Eagles Rumors: Jason Babin Talking With Philadelphia
by JasonB on Jul 27, 2011 1:06 PM EDT
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PrintPFT is reporting that Jason Babin says the Eagles are one of "top three" teams he is currently talking to. The Eagles were widely expected to pursue a veteran free agent defensive end and Babin was seen as a possible target. He would be an interesting signing given that he spent one fairly uneventful and unproductive year here in 2009, before leaving for Tennessee where he registered 12 sacks and made a pro bowl.
Babin credits much of his success last year to playing under defensive line coach Jim Washburn, who now runs the defensive line here.
"He is the guy that gave me the chance," Babin told The Tennessean newspaper. "He's the guy who poured water on me, let me have sunshine, gave me fertilizer, and really let me grow. It would be hard for me not to contemplate it if he said, ‘Jason, I want you in Philly.’ He resurrected me. I’d have to at least give that serious consideration."
Here's the problem. Babin was for intents and purposes a first round bust in Houston and did very little over the first five years of his career. He did very little in his one year in Philadelphia after that. Then had one big year last year and at 31 years old is looking to cash in. Does that sound like a typical NFL success story? Do you think there's a long list of NFL players who had one good season in their 7th year and continued that success?
So either last year was a fluke or Babin really did put it all together under Washburn? That's the question the Eagles will have to answer before committing the relatively big money it is probably going to take get him.
And further, if Babin's success was all a result of Jim Washburn's magic, why not just let him work it with Juqua Parker, Darryl Tapp, Daniel Te'O-Nesheim, Ricky Sapp etc?
If he is successful, Babin would certainly be a hit in Philly, especially since he got his offseason workout program from Rocky IV.
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Couldn’t be less enthused.
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Agreed
31 year old DE’s are bad news. Do not want.
Plus… I’ve already seen it. It’s like watching a movie that was very meh, and you really have no interest in watching it again. Then someone says, “Oh, well did you watch it on a big screen in hi def?” (ie – have you seen Babin in Washburn’s wide-9). And then you watch the movie again on the big screen and it’s basically the same thing?
That’s what I see happening here.
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Disagree
Babin barely got on the field with McDermott, and what he did for Washburn is fact. It wasn’t luck. This guy was a first round pick because he had the potential to be extremely disruptive. He was ( mis ) used as a 3-4 OLB by Houston.
Every time I saw him with the Eagles he was pushing somebody around and getting penetration into the backfield. I never understood why his talents weren’t valued and maximized by Seany. I think I understand now.
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
I love the guy
he’s an animal.
Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.
"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason said it best on twitter, “If there was ever a guy that does not fit the mold of the typical Eagles free agent target, it’s Jason Babin.”
I don’t get why we would be going after him especially since he wants to cash in
Twitter- @kjbrophy
I'm indifferent on Babin
So either last year was a fluke or Babin really did put it all together under Washburn? That’s the question the Eagles will have to answer before committing the relatively big money it is probably going to take get him.
You said all you needed to right there; If anyone knows, it’s Coach Washburn.
If we sign him, it’s because of him; if we don’t then you know what Washburn thinks of him.
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
exactly the guy had a whole year to watch him and will know if he can replicate last year.
For the right price I’m down but there are other options out there I’d rather explore.
They call me The Professor.
For the right price I’m down but there are other options out there I’d rather explore.
This x 100
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
x101
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
by Ralf E Chubbs on Jul 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer Babin to Parker in the wide 9 that’s for sure. We really don’t have a proven DE that can play that technique except for Cole. Actually I think Parker has proven he can’t play it. IE MN Vikings game last season, Joe Webb ate him for dinner that night.
Werd- on the first sentence anyway
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
by Ralf E Chubbs on Jul 27, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ehhh.
There are some guys out there who can play the wide 9.
Babin has proven it.
Kiwi’s got the speed and strength to.
Edwards is a bit slower than what you’d like but he’d be serviceable.
Tapp’s perfect for it actually.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Tapp
why are people so hopeful on this guy?
Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.
"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
In very limited time he put up
27 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 pass defenses and 3 fumble recoveries…
He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.
He’s athletic like Cole is, he’s fast and quick, the wide 9 is perfect for him.
I could see Tapp putting up 9 sacks in a rotation.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Well to be fare,
Parker didn’t exactly flourish under Washburn the first time around though. At least Babin had a huge Pro Bowl year under Washburn’s coaching.
Philly Forged!
He said he would only like a three year or four year deal...
"I’m sure I’ll have a couple of knocks on me with last season being my first big year and my age, but I don’t have the mileage per se," Babin told the Detroit News. "I’ve been garage-kept for a few seasons and I’m now out of the box. I’m looking to get a three- or four-year contract. I plan to play the last few years on my terms."
He does have low mileage. He was on teams that either didn’t give him much playing time or played in the wrong system(3-4, 2-Gap with Eagles). If he plays like he did last year for a reasonable three year contract then I’m all for it.
This was how good Babin was last year…
12.5 sacks(6th), 58 tackles(means he is a complete end), 20 QB hits(1st), 30 QB pressures(20th), 36 stops(T-7th)
Let’s compare that to another star left end, Justin Tuck.
11.5 sacks(7th), 76 tackles, 9 QB hits(T-19th), 33 QB pressures(18th), 43 stops(2nd)
With Graham recovering to 100% probably by the end of the season, it’s a good idea to get a short term answer at LDE.
by Route36 on Jul 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
nice pull
Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.
"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Caplan
After losing out on Charles Johnson, the Eagles may have some more competition for Babin’s services from the Falcons.
Philly Forged!
Adam Caplan also wrote
“It’s widely expected that the Eagles will sign DE Jason Babin (Tennessee Titans) to be part of the expected four-man rotation at the position. However, two local reports out of Chicago say the Bears are expected to pursue Babin as well. Some personnel sources believe that if the Eagles fail to sign Babin, the team could consider signing his ex-teammate with the Titans, Dave Ball, who, like Babin, had a career season under new Eagles defensive line coach Jim Washburn last season.”
Philly Forged!
by Celtic Eagle on Jul 27, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually like Ball, but he's 30 also.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Jim Wyatt
DE Jason Babin said the #Titans haven’t made him an offer, while the Eagles, Falcons and Bears are also interested. He said KC and Buff too.
Philly Forged!
12 sacks is ALOT
we registered 39 sacks last yr with Cole leading the way with 10. If Babin can get double didgits again, he’d be a huge addition. FYI we gave up 49 sacks. (Vick 34 Kolb 15)
"Running through the meadows,laughing with revolvers"- Warcloud.
by Dunta Is A PUNK on Jul 27, 2011 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, kolb got sacked half as many times as Vick in how many starts?
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Jul 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Kolb
played in 7 games with 7tds,6ints,and 5 fumbles with a 76.1 QB rating.
"Running through the meadows,laughing with revolvers"- Warcloud.
by Dunta Is A PUNK on Jul 27, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Babin is just a stopgap until Graham is fully injured. He’s had success in Washburn’s system, so this deal makes sense. Ray Edwards would have required a long term deal and the Eagles are only looking or a short term answer.
Babin is just a stopgap until Graham is fully injured
I hope Graham doesn’t get fully injured.
They call me The Professor.
Wake up
there is a good chance, my guess 30% chance, that Graham never is the same. I cant remember saying wow that guy was ok BUT then he tore his ACL and came back a monster.
Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.
"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
random group of peeps
I prefer Kiwi, unless Coach Washburn thinks he can duplicate Babin’s success for last year.
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
by Ralf E Chubbs on Jul 27, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree.. Kiwi's the man for me.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
2 love birds
how cute! Ha
Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.
"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
back off!
get your own tough guy.
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
by Ralf E Chubbs on Jul 27, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
First the workout video, now the fertilizer? The only things missing from this assholes photo are an afro wig, a red nose, and big shoes…
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