did a live chat today with NFL.com. He was asked about The DeSean Jackson/Donovan McNabb back and forth. Here's his response:
With regards to DeSean remarks, I think they were taken out of context. I feel like he was misunderstood. I feel like all he was trying to do was back our QB in Kevin, and it got skewed somewhat to be taking a shot at Donovan, which I don't think he was.
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Love Westbrook, McNabb, and Dawkins, but none of them stepped up when it mattered most, and they all deserve blame. Then again they also collectively made this team what it is today...and THEY are the reason we care so much at this point.— EaglesBleedMoney- Celek knows how to praise your own guy and not disrespects players from other team. Jackson's big mouth before the Cows game last year did not help and he continues to behave like a punk.— Seed
- KolbIntShow - did you every watch a game with 5 and 36, then just 5? I mean, really? Mac stopped running when Westy came on board. You do know they have face masks now and Jaws retired, right?— Phils_World_Champs
- gotta be a harsh reality for Westbrook to face -- a couple years ago he's All-Pro and maybe the most gameplanned against back in the whole league... now his options are either retire, or be a backup in wastelands like St. Louis or Washington! Harsh. Can't blame these guys for wanting to lock up the big bucks while they still can
- Hi, everyone. I think JimG's comment may have been misunderstood by some of you. What I think he was trying to say is that we all support one another regardless of which team we cheer for. Yep, I think that's what he was trying to say. Please don't be upset about what you thought he was trying to say.— The700Level
- Wish DM and BW good luck in DC but not at our expense. We have a chance to start over with a young core of players ready to go. Hope Reid gets things going in the right direction .....quickly!— phillyfan19335
- Why would i go get you coke and fries. Oh sorry, I didnt realize I was dealing with a comic genius here. If youre gonna come to the battle go ask your "friends" or something for some decent insults. Youre a 19 yo kid with an extra chromosome who someday hopes to write short stories for redbook. You also enjoy trying on tanktops and skinny jeans, and spend youre free time deciding if youre more of a "samantha" or "carrie."— tripschaos
- Sign Westbrook.........then bring back the HOGS. Grim, Jacoby, Bostic, etc.....and we will have our first replacement player team when everyone strikes in 2010.— donaldp
- The only reason that the Redskins are going after Westbrook is because Little Danny couldn't talk his hero, John Riggins, out of retirement.— phink
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- TheKolbIntereceptionMachineShow why dont you explain why Tom is an idiot if you think he is. Just calling him one has no validity. Youve already proven the only thing you know about is making up terrible nicknames and ending post you have with "...losers..." regardless of what nonsense you put before it. Also, toms post makes a lot of sense b/c mcnabb wants some familiarity in his offense. its called chemistry, something essential when succeeding in sports. You wouldnt know anything about that playing World of Warcraft while you cry at night.— tripschaos
- Makes sense. BWest is really good at scooping those passes off the turf.— dviljoen
- I care very little what any sport's star thinks.— The Reddgie
- Amen JimG. This town, this paper, this media needs to stop looking for controversy. It's a sad old story. I would much rather a paper full of people posting their own comments than the same sorry bunch of reporters that find some kind of controversy in anything that is said. Give it a rest. You wonder why US FANS get a bad rap...maybe it has something to do with the media in this city...just maybe.— EagleBeliever
- So now we're asking Celek what he thinks about what DeSean said about what McNabb said about what DeSean said? Geez, give it a rest already. Enough with this nonsense about what players think about what another player said.— JimG
- Where is Celek's take on DeSean?— BillF1sher
- Sheil, i generally visit your blog because i want an unbiased opinion about how the players are playing, the status of the roster, etc. You've done a great job with that. Please resist the urge to give us any more "updates" on this whole Desean/McNabb thing, though. Its nothing more than gossip, and its beneath you. Thanks.— duder
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Noooooooooo! Tom Man is right - 5 wants the guy that made him look good all those years.— Richard Saunders- this is interesting - McNabb goes to Washington and want's his best RB who's bailed him out of many situations in the past - despite his pre-disposition to concussions I bet McNabb will push for them to sign him - that will make McN look good on the field having Westy there to catch those passes when he can't reach the receivers - good luck with that!!!— Tom Man
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- Dear Dan Snyder - you are brilliant! mcnabb and westy would be great additions to your current roster. these moves would be reminscent of past 'skins blockbuster moves under your watchful eye - jeff george, dana stubblefield, bruce smith, irving fryar, mark carrier, adam archuleta, joe gibbs. rememba those? i think we can all agree that went well for you! taking other team's throw-aways and hiring a Nascar team owner makes it seem like you're playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers, my boy ;) i love you and what you have done for my legacy. sincerely, the ghost of jack kent cooke— Rocky_Ballbutter
- When did the Redskins hire Ed Wade?— pmoehrle5
- are any of you really shocked? you do realize who the coach is in Washington now right?— EaglesBleedMoney
- That combo of RB's would have been great in 2004— azsixerfan
I see a lot of carries in Johnson's future. the others are too injury prone to make it through the season.- the skins have the greatest backfield ever. now lets call doc, marty and gas up the dolorean and head back to 2007. go skins— dexmagee
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