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SMASHMOUTHFOOTBALL
06-09-2010, 10:55 PM
Ive been thinking...Brian Westbrook. We don't have alot of depth in the RB slot. I like Dwyer's potential also but to think he is going to be a major contributor is very unlikely.
Westbrook isn't going to cost us much....if he doesn't get another concussion, he should remain healthly and hungry for a championship. I agree its a chance, but a chance worth taking.
We seem to love those old philly rb's anyways, why not huh?
kennyes
06-09-2010, 11:49 PM
Because Washington signed him.
plainnasty
06-10-2010, 12:02 AM
Because Washington signed him.
The Redskins made an offer, but they didn't sign him.

That being said, I wouldn't want the Steelers to sign him. One hit and he's done. You can't rely on him being around.
isonator07
06-10-2010, 12:04 AM
Plus we don't throw to the RB :stirpot
hawaiiansteel
06-10-2010, 01:31 AM
Plus we don't throw to the RB :stirpot



besides, we prefer the empty backfield and 5-wide formation on 3rd and 1... :roll:
SteelAbility
06-10-2010, 07:11 AM
The Eagles overworked Westbrook because their WRs sucked. So he got more than his fair share of carries and catches. Put him in a system where the WRs are competent and his presence can open things up for the whole offense. I say it's worth a shot. He could be very efficient with his touches if handled properly.
stlrz d
06-10-2010, 07:51 AM
I don't have time to photoshop his face onto this image:

http://steelerstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/duce1.jpg
Oviedo
06-10-2010, 09:06 AM
Westbrook is one tackle away from being lost for a season because of concussions. The one he had last year was very serious. He would be a big risk. Besides the injury issue, he is really a redundant capability to Mdwelde Moore. Unless you were going to cut Moore it makes no sense to sign Westbrook.

If you wanted a RB to come in as a veteran #2 there are better and probably cheaper choices like: Justin Fargas, Ladell, Betts, LaMont Jordan.

Since this is the year of boomerang players, Gary Russell is a RFA unsigned by the Raiders and from what we hear about his performance Willie Parker may be back on the market soon.
ikestops85
06-10-2010, 12:07 PM
Westbrook is one tackle away from being lost for a season because of concussions. The one he had last year was very serious. He would be a big risk. Besides the injury issue, he is really a redundant capability to Mdwelde Moore. Unless you were going to cut Moore it makes no sense to sign Westbrook.

If you wanted a RB to come in as a veteran #2 there are better and probably cheaper choices like: Justin Fargas, Ladell, Betts, LaMont Jordan.

Since this is the year of boomerang players, Gary Russell is a RFA unsigned by the Raiders and from what we hear about his performance Willie Parker may be back on the market soon.

:Agree with you O. Westbrook is redundant unless we are going to cut Moore but I don't think that is going to happen. The 3 backs you mention are all good choices for a vet if that is what we decide to do. I also thought Gary Russell was coming into his own right before the Steelers let him go. He also seemed to do well as a FB for the Raiders.

I still think we should wait and see what we have in camp before we try and pick up another RB.
Prok
06-10-2010, 02:24 PM
If we brought in anyone i'd want it to be Fargas as well. He'd be good complementary back imo and sure is a hustler.
cruzer8
06-10-2010, 02:27 PM
If we brought in anyone i'd want it to be Fargas as well. He'd be good complementary back imo and sure is a hustler.

Can you imagine Huggy Bear and Snoop Dog watching a Steelers game together?
frankthetank1
06-10-2010, 03:15 PM
If we brought in anyone i'd want it to be Fargas as well. He'd be good complementary back imo and sure is a hustler.

i also think fargas is the best of the available free agents at rb. i think he is pretty underrated.
RuthlessBurgher
06-10-2010, 03:21 PM
If we brought in anyone i'd want it to be Fargas as well. He'd be good complementary back imo and sure is a hustler.

Can you imagine Huggy Bear and Snoop Dog watching a Steelers game together?

I was about to say that Justin's pop was quite the hustler as well.

http://www.bolgernow.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/huggy-bear.jpg

Snoop got to play Huggy in that movie remake with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.

http://images.killermovies.com/s/starskyamphutch/sah_set_pics_01.jpg
kennyes
06-11-2010, 02:52 AM
I don't have time to photoshop his face onto this image:

http://steelerstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/duce1.jpg :lol: :lol: :lol:
eniparadoxgma
06-11-2010, 03:56 AM
I don't have time to photoshop his face onto this image:

http://steelerstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/duce1.jpg


lmao :lol: :lol: :lol:
D Rock
06-11-2010, 09:09 AM
why doesn't Moore get any credit around here?

He IS our #2 back. And he's good.