After Brian Westbrook's Release, McNabb Must Stay

It has just been announced that Brian Westbrook was released from the Eagles. This won't mean much on the field at this point. However, he will be missed in the locker room.

Westbrook is a great leader, and for most of the last decade has been one of the cornerstones of the franchise along with Donovan McNabb. Like all aging running backs, he is in a state of rapid decline aided by multiple injuries.

The Eagles' offense is full of young talent. LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, and Jeremy Maclin are some young players who will have a huge role in the future of the organization. Like all young players, they have and will continue to benefit from veteran presence and leadership.

Westbrook and McNabb were a large part of the veteran presence. Now Westbrook is gone; therefore, McNabb must stay.

Donovan McNabb can make a big difference in the development of the young players. It's obvious Kevin Kolb has learned a thing or two from him. McNabb can help his teammates learn the intricacies of the system and be a coach on the field for them.

McNabb will turn 34 in November. After a great year, he has shown he has a few solid seasons left in him. Like Peyton Manning did with Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, he is doing a great job with Jackson and Maclin. 

When McNabb finally leaves, Kevin Kolb will be ready to take over where he left off. For now there is no reason to end the marriage between him and the Eagles too soon. He is invaluable to his team in his last few years.

With Westbrook gone, let McNabb pass on the torch when he's ready.