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Player Spotlight: Brian Westbrook (1 Viewer)

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2009 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

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Brian Westbrook has 1-2 more years of fantasy production left. The Eagles are a contender year in and year out, and Mcnabb just grabbed more dough to keep him happy at least for 2009. If you take the 4 year average for Westbrook you will see numbers that are very realistic for this years production. I am going to project a slight decrease from the 4-year average.. Here's what I got...

rushing - 220/1021/6tds

recieving- 69/610/5tds

Any updates on him being 100% for week 1??????

 
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Talk about a high-risk, high reward player!

There's virtually no chance that Westbrook finishes the year with numbers in line with his current ADP. I've taken that risk in several leagues, and keeping my fingers crossed.

 
Talk about a high-risk, high reward player!There's virtually no chance that Westbrook finishes the year with numbers in line with his current ADP. I've taken that risk in several leagues, and keeping my fingers crossed.
Here are the Top 20 RB in PPG (0 PPR) from the past three years . . .LaDainian Tomlinson 20.1Brian Westbrook 17.2Steven Jackson 17.2Adrian Peterson 16.2Larry Johnson 15.6Matt Forte 15.2Tiki Barber 15.2Frank Gore 14.5Clinton Portis 14.3Steve Slaton 14.1Chris Johnson 13.9 Maurice Jones-Drew 13.2Ronnie Brown 13.1 Marshawn Lynch 13.0Willie Parker 12.8Joseph Addai 12.5Brandon Jacobs 12.0Marion Barber 12.0Thomas Jones 11.7 Jamal Lewis 11.5Guys like Turner suffer from playing a reduced role prior to going to ATL. And clearly a lot has changed over the last 3 years, but my point would be the same.Westbrook has only missed 4 games in the last 3 years, yet he gets tagged as a major injury risk. Who knows, maybe he is. But he scores a significant amount better than other backs that it's worth drafting him where he gets drafted even if you don't have access to him every week.Let's say he produces at the same level and misses 4 weeks . . .12 x 17.2 = 206.4 fantasy points.Now lets assume you have a reasonable back up that scores have as much as Westbrook . . .4 x 8.6 = 34.4 fantasy points206.4 + 34.4 = 240.8 total fantasy points, which last year would have ranked 6th. And that's with Wetbrook missing 4 games. Give Westbrook two more GP and the total would go up to 258 points . . . and would have ranked 3rd last season.Of course, this is a basic analysis, as it does not account for Westbrook seeing the ball less or being less productive, but the point was to show that even if he "ranks" lower because he misses a few games doesn't necessarily mean he's not worth his draft spot.
 
IMO what kills people about Westbrook is the variance. He does nothing against the Bengals and then three weeks later he goes buck wild against the Giants. Maybe it's the injuries. Maybe it's just him.

I play in a low-performance league so those down days for Westbrook get you nothing. Some owners refuse to even consider him, but I'm thinking of making a play for him this year (auction league) and riding it out. The dude can score.

 
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I am not sure what to project but I would think his numbers will go down quite a bit this year. McCoy will get more touches than most backups have and Westbrook seems to get more dinged every year.

 
I am not sure what to project but I would think his numbers will go down quite a bit this year. McCoy will get more touches than most backups have and Westbrook seems to get more dinged every year.
He still averaged nearly 21 touches a game last year and ended up as the #10 RB missing two games and has ranked inthe Top 10 4 of the past 5 seasons. I don't consider him a major draft day risk, but apparently many others do . . .
 
I think it'll be business as usual for Westbrook as far as his role is concerned. I think Philly's O-line will be improved, and the passing attack should be better than usual with the addition of Maclin, a year under Jackson's belt, and Hank Baskett staying fully satisfied in the sack at home. Count me in the camp that thinks the Eagle's O will be slightly more potent than usual, and therefore I see Westbrook's numbers coming in slightly higher than usual, especially in the TD department:

235 carries, 1175 yards, 10 TDs

75 catches, 650 yards, 3 TDs

 
Westbrook seems to have received this "injury risk" label due to being on the injury report quite a bit, but he rarely seems to miss games. Even though Westbrook may not practice during the week, or would be on the injury report as a gametime decision, he would always play on gameday.

