Babin? Babin! Eagles lose.

[tr1]

This is a guy who has a motor and is a decent pass rusher. The Skins haven't signed him, yet, but should they, the Eagles lose a guy who had 2.5 sacks in limited play...and someone who instantly helps us scout their defense.

He's more than an emotional suggestion from Kyle Shanahan knows him from his first year in Houston.

A team can never have enough pass rushers...

[Califan007]

They're interested, apparently:

Defensive end Babin on Redskins' radar

While the Redskins don't appear to be in the running for some of the big names that hit the free agency market, a league source confirms the team has had discussions with defensive end Jason Babin, an unrestricted free agent who spent last season with Philadelphia.

Babin, 29, was a first-round choice of the Houston Texans in the 2004 draft and has also played for the Seahawks and Chiefs. His next team will be his fourth in as many seasons. Listed at 6 feet 3, 267 pounds, Babin didn't start any games last season for the Eagles and hasn't been a regular starter since his rookie season in Houston.

[Veretax]

Based on that blurb, Babin sounds like a Journeyman.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Discussions are always good

[S.T.real,lights,out]

I dont really see him helping our team esp if we change to a 3-4

[OWUeagleMD]

I have no doubt that you felt this way about Jason Babin, our fourth DE, prior to hearing about the Skins' interest in him. No doubt in my mind.

[DeMarco Murray 29]

Hyping a guy who is played all 16 games ONCE in his 7 years and has also been on 4 different teams before this year.

Shaking.

He helps scout the defense because the only PT he will get is on the scout team.

[kingdaddy]

Watching him in Philly, he does have a good motor. When he's on the field he is in on plays. That being said, I don't know why he doesn't play more; probably his size against the run?

[DeMarco Murray 29]

Watching him in Philly, he does have a good motor. When he's on the field he is in on plays. That being said, I don't know why he doesn't play more; probably his size against the run?

If I am not mistaken, he has had some injuries keeping him reaching his full potential. That is off the top of my head if I recall, I could be wrong here though.

[RabidFan]

Boschetti 2.0

[maskedsuperstar]

Pretty good motor. Might fit well in the 3-4 scheme.

[OWUeagleMD]

He was healthy all year with Philly. He provided solid minutes in reserve and at times looked like a dominant pass rusher. He's a good player.

But, being the team's 4th defensive end was exactly where he belonged. He's a high-motor guy who provides solid productivity when called upon. That's it.

The Eagles are looking to upgrade defensive end, and they're letting him go.

[Califan007]

I have no doubt that you felt this way about Jason Babin, our fourth DE, prior to hearing about the Skins' interest in him. No doubt in my mind.

With tr1, I always get the impression that he's familiar with players from either their college days or he honestly does think highly of those players on rival teams that he says something positive about. I think a few too many people around here diminish his football knowledge and chalk all of his views up to nothing more than Skins homerism.

[OWUeagleMD]

With tr1, I always get the impression that he's familiar with players from either their college days or he honestly does think highly of those players on rival teams that he says something positive about. I think a few too many people around here diminish his football knowledge and chalk all of his views up to nothing more than Skins homerism.

His post "Babin! Eagles lose" suggests great enthusiasm about the rumored signing of a guy the Eagles picked up in training camp last year. You mean to tell me he's always had a high opinion of the guy, and wouldn't come down on the Eagles as cheap if they went after a similarly journeyman type guy in the early days of free agency?

You're being far too kind. Like I said, I like Babin, he did a good job covering up for the disaster that was 3rd round pick Bryan Smith. But you're crazy if you think tr1's current game is anything more than blind homerism. We're talking about a guy who's played on 4 teams in 7 years and was most recently acquired prior to final training camp cuts in August.

What would have been said of Westbrook36 if he had made this identical thread about Babin the day the Eagles signed him back in August?

[Warhead36]

How is he against the run? I don't care about sacks because with Orakpo, Carter, and Haynesworth we should be okay pressure wise. I'm pretty sure 3-4 DEs need to be really good against the run.