Philly.com · Jun 9, 2017
Who will be the Eagles' next Brian Westbrook? | Paul Domowitch
Can LeGarrette Blount (left) do for the Eagles what Brian Westbrook did? Staff File PhotosTHE EAGLES' signing of 245-pound running back LeGarrette Blount last month got a lot of attention, both locally and nationally.
He gives the Eagles a punishing runner who should make them more effective this season in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
The Eagles finished 11th in the NFL in rushing last year (113.3 yards per game), but only 23rd in first-down percentage on run plays with three yards or less to go (61.0 percent).
