VIDEO: Brian Westbrook Claps Back at Andy Reid's Assertion That Clyde Edwards-Helaire is Better Than Him

Brian Westbrook played under Andy Reid in Philadelphia from 2002-2009 and was one of the faces of the franchise during his Eagles career. That is why he may have been shocked when a quote circulated about Reid claiming new Kansas City Chiefs rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire was already better than him. Westbrook clapped back and revealed Reid ended up apologizing for the comment.

.@36westbrook brought out his 2007 Eagles Most Valuable Offensive Player trophy to show that Clyde Edwards-Helaire isn't better than him before ever playing a down in the NFL. ? pic.twitter.com/zsZXo3vcHC
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) April 27, 2020

Westbrook explained how he worked so hard to get to where he was and it was a bit alarming to hear his old coach claim a rookie is already better than him. The quote itself may have been twisted a bit and it is hard to believe Reid and general manager Brett Veach were trying to diminish what Westbrook accomplished.

Brett Veach told Andy Reid to watch some Clyde Edwards-Helaire film and told Reid you’ll see Brian Westbrook. Reid watched. Then got back to Veach and said he’s better than Westbrook.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 24, 2020

It seems clear that Veach and Reid were just trying to find a pro comparison for Edwards-Helaire. However, they should both know by now that no retired NFL player is going to settle for such a comment.