Last year, Westbrook missed 2 games in what was considered a "down-year" for Westbrook, when compared to the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Even with this "down-year" in my PPR league, he finished as the 9th best RB and was 3rd in points per game. That seems pretty damn good.

Now to use Yudkin's example of playing a replacement RB for the 2 missed games by Westbrook. If I started the 30th RB (Sammy Morris) in points per game to replace Westbrook for those two games, the combined RB points would have been good for the 4th overall RB, only behind DeWill, Forte and Turner.

Maybe I am taking an optimistic view of Westbrook's off-season surgery, but it seems better to have caught and remedied the problem in the offseason so that it hopefully is not a nagging problem during the season. Missing training camp and preseason isn't a good thing for any player, but Westbrook is enough of a vet that it won't be a major problem.

Westbrook is a major value play right now and I got him at 2.12 in a No Mercy league to pair along with Adrian Peterson, and I am just giddy to have a backfield like that.

I do not understand why everyone is so down on him and projecting some major downturn in production. McCoy is a rookie and may be groomed for the RB role later in the future, but at this time he is certainly not good enough to take away a signicant amount of carries from one of the best RBs in the NFL.

 
Westbrook is a major value play right now and I got him at 2.12 in a No Mercy league to pair along with Adrian Peterson, and I am just giddy to have a backfield like that.
This is just sick value at that point. Congrats.
I have Westbrook paired with LT in No Mercy.
I'm hoping to get this kind of pairing in FFOC if I have lateish 1st round picks this year looking at ADP. I'm doing most of my homework on later round QBs and WRs hoping for this RB pairing.
 
Westbrook is a major value play right now and I got him at 2.12 in a No Mercy league to pair along with Adrian Peterson, and I am just giddy to have a backfield like that.
This is just sick value at that point. Congrats.
I have Westbrook paired with LT in No Mercy.
I'm hoping to get this kind of pairing in FFOC if I have lateish 1st round picks this year looking at ADP. I'm doing most of my homework on later round QBs and WRs hoping for this RB pairing.
If it helps any:My full team . . .Garrard, David JAC QB - 7 9.05 Warner, Kurt ARI QB - 4 5.05 McClain, Le'Ron BAL RB - 7 13.05 Morris, Sammy NEP RB - 8 16.08 Smith, Kevin DET RB - 7 4.08 Sproles, Darren SDC RB - 5 10.08 Tomlinson, LaDainian SDC RB - 5 1.05 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB - 4 2.08 Boldin, Anquan ARI WR - 4 3.05 Burton, Keenan STL WR - 9 18.08 Mason, Derrick BAL WR - 7 8.08 Moss, Santana WAS WR - 8 7.05 Royal, Eddie DEN WR - 7 6.08 Washington, Nate TEN WR - 7 14.08 Miller, Zach OAK TE - 9 11.05 Scaife, Bo TEN TE - 7 17.05 Kaeding, Nate SDC PK - 5 15.05 Eagles, Philadelphia PHI Def - 4 12.08 Friday's team so far . . .Garrard, David JAC QB - 7 8.12 Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB - 7 9.01 Addai, Joseph IND RB - 6 7.01 McClain, Le'Ron BAL RB - 7 13.01 Peterson, Adrian MIN RB - 9 1.01 Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 9 10.12 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB - 4 2.12 Jackson, Vincent SDC WR - 5 4.12 Moss, Santana WAS WR - 8 6.12 Royal, Eddie DEN WR - 7 5.01 White, Roddy ATL WR - 4 3.01 Miller, Zach OAK TE - 9 11.01 Shockey, Jeremy NOS TE - 5 12.12
 
Westy is always hurt. but he plays through it. he puts up numbers.

i'm in the camp that believes Westy can have less touches and still put up RB1 numbers. the key is keeping him fresh, i.e. no practice, good backup. a fresh Westy with the ball=good things for the eagles.

i would love to be able to pair Westy with LT! this yr it could be possible in a redraft. not likely, but possible.

