When you're a player in the NFL, one skill that is extremely important and valuable to have, really isn't a skill at all.
Versatile players are a hot commodity in the league these days, because the more they can do, the more dangerous they are.
For the Eagles, that player is Brian Westbrook.
RB Brian Westbrook
His position on the depth chart is running back. But Westbrook can do much more than that. He's widely regarded as one of the best receiving backs in the NFL, working from the backfield. At this year's training camp, he's worked out as a receiver from the slot and flanker positions during drills.
Westbrook has even got into the mix in the passing game, throwing a 25-yard strike to Todd Pinkston back in 2002.
"He's the ultimate weapon," said quarterback Donovan McNabb of the Pro Bowl running back. "And talking to guys from other teams about his speed, playmaking ability, agility and the misses he creates just solidifies
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