Blogcritics Comments on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Comment by Sandy on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:23:36 EST

Remember the Patriots Chargers playoff game last year, Brady intercepted in the final seconds, if the Chargers DB goes down, game is over, Chargers win. But he tried to make a fancy run and fumbled, Patriots get ball and scored. Dumb play by the DB. Smart play by Westbrook.

Comment by Alexandria on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:08:16 EST

I'm glad to see your perspective. I hadn't thought of it that way....When I first saw the play the only thing I could think was, "If the Patriots had pulled that, they'd have gotten bad press about poor sportsmanship." Why? Because the score was 10-6 with Eagles in the lead. A TD (even missing the extra) would have put them 16-6. In the less than two minutes left, it would have been almost impossible for Dallas to score + extra point + what? fieldgoal to tie? If the score had been closer, say 10-9, I could see it more clearly and would respect the play. But to me it didn't seem very sportsmanlike. That's why I am glad to have read your article plus the link RJ sent. It gives them more humanity to me. RE: Shamus, Um, is a simile about diarrhea artistic genius? If so, I should put him in touch with the 2nd grade boys I know. And as a "respected and world renowned artist and writer" I'd think he'd have more of a social conscience than to use "retarded" twice in that manner. Also, I read the banner about "personal attacks" not being allowed, yet, I've read plenty of them....

Comment by Wrecking Crew on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:38:23 EST

Like many others, Westbrook was on my fantasy team. In a game to get into the championship I had Tom Brady score 4 pts, T.O. score 3, and Westbrook take a knee, cost me 6 more points ... I lost by 5!!! Westbrook may have made a 'smart play' but its speaks volumes for him in the future when it comes to fantasy football.

Comment by Sharon on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:45:57 EST

I was floored when I saw that play, and couldn't understand why I didn't see much of anyone comment on it in the press. It was one of the few football plays I've seen that ever built my respect for the game and the players. Sorry for the fantasy players, but glad to see reality worth more than fantasy to someone out there.

Comment by RJ Elliott on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:56:35 EST

Good article here.

Comment by Paul on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:36:09 EST

It's so funny that fantasy and gambling losers are hating on Westbrook, when all he did was take the sure win (with the help of Jon Runyan) for his team and fans. You losers should go and hate on your own teams, rather than crying about losing money and your sorry fantasy playoffs.

Comment by Mike on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:01:32 EST

understanding taking the knee allowed the Eagles to run out the clock and give zero chance for the Boys to come back but play of the decade? please. plus isn't this the same eagles "team" that told westbrook they wouldn't pay him big money a few years ago because his "stats" didn't warrant the asking price !!!! if i was him I would have danced my way into the endzone stomped on the Star !! then on the flight home while watching myself on sportscenter (sadly that's what gets you in the highlights) I'd be asking my agent if that's what the "team" had in mind for those "stats"

Comment by alessandro on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:22:21 EST

Brian Westbrook is simply a man to be loved. Took Reid a while to give him the ball but all is forgiven.

Comment by BOB on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:00 EST

McClellan, Westbrook probably needs his kneepads back....

Comment by BOB on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:15:14 EST

Westbrook is GAY! He's paid to score TD's. He showed that he has no confidence in his team by taking a knee. It's just another display of the teamplay that get's you nowhere in the NFL. If Maroney or Faulk did that at the end of the Jets vs. Patriots game I bet Belichick would not play him the next week. Here's to Westbrook and another example of why the Eagles will never win, they got the lay down and take it attitude.

Comment by Steve Harris on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:44:42 EST

Watch the tape again and you'll notice tackle Jon Runyan yelling and signalling for Westbrook to go down before he gets to the endzone. I think Runyan may have been the one who came up with the idea. Either way, it was brilliant.

Comment by RJ Elliott on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:00:26 EST

Great article. I was watching the game, and when I saw Westbrook make that play, I literally wanted to hug the man. (Of course, I imagine some fantasy owners wanted to strangle him...)

Comment by Smart hardly! on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:20:05 EST

Yes he may look like the man of the hour but if 7 more points did not make the difference in the game he should have scored and made his Fantasy football owners proud for sticking with him. Thank you Mr. Westbrook you are my idle and I thank you for choking in the middle of fantasy football playoff week!

Comment by msa on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:06:01 EST

Easy for you to say. Cost me 2k, fantasy This was a football owners worst nightmare.

Comment by Paul on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:45:36 EST

Wow, harsh words written by Shamus. I hope he was only joking. Anyways, Westbrook's play was masterful and I hope there are more people like him who value team before selfish interests. I hope T.O was watching.

Comment by Shamus Goldensteinbergbaum on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:56:20 EST

Shamus Goldensteinbergbaum wrote: As a respected and world renowned artist and writer, I have to say that your website is visually comparable to diarrhea splattered on a tile floor. It is hard to believe that you would think that these would be smart artistic choices. I would not go as far to say that you're completely hopeless, but I would definitely label you artistically retarded. Because of the very poor presentation, I have no other choice but to file a report with the internet. Your website will be reviewed to see if it contains any artistic merit. You're just a little lost bird, that's mildly retarded when it comes to artistic greatness, I hope these criticisms can be the leading light that allows you to travel to the kingdom of creative genius.

Comment by Druxxx on Brian Westbrook Made The NFL's Play of the Decade

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:41:32 EST

Good Call A few weeks back the Packers were playing the Chiefs. The Pack was up by 6 with just over 2 minutes to play. if I remember right. The Chiefs great Damon Huared Thew a pick to Charles Woodson. I screamed at the TV for Woodson to go down at the one. The Chiefs were out of timeouts and would be helpless as the Pack kneeled down to end the game. But Woodson scored and the Pack had to give the Chiefs the ball back with a chance to win no matter how small. Its tough to blame the player considering how much money a TD is worth in future contracts. Especially a defensive player.