Brian Westbrook Meeting with Redskins on Wednesday

It probably should be mentioned that the Shanahan offense doesn't have a third down back in the offense, as his philosophy is that his roster of backs should be interchangeable regardless of down and distance.

In general, the Westbrook skill set is out of place in the Shanahan offense, however, I could see him being signed and returning punts (along, obviously, with getting his 70-80 carries and 20-30 receptions). Outside of that, I don't see him getting signed to replace one of the three vets we already have.
maybe Mike's doesn't but perhaps (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/5734861.html) Kyle's offense does

don't see him being brought in as a return specialist either

Even that season, Kyle didn't use a third down back. That might have had more to do with heading into the season planning to feature Ahman Green at RB than a failure to understand how Steve Slaton would adapt to the NFL game.

Fair enough.

i dont see westbrook as a return guy. if shanny/son and company think he can contribute more than parker, by all means, welcome.

It probably should be mentioned that the Shanahan offense doesn't have a third down back in the offense, as his philosophy is that his roster of backs should be interchangeable regardless of down and distance.

In general, the Westbrook skill set is out of place in the Shanahan offense, however, I could see him being signed and returning punts (along, obviously, with getting his 70-80 carries and 20-30 receptions). Outside of that, I don't see him getting signed to replace one of the three vets we already have.

I disagree. Steve Slaton was used quite often out of the backfield.

Imagine mcnabb in the shotgun, with portis and westbrook in the backfield moss and devin thomas as our WR's. You've got portis to block, and westbrook to catch in the backfield, and devin thomas and moss as deep threats. Thats sounds scary good to me.

Sorry but Moss and Thomas really don't scare anyone. It would be nice to see Davis and Cooley in the lineup together w/ Westbrook coming out of the back field.

We're talking about competition/depth accululation of unprecendented proportions. Great luxary to have...The R/B position (even without the thought of Westbrook) is going to present some fierce battles. Adding another high quality player to a position that's obviously going to need adjustment before the season starts is perplexing to say the least, despite the fact Westbrook is a player I wouldn't mind having.

First of all, I just want to point out that with westbrook, portis, johnson, parker, McNabb, Moss, Cooley, Galloway, and our defense on our team, I'm pretty sure we have the most fantasy football points every year from from 3-5 years ago. I'm semi-proud of that.

But with regards to actually signing westbrook, I feel that it would not be good. Not that I wouldn't want to have him, but just because there is NO way that 4 RB's on our team will be able to get touches, especially with 4 players that have to have some of the biggest egos in the league based on their past production. If we sign him, one of the RB's is out the door, and they all know that, they will all be on edge, and that will affect our team chemistry. What westbrook has to add I do not believe to be worth the negative of messing with team chemistry. It will not add to competition either considering that 3 RB's competing for time is more than enough.

First of all, I just want to point out that with westbrook, portis, johnson, parker, McNabb, Moss, Cooley, Galloway, and our defense on our team, I'm pretty sure we have the most fantasy football points every year from from 3-5 years ago. I'm semi-proud of that.

But with regards to actually signing westbrook, I feel that it would not be good. Not that I wouldn't want to have him, but just because there is NO way that 4 RB's on our team will be able to get touches, especially with 4 players that have to have some of the biggest egos in the league based on their past production. If we sign him, one of the RB's is out the door, and they all know that, they will all be on edge, and that will affect our team chemistry. What westbrook has to add I do not believe to be worth the negative of messing with team chemistry. It will not add to competition either considering that 3 RB's competing for time is more than enough.

I would agree that 4 aging running backs would be too much. It is my understanding that Parker would be the odd man out if Westbrook was signed. I don't know if I read that or dreamed it up, but that is my hunch. If Westbrook is in, Parker is out.

Sorry but Moss and Thomas really don't scare anyone. It would be nice to see Davis and Cooley in the lineup together w/ Westbrook coming out of the back field.

Well to put it more accurately, Zorn's offense didn't scare anyone either. I think this year we'll have a much better indication of what Thomas and Kelly are capable of. Moss, when healthy and focused, can be a darned good receiver.