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Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:15 pm EST

Brian Westbrook looks 'alarmingly hobbled'

By Andy Behrens

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_fantasy_experts__7/ept_sports_fantasy_experts-715352897-1227118112.jpg?ymR4VrADIIqhADJpAll sorts of things are wrong with the Eagles right now, and Scott discussed their many issues in the Monday Brunch.

You really can't put it any better than this:

I can't endorse this team, I can't feel good about this team, I don't want my hand prints on this team any longer. You want points left on the table, endgame errors as a rule, a first-quarter malaise like it's part of the game script … well, these are your guys.

This week, NFL analysts are understandably focused on Donovan McNabb's lack of familiarity with the rules of his sport, while others have questioned yet another conservative fourth-and-one decision by the head coach.

But for fantasy owners, those things aren't nearly as important as the curious disappearance of Brian Westbrook. He looked fantastic against Atlanta in Week 8, following the Eagles' bye. Westbrook turned 28 touches into 209 yards and two TDs. Since that effort, however, he's been a massive disappointment. He's rushed for only 147 total yards in three games, and he's averaged just 3.1 yards per carry.

The Eagletarian offers plenty of insight today:

This Monday, as was noted in today's Daily News, Westbrook looked alarmingly hobbled as he navigated a NovaCare corridor. We were reminded of Fred Sanford's arthritic shuffle. (In light of recent events, perhaps we could have expanded that image, with BWest declaring: "Donovan, you big dummy!")

Westbrook upped the ante again on his ESPN 950 AM radio show this week, when he explained his success Sunday on draw plays, vs. a distinct lack of success with other types of runs, by saying that his high ankle sprain and knee troubles make it much easier for him to accelerate in a straight line these days than to cut sharply.

Westbrook also noted that a high ankle sprain doesn't really heal until the season is over.

Westbrook faces a rough match-up at Baltimore on Sunday, his ankle and knee (and presumably his ribs) are hurting, and he's clearly just a prop in the Andy Reid theater of pain. Expect a significant downgrade in the weekly running back ranks. 

Like Scott, I can't endorse the Eagles, either.

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  1. christmas_personafied
    1. Posted by christmas_personafied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    one hundred ninth
  2. JoeyB
    2. Posted by JoeyB Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    First of all,..I love Westbrook,...but hes so banged up! ...Bring in the Buck...!
  3. Cockblockin Ballers
    3. Posted by Cockblockin Ballers Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Would anyone do this trade considering Westbrooks issues?
    I get Anquan Boldin
    I give Westbrook and A.Johnson
    I already have at WR: Calvin Johnson, D.Bowe and Brandon Marshall
    I already have at RB: Lynch, Thomas Jones, Larry Johnson, Warrick Dunn
  4. eXile
    4. Posted by eXile Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Nooooobssss
  5. The Thrilla in Vanilla
    5. Posted by The Thrilla in Vanilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    Get the #3 Pick
    Miss the Playoffs
  6. matt
    6. Posted by matt Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    Gross
  7. squeaky
    7. Posted by squeaky Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    I've never drafted Westbrook...and never will
  8. The Legend 3cp
    8. Posted by The Legend 3cp Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    i got westbrook but my wrs have been keeping me wining ward, lance more, had bowe now i got braylon. so imam ride wit westbook to the championship
  9. squeaky
    9. Posted by squeaky Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Speaking of massive disappointments..
    What? Ben Roethlisberger?
  10. Jake M
    10. Posted by Jake M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    10th lol
  11. JohnnyFootballHero
    11. Posted by JohnnyFootballHero Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:57 pm EDT

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    i've played thigpen over mcnabb the past two weeks in a row and have been rewarded. is there reason to believe dono will want to make up for last week's embarrassment and come out strong against the ravens? or is thigpen still the right play?
  12. Olivier L
    12. Posted by Olivier L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    Take it! Boldin is riding on Warner's MVP season while Houston can find a starting QB.
  13. Jimmy J
    13. Posted by Jimmy J Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    dump westbrook, pick up dunn or ward
  14. Jon P
    14. Posted by Jon P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    Jesus. Will the Eagles finally bench this guy already so I can put Buckhalter in the lineup!
  15. Alden
    15. Posted by Alden Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    Any chances that Kevin Kolb might come in as QB?
  16. tnov24
    16. Posted by tnov24 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    JoeyB that would be a horrible trade for you. andre johnson right now is the best receiver in the league. and westbrook is bound to explode
  17. tnov24
    17. Posted by tnov24 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    i meant cockblockin ballers not joeyb in my last post
  18. JoeyB
    18. Posted by JoeyB Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    I agree...get Buck in there!
  19. JoeyB
    19. Posted by JoeyB Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    Westbrook rox,..stick it out!
  20. Yorkimus Prime
    20. Posted by Yorkimus Prime Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    Boldin has as much value as any player in the league. I would question Johnson's ability to produce as he did in the beginning of the season without Schaub behind center. Take it and run. You arent' going to play Westbrook for the rest of the year with the Eagles schedule and your other options anyway.
  21. B
    21. Posted by B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    I'm riding Westbrook out he is a work horse he is fine trust me guys
  22. tenenbaumz
    22. Posted by tenenbaumz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:00 pm EDT

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    As Scott said on Monday, will Andy Reid feel forced to give the ball to Westbrook more often, thereby making him more valuable in fantasy play, to save his coaching job?
    Or should I bench him in favor of LJ, Dunn, Ward, or J. Stewart? I've got 2 RB slots and need to pick from these 5.
    Almost, but not quite as frustrating as the Ravens' RB situation... Talk about unexpected bagels...
  23. tenenbaumz
    23. Posted by tenenbaumz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:00 pm EDT

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    P.S. I rejected an opponent's trade last Friday of Westbrook for Ronnie Brown.
    Thought it was smart then (especially with ESPN having Westbrook as the week's top-rated back). Feelin' pretty dumb now, knowing the Dolphin's friendly run schedule.
  24. Jaywad
    24. Posted by Jaywad Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:23 pm EDT

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    I lead my division, and I am considering a trade proposal:
    I have Marion Barber & they have Chris Johnson...
    Schedule strength???
    Talk to me my cyber, grid-iron managers...whadya think?

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