goflyhelo Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Anyone here know what is the latest with Brian Westbrook? What's the deal, is he going to sign with the Skins or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoskins Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Sounds to me like he's holding out for more money than Allen is willing to pay. So if an RB goes down somewhere in the league, maybe he'll get what he's looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer5500 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 He wants more money then we have offered. Also i think he wants to be in a better situation. He keeps talking about playing for a team that can make the super bowl this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If i were him i would take my time as well. Wait for an injury(not the skins lol) and cash in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer5500 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If i were him i would take my time as well. Wait for an injury(not the skins lol) and cash in... Gritz i am RedskinsFan01 over at the eagles board. See you posting a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Gritz i am RedskinsFan01 over at the eagles board. See you posting a lot. cool, yeah i'm on different sites with different names as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailskins94 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 He wants more money then we have offered. Also i think he wants to be in a better situation. He keeps talking about playing for a team that can make the super bowl this year. He wants more guaranteed money than offered. The Redskins want him to have to make the team in order for him to get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Sounds to me like he's holding out for more money than Allen is willing to pay. So if an RB goes down somewhere in the league, maybe he'll get what he's looking for. Moreno and Buckhalter just went down in Denver training camp. Moreno on a cart. And they traded away JJ Arrington to the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Who cares about WB? So far based on camp, we have 3 RB that are looking great. WB will just come and take away reps/plays from Torain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I don't think he will end up here.....I would also rather see Torain get some reps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Westbrook wants to be the clear #2 back in camp with a chance to move back to a #1 spot given performance on his part or an injury to the starter. The Redskins have too many backs here to guarantee Westbrook that is going to happen in 2010. Evidently, Larry Johnson looks good enough that he is scaring off other backs that think they might be able to come in here and be in the mix with Portis to be a regular contributor. For the Redskins that's not an entirely bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGutta Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Westbrook wants to be the clear #2 back in camp with a chance to move back to a #1 spot given performance on his part or an injury to the starter. The Redskins have too many backs here to guarantee Westbrook that is going to happen in 2010.Evidently, Larry Johnson looks good enough that he is scaring off other backs that think they might be able to come in here and be in the mix with Portis to be a regular contributor. For the Redskins that's not an entirely bad thing Apples and oranges. Westbrook and Johnson have polar opposite skill sets, so I'd have to imagine that regardless of whether or not LJ was here, Westbrook would get the same amount of reps. Parker is the variable here and if it came down to Parker versus Westbrook, the latter would easily win the job given his pass-catching ability. As it stands, I see no reason that we wouldn't carry four runningbacks. This is Mike Shanahan we're talking about after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky52Mc Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I think it's a good thing were in no rush to sign him. But I wouldn't mind him simply for mcnabbs comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyfan57 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 The Broncos were in the hunt for him at one point and two of their RBs have been injured during their first day of camp. Depending on the severity of their injuries, Westbrook could very easily end up in Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Westbrook and Johnson are not the same player, but the presence of Johnson on the roster as a veteran limits what type of $$ the Redskins are going to offer Westbrook for a part-time role. He hopes to earn more by coming into a situation where there is no established back behind the starter and where he can move into a role where he gets more reps and can earn some attainable incentives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGutta Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Westbrook and Johnson are not the same player, but the presence of Johnson on the roster as a veteran limits what type of $$ the Redskins are going to offer Westbrook for a part-time role.He hopes to earn more by coming into a situation where there is no established back behind the starter and where he can move into a role where he gets more reps and can earn some attainable incentives I agree to an extent, but almost none of LJ's contract is guaranteed; if we felt he wasn't worth 3/$12, we could release him at any time no problem and Ryan Torain could step in as our "power back". I guess we'll just have to wait it out and see how Shanny/Turner assess the backfield. Personally, I'd like CP, LJ, BW and RT.... but we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horton_Predator48 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 With Moreno going down wouldn't surprise me if Westbrook is in Denver by the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 With Moreno going down wouldn't surprise me if Westbrook is in Denver by the end of the day. CBuck only has a strained upper back and they haven't even released the results of Moreno's MRI yet. That's jumping the gun a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogs87 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If i were him i would take my time as well. Wait for an injury(not the skins lol) and cash in... Gritz every time I see one of your sigs, I get the impression you stay with a dollar(10 dimes) in your back pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGutta Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 CBuck only has a strained upper back and they haven't even released the results of Moreno's MRI yet. That's jumping the gun a bit. The latest is that Moreno has a severely pulled, but not torn, hamstring. They say that he'll be ready for week 1, but caution that hamstrings can be tricky. Beyond Knowshon and Buckhalter, the runningbacks on Denver's roster are putrid, but I'm not sure that signing a guy like Westbrook would solve that problem. He should go somewhere as a pass-catcher/3rd down back (here ) as opposed to somewhere where he'd be featured heavily. Even if it is only for a week or two. Besides, we still have more money, a better shot at winning, his brother and his best friend... I still say he comes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiah Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We need to get Westbrook in D.C ASAP. What happens if Clinton still cant take a run to the house like in the past seasons with the skins? LJ and RT dont seem like speedsters either and this is where westbrook beats them all as well with his pass catching ability. I really think he could be an important part of our offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We need to discover our very own Westbrook type player instead of getting players on the downside of their career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We need to discover our very own Westbrook type player instead of getting players on the downside of their career. Easier said than done. Those type of players are usually taken in the draft after a team has the luxury of doing so. Skins are a few good drafts away from doing that kind of greed over need drafting. The latest is that Moreno has a severely pulled, but not torn, hamstring.They say that he'll be ready for week 1, but caution that hamstrings can be tricky.. Denver was a middle of the pack team in rushing attempts last year, so they aren't heavily run dependent as teams such as the Jets or the Panthers are. Even if Moreno is out for a regular season game or two, it shouldn't be panic time in Denver. The E&P system can use certain pass plays as a substitution for runs, as the Patriots have shown in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Wouldnt have minded him signing befor camp started, but by the sounds of it the RB are looking good and he is not needed, he would just be behind now. IDK, he is awsome in the screen game though, that would be a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We need to stop spending cash for clunkers and look at a new model with plenty of tread on the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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