Brian Westbrook

Early Monday, former Eagle Brian Westbrook signed on with the Niners to back-up Gore, adding a different pass-catching element to their backfield. Drafting Mike Iupati and Anthony Davis should immediately upgrade their offensive line. With Vernon Davis at tight end and Michael Crabtree in his first full year at wide receiver the 'Frisco offense won't be at the bottom of the league. (Unless Smith sucks, which is highly possible.) 

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him what he can get elsewhere when they already have Matt Forte,

LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego), Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia)

These names have come a lot since their high-profile releases a few weeks ago. Both would have something to prove wherever they go, but they each have concerns. LT could simply be out of gas. After his fantastic record-setting TD season, he's gone downhill fast. Last year he was a ghost of the player he used to be. Westbrook suffered two concussions last season, but he's been given the clean bill of mental health. Unfortunately he's always been injury-prone, something we don't need from the guy who'd be spelling Forte. On the plus side, both backs are excellent pass catchers and could serve as a mentor to Forte.

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ve the chains consistently for Chicago to have a shot.

On defense, Chicago will not be looking at Brian Westbrook catching passes out of the backfield, as he will sit out with another concussion. Unfortunately, that still leaves LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek as targets for Donovan McNabb throws. Pressure on McNabb will be paramount or all of those weapons will have time to get open downfield for big plays like they have all season. With safety Kevin Payne doubtful with an injured back, Chicago's secondary will have its hands full.

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Even if Brian Westbrook misses the game to recover from his concussion two week ago, LeSean McCoy can pick up the slack.

(5-2) Pittsburgh Steelers at (6-1) Denver Broncos

Ooo… AFC Showdown! Monday’s night’s contest between the Broncos and Steelers won’t completely decide home field advantage in the playoffs (the Colts and Pats will have something to say I’m sure), but it will go a long way. Pittsburgh has regained their championship swagger after some early troubles, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Troy Polamalu and the Steeler running game returned as well. Rashard Mendenhall has taken over for Willie Parker and is running away (pun SO intended) with the opportunity. Now Big Ben Roethlisberger isn't as pressured in the pocket.Denver’s defense will be hoping to rebound after being embarrassed by Baltimore last week, but the offense will have to put up points if they have any hope of stymieing the Steelers.

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ues to play up to its excellent level, the progression of DeSean Jackson continues and running back Brian Westbrook can stay healthy a full season, then the Eagles can easily return to the top of the NFC East. If the Eagles are able to land a top-notch wide receiver in the off-season or make some other key moves, then a return to the Superbowl and possibly a win becomes more likely.

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To sum it all up, the Eagles aren’t a great team. They have Brian Westbrook who is an amazing Running Back, but after that they really don’t have much to offer. The fans

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