BustedKnuckles
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Posted on Tue, Oct. 21, 2008
Eagles Notes
Eagles' Westbrook optimistic - as usual
There was no Eagles player who needed the bye week more than Brian Westbrook, their primary offensive weapon.
Still, there is no assurance that the star running back's fractured ribs will have healed enough to allow him to return Sunday, when the Eagles play Atlanta at Lincoln Financial Field.
Westbrook sounded encouraged after he went through a light workout yesterday, but he frequently expresses optimism about returning from injuries, as he did about a sprained ankle in the days leading into the Sept. 28 game against Chicago, the first of two games he's missed because of injuries.
"I'm just trying to get back into the flow of things," Westbrook said. "I've been off two-and-a-half weeks. I'm able to practice. I'm able to do some things. It's getting better. No, there's not so much soreness. No question, the week off made a big difference, and now hopefully I can stay healthy for the rest of the season."
Westbrook, who has been healthy for only two full games this season, said he feels he's "on track" to play Sunday. Westbrook suffered two cracked ribs during the first series against Washington and sat out the next game against San Francisco. He had a fractured rib in 2004 and returned two games later, but played sparingly in the second game. The injury didn't affect him the rest of that season.
"I feel comfortable," he said. "We didn't do a whole lot [yesterday], but I had an opportunity to run around."
Eagles Notes
Eagles' Westbrook optimistic - as usual
There was no Eagles player who needed the bye week more than Brian Westbrook, their primary offensive weapon.
Still, there is no assurance that the star running back's fractured ribs will have healed enough to allow him to return Sunday, when the Eagles play Atlanta at Lincoln Financial Field.
Westbrook sounded encouraged after he went through a light workout yesterday, but he frequently expresses optimism about returning from injuries, as he did about a sprained ankle in the days leading into the Sept. 28 game against Chicago, the first of two games he's missed because of injuries.
"I'm just trying to get back into the flow of things," Westbrook said. "I've been off two-and-a-half weeks. I'm able to practice. I'm able to do some things. It's getting better. No, there's not so much soreness. No question, the week off made a big difference, and now hopefully I can stay healthy for the rest of the season."
Westbrook, who has been healthy for only two full games this season, said he feels he's "on track" to play Sunday. Westbrook suffered two cracked ribs during the first series against Washington and sat out the next game against San Francisco. He had a fractured rib in 2004 and returned two games later, but played sparingly in the second game. The injury didn't affect him the rest of that season.
"I feel comfortable," he said. "We didn't do a whole lot [yesterday], but I had an opportunity to run around."
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It's tough having Westbrook and Buckhalter on a short roster this week.
It's tough having Westbrook and Buckhalter on a short roster this week.
Brian Westbrook-RB- Eagles Oct. 26 - 5:13 pm et Brian Westbrook rushed 22 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns and added six receptions for 42 yards to lead the Eagles over the Falcons in Week 8, 27-14.When the Eagles found themselves bogged down in the passing game, they turned to Westbrook for a boost. Even at less than 100%, he dominated the Eagles scoring drives and had another run stopped just shy of the goal-line. The serious injuries appear to be safely behind Westbrook, and he will remain a Top-5 RB1 option against the Seahawks next week. 
