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1/31/2008 9:11 AM
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He was on 950 last night and said a bunch of things.
They didn't get too far into his request for a new contract, with him opting to let his agent deal with it.
All in all, I respect it more that it's coming from BWest than anyone else.
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bassiladelph
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1/31/2008 9:14 AM
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And here's where you can vote for Westbrook's burger of choice from Chilli's, the triple(!) cheeseburger. With bacon.
Egads, my arteries just shivered.
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1/31/2008 9:31 AM
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - In case people hadn't heard it, Eagles running back Brian Westbrook repeated that he is among the growing list of players who are siding with quarterback Donovan McNabb, requesting that management bring additional weapons to the team for next season.
"I think having more weapons on your team takes pressure off of everybody," said Westbrook, who is at Super Bowl XLII as part of a promotional campaign with Chili's Restaurant. "If you look at a team like the Patriots, they have so many weapons that if you shut down one guy, it just gives so many more opportunities to other guys to play well.
"If you have those guys who can make those plays, it makes it a lot easier on the entire team. That's something we could definitely use and hopefully we'll get that."
Maybe it's comes from being back in the atmosphere of the Super Bowl or maybe it comes from the knowledge that the Eagles came close to beating both the Patriots and NFC champion New York Giants, but Westbrook believes the Eagles aren't that far from the NFL's ultimate stage as long as management acknowledges that some positions have to be upgraded.
"When I see two teams playing in the Super Bowl that we competed with very well, and we had the opportunity to beat both teams, it gives you the confidence that we can be here as well as win this game," Westbrook said.
But again, like McNabb and recently offensive tackle Jon Runyan and safety Brian Dawkins, Westbrook emphasized the Eagles must improve their roster to make that happen.
"I just want some playmakers," said Westbrook, who many consider the Eagles' only legitimate such threat. "That's offense, defense and special teams as well. It's not any one position in particular; it's everywhere.
"I think that if we find those playmakers in all positions we'll be able to be more successful."
It's not about calling out teammates. It's about looking at the reality of the Eagles being an team and the only one in the NFC East that did not make the playoffs.
Simply put, the players realize the roster needs to get better.
"I don't think any of us is saying such-and-such is not a good player and we need to get rid of him," Westbrook emphasized. "I think it really goes down to the guys that are making plays need to make more plays. The guys that can do a better job, they need to do a better job. And if we can get somebody in there who can do a better job and help this team win football games, then we should do that as well."
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KeithByars
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1/31/2008 9:33 AM
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Hey Seth, where was that from
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Seth in 736
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1/31/2008 9:40 AM
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Said at the top- AP
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Seth in 736
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1/31/2008 9:41 AM
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Oh, sorry, wrong one-
INKY.
Surely you don't Ive ever plagarized once out here.
I always cite "From the DN", "From the Inky", "From PFT.COM" or just leave the citation in the post, like I did with the other copy/paste today.
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KeithByars
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1/31/2008 9:41 AM
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Don't see it, but thanks
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1/31/2008 9:42 AM
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No, I know, I wanted to find where it was from before i sent to someone.
He was on with Eskin yesterday. Said he's talked to Chad Johnson about coming here
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flesh4fantasy
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1/31/2008 9:50 AM
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like the golden arches, i'm lovin' this.
it's easy to make mcnabb the scapegoat, but now that it's both he and westbrook saying the obvious? i think this puts things in a whole new light, among not only the front office, but the player's themselves.
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f-dallas
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1/31/2008 9:50 AM
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With the growing number of veteran players begging for playmakers, it feels like 2004.
If we look at this realistically, this could be the last year with Runyan, Tra, Dawk, and McNabb on the team before they rebuild (if things don't go well this year).
The players want to load up and go for it this year. I just hope the team understands what's happening and acts accordingly. Impact moves. Now. Fuck 4 years from now.
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bassiladelph
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1/31/2008 10:00 AM
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it's easy to make mcnabb the scapegoat, but now that it's both he and westbrook saying the obvious?
Dawk is supposed to be on the radio on Friday. I wonder if he echoes the same sentiments.
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f-dallas
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1/31/2008 10:06 AM
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I think he's already made similar comments (as has Runyan).
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1/31/2008 10:12 AM
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Dawk is supposed to be on the radio on Friday. I wonder if he echoes the same sentiments
What is he going to say?
"Replace me?"
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1/31/2008 11:19 AM
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"Don't these guys realize they're talking about replacing their teammates!?!"
Worst logic ever Andy.
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f-dallas
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1/31/2008 11:41 AM
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Yeah, fuck it. Maybe he should petition the league to expand rosters so the Eagles can improve without having to replace any of the precious.
Science knows the earth would fall off it's axis if Reno, Greg Lewis, Billy Sampy, Michael Gasperson, Scott Young, Jerome Mcdougle, Ryan Moats, Tony Hunt, or any of those other schlubs had to be cut loose for a better player.
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KeithByars
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1/31/2008 11:46 AM
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I don't even know why Sampy tries. Nobody with that name will ever be good.
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1/31/2008 11:53 AM
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HEY!
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1/31/2008 11:54 AM
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I'm sorry Ms. Sampy, but you'll never hear the words "And Billy Sampy is on the horse trailer again, John"
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f-dallas
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1/31/2008 12:15 PM
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flesh4fantasy
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1/31/2008 12:17 PM
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I don't even know why Sampy tries. Nobody with that name will ever be good.
based on family history, "macdougal" falls into that category as well.
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1/31/2008 12:58 PM
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Add some lip gloss and some shoulder pads, and that's Serena Williams.
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