Brian Westbrook Possibly Out Until Week One

[Stuck in TX]

Originally Posted by Buster

Which is likely why Denver signed him, they love fragile RBs.

But they have a phenomenal line... Booker and McCoy are just too inexperienced for me to be able to sleep at night (if I was an Eagles fan that is). Two fragile backs who know how to get the job done are better than one fragile back who will inevitably get hurt and the reins will be handed to a young guy who is not proven. Westbrook goes down and for at least the rest of the game they have Buckhalter to carry the weight without losing much steam. I don't know, perhaps I am a little more old school when it comes to RB. I feel very good with our corps. CP can carry a game, and we know Betts can too. Rock can do a decent job, and can at least get us a few yards when we need it on whatever and short.

Originally Posted by GMScud

Buckhalter reliable? With all the injuries he's had, it's a miracle he's still in the league really. They have Lorenzo Booker who is younger and healthy, and now they add a lightning bolt in Lesean McCoy. I think these are solid moves. Buckhalter is on two surgically repaired knees and turns 30 this year. He's been ok the past few seasons and probably has some gas left in the tank, but they are smart for getting younger.

I agree 100%, I just would have waited until Booker and McCoy were a bit more proven before letting Buckhalter go.