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ethat001 · 06-05-2010, 12:06 AM

Hmmm.. I just remember the Eagles with Westbrook in recent years, and they just *couldn't* run on third down (or fourth down). Sure, Westbrook is a great pass-catcher, but then wouldn't opposing defenses know the team will pass if WB goes in?

I guess the theory is:
- 3rd down and 3 -- put LJ in and try to use the power back...
- 3rd down and 10 -- put Westbrook in there to use RB as a catching threat..

So:
1st down - Clinton Portis
2nd down - Willie Parker (if he's still there)
3rd down - LJ (short yardage) or WB (passing situations)

Still think it'd have been better to get some young RB to develop instead of reworking the entire RB corps next year about this time..

06-05-2010, 12:06 AM	#137
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: Brian Westbrook Meeting with Redskins on Wednesday Hmmm.. I just remember the Eagles with Westbrook in recent years, and they just couldn't run on third down (or fourth down). Sure, Westbrook is a great pass-catcher, but then wouldn't opposing defenses know the team will pass if WB goes in? I guess the theory is: - 3rd down and 3 -- put LJ in and try to use the power back... - 3rd down and 10 -- put Westbrook in there to use RB as a catching threat.. So: 1st down - Clinton Portis 2nd down - Willie Parker (if he's still there) 3rd down - LJ (short yardage) or WB (passing situations) Still think it'd have been better to get some young RB to develop instead of reworking the entire RB corps next year about this time..