Atlanta Falcons: Team has no interest in signing Jason Babin
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason Babin (93) celebrates a sack in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons, who released one of their own defensive ends earlier this season, have no interest in signing defensive end Jason Babin, according to a person with knowledge of the team’s plans.
The person did not want to be identified discussing the team’s internal deliberations.
Babin was released by the Philadelphia Eagles today. Babin was having a poor season for the Eagles after posting a career-high 18 sacks last season. He has 5.5 sacks this season. His 36 sacks since 2010 is third in the NFL behind Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware and Minnesota’s Jared Allen.
Babin was available when the Falcons signed Ray Edwards and they did not pursue him. Instead, the Falcons went after Carolina’s Charles Johnson and then went after Edwards.
The Falcons released Edwards on Nov. 12. He cleared waivers and is currently a free agent.
The Falcons signed Edwards as a free agent in July 2011, giving him $11 million in guaranteed salary on a five-year deal. But Edwards produced little in the way of sacks (3.5) or quarterback pressures in 25 games with the Falcons.
Edwards started all 16 games in 2011 and four of nine games this season. Edwards’ playing time had decreased this season, a development coach Mike Smith and offensive coordinator Mike Nolan attributed to extensive use of special personnel packages.
His playing time has been gobbled up by Jonathan Babineaux, who’s playing more defensive end than tackle now. Also, Cliff Matthews has picked up some of Edwards’ snaps.
The Falcons have 26 sacks this season, which ranks 16th in the league. Denver leads the NFL with 37 sacks.
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robertussen
November 27th, 2012
8:02 pm
the falcons did have interest in babin and he said so him self but he went back to philly. not saying we should sign him though. im also not against it.
billyho55
November 27th, 2012
8:04 pm
THANKS FOR THE UPDATE D! WISH WE WOULD HAVE TALKED TO HIM IN PERSON, AT THE LEAST!
ama@1
November 27th, 2012
8:04 pm
don’t need him now.
The Biscuit
November 27th, 2012
8:05 pm
Any reason why the Falcons wouldn’t even consider the third ranked sack leader of the past two years? Seems like he could help bring much needed pressure on the opposing quarterback. Even average would be an improvement over Ray Edwards.
billyho55
November 27th, 2012
8:08 pm
OH WELL, I GUESS BLANK ISN’T AS COMMITTED TO WINNING A SUPER BOWL AS HE HAS CONTINUOUSLY STATED! A GUY LIKE THIS DOESN’T COME ALONG DURING THE STRETCH RUN MUCH, IF AT ALL! IS THERE SOMETHING I’M MISSING D?
techduck
November 27th, 2012
8:15 pm
You said it right man ,Stupid falcons aren”t interest in Jason Babin that was just release from eagles,This man could be the missing part of the puzzle that we need to get over the top of the NFL of being the best Team this year.He”s way better than the best one on the entire deffence we have in Atlanta.Don”t suprise me one little bit STUPID STUPID. A pass rusher of this caliber and give up on him.How Stupid is this ?
OHIOdirtybird!!!
November 27th, 2012
8:18 pm
Is anyone else confused by this??…….I mean, Jerry is hurt, Sid is hurt, Peters is dinged up, we just released Edwards, and Babs is playing more DE. Why not at least see if we can get him for a reasonable price and move Babs back inside?? Seems like it would be worth looking into from a depth stand point at least
fanATicaL
November 27th, 2012
8:20 pm
Dled is this opinion or have you talked to TD,or an orgaanization rep ? Babin has the Falcons on his workout tour
RogueRunr
November 27th, 2012
8:20 pm
D@mn billyho55 -
Just because Blank doesn’t go after someone you like he’s not committed to winning a super bowl. Could it be that the Falcons know something about Babin that you don’t know? They didn’t pursue him in free agency, and apparently are not pursuing him now. Does not mean they’re not committed to winning.
Who Dat
November 27th, 2012
8:22 pm
Ledbetter Said … What they did in the past…. He said noting about the talks which took place today with him and the Falcons…… Report the truth ……… Lying Lazy ass Ledbetter…….. AJC please change reporters to cover the falcons. This man has even amitted He is not a big Footballl fan.
