Updated: 49ers Sign Brian Westbrook (update on Post #68)

[tootergray34]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I wonder if he's just waiting for a key injury = more money

excellent point man, I see him signing within the first week or two of training camp after a few teams see that they have a glaring need and are desperate.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I wonder if he's just waiting for a key injury = more money

There was an offer on the table for him that he refused in an effort to perhaps find something better. Speculation suggest he would already be signed here if the money was what he'd be willing to accept. It's not too late providing he dosen't find a better offer.

[InsaneBoost]

I really don't want to see this guy die on the field from a hit to the head. I mean honestly I hate saying that, but how much more can his head take?

[chewman]

The fact that MS has shown interest in him tells you he is seeing something he doesnt like. I think if we do get Westbrook, Parker is gone.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by chewman

The fact that MS has shown interest in him tells you he is seeing something he doesnt like.

I wouldn't go that far.
Westbrook is a known talent who has an injury risk.
If we didn't already have Parker secured, we'd probably have gone after him.
Many thought the guy would retire and didn't want to waste a key roster spot on someone like that...now that we know the guy is all in, we need to take another look...the only problem is we already have 3 experienced backs.
The question is this....what is the gain over a guy like parker...it is not as huge as it would be for some other teams backup RBs.

I personally would prefer Westbrook over Parker...but you never know. Westbrook could be gone after 3 game for his career and a cut parker may be in Philly or something having an insurgence....it is really kind of a risky move, but the upside is high with Westbrook IF he doesn't get injured.

No one wants a player to get seriously injured while on their squad...if it doesn't happen on national tv...it may just happen in practice when he gets rocked by Orakpo....If we get him....we should be VERY careful of how much contact he has outside of game day

[skinsguy]

If Westbrook waits any longer, how useful is he going to be at the start of the season? Certainly it is going to take him awhile to get back to "football" speed. Still, I would not mind B.W. being a Redskin.

[Mechanix544]

There will be injuries in our backfield, but the question for BW is, does he wait and miss the prep phase with the new team and offense, or does he sit it out, wait for Portis, LJ or WP to get hurt, and then get a bigger payday, or signed by another team for a higher salary? Also by doing that, it runs the risk of him not getting signed at all as well. Its very risky on his part, cause if he does get signed, it wont be for all that much, and the time missed could mean his production would suffer thru the next season, reaffirming everyones suspicions that his best days are long gone, and he is a HUGE injury Liability. Then there goes a possible multi year contract, and his NFL future is Caput.


Simply stated, if he is so healthy and rearing to go, he should definitely take the best offer he has been given, and prove that he has whatever he says he has on the field, and then POSSIBLY renegotiate in next years off season. Signing now gives him the best chance of increased production, and extending his NFL career........

[ethat001]

First, I'm not sure what to make of having two backs with 3 concussions and at least 15-16 missed games last year.

But if you're wondering whether Westbrook would be okay after missing training camps -- it'd probably be okay given McNabb knows him better than anyone. Last year he only started practicing August 16 (albeit with Philly playbook, etc).

Vick, Westbrook on practice field at Eagles training camp - USATODAY.com

[GusFrerotte]

Come on Westbrook? A walking frigging injury for 2+ seasons now. Don't you think we have signed enough older RBs on the roster at the expense of giving a young stud a shot? Signing both LJ and WP show me that all this change stuff is mostly hype.

[Monkeydad]

Twitter / Chris Mortensen: On SC earlier, said we can ...


Westbrook to sign somewhere by Monday according to Mort.

I predict Denver, they are having RB injuries...we don't need him. CP, LJ and Torain will work.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Buster

Twitter / Chris Mortensen: On SC earlier, said we can ...


Westbrook to sign somewhere by Monday according to Mort.

I predict Denver, they are having RB injuries...we don't need him. CP, LJ and Torain will work.

Don't forget Keiland Williams. I really like him a lot. I would rather have him over Westbrook with his concussion and other various ailments over the last few years.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

Don't forget Keiland Williams. I really like him a lot. I would rather have him over Westbrook with his concussion and other various ailments over the last few years.

This

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Buster

Twitter / Chris Mortensen: On SC earlier, said we can ...


Westbrook to sign somewhere by Monday according to Mort.

I predict Denver, they are having RB injuries...we don't need him. CP, LJ and Torain will work.

How about San Francisco? Glenn Coffee Their #2 back (last year's 3rd round pick) retired yesterday.

[FRPLG]

I just can't see why he'd sign here. I know playing for Shanny is a major pull but he's be in competition with at least 3 other other guys they are already high on and have already been working with. I can't see BW looking at that and thinking it offers much of a unencumbered opportunity. Denver does seem like the obvious choice right now but there again not too far down the line Moreno is gonna be back and he most definitely is starting over BW once he is even remotely healthy. I don't get why he has waited so long.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I just can't see why he'd sign here. I know playing for Shanny is a major pull but he's be in competition with at least 3 other other guys they are already high on and have already been working with. I can't see BW looking at that and thinking it offers much of a unencumbered opportunity. Denver does seem like the obvious choice right now but there again not too far down the line Moreno is gonna be back and he most definitely is starting over BW once he is even remotely healthy. I don't get why he has waited so long.

Broncos just added Justin Fargas this week. Westbrook didn't want to deal with training camp basically, so he took his time. Maybe he took too much time

If he wants playing time it'll probably the Rams, if he wants a chance to win he's got a better chance here. If he wants perhaps a little of both then he'll sign with the Saints