Will Westbrook pick the Rams? Decision coming today
by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 16, 2010 2:08 PM CDT
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PrintLest anyone accuse me of being derelict in my duty of paying Brian Westbrook's bus fare, it's worth reminding you that today is supposed to be the day that the former Eagles running back make his decision as to where he'll be playing in 2010.
In the hours just before the Rams preseason opener, ESPN's John Clayton reported that Westbrook was likely to sign with the Rams on Monday. Billy Devaney quickly walked back those expectations.
After watching the Rams without Steven Jackson, I'm not so sure that Westbrook wouldn't be a great addition. The gaggle of names behind SJ39 on the depth chart failed to impress in the running game as well as pass protection. As far as where Westbrook will end up, it's worth noting that Devaney's statement sounded very much like Mike Shanahan's, who said:
Like I told you, I'm not sure what direction he's going. But we've been entertaining that option.
Washington and St. Louis were believed to be the lead horses in the race, but reports today are suggesting that the Bills and the 49ers could be options, though after watching Anthony Dixon I'm not sure why the Niners would be interested. It's also worth noting that Brian Stull of ESPN 101 said that the Rams were not optimistic about their chances of signing Westbrook.
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We seriously NEED him but I too am not that optimistic he will choose the rams over his other options
DC seems like the place that would be on the top of his list as it’s his home and his boy mcnabb is there. Also, the transition from philly to DC is not nearly as drastic as his other suitors. I have to say it is a bit frustrating as a Rams fan to see all these other teams who are much better off than the rams and don’t need him nearly as much as us making bids. Take washington for example, they already have what 3 solid vets on the team? Any one of which the rams would love to have on their squad but yet they are still pursuing westbrook.
Westbrook is gone lol
Former Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Westbrook has been looking to find a job, visiting several teams in recent months. Westbrook had spent his entire eight-year career in Philadelphia but was released in the offseason after injuries limited him to just eight games in 2009.
The 49ers’ 2009 third-round pick, running back Glen Coffee, abruptly retired over the weekend. Coffee was expected to compete with Anthony Dixon and Michael Robinson for the backup job to starter Frank Gore. Coffee told the 49ers he no longer wanted to play football.
Westbrook is a two-time Pro Bowler and at the height of his career was considered one of the best all-around backs in football. However, he struggled with multiple concussions in recent years and the Eagles decided to move on.
Westbrook led the NFL with 2,104 yards from scrimmage in 2007, but missed eight games last season with a pair of concussions and an ankle injury while scoring only two touchdowns.
The 30-year old passed a physical on a visit to St. Louis earlier this offseason. As recently as Saturday, the Rams denied reports they were close to a deal with Westbrook.
Westbrook also visited the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos during the course of the summer.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
I think signing Alexander is more important in the long run.
We’re no worse off at #2 RB now than we were last year and the roster cuts have’nt come from around the league yet. Surely someone will be left available either on a practice squad or cut altogether.
While I think we should sign alexander, I dont think he is a more important sign than westbrook
Think about it, what do we need more? A backup RB or another young receiver with potential and injury concerns? We got lucky last year with how well sjax held up most of the season we hardly had to see our pathetic backups until the end of the season. We saw bradford get killed saturday and one of the reasons was our backup RBs couldn’t block.
by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 16, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I think ther signing of Westbrook is being overrated at this point.
In the long run we aren’t going to be contenders for a couple of years. At that point we need big receivers for Bradford. We can’t rely on the draft for all so an occasional undrafted talent like Alexander will help at that point more than a veteran b/u RB.
I’m not saying Westbrook is overrated, I think our need for a b/u RB would be better served with a more durable and less expensive player right now.
in the long run it keeps sjax more fresh...
he won’t be nearly as beaten up with a couple of years of having the westbrook take some of the load off his back, literally. it’s not being overrated at all you crazy person and the rams should be trying as hard as they can to get him.
Unleash King Sam #8
You may be correct
After the terrible line play, Westbrook has got to be thinkin’ of his health.
Maybe when the O-Line plays decent, they will realize that attracting talent will be easier; well, of course not if it is their job and they know team brass don’t have the balls to cut players, even Jason Smith if need be!
Why not sign them both?
Well lets say Westbrook makes the decision to come to The Rams. He’s a really good person for Bradford to also throw too when he’s in danger out of the backfield. Westbrook could also play as a wide receiver sometimes. Then they can add Danario Alexander.. Which I hate to say this but he will have a more successfull NFL career than Jeremy Maclin, so the Rams would be stupid to not pursue him and sign him before he ends up a damn Seahawk.
provided he can stay healthy.
which with a year of nfl conditioning, i think he can.
Unleash King Sam #8
please westbrook....
pretty please!……..lol
I'm so tired of all these "decisions"
Just make up your damn mind people.
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
He needs to have an hour special on ESPN
Where he’ll announce that he’s taking his talents to Osage Beach (or within a couple hundred miles).
Onubon > Gates
followed by a brett favre
1 hour special on ESPN.
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
please Brett Favre would need at least 3 hours
Sam Bradford drops back, sees Laurent Robinson in the open, and he completes the pass for a gain of 28! Oh- Wait, looks like a holding penalty is going to call this one back...(Oh wait; Barron's gone, ignore that last sentence).
I think the Redskins would be crazy to let him go anywhere else
He’s more valuable to them than anyone else except the Rams, and I don’t think he wants the turf at this point. I’m betting the Skins out bid everyone else.
Dixon
Must agree that Dixon looked really good. Now they got Westbrook too? Can I change my season prediction for Rams wins from 4 – 6 back down to 1?
by Sundowner on Aug 16, 2010 6:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
screw the niners.
Unleash King Sam #8
by douchiedude on Aug 16, 2010 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Welcome to the Rams
Drumming up interest in free agents since 2007.
by JTPirate on Aug 16, 2010 7:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
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