Brian Westbrook Meeting with Redskins on Wednesday

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I think Parker was a long-shot to make the team from the start. If Westbrook is healthy, i think he's essentially garaunteed a rosterspot and Portis and Johnson battle it out to be the other veteran RB. Unless something crazy happens, i cant see keeping a 3rd RB who doesnt play special teams.

[Trample the Elderly]

Pass

[SmootSmack]

I'd rather have Brian Westbrook than Parker, but I don't think I'd really want Westbrook anyway. When healthy he'd make a great pass catching 3rd down back, but how often is he healthy?

And if signing him means we're also keeping Byron Westbrook...well then, just shoot me now

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Parker was a long-shot to make the team from the start. If Westbrook is healthy, i think he's essentially garaunteed a rosterspot and Portis and Johnson battle it out to be the other veteran RB. Unless something crazy happens, i cant see keeping a 3rd RB who doesnt play special teams.

Wow! I don't know about that one BHA, the Rams didn't even offer him a contract. I think this team is in need of RB's, but of the younger more talented/durable variety.

[tootergray34]

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[dmek25]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd rather have Brian Westbrook than Parker, but I don't think I'd really want Westbrook anyway. When healthy he'd make a great pass catching 3rd down back, but how often is he healthy?

And if signing him means we're also keeping Byron Westbrook...well then, just shoot me now

i wouldn't mind one Westbrook, and not the one who supposedly plays defense

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

How is Bo Jackson's hip these days?

I hear that Bo is well-rested.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

Wow! I don't know about that one BHA, the Rams didn't even offer him a contract. I think this team is in need of RB's, but of the younger more talented/durable variety.

well, i honestly dont get the impression that westbrook is healthy, so the point is probably moot.

[freddyg12]

McNabb & Westbrook in b&G, too weird! Already weird enough w/#5 here.

this looks like another due diligence move by the FO & Shanny, might as well take a look at the guy. I agree w/most here who question Parker's ability to make the team, and I also don't see Westbrook making it even if signed. I hope its CP, LJ & a rookie come sept. 12.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

Wow! I don't know about that one BHA, the Rams didn't even offer him a contract. I think this team is in need of RB's, but of the younger more talented/durable variety.

Actually, after he passed his physical with the Rams, some reports made sound like it was Westrbrook's decision of whether or not to join the team.

Report: Brian Westbrook passes physical with St. Louis Rams - ESPN

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

well, i honestly dont get the impression that westbrook is healthy, so the point is probably moot.

I hear you, I would love a circa 2006 version Brian Westbrook. I just haven't seen that guy for a few years. His injury time has been steadily rising.

[SolidSnake84]

I'd rather have Brian Westbrook than Portis....Come on guys seriously a Westbrook/Johnson combination could be too much for most teams if both of these guys are healthy!!

[over the mountain]

as of now, without getting to see what johnson, portis or parker look like in preseason and training camp, id welcome westbrook into the fold as well.

i think portis is going to be here and probably be the most productive back of the four, but i think its a toss up btw johnson, parker and westbrook if he is signed.

If westbrook is cleared to play, i could see him beating out johnson and parker.

johnsons's contract has a little more staying power than parkers who isnt guaranteed a thing, so that might play into consideration as well.

i dont see any downside to bringing westbrook in. if healthy, he could be a serious weapon. thats a big if, but even getting 12 or so games out of him wouldnt be a bad result.

[diehardskin2982]

playing sparingly Westbrook is very dangerous.

[FRPLG]

Westbrook hasn't even been remotely healthy for almost 4 seasons. No reason to think he could be now. I'd love to have Westbrook ala '05-'06 but not so much now.