Westy overpaid.. ouch

[Feva]

did they ever resolve the issue with the IRS?

I don't think so... and I thought that's what the holdup was about.  The gubment supposedly took out their chunk of his money before Westbrook even got it.... but the Eagles supposedly want him to pay the entire amount back, right?

[methdeez]

did they ever resolve the issue with the IRS?

I don't think so... and I thought that's what the holdup was about.  The gubment supposedly took out their chunk of his money before Westbrook even got it.... but the Eagles supposedly want him to pay the entire amount back, right?

Exactly.

So they are asking him for $3 million, even though he only receieved $1.7.
They also said that he needs to resovle getting the taxes back from the City, State and Federal government himself.
Thanks A-holes, I'm sure that getting three governmetns to give you back $1.3 million from two years ago will be a walk in the park.
I would be pissed myself, and insist that the Eagles help me get that tax money back, before I gave them any money back.

[hbionic]

What is weird is that for no apparent reason, I was thinking about this yesterday. Out of nowhere. I didn't read it anywhere, or hear about it. It just popped into my head.

I must be in synch with the Eagles payroll. 

[ice grillin you]

im sorry but the eagles take an L on the tax money...it was their farg up to begin with...

[mussa]

good luck getting that taxed money back. its going to be awhile. either way westbrooks goin to have to pay lawyers, accountants for all this.

[Cerevant]

Give me a break.  Eagles issue amended paperwork (W2's, 1099s WTF ever they use).  He pays his tax guy to file an amended return.   Wait 6 months for a refund.  Problem solved.  It would be nice if the Eagles picked up the tab on the tax guy (or let him use their in-house accountant) but this isn't the end of the world.

[Wingspan]

I am really having a hard time caring about this issue one way or the other.

[Feva]

im sorry but the eagles take an L on the tax money...it was their farg up to begin with...

Yup... they farg up and they expect Westbrook to do all the legwork to get shtein straight?  That's some bullshtein.

I am really having a hard time caring about this issue one way or the other.

I care that we have a great offensive player who's pissed off at the team over a money issue.  The last time that happened.... that shtein didn't work out too well.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I'm failing to see the problem here...

Everyone, even the bean counters in the gov't know it was a farg up. Cut the red tape bullshtein and get the money back to all parties involved.

The real issue here is whomever takes care of Westbrook's investments should have thrown up a red flag when they saw the extra money come in and the Eagles should have known when they dished out too much cash.

It amazes me that everyone knows there was an issue, but yet a resolution is so difficult.

[Wingspan]

I am really having a hard time caring about this issue one way or the other.

I care that we have a great offensive player who's pissed off at the team over a money issue.  The last time that happened.... that shtein didn't work out too well.

Meh.

According to Bob Brookover westbrook and the player rep from the NLFPA came to an agreement with the eagles, but then westbrook decided not to sign anyway.

[SunMo]

if the Eagles could hire competent people, this wouldn't be a problem...

this, the early cut list fiasco, the parking lot situation...

GOLD STANDARD

[PhillyPhreak54]

While we're talking about blunders, let's talk about how the drafting of Ryan Moats over Marion Barber is working out. While I thought Moats would be better, Barber is a pimp.

Just had to get that off my chest...because everytime I see Barber killing defenders, I get angry

[SunMo]

but they sure scared Brian Westbrook, didn't they?

[PhillyPhreak54]

Straight up frightened him.

Just like they tried to scare McNabb...

Another colossal blunder, while we on it, is the return game for the past several years. Reno Mahe and CBuck returning kicks. These clowns can't even accidentally find a returner.

[SunMo]

let it flow Phreak...