The Return of Brian Westbrook

I’m attempting to steer the conversation back toward actual football. If you still want to vent about the new guy in town, I understand. However, at some point, those of us who haven’t abandoned our loyalty to the entire team need to move on with the impending season. So, that’s what I’m doing today.

Here’s what’s happening with the Eagles:

- Westbrook returned to practice on a limited basis this afternoon. He was limited but reports are he looked very good.

- Abiamiri, Laws and Schobel were back as well.

- Oh yeah, #7 was out there too.

- Brent Celek and Trent Cole both have AC shoulder sprains. They are listed as day-to-day.

- Jason Peters is still having problems with his quad. This is becoming a recurring issue, which isn’t good. Giving up a couple sack versus the Patriots didn’t help his cause. He needs to get it together.

- Shawn is still MIA. He lashed out at the media who think he’s a “nutcase” and questioned his manhood. He said, “He’s alright with Shawn Andrews.” I love the third person. Listen, I’m pulling for the dude, but chronic back problems don’t just disappear overnight.

- Bryan Smith suffered a concussion on Thursday. Not sure when he’ll be back.

- Stew and Ingram both had their ACLs operated on by Dr. James Andrews.

- Let’s relax a bit before we anoint Eldra Buckley the next great thing. Tony Hunt had a huge preseason game last summer. Look where he is now.

- Shady is obviously a baller. In an otherwise typically messy opening exhibition game, McCoy stood out as a player to watch.

- JMac had a good/bad game. He displayed his speed and shiftiness, but also muffed a punt.

- I don’t panic after one preseason contest. That being said, the defense was awful covering the Pats’ tight ends.

- Did you see that sweet grab by Jason Avant? The guy catches everything.

- Sav Rocca doesn’t impress me. Too inconsistent. I wish they didn’t dump Ken Parrish so soon.

- Byron Parker was released to make room for the new addition.

- Sheldon Brown suffered bruised ribs after an end zone collision with Kevin Curtis.

Time for a shameless plug. The fine fellows over at Bleed Green interviewed me for their site. Check it out if you get the chance. I give a prediction on the upcoming season.

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