http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/3398 Recent articles about Lito Sheppard en-us Who Should Win The Starting Spot By The Season And Can Lito Really Prove That He Can Be The Starter Over Sheldon Brown Or Will Sheldon Keep His Spot On The Left Side. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:14:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295749 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295749 Brian Westbrook arrived at Eagles training camp at Lehigh University last night.  There had been speculation that the star running back, who is hoping to have his current five-year, 25-million-dollar contract re-worked, would hold out.  Lito Sheppard, who is also disgruntled about his contract, also arrived.  One player who was absent was offensive lineman Shawn [...] Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:36:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295347 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295347 Brian Westbrook And Lito Sheppard Have Arrived At Camp On Time And That Is Good News For The Eagles Because Both Wanted A New Contract. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:28:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295311 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295311 All of the media was waiting at Lehigh University to see if Brian Westbrook and Lito Sheppard(both want new contracts) would show up to training camp. Many have speculated that there could have been a hold out with one of these guys, but both players showed up and were on time. Surprisingly, the one player who did [...] Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:36:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295160 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295160 Route 36 west arrived and also claims some of the things reported are false and leaked by potential agents that didn't get the job to ruin his credibility. Hopefully his mind is right and this can be resolved..............quick! Also Lito Sheppard arrived as expected. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:23:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295131 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295131 The rest of the Eagles veterans will report to training camp at Lehigh University today.  The biggest question today is whether running back Brian Westbrook will show up.  Westbrook is upset over his current contract.  He and the Eagles reportedly have been trying to hammer out a new deal.  The agent for cornerback Lito Sheppard, [...] Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:58:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294781 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294781 The rest of the Eagles veterans will report to training camp at Lehigh University today.  The biggest question today is whether running back Brian Westbrook will show up.  Westbrook is upset over his current contract.  He and the Eagles reportedly have been trying to hammer out a new deal.  The agent for cornerback Lito Sheppard, [...] Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:58:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294781 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294781 Well today is the last day that the Eagles will practice alone. Tomorrow on Saturday the fans start rolling in for the first team practice to the public. Were gonna look at how Asante Samuel works with the different playbook of are defense from the Patriots. Were gonna see how McNabb does see if he is doing better. I would like to see a battle of Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard just to see who I think is better as left cornerback. Let's see the new wide receiver DeSean Jackson how he does now that he is in the NFL. Last I want to see Westbrook show up for the first team practice. I want to see how the Eagles work together on there defense. I just want to say go out and play your hardest. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:29:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294756 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294756 Well tomorrow is the BIG day. July 24, 2008. Will Brian Westbrook report to training camp? Will Lito Sheppard report to training camp? Despite each player's unhappiness with their current contract and recent agent changes, reports have each player making the trek up to Lehigh tomorrow. Will new contracts for Sheppard and Westbrook soon follow their arrival? Again if you listen to reports a new deal is unlikely for Sheppard (though he will be having a chat with Reid; a chat with the big guy...priceless!), but that the Eagles are trying to work out additional payment to Westbrook (though not the LT money he seeks). As the contract squabbles have garnered the top headlines, this fan wonders would the Eagles be facing these problems had they not gone out and signed Asante Samuel to such a lucrative deal (6 yrs., $57 million) this off-season? For the sake of team chemistry and morale would the Eagles have been better suited putting some of that money towards players already in their locker room? Westbrook is the MVP of the team, isn't his happiness more important than a new face to the team? The Westbrook situation can't be sitting well with other Eagle veterans who will face similar situations in the upcoming years. Samuel is a stud in the defensive backfield, but again was the secondary really a position that needed upgrading? There are other weaknesses which were far more glaring than cornerback following the 2007 season. No Samuel means no back-up role for Sheppard, no damaged ego. (If there is indeed an open competition for the starting spot opposite Samuel and Sheppard wins out, don't think that Sheldon Brown isn't going to hold back from voicing his displeasure as well). No Samuel could also mean that Sheppard isn't as unhappy with his current contract. His current contract is being constantly compared to the new, lucrative Samuel contract. And it isn't even close! I am not arguing that the Samuel signing was a bad move. When you have a chance to sign the top free agent on the market, you do it. But just wondering now if Samuel's impact will outweigh the current contract drama and any unhappiness that is carried into the 2008 season by his teammates........ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294515 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294515 Brian Westbrook has hired a new agent to handle the negotiations after a stand still with his previous agent. Why did the negotiations stall? What is the hold up? B-West is a beast and deserves to be compensated, but will the Eagles pay? Im wondering if the Eagles realize his worth.? We had the same issues last year when there were talks of B-West not coming to training camp and wanting more money, etc... Lets not go through the same thing this year... Lets not risk going through a long and drawn out "holdout"...Give him his money and lets have a great season!!! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:17:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294110 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294110 Most of the premier players/starters on the Eagles' 2008 roster are scheduled to report to training camp at Lehigh University on Thursday July 24th.  One familiar face's (Brian Westbrook) arrival is uncertain.  As of early this morning Westbrook and his new agent have been in talks with the Eagle front office in attempts to get the 29-year old Pro-Bowler and team leader a new deal that would bring him more money upfront along with more years on his current contract.  Eagle management has offered to give B-West more money upfront, but are hesitant to give the disgruntled runningback a contract extention.  As a result, rumors have started to circulate around camp that Westbrook will be a no-show on Thursday, and will possibly hold-out the rest of camp until a new deal is reached. In other news, CB Lito Sheppard is expected to arrive at Lehigh as scheduled on Thursday and will battle his friend Sheldon Brown for the other cornerback position opposite Asante Samuel, who was named a starter the day he signed with Philadelphia in the off season. --- Jay Vaidya Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:53:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293727 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293727 All Philadelphia Sport's special guest and Training Camp correspondent has made his debut article. Get his take on the offseason as training camp draws near. Training camp preview, the Lito/Westbrook contract saga, McNabb's health, DeSean and Trevor Laws. It's all here. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:20:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293584 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293584 Philadelphia Eagles training camp opens today, July 21. Storylines: signing of DeSean Jackson. Brian Westbrook contract updates. McNabb: healthy and ready? It's all touched on in here... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:29:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293036 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293036 Yesterday it was Lito Sheppard, today it's Brian Westbrook. Taking a page from the CB's book, Westbrook is changing agents, this after Sheppard jumped on the Drew Rosenhaus bandwagon. Story from the Philly Inquirer is that Westbook wants a new deal, and is hoping that changing agents is going to spark negotiations for a new [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:19:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291836 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291836 Yesterday it was Lito Sheppard, today it's Brian Westbrook. Taking a page from the CB's book, Westbrook is changing agents, this after Sheppard jumped on the Drew Rosenhaus bandwagon. Story from the Philly Inquirer is that Westbook wants a new deal, and is hoping that changing agents is going to spark negotiations for a new [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:19:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291836 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291836