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Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:42 am EST

Eagles' Westbrook could miss another week

By Mark J. Miller

“BrianThe Philadelphia Eagles could really use running back Brian Westbrook(notes) back in the lineup. He's missed two games due to a concussion he suffered on Oct. 26. And now it's looking like he might miss this week's game due to ankle pain, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Coach Andy Reid said yesterday that the surgically repaired right ankle of Westbrook was proving to be bothersome and it's the reason he didn't practice at the end of last week. But Westbrook has had some "work done," on the ankle since then, according to Reid, so it should be feeling a little better. He wouldn't exactly way what "work done" meant, but one guesses it wasn't plastic surgery.

If Westbrook doesn't practice tomorrow, it is likely due to the ankle and not the concussion, Reid said. Any way you slice it, Westbrook is the definition of "banged up" and there's a pretty good chance that he could miss another game for the Eagles.

Source: Philadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. gs
    1. Posted by gs Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:48 am EST

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    Good thing Reid had the foresight to draft McCoy. If #36 is banged up, I say just keep him out until he's completely healthy.
  2. phillies fan
    2. Posted by phillies fan Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:52 am EST

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    they need him for blocking badly and for his running
  3. El Becko
    3. Posted by El Becko Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:02 am EST

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    They need somebody who can call the right plays and adjust his game plan during the game.
  4. John K
    4. Posted by John K Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:22 am EST

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    McCoy looks great, let Westbrook heal and then you have him for a the final run where McCoy will be worn out. The Eagles need to keep running the ball to control the clock and I agree with El Becko on the play calling, play to our strengths of who is in the lineup.
  5. Hendog
    5. Posted by Hendog Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:46 am EST

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    Eagles lick
  6. Anton
    6. Posted by Anton Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:05 am EST

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    Do they even need him? lol. Last couple of years he has been their go-to guy but now the Eagle have a bunch of offensive weapons that can ease the pressure off of Westbrook. One week won't hurt them.
  7. I_C_Law
    7. Posted by I_C_Law Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:07 am EST

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    westbroke was jes scared of dem boys from Big D with the good defense. hard hitting linebackers, safeties, corners and linemen will make a head ache. Donovan was scared, McCoy was scared, miss jackson was scared. There was so much fear on the feagles sideline u would hve thought this game was played on halloween eve. Ha! lafin at ya
    AMERICA'S TEAM 4 TRUE AMERICANS
  8. John D
    8. Posted by John D Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:47 am EST

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    Wow I C Law, you know how to use a computer? Good for you!
  9. John D
    9. Posted by John D Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:51 am EST

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    While the Eagles do have a ton of offense weapons, Westbrook is very good at helping give McNabb more time and then splitting out for a screen. Half the time McNabb can get the ball without hitting him the the foot or making him jump eight feet to reach it. I like McNabb, but why is he sad bad at throwing to guys within 5-10 yards of him? He can make the deep throw, but if they are close he is ridiculously inaccurate and doesn't lead them. Sounds like I'm trashing the Eagles, but I'm really trying to understand McNabb's close throw woes. Westbrook is awesome, but Mccoy is definitely the back for the future. GO BIRDS!!
  10. Robert C
    10. Posted by Robert C Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:05 am EST

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    I_C_Law if you are a true American then I am sad to be one. Did you go three words without misspelling a word? Are we Americans truly that ignorant? Terrible, just terrible.
  11. Mack
    11. Posted by Mack Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:25 am EST

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    what the [profane]kkk.. come on westbrook ur killingg me get back in there and tear it up
  12. IBG
    12. Posted by IBG Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:30 am EST

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    as the others said, they need Westbrook for blocking. Nobody can pick up the block like BWest can and than split for the screen pass. Rest him if need be, Brrds will need a healthy Westbrook down the stretch.
    EAGLES
  13. CND Still on top
    13. Posted by CND Still on top Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:36 am EST

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    Wat up IBG, I was bout to be ignant and say leave him on the bench, But lookin at the last couple games your right they especially miss him on blitz pickup which will be a neccesity now that teams are peggin you guys as one dimensional. Or you can use Mr. Weaver more extensively he isnt the same weapon in the passing game but for SHORT yardage and blocking i think he's up for it.
  14. Irish
    14. Posted by Irish Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:46 am EST

