Eagles' Westbrook back on Sunday after concussion?

[USMarineVet]

Eagles' Westbrook back on Sunday after concussion?

By Mark J. Miller

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook took a knee to the head during the first quarter of Monday night's victory against the Washington Commanders that knocked him out and causes some memory loss. But Eagles head coach Andy Reid is apparently not convinced that Westbrook will be out of the lineup next Sunday when his Birds take on the archrival New York Giants.
Reid is supposedly "counting on" Westbrook being there. Well, he better get a new plan because doctors seem to be doubtful that he'll be ready to put his head back into a helmet before Sunday's faceoff, according to Philly.com.
"Right now, I'm counting on he'll be there, and I know he'll want to be there, so there is a fine line there because this guy is so competitive that he wants to be out there every minute," Reid said last night.
Meanwhile, former Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers doc Art Bartolozzi told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Westbrook will not only likely miss the Giants matchup but also the one the following week against the Dallas Cowboys.
"If he was unconscious, he is probably out at least a few weeks," Bartolozzi said. "The brain is like a computer. Amnesia means the hard drive has been shaken. If you lose data, it tells you something is wrong with the computer."

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I'm sure the docs are right, and Reid is just trying to get the Giants to prepare for a player who won't be there.

 

[joseephuss]

Reid does some things that just make you scratch your head. Reid often times under utilizes Westbrook when he is healthy. Now Reid wants to count on him when he is not healthy.

 

[sonnyboy]

I'm sure the docs are right, and Reid is just trying to get the Giants to prepare for a player who won't be there.

Reid's a big fat POS! If he's talking about injuries, you know he's lying.

He talks up injuries to guys who'll play and down play injuries that will keep guys out.

I know he's not the only coach who does this, but I'm bitter because his misinformation cost me a fantasy game a few weeks back.

 

[speedkilz88]

why was this moved? It's something that should be important to Cowboys fans.

 

[sonnyboy]

Reid does some things that just make you scratch your head. Reid often times under utilizes Westbrook when he is healthy. Now Reid wants to count on him when he is not healthy.

Counting? He's not counting on Westbrook. Just messing with the giants.
The only thing he's counting is the lbs he's packed on this year.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Eagles' Westbrook back on Sunday after concussion?

By Mark J. Miller

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook took a knee to the head during the first quarter of Monday night's victory against the Washington Commanders that knocked him out and causes some memory loss. But Eagles head coach Andy Reid is apparently not convinced that Westbrook will be out of the lineup next Sunday when his Birds take on the archrival New York Giants.
Reid is supposedly "counting on" Westbrook being there. Well, he better get a new plan because doctors seem to be doubtful that he'll be ready to put his head back into a helmet before Sunday's faceoff, according to Philly.com.
"Right now, I'm counting on he'll be there, and I know he'll want to be there, so there is a fine line there because this guy is so competitive that he wants to be out there every minute," Reid said last night.
Meanwhile, former Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers doc Art Bartolozzi told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Westbrook will not only likely miss the Giants matchup but also the one the following week against the Dallas Cowboys.
"If he was unconscious, he is probably out at least a few weeks," Bartolozzi said. "The brain is like a computer. Amnesia means the hard drive has been shaken. If you lose data, it tells you something is wrong with the computer."

Good Article from a US Air Force Vet to a USMarineVet! Here is another good article that speaks about NFL Player concussion-related issues ...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/the_bonus/10/12/morgan.concussions/

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[Phoenix-Talon]

here's another thought ...

Troy Aikman had 9 different concussions ...

September 04, 2000

PLAYERS WHO LEFT GAMES SUNDAY BECAUSE OF INJURIES
* TROY AIKMAN--Quarterback suffered a concussion three minutes in second quarter of Dallas' 41-14 loss to Philadelphia and did not return. He was released from a hospital Sunday night after tests revealed no serious problem. Aikman was hurt while being sacked for the fourth time, by Hugh Douglas and James Darling. It's the ninth career concussion for Aikman, who is in his 12th season.

I believe this is Bryan Westbrook's 1st concussion. I'd rest him during the Giants game, and play him in the game against the Cowboys

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[zrinkill]

Who are you trying to convince?

 

[ArmyCowboy]

Curious timing on this, considering that Congress is looking into investigating head injuries in the NFL.

Westbrook was knocked completely out. Reid shouldn't even be playing the "gamesmanship" card here. He should just declare Westbrook out for the Giants game.

 

[USMarineVet]

It's pretty evident that Westbrook won't be playing against the Giants; barring some kind of miracle. I just found it interesting that he may not be available for our game on Nov. 8 either.

@ Phoenix-Talon - Yeah yeah.. we know about the concussions Troy suffered against the Eagles. But seriously, concussions are no joke. Good article you posted.

 

[USMarineVet]

why was this moved? It's something that should be important to Cowboys fans.

I think whoever moved it probably did so because of the title, not realizing the significance it has on the Cowboys game.

 

[saintsational]

The Eagles just signed PJ Hill off the Saints practice squad. I am assuming that since they made this move that Westbrook will not play Sunday.