 
Westbrook is a major value play right now and I got him at 2.12 in a No Mercy league to pair along with Adrian Peterson, and I am just giddy to have a backfield like that.
This is just sick value at that point. Congrats.
I have Westbrook paired with LT in No Mercy.
I'm hoping to get this kind of pairing in FFOC if I have lateish 1st round picks this year looking at ADP. I'm doing most of my homework on later round QBs and WRs hoping for this RB pairing.
If it helps any:My full team . . .Garrard, David JAC QB - 7 9.05 Warner, Kurt ARI QB - 4 5.05 McClain, Le'Ron BAL RB - 7 13.05 Morris, Sammy NEP RB - 8 16.08 Smith, Kevin DET RB - 7 4.08 Sproles, Darren SDC RB - 5 10.08 Tomlinson, LaDainian SDC RB - 5 1.05 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB - 4 2.08 Boldin, Anquan ARI WR - 4 3.05 Burton, Keenan STL WR - 9 18.08 Mason, Derrick BAL WR - 7 8.08 Moss, Santana WAS WR - 8 7.05 Royal, Eddie DEN WR - 7 6.08 Washington, Nate TEN WR - 7 14.08 Miller, Zach OAK TE - 9 11.05 Scaife, Bo TEN TE - 7 17.05 Kaeding, Nate SDC PK - 5 15.05 Eagles, Philadelphia PHI Def - 4 12.08 Friday's team so far . . .Garrard, David JAC QB - 7 8.12 Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB - 7 9.01 Addai, Joseph IND RB - 6 7.01 McClain, Le'Ron BAL RB - 7 13.01 Peterson, Adrian MIN RB - 9 1.01 Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 9 10.12 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB - 4 2.12 Jackson, Vincent SDC WR - 5 4.12 Moss, Santana WAS WR - 8 6.12 Royal, Eddie DEN WR - 7 5.01 White, Roddy ATL WR - 4 3.01 Miller, Zach OAK TE - 9 11.01 Shockey, Jeremy NOS TE - 5 12.12
That is eerily similar....Garrard, Westbrook, McClain, S. Moss, E. Royal, Z Miller
 
Was Westbrook hurt toward the end of the season?

I just looked back at his scoring for the last 3 weeks of the season and they don't look so good

 
I am not sure what to project but I would think his numbers will go down quite a bit this year. McCoy will get more touches than most backups have and Westbrook seems to get more dinged every year.
He still averaged nearly 21 touches a game last year and ended up as the #10 RB missing two games and has ranked inthe Top 10 4 of the past 5 seasons. I don't consider him a major draft day risk, but apparently many others do . . .
DavidWestbrook is already hurt this season, reports are that he'll miss all of training camp... He enters the 2009 season as a 30-yr old oft-injured RB, playing in a division where all teams have gotten better defensively - Giants added D-linemen, LB's, get Osi back, Washington added run-stuffing Albert Haynesworth...

Westbrook's YPC avg has steadily declined in each of the past 3 seasons, down from 5.1 in 2006, to 4.0 last season. again, combining that with the already hurt 30 year old legs, it doesn't bode well going forward.

in a PPR league he has been a machine, but now even his yards per reception stat has taken a hit, declining steadily in each of the past 3 seasons, from 9.1 per rec in 2006, to 7.4 last season.Also dropping was his recs/gm, from 5.1 in 2006 to 3.9 last season.. :eek:

only once has he caught fewer balls/yr then last year ( 54) , 2003 ( 37 recs), and whats most alarming is that he played in 15 games last season :eek: ...

finished the 2008 season in terribly boring fashion, averaging 3.6 per carry the final 3 weeks of reg season.. :rolleyes:

the man is on a steady decline and it's time to get off the wagon, now...perhaps one of the biggest sell-high players of the entire 2009 season..

