Westbrook to have surgery
by TEXMSMRFC on Jun 4, 2009 12:06 PM CDT
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will have surgery Friday to clean up some bone spurs in his right ankle, according to his agent, Todd France.
The Eagles called the procedure "a debridement" of the ankle.
France had no timetable for Westbrook's return but characterized the procedure as minor. Another source, however, said the surgery could sideline Westbrook well into training camp. Eagles veterans report to training camp on July 29.
ESPN link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4228976
This video link says he will not be able to run for 6-8 weeks until after the surgery.
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And Yes Westy...........
won’t be on my fantasy team this year.McNabb won’t be either.
by TCB Orange Dino on Jun 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn't
Westbrook is getting old and is injury prone. He hasn’t played a full 16 games his entire career and I don’t see that changing this year either. Every year he misses games. Without Westbrook the Eagles are in trouble.
They say he will be able to attend the first Mini camp in August.
So shouldnt be a problem. I dont want him to go down this way i want him to go down at the hands of a Cowboy.
+1
especially because that will give the eagles fans no reason to say we couldn’t win when they have a healthy lineup
Lol they wouldnt say that.....
Cas we didnt use that on them last year……. Caz im sure we were better healthy then them.
Bone spurs...
Someone posted all about bone spurs on BGN… It’s actually rather informative (if you’re into bone spurs).
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2009/6/4/898436/some-info-on-bone-spurs
I have alot of respect for westy but...
His best days are behind him and he will be off my draft board …He still is a very very dangerous player he just gets injured to often for my taste…I be shocked if he played in 12 games this year…
Ya im looking forward for Mcnabb to start to fade to..
I dont know how much longer hes got…… I thought last year was his last then he proved me wrong so who knows
mcnabb...
I think his best days are behind him as well obviously…But I can see him play an entire season unlike westy..Now mcnabb has had his share of injuries as well but he seems more stable than west. Either way both players are past there prime no doubt and look foward to watching kolb take over lol…
If the New O-line is half of what it has been hyped as
McNabb could have a very good year.
"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach
Peterman is going to struggle in pass protection against the pass rushers in the NFC...
Eagles OL will prove to be overrated..
J Peterman?
You mean Elaine’s boss on Seinfeld? When did we sign him? I’d have to agree with you there – We don’t stand a chance with a 60 year old clothes designer as our LT.
I want what you guys are smoking
if you see McNabb slowing down…he finished the regular season on a good streak, won two playoff games and killed the Cards in the NFC Champ loss. He’ll be just 33 this year to boot. About his only negative is his injury history. Frankly I will be pretty damned happy if he finally retires.
I would be happy to send u some...
33 years old in football terms is far from young plus he will be out of philly in 2 years when his contract is up, u can bank on that…
He wasn't so hot in the first half of that Cards game
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Early 30s are when most QBs hit their peak
I think McNabb has 2-3 years of high quality play left. Ideally somewhere other than in Philadelphia.
they would be idiots giving Mcnabb an extenstion..
He is definately no Brett Favre or Peyton Manning that can play well into his 30’s..
You live in Jersey?!?
And you’re a Braves and Cowboys fan? I call “Bandwagon!” How dare you disgrace the great state of NJ! What town?
Yup...
I know, I know. McNabb is fat, he pukes, he eats chunky soup… Great.
You know what he’s never done? He’s never gone to Mexico the weekend before a playoff game and he’s never missed 4 games with a wittle boo boo on his poor wittle pinky poo. I’ll take a fat guy over a heartless guy any day.
Im not....
Our defense is far from slow buddy….Have you seen that tired defense of yours..lol….You got worse in the off season, not better…Westbrook, old, tired and injury prone….No TE to speak of…..one good WR, the other a rookie that is raw that needs to learn the WC system. The last I checked those two overpaid OT’s don’t play on offense…
I already said we would finish 9-7, at best 10-6….
Eagles blogs suck
They actually call their info thread “bird droppings”. WTF? And don’t try to say anything bad about any Eagle ever. They resort to good ol’ name calling very easy over there. I guess that’s why this douche is always on our site.
I don't know ... our guys dont let our guys criticize our guys much.
That title didnt make sense, but you know what I mean. But sure, I understand the concept. It’s like when my wife tells me my mom is being a b!tch and it doesnt sit well with me.
“Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.”
Interesting breakdown
It is written by an orthepedic surgeon and explains that the reasons for the surgery, rather than the surgery itself, may signal a winding down for westbrook.
I am not that concerned about the surgery itself, but...
he had his knee operated on in January. Now, he gets this.
You have to question what kind of off season conditioning he could have gotten while going through all of this. It’s not the ankle event, it is the cumulative effect of the injuries and his resulting inability to get in top condition for another grueling season.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Westbrok misses games every year...
As a birds fan I can’t argue that fact. Last year he was hurt almost all season and missed 3 games. In the same breath the man scored 14 TDs. When he is on the field he produces. If I had to chose between 16 games and 13 with production I’ll take option number two. He is basically like Newman for you guys. Hurt every year and a monster when he is on the field.
by IgglesFanDeployd on Jun 8, 2009 3:24 AM CDT reply actions
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