Wabe
November 27th, 2012
8:22 pm
I read an article posted on another blog from a Philly site saying Babin was flying to Atlanta to talk with the Falcons, and then planned to fly to NOLA, and then Denver on Wednesday…
Not sure what to make of all these stories.
JSin
November 27th, 2012
8:23 pm
So confused. Why would they not be interested. Clearly an upgrade over our ends other than Abraham. Look what teams like the giants do to a quarterback when they have two stud ends. We need to make this move!
billyho55
November 27th, 2012
8:24 pm
Rogue,
I REALLY HOPE I AM MISSING SOMETHING HERE MY MAN! DIMITROFF DID COME FROM NE SO THIS COULD ALSO BE A SMOKESCREEN!
dgreene
November 27th, 2012
8:24 pm
Any off the record discussions that support this claim? Any references from TD that they’re happy with the current depth at DE? Those things would strengthen the claim of this report.
Gee
November 27th, 2012
8:26 pm
I am so damn tired of the falcon front office management. We need help on the passing, rushing defense. Just to close the door on Jason don’t make sense. Arthur want us to help him built a new stadium, but he want listen to the fans. We need help on the DE side of the ball. The falcons don’t have enough juice in the tank to win a superbowl with the ends now.
real talk
November 27th, 2012
8:27 pm
Why aren’t we interested when Abraham has no help? Just curious? Does Babin have any injuries. If no, we should at least take a serious look.
JTB
November 27th, 2012
8:28 pm
So should I believe you or John Clayton?!…According to clayton we have expressed interest in signing Babin! It was just on ESPN! in fact if you go to nfl.com it talks about Babin saying that ATL was interested last year along with others over last off season!….
Im not trying to snap but its not like we DONT need a player like Babin! Like someone else said he may be the missing piece!….
Are you sure your story is right because its not like the ATL is a top 5 or 10 sack team! Where are your sources coming from Dled?
BooKooDevil
November 27th, 2012
8:28 pm
The Falcons are reverting to thier old ways. They are so sure that adding a new player this late into the season would upset the status quo. AAHH wrong this is a defensive end-Ball snap, go get quarterback, how disruptive could he be to the our sometime poor past defense. If anything he would be disruptive to the opposing QB. Think about it Smitty……
RogueRunr
November 27th, 2012
8:29 pm
billyho55 -
Yeah, it could be. But I remember how high the team was on another free agent DE who had a large number of sacks just two years ago. Signed him, paid him well; just released him two weeks ago. Sounds familiar?
Hawes
November 27th, 2012
8:29 pm
Babin is terrible against the run.
He’d fit right in.
The only problem is that he’d be AWESOME to unleash on Drew Brees Thursday but won’t be in uniform in time.
the silverman
November 27th, 2012
8:32 pm
I hope this is a smoke screen and we end up signing him. From a depth standoint I cant see how it doesnt help.
BooKooDevil
November 27th, 2012
8:33 pm
He would be great as a second and third down rusher. And he could suit up as early as thursday when we beat up on the aint’s.
billyho55
November 27th, 2012
8:33 pm
Who Dat,
C’MON MAN, LAY OFF ON D! IF YOU’RE SO CONCERNED WITH HIS REPORTING HOW ABOUT YOU GO INTERVIEW WITH THE AJC AND SEE IF YOU COULD DO A BETTER JOB! MY GUESS WOULD BE…NO WAY, NO HOW! THE MAN HAS BEEN PEPPERED WITH ?’S ABOUT THIS AND HE GAVE US AN ANSWER! DON’T HAVE TO LIKE THE ANSWER BUT IT’S AN ANSWER NONETHELESS!
BooKooDevil
November 27th, 2012
8:36 pm
That other DE we released I hated his performance especially since we share the same last name. My brother sent an email to the Falcons telling them not to sign him. All for nought. His sack totals are down in Philly because the opposing teams have the lead, no need for a pass rusher…..
BooKooDevil
November 27th, 2012
8:37 pm
My last post I mean Babin totals are down in Philly.
real talk
November 27th, 2012
8:39 pm
http://sportsmasher.com/2012/11/27/philadelphia-eagles-cut-jason-babin-expect-immediate-interest-from-atlanta-falcons/
RogueRunr
November 27th, 2012
8:43 pm
BooKooDevil -
That makes no sense. Teams have not had he lead on the Eagles every minute of every game. Maybe if Babin was getting the sacks he got in the past, the Eagles would be leading most of the time. Sacks are needed to prevent leads as well as protected leads, as well as trying to get the lead.
RogueRunr
November 27th, 2012
8:44 pm
“protect” leads
Gee
November 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
I got season tickets. I work hard everyday so I can afford my season ticket. If we don’t try out Babin. Remeber, the power is in the people, Social media is a great tool to bad mouth the falcon organization.
Sausage King of Chicago
November 27th, 2012
8:46 pm
According to who?
Big Crimson 75
November 27th, 2012
8:48 pm
Babin could definitely help our pass rush.
He’s awful against the run, butt the guy can rush the passer.
His low sack total this year is a result in getting double teams(he won’t see those here) & Philly is defending the run by the 3rd qtr of every game!!
Why not take a chance?
billyho55
November 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
SOMETHING JUST DOESN’T SIT RIGHT ON THIS ONE FELLAS! LIKE I STATED BEFORE…THIS COULD ALL BE A HUGE SMOKESCREEN! IF DIMITROFF AND CO. CAME OUT AND SAID WE WANT THIS GUY OTHER TEAMS WOULD PROBABLY JUMP ALL OVER HIM AND SINCE WE ARE SO FAR DOWN ON THE WAIVER PROCESS I CAN’T BLAME THE MAN! AGAIN, SOMETHING JUST DOESN’T SIT RIGHT ON THIS ONE!
RUSSELL
November 27th, 2012
9:02 pm
would love this pick up i wouldnt use him on first down or running down him and abraham can be on the sidelines until its a 3rd and long i guarantee he would draw sum attention and that could free up babx up the middle….
RogueRunr
November 27th, 2012
9:04 pm
Check out Jason Babin’s stats:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/5552/jason-babin
jaz
November 27th, 2012
9:25 pm
Like the man said:
Babin, age 23, looking for work. Resigned as a free agent with the Eagles 2 seasons ago with a 5-year $28 M contract. Has had 5.5 sacks this season.
Hobbler
November 27th, 2012
9:25 pm
Come on Falcons, we need Babin by Thursday night to put the heat on Brees and thru the playoffs. Give Abe some help from the other side… Like Zook and Humphry ole days.
jaz
November 27th, 2012
9:27 pm
Slight error: Babin, age 32
Wabe
November 27th, 2012
9:31 pm
I’m thinking D.Led is just scooping to folks what the Falcons PR office is scooping to everybody…
The Falcons have been pretty ‘under the radar’ with all their moves since TD’s gotten here. They don’t publicize anything. Saying the Falcons have no interest in Babin may just be something to downplay fan expectations should they not land him or somewhat of a negotiating tactic.
yellowfever
November 27th, 2012
9:42 pm
who cares
Sly Boarders
November 27th, 2012
9:55 pm
Making claims without evidence is irresponsible argumentation. Shame to see it from a professional.
falcons_in_the_house
November 27th, 2012
10:00 pm
First, He has to claim the Waiver wire .. I think someone would pick him before he becomes UFA.
LOL at The Aints
November 27th, 2012
10:18 pm
right on Sly
LOL at The Aints
November 27th, 2012
10:20 pm
Come on D Led, what is your source, the JanitorLOL
LOL at The Aints
November 27th, 2012
10:21 pm
Who by the way is probably a huge Aints Fan. LOL
DR. FALCON
November 27th, 2012
10:45 pm
SIGNING BABIN? WE MIGHT AS WELL HAVE KEPT RAY EDWARDS! I SAY, WE GO WITH WHAT WE GOT! TIRED OF SIGNING THESE HAS BEENS!
The Lowly Aint's
November 27th, 2012
11:23 pm
Seen & aint’s fans, you being here is ok, you’re constant portrayal of the aints being some sort of power house is quite laughable. Someone who foams at the mouth about particlular stats without acknowledgment of their teams history is just ignorant. The last few “wonder” years of the aint’s is all that’s there…….before that ……….nothing. The Falcons were winning division titles and appearing in playoff games waaaaay before the aint’s. I mean, come on 1966 to 2000 without a playoff win….dude thats horrible. Face it, the last few years for the aint’s is just a flash in the pan……soon to be over. You my friend are the delusional one, for sure…..read some books on your sorry team’s history. The way you sound on these boards is quite embarrassing and stupid. Hope you didn’t throw your paper bag away……
Babin brings Balance
November 27th, 2012
11:29 pm
D.Led is an idiot. Babin would bring balance to our line and bring a better pass rush. He was with the eagles and was the 1st or 2nd on their team with sacks. 5.5 sacks more than any falcons player (except abraham). I can see this helping abraham increase his numbers and also resting more for the playoffs. I think the falcons snag babin who is a proven pass rusher and would make our d-line instantly better. Plus his morale would be higher seeing as how he would be on a winning team thus improving his morale. Not to mention how he would aid bierman, babs and our other lineman because babin is someone you have one you have to game plan for. what better way to get to brees than to have TWO elite pass rushers??
WTF#33
November 27th, 2012
11:31 pm
Dr. Falcon, really? Go with what we got. Have you watched any of the games this year? Our D-line does not get consistent pressure on the QB. It is like they get stood up at the line of scrimmage and just run in place. The opposing QB shows no concern for our anemic pass rush and always has a clean pocket to throw from. Tell me when is the last time you saw our pass rush get pressure on back to back plays causing the QB to be rattled. Teams only have a concern for Abe and if he does not get to the QB, we are likely to give up big plays on passing downs. If you do not think Babin is an upgrade over what we have now, well you are smoking something. He is so called having a down year with 5.5 sacks which would be second to Abe I he was on the Falcons. COME ON MAN!!!!!! Get real.
Babin brings Balance
November 27th, 2012
11:32 pm
oh yeah and P.S. did i mention that D.Led is an idiot
LOL at The Aints
November 27th, 2012
11:37 pm
You’re correct BBB, but if we dont go get him there must be more here than meets the eye,, i trust TD to do the right thing,but, if he does’nt FIRE HIM!! LOL
Sandman
November 27th, 2012
11:37 pm
I’m not sure I believe this. I do believe leaking ‘no interest” is probably the best action plan at this point. The Falcons are in dead last in terms of waiver priority. That means a lot has to go right for Babin to end up here. Might as well act like you don’t want him to throw the rest of the league a curveball.
mike H
November 27th, 2012
11:38 pm
Babin had the same contract with the Eagles as Edwards had with the Falcons. I really hope the Falcons sign him, it’s not like it would hurt us, and this could be the one piece we need…
LOL at The Aints
November 27th, 2012
11:47 pm
Sandman, that is exactly right.
The Biscuit
November 27th, 2012
11:59 pm
I don’t think calling D. Led an idiot is appropriate here. He expressed an opinion on what is an opinion blog. You can express yours. It’s the nature of the beast as it were. I think Babin would be a great addition for the stretch run. We need a “book-end” pass rush from the DE’s. One man can’t do it alone. We’ve been covering with LB and Corner blitzes — but that second proven pass rusher off of the end would be a huge addition at this stage of the season. Could be the “missing piece” of the puzzle. Short term fix, no doubt, but Super Bowls chances don’t come around every year.
78dawg
November 28th, 2012
12:05 am
CUT TURNER AND GET BABIN NOW….
ezzy e
November 28th, 2012
12:13 am
Everyone that says sign him so he can play thursday is impossible it will take about a week for whoever signs him for us a week definitly 31st in waiver order. you would have to give every team a chance would take a few days, then have him tested and pass physicals THAT”S WHY HE COULDN’T PLAY THURSDAY…. ray edwards just clear waivers and its been 2 week, babin wouldn’t clear waivers
78dawg
November 28th, 2012
12:27 am
DOL…either you are putting up a smokescreen or you are way out of the loop. Philly media confirms he is in Atlanta now, followed by NO and Denver. What gives with this article?
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Hal
November 28th, 2012
12:57 am
If he clears waivers then the priority list is a non-issue. Reading up on the guy, many are saying that he isn a one-act-pony that was the product of the gimmick wide-9 defense. His career stats would support this because the 2 years he had good numbers he played the wide 9. Apparently he had some sort of run-in with the Philly fans and is a questionable locker room guy as well.
RunninWithTheDawgs
November 28th, 2012
2:43 am
We’ve got good DE’s. We need a hard hitting punishing running back to replace Turner. I would go after Marcus Lattimore if he’s available in the 2013 draft. Yes, he’s hurt and needs rehab and probably won’t be back ’till 2014, but when he DOES come back I’d like to see him in a Falcon uniform.
BravesFan79
November 28th, 2012
3:19 am
Falcons need to sign Babin! He could be the missing peace for a superbowl run. Cant believe they didnt realize that Edwards was more a product of Jared Allen than anything he did by himself.
Mike Franklin
November 28th, 2012
6:49 am
No interest? That’s crazy and dang it all to hell, so is this freaking BS censoring the AJC does on every other flippen post!
Between the Falcs walking away from Babin and having to delicately rewrite every blasted honking try at expressing my feelings here… I am ready for the cardiac ward!
Whadda Ya Know?
November 28th, 2012
6:55 am
Has this been confirmed by someone in the Falcons organization or is this DLed’s own opinion?
rm
November 28th, 2012
7:09 am
I don’t understand this. The Falcons pass rush is non-existent outside of Abe. This guy is a true pass-rusher and could make an immediate impact on the D. When watching the game Sunday, my buddy and I were talking about the lack of pass rush. Very disappointing.
Paddy
November 28th, 2012
7:29 am
Who Dat……..you have not been around many ‘beat writers’ have you? Over the years, there have been a ton of writers that cover a sport that they confess to not carry alot about the game they cover. They still do a good job for their paper and their readers.
Getaway
November 28th, 2012
7:33 am
Two weeks into the season the Falcons were just $200K under the cap. There’s been a few releases and a few minor signings, but I doubt that there’s much more room now.
The question is does their cap situation allow them to sign Babin?
Stephen
November 28th, 2012
7:38 am
Better sign him soon if we are. Fins Redskins and the Bears are interested. Bears will be very good if they aquire Babin.
falconneil
November 28th, 2012
7:53 am
D-Led, how do you now this? I see no comments from Falcons brass in your “story”. I’m assuming this is a guess on your part. This would makes no sense if true. We are desperate for help at DE and a pro bowl DE comes available. It’s a no-brainer.
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR
November 28th, 2012
7:54 am
I dont understand the mindset of our management. It isnt like we are sacking opposing Qb’s at a playoff caliber rate. As long as we win I guess its okay, but with SF and NY looming, u can never have enough bullets in your gun.
Hatfield Geoff
November 28th, 2012
8:03 am
Against good offensive lines the Falcons get no pass rush. We ought to sign him and see what he has got left. They have to do something to help the defense. Was Abraham’s name even mention during Sunday’s telecast? Not very often if at all. In the 3rd Quarter I thought he was hurt or something, but no, he was just getting blocked
Coach Roy
November 28th, 2012
8:20 am
DLed please tell me this cant be so. Some things happen for a reason and this seems to look like this is happening for the Falcons to benifit from. It doesnt look like Babin would cost them much and you got to at least say he would be better than whats going on right now. Im not knocking any of my Falcons but to get BETTER is to get BETTER. Preasure on a QB makes the difference. COME ON MAN!!!!
Hardy Falcon
November 28th, 2012
8:23 am
The Falcons need a pass rush and Babin is a sack master, TD does not know ghow to find defensive talent , he proved that when he picked Worthless jERRY OVER cLAY mATTHEWS AND OTHERS.
GregKennesaw
November 28th, 2012
8:26 am
any of you stop and think, there must be a reason the Eagles cut him in the middle of the season
Walker, Texas Ranger
November 28th, 2012
8:34 am
His 5.5 sacks would be second on this team. Yeah, we dont need a pass rush. Maybe his drop is caused by the fact that his team is lost and has no coaching on the D side of the ball.
North FLA Falcon
November 28th, 2012
8:49 am
Earlier this year to boost our sack numbers, we got the dude from Seattle, who blew out his pec and that turned out to be a disaster. So I could see where the Falcons would be a bit tentative to jump on every new available pass rusher, since we already got burned once. But this guy seems to be the real deal. Hope we are quietly pursuing him, we need help. Abe won’t be here forever and the younger guys are not getting consistent pressure.
North FLA Falcon
November 28th, 2012
8:54 am
By the way the replay last night of the Falcons-Bucs was very revealing … statistically we dominated the game, but wow the Bucs moved up and down the field at will. Still seeing missed tackles and WIDE OPEN receivers on defense. Ryan and the offense looked really sharp. Cannot believe Bryant blew the FG just before halftime. We have some tough games coming up … the ‘Aints are never easy … we have a cold weather game at Carolina … the Giants in an early playoff test … the Lions … and the Bucs.
ijonathan
November 28th, 2012
9:04 am
D-Led, this is a very poorly written post. First, the headline and your first paragraph suggest you recently talked to “someone” in the Falcons front office who said they had no interest in Babin. But you never actually say you talked to anyone, let alone who that was. Then, you spend most of the article talking about Ray Edwards…what does that have to do with Babin? If anything, the release of Edwards might make signing Babin more intriguing. Finally, you end with (again unsubstantiated in this post) the pecking order from a couple of years ago, when apparently Babin was behind both Johnson and Edwards in the Falcons minds. What does any of this have to do with the Falcons’ interest in Babin right now?
You know, this is a blog post WITH COMMENTS…feel free to jump in ANY TIME and respond to all of this legitimate questioning and critcism. Especially when other national/Philly news sources are reporting that the Falcons are indeed interested.
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:04 am
All falcon fans watch,he’ll be in a saint’s uniform next week and I could not understand why we would not try to get this DE as bad as we
need someone opposite JA.You guys watch he’ll be sacking the shi! out of matts A$$ for a couple of years,wouldn’t surprise me if he aint doing it tomorrow nite
PMC
November 28th, 2012
9:08 am
They already cut one quitter, why would they hire another? Babin is more talented as a rusher than everyone outside of Abraham on the team, but he wasn’t getting it done with all that talent next to him in Philadelphia, there’s no way he’s coming here and getting better.
The lack of pass rush is the number 1 problem with the defense, that Steven Nicholas position desperately needs to be upgraded is number 2.
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:09 am
@ijonathan Man I would at least think someone in flowery branch would
be a little bit interested
P
November 28th, 2012
9:13 am
GET BABIN!!!!!!!!! ITS JUST THAT SIMPLE WE NEED THAT EXTRA BOOST AND HIS PASS RUSHING SKILLS
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:13 am
@pmc so u blame that pon babin noboby in philly is gettin it done this
year really sux for reid he’s going to lose his job over it,some of the fans up there can’t even relate to him losing his son and that is no brotherly love my friend,the man took three days off from that,fans in philly dont desrve a good coach
Paddy
November 28th, 2012
9:15 am
falconnei…………………Did you think that this little nugget from DLed may have come from a Falcon source that asked not to be identified? Happens alot. He is the ‘beat writer’ and is in possession of many pieces of info that is close to the team. Some are repotred, some are not reported. Leave the guy alone. He has proven to be a true professonal.
Kramer
November 28th, 2012
9:19 am
Listening the NFL Network this morning I am not sure we want this guy. Hugh Douglas came out recently and said Babin quit playing hard. I do like his numbers for the past 2 1/2 years.
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:20 am
what kind of numbers is trent cole puttin up
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:25 am
@northfloridafal that was a LB with a injury history,a middle line Backer at that
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
9:28 am
kramer dude still had 5.5 sacks when he quit,looks to me like every
player up there has quit and thats real
North FLA Falcon
November 28th, 2012
9:32 am
Babin looks like another Biermann, small and quick who can drop back in coverage. “Hustle sacks” galore. I can see where the new look Falcons D would like that. On the other hand why do we need another like that … we really need a big mauler like JJ Watt or DeAndre Ware (or J Clowney or J Jones) … who are never available when you really need them …
ijonathan
November 28th, 2012
9:33 am
@Paddy, your defense of D-Led is admirable, I guess, but misplaced. Here are all of the things D-Led could have asked his “source” about, and reported back, or at least speculated about, given his vast knowledge of the NFL and the Falcons:
- Babin benefitted from the Eagles “wide 9″ scheme and may not be able to succeed in the Falcons scheme
- Babin is undersized and is purely a speed pass rusher, and might not add much beyond what Bierman already gives them (and Kroy has more flexibility, and is better against the run)
- There were questions about work ethic and team play in Philly
- At 32, they believe Babin’s best days are behind him
- The Falcons don’t believe Babin would be an upgrade over the younger guys who will be getting more chances now
- cap/salary issues
See? That’s how a quality beat writer/reporter adds meaningful context to an issue like this. D-Led’s performance on this post was 100% lazy a$$.
Mikey
November 28th, 2012
9:43 am
I have complete confidence in TD and the Falcons organization to do the right thing. They have demonstrated a high level of success in managing their roster. I know that perfection is not really achievable when it comes to acquiring and utilizing human beings. You have to play the odds and you have to get lucky once in a while. All things considered, this organization has taken one of the worst football teams in the NFL and in a few years turned it into one of the BEST football teams in the NFL. In addition, it is one that may be sustainable for years to come. You don’t achieve that level of success by randomly jumping on every player who comes available. You do your homework, you match short term needs against long term needs, you analyze the budget going foreward and above all, you analyze the character of the human being to ensure work ethic, opportunity to for continuous improvement and impact on the TEAM around them. TD and M. Smith and gang are about as good at this as anyone ever has been. In them I trust! GO FALCONS! YOU ARE RISING UP!
CAPT-ATL
November 28th, 2012
9:49 am
ijonathan is dead on in his assesment. The key is the last point though. CAP space. The Falcons can not take on his contract without cutting a “Like” contract. And for those that say Turner…. that creates more dead money for next season which TD is not likely to do. Restructures and dean money will kill you. The last theng we need is to get into the CAP hell that Mickey Loomis has created for New Orleans. This year is their best shot at the playoffs for the next 3 years. I dont knowabout any of you, but I certianly dont want Atlanta in that kind of hell.
james
November 28th, 2012
9:58 am
As much of a Falcons fan as I am,I think its stupid for the team not to try to sign Babin.We need help on the defensive line and he would be a great pickup.
D man
November 28th, 2012
9:59 am
I like the Falcons chemistry, don’t change a thing…
Mike Franklin
November 28th, 2012
10:05 am
We definitely need some help on the pass rush… especially with our secondary being a bit beat up right now. haven’t heard anything definitive on Samuel yet but he didn’t look too good after that last play in TB. Babin’s contract is not all that steep… and he could make the perfect matching bookend with Abe.
Sure, it’s a risk but isn’t that what we’re in business for? You know… the difficult we do right away, the impossible just takes a little longer? Come on! Grab this guy!
1stn10
November 28th, 2012
10:18 am
Man I’m sure glad many of you are not running the front office. Might as well go out and get T.O. and Chad Johnson too while we are at it. At some point they have to play the guys they drafted. Why do many of you want another teams garbage? Stop relying on what he did last year under a different system, he obviously lost something this year. If he isn’t playing with heart because of their record then again we dodn’t need someone like that.
breakerbaker
November 28th, 2012
10:29 am
I wonder if this lack of interest is on the level or if they’re just saying it hoping that all of the other teams in line ahead of them will let him clear on the waiver wire with the hope that they can sign him to a new deal as a free agent. Because I see no good reason why the Falcons would have NO interest in picking Babin up. That doesn’t mean they necessarily should pick him up, but that the prospect of it doesn’t interest them at all? Come on TD, I like KB and Babineaux too, but if Babin’s there to be had, you have to have some interest.
TDnoclue
November 28th, 2012
10:30 am
TD has no clue.
Cool 1
November 28th, 2012
10:38 am
Sign the man! You have no pass rush losers!
P
November 28th, 2012
10:51 am
WHAT WE R FAILING TO SEE IS EVEN WITH HIS HALF PERFORMANCE HE WILL STILL RANK 2ND ON THE FALCONS TEAM WITH 5.5 SACKS BEHIND ABE AND NO OTHER FALCON HAS MORE THAN 3 WITH A FULL PERFORMANCE ILL TAKE THAT
Tim
November 28th, 2012
10:55 am
so why did they set up an interview today?
Darrick
November 28th, 2012
10:55 am
The Falcons should sign Babin….he come only help …
Sam
November 28th, 2012
11:03 am
Better get on here and make a comment about the article, D-Led. The natives are going wild!
P
November 28th, 2012
11:07 am
THE FALCONS HAVE ALOT OF D-LINE ISSUES AND ALSO IS HURTING IN THE SECONDARY THIS GUY CAN BRING ANOTHER ELEMENT TO THE FALCONS AND HELP ABE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LINE
KC
November 28th, 2012
11:42 am
Why do you guys keep asking D-Led questions? He’s obviously not one to log back on to his blogs and respond..
Panic fan
November 28th, 2012
11:43 am
When u can take the pebble from my hand you will be ready grasshopper,GO BIRDS!!
KC
November 28th, 2012
11:56 am
I just want to say:
RIP The Dream Team (August 2011-August 2011)
old falc
November 28th, 2012
12:10 pm
come on man as bad as the eagles need a win if they didn’t want him why would we, not a team player
Ivan
November 28th, 2012
12:12 pm
“statistically we dominated the game, but wow the Bucs moved up and down the field at will. Still seeing missed tackles and WIDE OPEN receivers on defense.”
This is a major concern for me too. It also irks me a bit to see so many claiming things like “big credit to our defense for winning the game.”
The last three weeks has seen a steady decline in our defense. Sure they’ve managed to rise up in situations, but c’mon, they need to be playing for 4 quarters. I’m wondering where the heck the defense went that played Manning and the Broncos.
Brandfalcon
November 28th, 2012
12:37 pm
I can’t believe the foolish people comparing Babin to Edwards. Babin has been disruptive and pressured the QB even though he doesn’t have the sack numbers this year. Edwards never did anything, nothing, he was nonexistant! We are going to need help through the rest of the season and playoffs, we would be crazy to pass him up. He would come into atlanta wanting to prove hes not done. Remember, the Eagles did the same thing to Samuels, he has been a big help. Edwards…everyone but the Falcons FO knew he was overrated, but our typical stubborn FO wanted to prove everyone wrong.
Mike Franklin
November 28th, 2012
12:43 pm
See this story has mysteriously disappeared from the ajc main and takes 20 mins now to load…
Darrick
November 28th, 2012
12:49 pm
Enter your comments here
Darrick
November 28th, 2012
12:52 pm
I agree Brandfalcon…We need Babin!
Mike Franklin
November 28th, 2012
1:53 pm
Here’s one viewpoint:
* Our secondary, while not exactly yet depleted, is hobbled… banged up. Judging by the way Samuel looked at the close of last week’s game at TB, he seems questionable, at best.
* Yes, we released Edwards and replaced him with some younger guys. But Babin is a former probowler and at 32, not anymore over-the-hill than Abe.
* The Falcons, undoubtedly, unquestionably, undeniably NEED a pass rush. If we are going to make it to the playoffs and then, passed the first game, having Babin may assist in getting to the next level.
* Babin’s contract is not all that impossible manage under the cap.
* If we allow this opportunity to slip away, he may well end up on another team, like the Bears, who we may end up playing in those playoffs. A horribly bitter irony would be seeing him sack Ryan and perhaps, be a game changer for us in a negative way.
* The Eagles are having all kinds of internal issues so if we see any player or 10 players of this franchise performing somewhat under their abilities, it shouldn’t be that hard to grasp. Remember the year when we lost #7 and Petrino? Yeah, like that.
That’s my thinking. Unfortunately, I doubt it will have any meaning to those who make this decision.
ijonathan
November 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
Notice that D-Led modified the story a bit? Do we qualify as media critics?
He now includes more specific information on where he got the information.
Thanks D-Led, went from a “D” to a solid “B”.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
November 28th, 2012
3:17 pm
ijonathan — Thank you kindly. We just had to put our heads together with the intel that we had.
tfalcon
November 28th, 2012
3:47 pm
better check some of the facts,babin was already signed before the falcons signed R Edwards
I was watching all the DE”S signing because i hoped that we would get him.And still do
Hardy Falcon
November 28th, 2012
4:28 pm
Our Defense will be our Achilles Tendon, WE are weak in all areas on Defense . TD has made so many mistakes, that he is probably gun shy and is afraid to sign anyone and burn up Arthur money.
Mike Franklin
November 28th, 2012
5:41 pm
I would suggest that Falcons fans who would like to see Babin signed, NOT simply let this subject slip by. Mention his name in every article in the AJC (until it is banned?). Make your voice heard.
4BsihTneeS
November 28th, 2012
8:15 pm
i’m a pole lover.
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