190/722/5 ( 3.8 avg), 42/289/2 ( 6.9 per rec)

I'd select at least 18 RB's before I take a chance on an already injured, 30 yr old RB who is in a downward spiral.

 
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I am not sure what to project but I would think his numbers will go down quite a bit this year. McCoy will get more touches than most backups have and Westbrook seems to get more dinged every year.
He still averaged nearly 21 touches a game last year and ended up as the #10 RB missing two games and has ranked inthe Top 10 4 of the past 5 seasons. I don't consider him a major draft day risk, but apparently many others do . . .
DavidWestbrook is already hurt this season, reports are that he'll miss all of training camp... He enters the 2009 season as a 30-yr old oft-injured RB, playing in a division where all teams have gotten better defensively - Giants added D-linemen, LB's, get Osi back, Washington added run-stuffing Albert Haynesworth...

Westbrook's YPC avg has steadily declined in each of the past 3 seasons, down from 5.1 in 2006, to 4.0 last season. again, combining that with the already hurt 30 year old legs, it doesn't bode well going forward.

in a PPR league he has been a machine, but now even his yards per reception stat has taken a hit, declining steadily in each of the past 3 seasons, from 9.1 per rec in 2006, to 7.4 last season.Also dropping was his recs/gm, from 5.1 in 2006 to 3.9 last season.. :eek:

only once has he caught fewer balls/yr then last year ( 54) , 2003 ( 37 recs), and whats most alarming is that he played in 15 games last season :eek: ...

finished the 2008 season in terribly boring fashion, averaging 3.6 per carry the final 3 weeks of reg season.. :rolleyes:

the man is on a steady decline and it's time to get off the wagon, now...perhaps one of the biggest sell-high players of the entire 2009 season..

190/722/5 ( 3.8 avg), 42/289/2 ( 6.9 per rec)

I'd select at least 18 RB's before I take a chance on an already injured, 30 yr old RB who is in a downward spiral.
This is a great post.
 
He's dropping like a rock a rightfully so. Needing a surgery right before training camp when he had all offseason means it must have flared up while he was just trying to get into shape. What will happen when he starts to really put stress on the ankle/foot?

With that being said, late in the 2nd round, Westbrook is either going to charge your team to the playoffs, or he's going to drag your team ala Steven Jackson. I'm really not one to gamble, but if I think I can get a solid sleeper RB later on in the draft, I'd take a shot at Westbrook in PPR.

 
Westbrook is a killer... I bench him and he scores 20 points so next week he's in the lineup and doesn't play. I trade him and he goes off. He's a no win kind of player so good when he plays but he's always iffy.

 
David

Westbrook is already hurt this season, reports are that he'll miss all of training camp... He enters the 2009 season as a 30-yr old oft-injured RB, playing in a division where all teams have gotten better defensively - Giants added D-linemen, LB's, get Osi back, Washington added run-stuffing Albert Haynesworth...

Westbrook's YPC avg has steadily declined in each of the past 3 seasons, down from 5.1 in 2006, to 4.0 last season. again, combining that with the already hurt 30 year old legs, it doesn't bode well going forward.

in a PPR league he has been a machine, but now even his yards per reception stat has taken a hit, declining steadily in each of the past 3 seasons, from 9.1 per rec in 2006, to 7.4 last season.Also dropping was his recs/gm, from 5.1 in 2006 to 3.9 last season.. :eek:

only once has he caught fewer balls/yr then last year ( 54) , 2003 ( 37 recs), and whats most alarming is that he played in 15 games last season :eek: ...

finished the 2008 season in terribly boring fashion, averaging 3.6 per carry the final 3 weeks of reg season.. :rolleyes:

the man is on a steady decline and it's time to get off the wagon, now...perhaps one of the biggest sell-high players of the entire 2009 season..

