Another dump

The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to cut ties with one of the best all-round backs in football, perhaps second only to Marshall Faulk. Brian Westbrook was cut earlier this week, after having battled injuries the last few years. Ever since I started following the NFL, Westbrook has been the best dual-threat back in the league: fast and shifty out of the backfield, but also an excellent receiver. The Eagles probably feel that LeSean McCoy can take over most of the responsibility. As with LDT, I think there are teams out there that might pursue Westbrook, but primarily as a 3rd down back or second-stringer. He might get an incentive-laden deal for one year, to prove if he still got what it takes to compete in the NFL.