bryan westbrook spent his first eight seasons with philadelphia, this guy was one of the most versatile play -rs in the nfl. bryan turns 21 last month he plays just eight games last season because of concussion related injuries. if he's healthy, bryan westbrook can be a great back up. >> i think in this point of my career the wise thing to do is that has a guy that can share the role. i've completely carried the load for a long time in philly. i think at this point in my career, it's the best thing for me to go to a place that definitely has a winning tradition but also has a guy that can share the load as well. >> giants are off today and play in philadelphia tomorrow. tim lincicum is replaying yesterday's game against san diego. the two time defending sy young winner gave up five runs. and has lost three consecutive starts for the year. >> you start focusing on the wrong things or maybe the negatives and not the positives as much. you start to manifest and build up on each other. but, i can't keep searching, i just have to go out there and pitch. >> giants are 3.5 back of san diego. >

will not win the backup job to frank gore because today, the 49ers signed veteran runningback bryan westbrookwho spent the first 8 seasons of his career with the eagles. the 49ers wanted a veteran who knew how to block knew how it protect a quarterback and westbrook fits the bill. brian joins us. congratulations. who made contact first? >> the 9ers called me first. i'm happy to be here. >> you're only 30 years old but you sustained multiple concussions, a couple last year that limited to you just half a season to start. what kind of risk are you taking by continuing to play football? >> well, just by conferring with the doctors and talk with them, they said that i'm not taking any additional risk by playing football. my risk is just as great as any other football player. my concussions have completely healed and now i have the opportunity to play football worry-free. >> i asometime that mike singletary spoke with you. you know that this offense runs through number 21. that being the case what role do you expect to play? >> i expect to come out here and kind of take frank's place when he comes