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Eagles’ running game will be fine, Reid says

November 19th, 2009
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Brian Westbrook’s absence — however long it might be — leaves the Eagles without not just their top offensive weapon, but also their most experienced ball carrier by almost a decade. Without the 30-year-old Westbrook, the Eagles’ rushing attack is pieced together with a 20-year-old rookie (LeSean McCoy) who’s backed up by a first-year pro (Eldra Buckley) and another rookie (P.J. Hill) who hasn’t played an NFL game. Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday he’s satisfied his stable of young running backs can carry the workload while Westbrook’s future remains in doubt, adding that fullback Leonard Weaver can provide veteran leadership while also taking on more carries. “He has versatility to …

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Eagles’ running game will be fine, Reid says

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