"If you have those guys who can make those plays, it makes it a lot easier on the entire team. That's something we could definitely use and hopefully we'll get that."
Maybe it's comes from being back in the atmosphere of the Super Bowl or maybe it comes from the knowledge that the Eagles came close to beating both the Patriots and NFC champion New York Giants, but Westbrook believes the Eagles aren't that far from the NFL's ultimate stage as long as management acknowledges that some positions have to be upgraded.
"When I see two teams playing in the Super Bowl that we competed with very well, and we had the opportunity to beat both teams, it gives you the confidence that we can be here as well as win this game," Westbrook said.
But again, like McNabb and recently offensive tackle Jon Runyan and safety Brian Dawkins, Westbrook emphasized the Eagles must improve their roster to make that happen.
"I just want some playmakers," said Westbrook, who many consider the Eagles' only legitimate such threat. "That's offense, defense and special teams as well. It's not any one position in particular; it's everywhere.
"I think that if we find those playmakers in all positions we'll be able to be more successful."
It's not about calling out teammates. It's about looking at the reality of the Eagles being an team and the only one in the NFC East that did not make the playoffs.
Simply put, the players realize the roster needs to get better.
"I don't think any of us is saying such-and-such is not a good player and we need to get rid of him," Westbrook emphasized. "I think it really goes down to the guys that are making plays need to make more plays. The guys that can do a better job, they need to do a better job. And if we can get somebody in there who can do a better job and help this team win football games, then we should do that as well."
