Predict The Date/Time That Westbrook Receives His Contract Extension.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

More from ESPN for the lazy folks:

Westbrook cuts off contract extension talks with EaglesAssociated Press


PHILADELPHIA -- Pro Bowl running back Brian Westbrook cut off contract talks with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday because the two sides are far apart on a long-term extension.

"Me and my agent have told the Eagles' management that we're no longer interested in talking to them as far as the contract situation," Westbrook said Thursday. "We don't feel as though we've received a proposal from them that really represents the value that I bring to this team and my market value. I think that in the last 2½, 3 years that I've been here, I've brought a lot to this team."

Westbrook, talking for the first time since reporting to training camp after a one-week holdout, had been seeking a long-term deal after signing a one-year restricted free agent offer for $1.43 million.

"It's just frustrating for me to come to work every day knowing that in the back of my mind I feel kind of disrespected by the offer that I continue to get from the Eagles," he said.

In his three-year career, Westbrook has rushed for 1,618 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 119 passes for 1,121 yards and 10 TDs.

"I run the ball, I catch the ball, and for this team I am very valuable," Westbrook said. "I think any time a defense or any other team comes in here ... one of the players that they have to stop when they come play the Philadelphia Eagles is Brian Westbrook."

Westbrook skipped the Eagles' post-draft mini-camp and sat out the first week of training camp. He switched agents, from Anthony Agnone to Fletcher Smith, who also represents Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, and was looking for a five-year deal before the start of the season.

Westbrook said the numbers are far apart and two sides have never really come close to reaching an agreement.

The versatile Westbrook is coming off a breakout season in which he led the team with 1,515 total yards and was tops among NFL running backs with 73 catches for 703 yards and six touchdowns, despite sitting out the last two regular-season games. Westbrook was a key part of the Eagles' trip to the Super Bowl and caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the 24-21 loss to the Patriots.

"I'm still going to come out here and be the best running back I can be," he said.

[ice grillin you]

obviously, that's where the dispute is.

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

i tend to agree

westbrooks injury history always concerned me...but if he makes it thru this year healthy...then give him what he wants

i hate to keep going back to simon but this is why they should have kept him...theres no reason they couldnt have used simons money to sign these guys...westbrook lewis ect...after the season

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

Hoo boy.  I guess we do disagree after all.

[SunMo]

So, there's no doubt you tend to lean to siding against the front office when they decide to allow a popular, productive player seek greener pastures. 

honestly, it's not even about siding either way.  i just look at each situation on it's own.

would i have kept Simon on the franchise tender?  yes.  would i have signed him to the contract the colts gave him?  no.

i would give Westbrook what he wants.  unless he wants QB money, which I don't think he does.

[PhillyGirl]

obviously, that's where the dispute is.

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

Priest and LT average tons of yards and tons of TDs a year. They are elite players in the league, not just good players on their team. Comparing Westbrook to them is laughable.

I have to agree on this.

PS...I feel very strange about agreeing with you.

[SunMo]

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

Hoo boy.  I guess we do disagree after all.

yeah, maybe not Edge, Preist, LT...

maybe under them, but over Rudi Johnson and Tiki Barber

[General_Failure]

obviously, that's where the dispute is.

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

Priest and LT average tons of yards and tons of TDs a year. They are elite players in the league, not just good players on their team. Comparing Westbrook to them is laughable.

I have to agree on this.

PS...I feel very strange about agreeing with you.

I often sit in the shower and sob after agreeing with him.

[PhillyGirl]

.but if he makes it thru this year healthy..

Hasn't been the same thing that everyone has said for 3 years now?

I love Westy, but he hasn't had a season without injury yet.

[daigglesfaninva]

So, there's no doubt you tend to lean to siding against the front office when they decide to allow a popular, productive player seek greener pastures. 

honestly, it's not even about siding either way.  i just look at each situation on it's own.

would i have kept Simon on the franchise tender?  yes.  would i have signed him to the contract the colts gave him?  no.

i would give Westbrook what he wants.  unless he wants QB money, which I don't think he does.

I agree with the Doctor. The Eagles can pay him a little more than they're offering without insulting the guy.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I would say right at Rudi Johnson and Tiki Barber... maybe 5-10% more than them MAX.

[rjs246]

I have to agree on this.

PS...I feel very strange about agreeing with you.

I often sit in the shower and sob after agreeing with him.

Suckers.

[Larry]

The only baseline mentioned was LaMont Jordan's salary.  I hope that was a starting point rather than a limit in Westbrook's case.

[SunMo]

I would say right at Rudi Johnson and Tiki Barber... maybe 5-10% more than them MAX.

ok, let's spit shake on that agreement

[PhillyPhanInDC]

obviously, that's where the dispute is.

and i think he is worth Edge, Preist, LT money.... to this team

Priest and LT average tons of yards and tons of TDs a year. They are elite players in the league, not just good players on their team. Comparing Westbrook to them is laughable.

I have to agree on this.

PS...I feel very strange about agreeing with you.

I often sit in the shower and sob after agreeing with him.

I warned you to stay away from that halfway house. Now you know what he really means by "the cut of your jib", eh? farging perverts.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I would say right at Rudi Johnson and Tiki Barber... maybe 5-10% more than them MAX.

ok, let's spit shake on that agreement

*hhhaaaaauuuuuccccckkkkkk*

Deal.