190/722/5 ( 3.8 avg), 42/289/2 ( 6.9 per rec)

I'd select at least 18 RB's before I take a chance on an already injured, 30 yr old RB who is in a downward spiral.
Your stats are great and all, but this is about fantasy points. Despite all your efforts to cherry pick stats to show how his stats are declining or to state that teams are getting better without mentioning the fact that the Eagles got two new OL and another weapon on offense, the fact remains that Westbrook was still the 3rd RB when looking at PPG in a PPR league in what people are calling a "down" season for Westy.On a PPG basis, Westy will not disappoint at all.

 
Westbrook is a killer... I bench him and he scores 20 points so next week he's in the lineup and doesn't play. I trade him and he goes off. He's a no win kind of player so good when he plays but he's always iffy.
I think thats moreso bad management on your part, rather than blaming it on the player.
 
If this were any RB other than Westbrook (i.e. S. Jackon, L. Johnson, R. Grant, etc...), who missed a portion or all of training camp, wouldn't we expect some sort of conditioning issues/injury to start their season off slowly, and maybe even keep them less than par for the duration of the campaign?

If McCoy is sufficient early, is there any reason not to think PHI may hold Westbrook out of the 1st 3 games of the season, letting him return after the bye week? In a season they look loaded for bear, woudln't that be the safe play to ensure full recovery and proper conditioning?

 
Talk about a high-risk, high reward player!

There's virtually no chance that Westbrook finishes the year with numbers in line with his current ADP. I've taken that risk in several leagues, and keeping my fingers crossed.
Here are the Top 20 RB in PPG (0 PPR) from the past three years . . .LaDainian Tomlinson 20.1

Brian Westbrook 17.2

Steven Jackson 17.2

Adrian Peterson 16.2

Larry Johnson 15.6

Matt Forte 15.2

Tiki Barber 15.2

Frank Gore 14.5

Clinton Portis 14.3

Steve Slaton 14.1

Chris Johnson 13.9

Maurice Jones-Drew 13.2

Ronnie Brown 13.1

Marshawn Lynch 13.0

Willie Parker 12.8

Joseph Addai 12.5

Brandon Jacobs 12.0

Marion Barber 12.0

Thomas Jones 11.7

Jamal Lewis 11.5

Guys like Turner suffer from playing a reduced role prior to going to ATL. And clearly a lot has changed over the last 3 years, but my point would be the same.

Westbrook has only missed 4 games in the last 3 years, yet he gets tagged as a major injury risk. Who knows, maybe he is. But he scores a significant amount better than other backs that it's worth drafting him where he gets drafted even if you don't have access to him every week.

Let's say he produces at the same level and misses 4 weeks . . .

12 x 17.2 = 206.4 fantasy points.

Now lets assume you have a reasonable back up that scores have as much as Westbrook . . .

4 x 8.6 = 34.4 fantasy points

206.4 + 34.4 = 240.8 total fantasy points, which last year would have ranked 6th. And that's with Wetbrook missing 4 games. Give Westbrook two more GP and the total would go up to 258 points . . . and would have ranked 3rd last season.

Of course, this is a basic analysis, as it does not account for Westbrook seeing the ball less or being less productive, but the point was to show that even if he "ranks" lower because he misses a few games doesn't necessarily mean he's not worth his draft spot.
Good point about the important of PPG instead of total points in a season. That's why I implore you to get your FBG cohorts to project PPG and GPs and not just total fantasy points for the season. You can get to this info indirectly through Projections Dominator, but even then most of the FBGs are projecting for 15 or 16 GPs. I think Maurile is the only one that makes an effort at this. And if it's that valuable, the stuff on the site should show PPG and should be sortable by PPG.
 
