The Washington Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook became another NFL player being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The brother of Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was arrested on Friday but released on later.
Perhaps learning something from what happened to former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team is taking the issue very seriously instead of just saying “we are aware of the issue.” According to Allen, the team officials plan to meet with Byron and continue to monitor the situation.
25-year-old Westbrook was pulled over about 2 a.m. on Route 5 at Lakewood Place after a deputy saw a Mercedes cross the center line several times. The deputy smelled alcohol in the vehicle and then administered field sobriety tests that Westbrook failed. He was arrested with charges of driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, negligent driving and failure to drive right of center. It was after his personal recognizance that the cornerback was released.
As a professional player playing football in NFL jerseys, Westbrook has been in the league for a couple of years and should have been aware of what he should avoid doing. What a disappointment to keep hearing such news from these players!
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Former Redskins CB Vincent becomes an NFL vice president
The NFL made announcement Thursday that former Washington Redskins cornerback Troy Vincent has been named to be the league’s vice president of player development for active players. Vincent will take his job on February 22.
Vincent was a five-time Pro Bowler and used to play in NFL jerseys for several different teams, including the Miami Dolphins, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Buffalo Bills and the Redskins. And it is not the first time he joined the league office as he was president of the NFL Players Association for four years until March 2008.
Vincent’s new job is to oversee a broad array of support programs for players and their families, including the Rookie Symposium, Conduct Management Program and LifeSkills as well as work on new programs that will address the needs and concerns of incoming and current NFL players.
Vincent was a five-time Pro Bowler and used to play in NFL jerseys for several different teams, including the Miami Dolphins, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Buffalo Bills and the Redskins. And it is not the first time he joined the league office as he was president of the NFL Players Association for four years until March 2008.
Vincent’s new job is to oversee a broad array of support programs for players and their families, including the Rookie Symposium, Conduct Management Program and LifeSkills as well as work on new programs that will address the needs and concerns of incoming and current NFL players.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Redskins RB Portis visited specialists who examined Eagles RB Westbrook
In order to make sure there are not lingering affects before returning to the field in his Redskins jersey, the Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis went to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to visit concussion specialists.
Familiar place and familiar reason? Yeah that is where the Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was last week. The that were the same doctors who examined Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month.
Portis will have similar examinations as he sustained a concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Missing last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, he has also been ruled out for this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’re going to make sure we take care of all the details. We’re for Clinton getting well,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said. “Each day Clinton’s done a great job of communicating how he’s felt, and that’s what it’s going to take.”
Familiar place and familiar reason? Yeah that is where the Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was last week. The that were the same doctors who examined Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month.
Portis will have similar examinations as he sustained a concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Missing last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, he has also been ruled out for this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’re going to make sure we take care of all the details. We’re for Clinton getting well,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said. “Each day Clinton’s done a great job of communicating how he’s felt, and that’s what it’s going to take.”
Monday, November 16, 2009
Broncos QB Orton may not play next week with injured ankle
The Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not finish Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins and had to witness his team’s 27-17 loss to Redskins on the sideline.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
Monday, November 9, 2009
More injuries to Redskins lineup
The Washington Redskins lineup is worrying as more players in Redskins jerseys got injured: running back Clinton Portis is doubtful for playing against the Denver Broncos next week, safety Chris Horton would be out for at least four to six weeks, and offensive lineman Mike Williams is to be out for two to four weeks. All are with injuries.
Portis has been recovering from a concussion since taking a helmet-to-helmet blow in the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. A test will be done on Tuesday and tell if the running back would be available for the Broncos game.
Already with left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas on IR, the Redskins could have to put Horton and Williams on IR, too. Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe and Williams tore his ligament in his ankle. Both need to see specialists to decide playing status for the rest of the season.
Portis has been recovering from a concussion since taking a helmet-to-helmet blow in the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. A test will be done on Tuesday and tell if the running back would be available for the Broncos game.
Already with left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas on IR, the Redskins could have to put Horton and Williams on IR, too. Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe and Williams tore his ligament in his ankle. Both need to see specialists to decide playing status for the rest of the season.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Eagles RB Westbrook had concussion in 27-17 win over Redskins
During Monday night’s game against the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles had several players get injured, including running back Brian Westbrook who left the field with a concussion. But the team still won over the Redskins with 27-17.
According Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined but it seemed that the running back will be all right. He was hurt when his helmet collided with linebacker London Fletcher’s right knee. He remained on the ground motionless for several minutes before he was helped up and led off the field. his brother Byron Westbrook, a Redskins cornerback, was around him when he was down.
Other injured players in Eagles jerseys included receiver DeSean Jackson who strained his right foot and went to get X-rays after scoring on a 67-yard reverse and a 57-yard catch, safety Macho Harris who sprained an ankle and kicker David Akers who bruised his hand.
According Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined but it seemed that the running back will be all right. He was hurt when his helmet collided with linebacker London Fletcher’s right knee. He remained on the ground motionless for several minutes before he was helped up and led off the field. his brother Byron Westbrook, a Redskins cornerback, was around him when he was down.
Other injured players in Eagles jerseys included receiver DeSean Jackson who strained his right foot and went to get X-rays after scoring on a 67-yard reverse and a 57-yard catch, safety Macho Harris who sprained an ankle and kicker David Akers who bruised his hand.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Former Redskins Coach Gibbs has not plan to return to Washington
As recent rumors and internet reports said that Hall of Fame Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs could return to the team as an adviser or even general manager, the current owner of three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams said Sunday that he definitely has no plan to do that.
The Redskins are 2-4 entering their Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. And current coach Jim Zorn was relieved of his play-calling duties after the team lost 14-6 last week to the winless Kansas City Chiefs. It was then the rumors came out as Redskins fans were calling for changes. General Manager Vinny Cerrato has said there are no plans to replace Zorn this year.
Although returning to the struggling team is not among Gibbs’ plans, he did not think that the Redskins coaching job is so tough under owner Dan Snyder.
“When I was there last go-round, we had somebody that was a passionate owner, cared about things and supported me in every way,” he said. “I think any NFL team, it’s tough when you’re not winning, and those things are easy to get off. All you’ve got to do is look around this year and Tennessee and some of the other teams are struggling that were real good last year.”
The Redskins are 2-4 entering their Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. And current coach Jim Zorn was relieved of his play-calling duties after the team lost 14-6 last week to the winless Kansas City Chiefs. It was then the rumors came out as Redskins fans were calling for changes. General Manager Vinny Cerrato has said there are no plans to replace Zorn this year.
Although returning to the struggling team is not among Gibbs’ plans, he did not think that the Redskins coaching job is so tough under owner Dan Snyder.
“When I was there last go-round, we had somebody that was a passionate owner, cared about things and supported me in every way,” he said. “I think any NFL team, it’s tough when you’re not winning, and those things are easy to get off. All you’ve got to do is look around this year and Tennessee and some of the other teams are struggling that were real good last year.”
Monday, October 19, 2009
Chiefs made first win of the season by beating Redskins 14-6
The Kansas City Chiefs are winless no more after Sunday’s 14-6 win over the Washington Redskins, whose season is tanking toward oblivion because of losses to winless teams.
“We made it pretty difficult, right down to the end,” Chiefs Coach Todd Haley said. “We’ve pushed through a very difficult period. We needed to get some positive reinforcement with a win.”
The rookie coach should be glad to get his first victory with an assist from the last player taken in this year’s draft-Ryan Succop, who was chosen No. 256 from South Carolina. He kicked four field goals in Sunday’s win.
The victory was also quarterback Matt Cassel’s first win in Chiefs jersey after he came from the New England Patriots in an offseason trade. Besides, the victory avoided the first 0-6 start in team history. This first win of the 2009 season is just the Chiefs’ most significant game of the year.
As for the Redskins, Coach Jim Zorn got embattled for he failed again to lead his team into a win. And the team is planning to take away his play-calling duties and find someone else to replace him.
“We made it pretty difficult, right down to the end,” Chiefs Coach Todd Haley said. “We’ve pushed through a very difficult period. We needed to get some positive reinforcement with a win.”
The rookie coach should be glad to get his first victory with an assist from the last player taken in this year’s draft-Ryan Succop, who was chosen No. 256 from South Carolina. He kicked four field goals in Sunday’s win.
The victory was also quarterback Matt Cassel’s first win in Chiefs jersey after he came from the New England Patriots in an offseason trade. Besides, the victory avoided the first 0-6 start in team history. This first win of the 2009 season is just the Chiefs’ most significant game of the year.
As for the Redskins, Coach Jim Zorn got embattled for he failed again to lead his team into a win. And the team is planning to take away his play-calling duties and find someone else to replace him.
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