Ok, Injuries...

Rome · November 16, 2009, 03:06:24 PM

Quote from: General_Failure on November 16, 2009, 01:22:09 PM
Not from a football standpoint, no. From a "he'd look stupid drooling all over himself at 40" standpoint, it registers.

I can assure you that drooling over yourself at 40 is awesome.

General_Failure · November 16, 2009, 03:58:57 PM

That may be, but it looks stupid.

NC_Eagle · November 16, 2009, 05:21:33 PM

Mr. Westbrook, a Mr. Steve Young is on line 2 for you.

PhillyGirl · November 17, 2009, 09:45:08 AM

Someone on Facebook just posted RIP to Brian Westbrook's NFL career.

Did he retire?

Seabiscuit36 · November 17, 2009, 10:07:22 AM

his brain did

Susquehanna Birder · November 17, 2009, 05:17:30 PM

Certainly not anything definitive, but somebody posted this on Igglephans:

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ESPN Radio 980 in DC reporting that Brian Westbrook is considering retirement.

Susquehanna Birder · November 17, 2009, 05:40:48 PM

From the EMB "bloghead" thing:

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Westbrook To See Concussion Specialists
Running back Brian Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to assess if and when he can continue his playing career after sustaining his second concussion of the season Sunday against San Diego.

Head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder provided the following info regarding Westbrook's visit to Pittsburgh.

"The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, PhD. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, MD. Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles' medical staff on Westbrook's recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks," Burkholder said.

Head coach Andy Reid addresses the media on Wednesday, which you can see on Eagles Live! presented by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board at 11 AM.

Westbrook suffered the first concussion of his career on Oct. 26 against the Washington taterskins when he was kneed in the helmet by linebacker London Fletcher and briefly lost consciousness. He was then held out of the Eagles' next two games against the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys.

Last Sunday against the Chargers, Westbrook suffered another concussion after being hit in the helmet by Chargers' safety Eric Weddle.

-- Posted by Bo Wulf, 3:23 p.m., November 16

General_Failure · November 17, 2009, 05:49:27 PM

Done. Thanks for the memories, Westbrook.

Rome · November 17, 2009, 05:58:58 PM

Why even farg around with this? Dude's a millionaire and if he's even remotely smart about his money he'll never have to spend an honest day working again for the rest of his life.

Sgt PSN · November 17, 2009, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: General_Failure on November 17, 2009, 05:49:27 PM
Done. Thanks for the memories, Westbrook.

ironic

Tomahawk · November 17, 2009, 06:04:54 PM

Quote from: Rome on November 17, 2009, 05:58:58 PM
Why even farg around with this? Dude's a millionaire and if he's even remotely smart about his money he'll never have to spend an honest day working again for the rest of his life.

Exactly - and it's not like he's close to any records (that I know of) or is on the bubble for the Hall Of Fame

General_Failure · November 17, 2009, 06:15:08 PM

Quote from: Rome on November 17, 2009, 05:58:58 PM
Why even farg around with this? Dude's a millionaire and if he's even remotely smart about his money he'll never have to spend an honest day working again for the rest of his life.

With each consussion he'll think its a better idea to keep playing.

PhillyPhreak54 · November 17, 2009, 07:11:03 PM

QuoteEagles Live! presented by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Eagaholic · November 17, 2009, 09:59:14 PM

right now Westbrook might not even be able to remember what a running play is, although that might not have anything to do with his concussions.

BigEd76 · November 18, 2009, 11:29:53 PM

QuoteThe doctors who examined Eagles running back Brian Westbrook today in Pittsburgh reported in a statement that his symptoms have improved significantly since Sunday's second concussion and they expect a full recovery. He will be re-tested in 2-3 weeks, they said.

Westbrook was examined at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by sports concussion specialists Dr. Joseph Maroon and Dr. Michael Collins.

"We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis and we expect a full recovery," Maroon and Collins said in the joint statement. "We developed a comprehensive physical rehab plan for Brian, and we will repeat the detailed testing in the next two to three weeks."

As part of his visit today, the doctors said Westbrook was "re-tested today with a battery of neuro-cognitive tests, including ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), a computerized tool that is used by all NFL teams for evaluating injury recovery. He also underwent comprehensive physical and neurological exam, results of which were favorable."

The statement said Westbrook was cleared completely from his symptoms after the initial concussion against Washington before sustaining the second concussion Sunday against San Diego. The doctors described the second as a "much milder concussion which was not related to loss of consciousness but associated only with dizziness and headache." Westbrook was knocked unconscious from the initial blow against Washington.