A trip to Washington doesn't take Westbrook off the table for the Rams

by Ryan Van Bibber on May 12, 2010 10:39 AM CDT in 2010 St. Louis Rams offseason

The St. Louis Rams did not find a much needed backup running back in the 2010 NFL draft, but that weekend they did bring former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook to St. Louis for a visit and a physical as a backup plan. Westbrook passed the physical and left to consider his options.

Yesterday, it was reported that he'll visit Washington. Don't celebrate the McNabb-Westbrook reunion just yet though. From the Washington Post:

...the Wednesday meeting between Bruce Allen and Westbrook, the former Eagles' running back, sure looks like there's a heavy dose on convenience involved.

Allen and Westbrook were scheduled to appear at a local high school for an event schedule a long time ago. The meeting may have been nothing more than a cursory tire kick. It also could have been an opportunity for Westbrook to drive up leverage a little bit, maybe get the best possible free agent deal he can.

The fact remains that the Rams need a backup running back. Westbrook isn't the young dynamo that many of us had envisioned the team getting this year, but he could play a useful role getting 10 touches a game in an offense he should be very familiar with.

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If I was Washington

I would definitely sign him, especially with the ready-made communication he would bring with McNabb. They’d get more for their money than many other teams just because of that, aside from carries.

You think the Skins will have the book on Philly this year? Bet the over.

by CoachConnors on May 12, 2010 10:53 AM CDT reply actions

Westbrook YES!!!!

Ok yes Westbrook had an injury prone season but still it’s Westbrook. I am not an Eagle fan by any means but as far as backups go he is most definitely our best bet. Duce Staley wasn’t the best back but did well as a backup for Parker with the Steelers so I couldn’t imagine with Having Westbrook. Plus remember Westbrook has good hands and he can block which were still in question for a tight end so he can always be an option. In other words I believe Westbrook would be a GREAT addition to the Rams especially with his knowledge being on such a young developing team.

by BurnoutJoeB. on May 12, 2010 11:39 AM CDT reply actions

does anyone know...

…what potential backup running backs could be released on June 1? i know the cuts are nowhere near as many as they were in years past, but maybe there could be someone suitable as a backup???

by westernmaramsfan on May 12, 2010 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

I'll just cut&paste what I said on the Fanshot, since this post is exactly what I said.

He’s just in DC for some PR stuff at a high school.

Might be just swingin by Ashburn to visit McNabb and see if he can raise more interest [read: money] by acting like he’ll try out for the team. I was going to Fanshot this yesterday but I figured it was more fluff than news. If he signs with DC I’ll be 100% shocked. ’Skin back feild is starting to resemble the Flying Hellfish more and more evey day.

by Boofer on May 12, 2010 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

Well, here's the thing...

Do the Redskins really need another Running Back?

Here’s Washington’s current Running Backs:

27 Larry Johnson – age 30
39 Willie Parker – age 29
26 Clinton Portis – age 28
46 Ryan Torain – age 23
35 Keiland Williams – 23
45 Mike Sellers (FB) – age 34
36 Darrel Young (LB/FB) – age 23

Go Rams!

"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s

by Nbr1RamFan on May 12, 2010 2:43 PM CDT reply actions