spjunkies Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 by Andy Schwartz ComcastSportsNet.com http://philadelphia.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=3703 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Make it an even 10. Upon arriving in Jacksonville Sunday for the official start of Super Bowl week, the Eagles received some good news. Running back Brian Westbrook became the 10th Eagle to be named to the 2005 Pro Bowl, tying the franchise’s single-season record. Westbrook replaces the Seahawks’ Shaun Alexander, who was named to the NFC squad along with Giants running back Tiki Barber and Packers back Ahman Green. Clinton Portis was the first alternate but has also dropped out. Alexander, Barber, and Portis each rushed for over 1,300 yards this season, and Green had 1,163. Though Westbrook rushed for only 812 yards, he also racked up 703 receiving yards, easily the most of the four, and more than Barber and Alexander combined. Though he finished fourth in the conference in total yards from scrimmage, Westbrook also led the foursome by gaining 6.1 yards per touch. “My reaction initially was that I understood why people wouldn’t vote me on because of my rushing yards, and being a running back, it’s tough to get voted on if you don’t have a lot of rushing yards,” Westbrook said. “But now I’m happy. I think I did a lot of good things to get to this point. I think catching the ball out of the backfield is very important. Making plays is very important, and some people looked at that. I have the opportunity to go, so I’m very happy.” Westbrook had only 177 rushing attempts and 250 touches, by far the fewest of the four. However, Westbrook is the only one who's season has yet to end. “It’s frustrating when you’re not getting the touches and carries that other running backs are,” he said. “But as a team player, you are winning games, and you can’t argue with the philosophy that allows you to win 13, 14 games every season and gets you to the Super Bowl. You can’t argue with that philosophy.” This will be the first trip to the Pro Bowl for Westbrook, a three-year veteran. He admitted it was difficult to accept his role immediately, but winning a combined 37 games in the last three seasons helped. “It’s something that develops,” Westbrook said. “You always want to win games. That’s your No. 1 focus, no matter how you do it. You want to win games if you’re rushing only three times a game, you want to win games. That’s just part of being a team player.” On this team, with quarterback Donovan McNabb and receiver Terrell Owens sharing the spotlight, that’s no simple task. Westbrook not only deserves credit for his accomplishments on the field but also for his attitude off of it. “I think sometimes little guys get overlooked – I don’t mean that by his size,” McNabb said. “People fail to realize we kind of go deeper than that. With the success that I’ve had, with the success that T.O.’s had – is a tribute to Brian. Brian’s played a major part in this. With him running the ball and catching the ball out of the backfield, it opens up a lot opportunities for other guys. People began to realize that later in the season when T.O. went down. They should have been talking about him earlier.” McNabb is happy they finally are. “I’m truly excited. It’s well deserved. He should have been a guy that’s selected from the very beginning,” McNabb said. “I told him I was going to fly him out so he can get a chance to get the feeling of what it’s like to be in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl. Now I don’t have to fly him out. I can save my money. I’m excited to see that finally he gets rewarded the things he’s been able to do.” The Pro Bowl takes place Feb. 13 in Honolulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo23 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 You are all proud Portis dropped out? Interesting. People were wondering why Westbrook got in before CP, I was just saying what I saw in an article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 You are all proud Portis dropped out? Interesting. How did you come to that conclusion? I think it's merely being pointed out by some that Portis was, in fact, the first alternate to the pro bowl over Westbrook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 You are all proud Portis dropped out? Interesting. Who said anything about being proud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 You're kidding right Westbrook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by soljaofjesus I sure hope CP and Washington declined adn told teh press.. "We had the 3rd best defense and a great RB this year and you are telling me we only had 1 player to play? and the eagles got 10 players to play? .. The ProBwol is just a popularity contest and the eagels players just pay their way to the ProBowl I was referring to this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 I was referring to this statement. One statment by one fan represents 'all' now? Well then, stop booing Santa you big jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by jakehunter 10 Eagles playing in the pro bowl. Discuss. take it somewhere else seriously...... the eagle bs is at max overload :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 discuss....................... Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJredskins00 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Chopper Dave Is he the ugly one? Oh wait.... Now isn't TO just GORGEOUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I heard rumors Jevon is going in place of someone else to. That might be 11. I know he was the first alternate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by TenaciousB15 I heard Rumore Jevon is going in place of someone else to. That might be 11. I know he was the first alternate. :security: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Its not a big deal, its just my signature is now a little unbalanced, I need another head in there to fill in some space at the bottem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by TenaciousB15 Its not a big deal, its just my signature is now a little unbalanced, I need another head in there to fill in some space at the bottem. Don't forget the bottom either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljaofjesus Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 the eagles are gonna lose the probowl (their is no variety of teams its basically just the eagles playing lol) just like they will lose teh superbowl. .. Well im happy I made my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 That lies on Jim Mora. The NFC won last year, and the AFC was 'dominant' then to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteve Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Can we please stop this eagles B.S.? I'm getting tired of seeing Eagles news unrelated to the Super Bowl like this is some kind of an Eagles/Redskins hybrid fansite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Park City Skins Don't forget the bottom either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 quick someone tell corey dillon to own brian dawkins. we don't want Marcus going alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 LMFAO!!!! Holy **** that's the best thing I've seen all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Bubba you are an aboslute trip man. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Wont mean a damn thing if they dont win it all. In fact, it makes them look that much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 This stuff is lost one me. You think that is funny, and the guy who put a couple antonio peirce clips together should work for nfl films. Errr.... Nice paint skillz. I noticed you left Westbrook all alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by TenaciousB15 This stuff is lost one me. You think that is funny, and the guy who put a couple antonio peirce clips together should work for nfl films. Errr.... Nice paint skillz it's a joke lighten up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 ok HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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