Jason Babin just released by the Eagles - Should we make a run?

[Rocky52Mc]

No, the guy is garbage. His production has fallen so harshly along with the team around him. He sucks.

[Hunter_R]

If he can play as a 3-4 olb, then it couldn't hurt to have him workout. If he can't rush from a standing position, pass. As far as I know, in the last 3 seasons, only Jared Allen and DeMarcus Ware have more sacks.

[No_Pressure]

Our defense is HORRIBLE and has had 11 games to build "chemistry and an identity." It is not happening. If Babin is a high character guy that works hard, you don't think he'll get accepted and the guys next won't play hard?? I doubt that.

We lost a pass rusher, he's a pass rusher, he's coming off an 18 sack season ...sure he's older, but I would at least look into it. OUR DEFENSE NEEDS HELP. You can't deny that.

This is something which goes beyond 2012. This is philosophy and loyalty. It isn't even like the weakness of our defense has been the horrible play of our outside backers. At least the guys making decisions for this team are thinking towards the future and not looking to sign 31 year old castoffs mid season based off their production a year ago as a statistical anomaly within a bad defense, because that's what some of you guys are doing. What has this guy done lately? Well, he's been released by a 3-8 football team with an awful defense. He has 5.5 sacks as a DE in the idiotic wide 9. I say again, no thanks.

[skinsfan07]

No, the guy is garbage. His production has fallen so harshly along with the team around him. He sucks.

He had 18.5 sacks last season.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

He had 18.5 sacks last season.

And 5.5 this season.

And has never (again, as far as I can tell) played in the 3-4.

[superozman]

Did not know Justin existed. BUT NO!!!! DO YOU HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU POST!!!!

1. Horrible locker room teammate. NOOOOO. See Haynesworth, Albert.
2. Has claimed he isn't a "Football guy".
3. Is a moron when it comes to media/fan interaction, and walks around like he's better than everyone.
4. We don't play a 3-3-TTDB, tribal tat douche bag

Never excelled in anything but a really wide 9 under Castillo last year.

[lovetoaster]

not sure he has the size for a 3-4 lineman ... i bet we could stand him up, again, don't know if he would make an impact and handle that transition. If Kerigan could do it as a rookie, don't see why a 10 year vet couldn't.

This is my initial concern. I don't like him and think he is a borderline dirty player at times, but there is no doubt he can play. Someone is going to pick him up, that's for sure. I don't necessarily know if he fits in our scheme though. I don't think he could play 3-4 end, and I am not sure if he has played in a scheme where has played what he would have to here.

[SemperFi Skins]

left college as a first round 4-3 DE, coverted to a 3-4 OLB but was average. His true standout moment came from the switch to the Wide-9 in Philthy. He may be decent on the standup bullrush in the 3-4 for 1st and 2nd downs but I would let Rob Jackson stand in for 3rd down and pass coverage. Can't be any worse than Chris Wilson as far as a stop-gap until 'Rak returns...vet min + incentives if we truly believe we can make a run this year

[deejaydana]

Reading thru what posters are saying about him, he sounds like the Andrew Bynum of the NFL. No heart for the game, just attitude. El Paso for us I would say.

[SemperFi Skins]

Next to go will be Michael Vick in 3...2... and then picked up by the Steelers in 3...2...

[Prototype]

He is far too undersized to be 3-4 linemen, and doesnt really do anything but rush the passer, therefore, wouldnt be a good fit for an OLB in a 3-4, which requires other things besides rushing.

*waves hand "This is not the free agent you're looking for. Move along."

[greenspandan]

If Babin is a high character guy that works hard, you don't think he'll get accepted and the guys next won't play hard??

haha, but he's NOT. he is a locker room cancer, and nobody likes him at the Eagles. it's one reason they are getting rid of him.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

nah, we good.

we play a 3-4 guys, remember that.

[SemperFi Skins]

He is far too undersized to be 3-4 linemen, and doesnt really do anything but rush the passer, therefore, wouldnt be a good fit for an OLB in a 3-4, which requires other things besides rushing.

*waves hand "This is not the free agent you're looking for. Move along."

actually, a 3-4 OLB's main duty and primary duty is to rush the passer. You're talking about a 4-3... Rarely do OLB's in the 3-4 cover.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

left college as a first round 4-3 DE, coverted to a 3-4 OLB but was average. His true standout moment came from the switch to the Wide-9 in Philthy. He may be decent on the standup bullrush in the 3-4 for 1st and 2nd downs but I would let Rob Jackson stand in for 3rd down and pass coverage. Can't be any worse than Chris Wilson as far as a stop-gap until 'Rak returns...vet min + incentives if we truly believe we can make a run this year

nah, Babin was a beast in Tennessee his last year.

Its why he got the contract in Philly, but its been a 2 season wonder for him.