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    the eagles have a bunch of weapons holy crap what happen sunday night? or against the raiders? who is Desean Jackson? eagles fans always have excuses the cowboys beat us because we didnt have westbrook please eagles fans need to learn how to man up NFL fans my ass
  15. Warren D
    15. Posted by Warren D Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:00 pm EST

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    no we didn't lose becuz we didnt have b-west but i tell u wat da minute dey said he wasnt playin da game b4 kickoff wen da whole week dey was sayin he was gonna play i jus knew we were gonna lose da cowboys had to gain momentum for that knowin dat da guy who kills dem everytime dey play was'nt gonna be active but wateva at dis pint i accpect westbrook and mcnabb to get injured they are f8kin week and its sad dat our 2 offensive leaders cant play a full 16 games dis iz y we never make it past the nfc championship game we get everybody bak towards the end of da season as we are rollin high but dere iz no chemistry dere its reall a f8kin shame den we have a coach who runs with a running back on third and one wen we have a very strong fullbak who cud have easily gotten dat first down quiete frankly im sick ofthe eagles $hit
  16. Anton
    16. Posted by Anton Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:05 pm EST

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    Irish - no Eagle fan is whining about Sunday night or the Raiders. What blog are you on?
  17. CND Still on top
    17. Posted by CND Still on top Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:11 pm EST

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    CHUUCH Warren D, Preach lol i love it. lol who is desean Jackson? lol priceless
  18. John D
    18. Posted by John D Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:17 pm EST

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    drunk IRISH, not a single person on this forum said the Eagles lost because Westbrook was out.
  19. Greatest
    19. Posted by Greatest Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:40 pm EST

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    Eagles should have suited up two cheerleaders to play as cornerbacks on Sunday.
  20. reddgirl
    20. Posted by reddgirl Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:13 pm EST

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    well, well, well, them Boys are back!
    My bro, who HATES, the Boys made more excuses than I can repeat. He had the audacity to say the Eagles won because West was out! I said, ok help me understand something, the eagles beat NY without west, you said they didn't need him, so I said, shouldn't they have beat the boys without west, seeing that he considering both NY/Philly are better than dallas. You know what his answer was,
    Well, I don't know how to answer that! I said,
    well, well, well, them boys are back! He then jumped on NO's bandwagon...
  21. Greatest
    21. Posted by Greatest Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:28 pm EST

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    Cowgirl fans…one week fire the head coach, beach Roy Williams, season is over... Now they are back. Back from where? Win a playoff game. You lost the VERY FIRST GAME AT the New Arlington, TX social welfare stadium now know as “Giant Stadium” until at least next year... plus the GMEN beat the girls with TWO rookie WR starting. After your two week wonder Austin what weapons do you have on Offensive? So, get back in your cave, make it to the PLAYOFF and win one!!
  22. sam k
    22. Posted by sam k Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:31 pm EST

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    Please throw more screen passes to McCoy...he's got the speed to take it to the house over Westbrook. Throw 6-7 screen passes a game and I guarantee he breaks one for at least 20 yards.
  23. Anthony
    23. Posted by Anthony Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:33 pm EST

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    Great running back. But too injury prone for my taste. He kind of has Marshall Faulk's skill set. He blocks, catches passes, runs great. Hes an all around back, but hes made of glass. Kinda sad.
  24. Big Nate Is Here
    24. Posted by Big Nate Is Here Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:39 pm EST

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    The Birds do need Westbrook back if they want to make the play offs. The Cowboys are doing what they need to be doing and that is take it one game at a time. Packers are next to get beat at home by the Cowboys. Sundays night game was good. I was there in Phily sitting at the 50 yard line. I wish that Westbrook would have played on sunday was healthy becuase he is a good football player and I like to see the Cowboys beating the Birds, Skins, G-men when both teams are healthy. Lets GO COWBOYS.
  25. reddgirl
    25. Posted by reddgirl Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:39 pm EST

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    let us worry about our in-house issues. Let me suggest to you that we have won playoff games, we have won SB's, (5 to date, more to come), every team goes through a rebuilding process, it's just when the boys do it, its national news, when your team does it, who cares. This is where you big problem lies, the boys will always be revelant, we are America's team, always will be. There was a time, when the cowboys went 5-11 three years in a row, do you know how many games we have blacked out? None! Do you know that we were still on MNF/SNF? I would only say, don't hate my team more than you love your own!!!!!!!!!

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