<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>This Westbrook Is Taking a Different PathBy Gary FitzgeraldRedskins.comMay 6, 2007Cornerback Byron Westbrook had already caught the eye of Redskins coaches during Rookie Camp. Then, in the waning moments of Sunday's practice, Westbrook stepped in front of a receiver and nabbed an interception.Was it enough to earn a free agent contract?Westbrook, younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, will find out soon.The Redskins are expected to finalize their off-season roster in the coming weeks, and Westbrook is a candidate to add depth at the cornerback position. He was among about 75 undrafted rookies on hand at the May 4-6 Rookie Camp on a tryout basis.Westbrook, 5-10 and 195 pounds, hails from Salisbury University, a Division III college in Maryland. He compiled 18 interceptions in his career at Salisbury and also returned punts and kickoffs.His biggest challenge could be overcoming the stigma that comes with playing at a Division III school.Westbrook, who grew up in Washington, D.C., has no regrets.He has drawn support from his brother Brian, who found NFL success despite attending Division II college Villanova. Brian was a third-round draft pick by the Eagles in 2002."[Brian]has told me to just do my thing out here [at Rookie Camp]," Byron Westbrook said. "A lot of people doubt me right now because I come from a Division III school, but I have the ability to play with these guys. He has given me a lot of confidence and support."Assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams sees toughness and versatility in the younger Westbrook."He has caught our eye and has done very well," Williams said. "He has game instinct. Hopefully, he can play inside on the nickel or the safety position because he has a good frame."Williams told Westbrook, half-jokingly, that his biggest concern was that the Redskins' defensive playbook would end up in the hands of his brother in Philadelphia."Those were the first words out of my mouth when I first met him, and he had this big old grin on his face," Williams said, smiling himself.Williams has nothing to worry about.During Rookie Camp, Westbrook was asked if there was any downside to being Brian's brother."The only negative thing is that people expect me to fill his shoes," Westbrook said. "But I'm not a running back, I'm a cornerback. I play on a defense. I'm trying to hit him."And if I'm on the Redskins, I'd have the chance to get back at him two times a year for the 22 years he's been punishing me since I was a baby."If Westbrook earns an off-season roster spot, he would be one of three players on the Redskins with brothers on other NFL teams.Santana Moss's brother Sinorice plays for the New York Giants and newly drafted Jordan Palmer's brother Carson is with the Cincinnati Bengals.</div>http://redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=3141I think it would be great to pull him in, if he has Westbrooks speed and playmaking ability I don't doubt he would be a playmaker in the future, who cares if he is DIII?
Talent doesn't always run in the family though. I wouldn't get your hopes up just because of good bloodlines. I'm sure he didn't even get signed to a UDFA contract yet for a reason other then being from a Division 3 school.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 7 2007, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sure ADOV sure... Why not, for once, say something nice? lol</div>Because JHair labeled a guy 'A Playmaker', yet he was overlooked in favor of 255 NFL Draft Picks, then Overlooked again in favor of Roughly 400 more Undrafted Free Agents, that he has to try out at an NFL Mini-Camp in hopes of being offered a contract. This is the definition of a long-shot to just make the practice squad, nevermind stepping in and being a playmaker.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 7 2007, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sure ADOV sure... Why not, for once, say something nice? lol</div>Why not, for once, you be un-biased?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 7 2007, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 7 2007, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sure ADOV sure... Why not, for once, say something nice? lol</div>Because JHair labeled a guy 'A Playmaker', yet he was overlooked in favor of 255 NFL Draft Picks, then Overlooked again in favor of Roughly 400 more Undrafted Free Agents, that he has to try out at an NFL Mini-Camp in hopes of being offered a contract. This is the definition of a long-shot to just make the practice squad, nevermind stepping in and being a playmaker.</div>I said "if" and set some conditions, I didn't call him a definite playmaker lol
Forget them JHair... they do this to us every year, yet they all shut up when we went to the playoffs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 8 2007, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Forget them JHair... they do this to us every year, yet they all shut up when we went to the playoffs.</div> :LMAO: :LMAO: :LMAO:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 8 2007, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Forget them JHair... they do this to us every year, yet they all shut up when we went to the playoffs.</div>I was a little skeptical on whether or not you truly are the biggest homer on the forum. Thanks for re-assuring my thought.I bet you if Washington signed Ryan Leaf to a long-term contract and set him to start, you'd be all over his ass calling him the next great one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 8 2007, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>When did I ever call anyone great? ROFLMAO</div>'Landry poised to be next great saftey' :whistling:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ May 8 2007, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Forget them JHair... they do this to us every year, yet they all shut up when we went to the playoffs.</div>We were right last year :thumbsup:
