There's no room for football in Westbrook's heart

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

really good article, you can see where he's coming from. I agree w/him about feeling sorry for high draft prospects. I mean how many of these guys say "I'm the man & should be drafted high?" Sure, some of them do, but it's the scouts, coaches & fans that build the expectations, then if these guys don't come through, they're a "bust." Westbrook's career was actually not bad. If he were a 3rd round pick, we'd have said he was okay but still a bit of a head case.

The one thing I disagree w/him about is when he says he wasn't selfish enough. I wonder if his coaches & teamates agree w/that. He surely seemed pretty selfish & never seemed to play hurt (I know, the article mentions a cast on his hand).

They all say I'm the man and want to get drafted high. Thats what they work on for years to make it big in the NFL and getting that big pay day. Yes, its a tough spot with lots of preasure but these guys receive a hugh pay day before they ever perform on the field. So even if they fail most are set for life. I'm sure there are tons of stories like WB that we never hear about but thats life in the NFL. I'm sure there are a bunch of guys that just want to get drafted and play football but the ulitmate goal is making it big.