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

[skinsfan4128]

I love these threads. In all seriousness, this has the whole feel of the equivalent of the Florida Marlins let's-shed-payroll (and make no mistake, I'm not a Marlin's fan in any way - Go Cardinals). This should be viewed as the first of many surprising moves coming from the Feebles in the next coming weeks now that they are virtually in 2013 mode.

Babin is a decent player, and given the situation on our defense, he might be a decent pickup for a run to the playoffs if he comes cheap. That, and if the coaching staff feels he could positively contribute to the defense. Otherwise, it more than likely is viewed as one of those "I'll pass" kind of things. Nothing to get worked up over, as some would have it. If Shanny and co. feel he can help in our push to reach the playoffs, I'm good with it. The question is, do they feel he can help and who do you get rid of to make a roster spot for him?

My thoughts? They stay the course with who they have and pass on Babin. It's not like they need his intel to defeat the Iggles. Obviously, RG3 has all the intel he needs to handle that.

[mojo]

No thanks. He's old, a horrible fit for a 3 4 defense, and didn't appear popular in their locker room.

[moondog]

it sounds like Babin wanted out, due to the classlessness of their fans..

i was cringing, every time i heard them boo, the other day.. i actually felt bad for Reid.. after all he's done for that franchise.. eagles fans should be ashamed..


we have our own stereotype, however its the exact opposite of theirs.. we get behind and find the silver lining no matter what

its good to be a skin. hail!

I'll defer to those skins fans that regularly attend games and I'll readily admit I have not heard our fans boo like the Eagles fans did the other day, but we have certainly had our fair share of lack of support or even booing at games too. We've had several players in the past admit they enjoy playing away games because they don't have to put up with our own home fans giving them **** near the bench the whole game and it has certainly had a few casualties in terms of players that no longer wanted to be here. I agree that many of us feel extremely upbeat every offseason, and Eagles fans are in a level all their own, but I would not exactly paint a vivid picture of unwavering support when our team plays poorly.

If you want an example of that, look at Cleveland fans. They are the definition of unconditional fans. I lived near there most of my life and no matter how ****ty they are, the fans show up and give them love any time the slightest thing goes right.

[skinsfan242]

I think one of the best things about the new regime at Redskins Park is we don't overvalue other teams trash. We go for younger players and players other teams want to sign. It is so much better than it use to be. We would have traded fro Babin if this was the same scenario 3 years ago.

Aside from McNabb who have we picked up like this?

[Skins199021]

So you expect him to just change positions in like a week AND be effective?

its worth a shot. For the last 5 games (maybe even just a a pash rusher). Seriously have Redskins fans ever heard of low risk/high reward?

If he fails well it would just be getting the same production were getting anyways, snyder loses another 1.6 million for the year, and we get rid of him at seasons end. Reward is anything better than that.

[Flycoach]

The Eagles also released his brother, Jason Babin.

lol

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

In the coming weeks, I am pretty sure Nnamdi, DRC, Cole, Jackson, and others will be right behind him

[brandymac27]

Jason Babin Laughed When Andy Reid Told Him He Was Released, Then Laughed Some More When He Shared the Story

http://www.the700level.com/football-...edium=referral

[MariusVT]

In the coming weeks, I am pretty sure Nnamdi, DRC, Cole, Jackson, and others will be right behind him

I'm not gonna lie, I'd kick the tires on both Nnamdi & DRC if they were released.

[WellsHTTR]

I'm not gonna lie, I'd kick the tires on both Nnamdi & DRC if they were released.

Neither DRC nor Asomugha is a past-his-prime piece of locker room poison who'd be a terrible fit for our defensive scheme.

[skins2victory]

No thanks.... He is not a good fit for our scheme or locker room....

[DC9]

The Eagles also released his brother, Jason Babin.

Oh now that one had me

Well done, and exactly how I feel about him being released as well. Don't **** with the chemistry... he isn't in the long term plans.

[skinsfan242]

Neither DRC nor Asomugha is a past-his-prime piece of locker room poison who'd be a terrible fit for our defensive scheme.

Why would they release DRC? He's young and not the expensive. Asomugha is gone soon though (after the season).

[MrJL]

actually DRC is a free agent after the season so they may end up keeping Asomugha

[Supreme Wu]

Babin was my most hated Eagle player easily, and I was always vocal about it. Every game the Skins played against him he did two things 1) take cheap shots at our players and 2) get flagged at critical times, hurting his team. He's a pinhead, keep him away.