David Yudkin said:
:goodposting: But, I would say she is too optimistic about all players' recovery. There are too many issues that can come up in the recovery process to fit him coming back in such a small window. She does make a good point about having the knee surgery at the start of the season, so could not have the ankle surgery, but he has been weight bearing on that knee for quite sometime before he had the ankle surgery. If fact he has been working out to get in shape. As a player I would get the surgery done on the ankle then having the extra time frame to get back into shape.

 
On a PPG basis, Westy will not disappoint at all.
But if he isn't available for your playoffs, it doesn't matter what his PPG was before. The only reason PPG is valuable is if you feel a player will be 100% healthy and maintain that PPG, and the injury was an aberration. It's clear that Westbrook's injuries are not aberrations, they happen nearly every single year. He has never played a full 16 game season, the curve of his career path implies he's on the downside of his career now. He peaked in '07, last year his YPC was tied for the lowest in his career, and his YPR was the lowest of his career!On the positive side, he typically missed games in the middle of the season the last three years, and had very solid outings week 16, most people's championship game. So unlike other players who miss the end of the season, Westbrook doesn't hurt you in the playoffs.Projections:225 carries, 4.2 YPC, 945 yards, 7 TDs. 65 receptions, 8.0 YPR, 520 yards, 4 TDs.Totaling 1,465 yards, and 11 TDs = 212 FP (non-PPR) or 277FP (1PPR) - still top-10 non PPR, top-5 PPRThat is estimating he misses only one or two games. However, I could easily see him missing more, IF he again experiences a mid-season injury, AND McCoy excels while he's out, so they don't rush him back. I would draft him as RB 8-10 in PPR and 12-15 non-PPR because of the risk versus reward.
 
Westbrook is a killer... I bench him and he scores 20 points so next week he's in the lineup and doesn't play. I trade him and he goes off. He's a no win kind of player so good when he plays but he's always iffy.
I think thats moreso bad management on your part, rather than blaming it on the player.
I won't say I'm the perfect manager but it's not like I work for the Eagles. They are very tight lipped about their medical situation... even when suited he wouldn't play... You needed Buckhalter as well... all I know is that in a keeper PPR league he drove me positively nuts. I'd rather have Gore. NOW- that said Westy is being drafted WAY below his value. I've been seeing him in the 3rd round in mocks and not to take him over Thomas Jones or Anquan Boldin is silly.Also I wouldn't be shocked to see him finish in the top 5 PPR leagues, top 10 STD.
 
There is alot to like about his current ADP. I have seen him go mid third which is just crazy value. The offseason surgury which has scared many away is looking like it may be a thing of the past. He is already back in practice with the pads on. So he may not play much if at all in the preseason games. So what it is not like he is holding out and not getting in football shape. They are being causious with thier offensive MVP, I can understand that. Back to business as usuall I would guess. And with the improved O-line I could see 240-1030-8, 60-480-4.

 
I recently acquired Westbrook at 2.04. I couldn't pass him up after seeing how good McCoy looked...I decided whichever one of those guys is starting will be a BEAST. I grabbed McCoy in the 7th or 8th round and I couldn't be happier. Unless they start Mike Vick at RB over McCoy.

 
On a PPG basis, Westy will not disappoint at all.
But if he isn't available for your playoffs, it doesn't matter what his PPG was before. The only reason PPG is valuable is if you feel a player will be 100% healthy and maintain that PPG, and the injury was an aberration. It's clear that Westbrook's injuries are not aberrations, they happen nearly every single year. He has never played a full 16 game season, the curve of his career path implies he's on the downside of his career now. He peaked in '07, last year his YPC was tied for the lowest in his career, and his YPR was the lowest of his career!On the positive side, he typically missed games in the middle of the season the last three years, and had very solid outings week 16, most people's championship game. So unlike other players who miss the end of the season, Westbrook doesn't hurt you in the playoffs.Projections:225 carries, 4.2 YPC, 945 yards, 7 TDs. 65 receptions, 8.0 YPR, 520 yards, 4 TDs.Totaling 1,465 yards, and 11 TDs = 212 FP (non-PPR) or 277FP (1PPR) - still top-10 non PPR, top-5 PPRThat is estimating he misses only one or two games. However, I could easily see him missing more, IF he again experiences a mid-season injury, AND McCoy excels while he's out, so they don't rush him back. I would draft him as RB 8-10 in PPR and 12-15 non-PPR because of the risk versus reward.
We are on the same page here. Top 5 this season in PPR. I think he gives us 2 more seasons of top 10 PPR production. Westy is fully healthy now and I think the surgery (hopefully) solved his pain issues in his ankle. Even while playing through his injuries last season he was very productive.
 
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What about the hurt O-Line? Up to what, five injuries now?
A concern....but with Westy so involved in the passing game that helps neutrulize any short comings in the OL early in the year. Westbrook projections based on a 16 game (will he play all 16?) season.245 carries1047 yards 12 TD's71 receptions600 yards3 TD'sTotal yards = 1647 yardsTotal TD's = 15I will say top 3 finish this year in PPR and only 2 guys may have better years.ADPChris Johnson
 
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Read on my iPhone that he looked good in practice, though i'm not sure how much practicing he's actually done. I just have a hunch that he will still have a good year and that McCoy won't eat as much into his numbers as many think. westbrrk will be a steal at the end of the first where he's been slated top go.

 
Read on my iPhone that he looked good in practice, though i'm not sure how much practicing he's actually done. I just have a hunch that he will still have a good year and that McCoy won't eat as much into his numbers as many think. westbrrk will be a steal at the end of the first where he's been slated top go.
That's what I'm thinking. I may even wait to take him at 2.03, since I don't think #11 and #12 are looking at him. That would enable me to jump on the stud receiver I want, AJ or Moss. :moneybag: I think Westbrook is a STEAL in the 2nd.

 
Any Westbrook owners will need to reach for McCoy or face uncertainty at that RB position for their teams. If/when he misses time you had better have another stud RB to plug in if you whiff on McCoy or you will truly be a man down on Sundays.

 
Any Westbrook owners will need to reach for McCoy or face uncertainty at that RB position for their teams. If/when he misses time you had better have another stud RB to plug in if you whiff on McCoy or you will truly be a man down on Sundays.
Same can be said about Gore/Coffee, LT/Sproles, Addai/Brown, AP/Taylor, etc. Shark move is to start grabbing those backups early. If I take Westbrook in the 2nd I'll probably look to take Mccoy and someone else's valuable backup like Chester Taylor back to back in rounds 8 and 9. :shrug:
 
Any Westbrook owners will need to reach for McCoy or face uncertainty at that RB position for their teams. If/when he misses time you had better have another stud RB to plug in if you whiff on McCoy or you will truly be a man down on Sundays.
Same can be said about Gore/Coffee, LT/Sproles, Addai/Brown, AP/Taylor, etc. Shark move is to start grabbing those backups early. If I take Westbrook in the 2nd I'll probably look to take Mccoy and someone else's valuable backup like Chester Taylor back to back in rounds 8 and 9. :football:
I took McCoy in 7th just to be safe. Better not wait too long...he's more than worth it. Rather have my stud RB handcuff than a wr4.Once this OL gets healthy, the Eagle's offense will be a FORCE to reckon with this year. And whoever is at RB will have a great year.
 
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Read on my iPhone that he looked good in practice, though i'm not sure how much practicing he's actually done. I just have a hunch that he will still have a good year and that McCoy won't eat as much into his numbers as many think. westbrrk will be a steal at the end of the first where he's been slated top go.
I think Westbrook is a STEAL in the 2nd.
Absolutely!! I told him at 2.07 in my 12-team league to pair with LT at 1.06. Add in Addai at 5.06 and that may be a devastating trinity to throw at the competition. I did use 9.06 to take McCoy.

 

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