NFL Free Agency: Jason Babin Gets Five Year Deal With Eagles

by Joel Thorman on Jul 28, 2011 8:06 AM CDT in NFL Free Agency 2011

While talking with Kevin Kietzmann on 810 WHB yesterday, neither of us could figure out why the Kansas City Chiefs would be showing interest in free agent DE Jason Babin. If you'll recall, Babin told the Tennessean yesterday that the Chiefs were one of the teams showing some interest in him.

Babin was previously in Kansas City and seems like more of a 4-3 guy. Where does he fit? I'd take Shaun Smith back before another defensive end.

It sounds like we won't have to worry about where he fits in Kansas City. According to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, Babin's returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a five-year deal.

That wraps that. We've heard very few Chiefs free agency rumors relative to other teams so we can mark one of the few rumors out there off the list.

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That was a close one……..

by Theblind Tiger on Jul 28, 2011 8:14 AM CDT reply actions

A 5-year contract for a one-trick pony.

Hey, if you want a speed rusher, Babin’s your guy. I don’t think he was ever on our radar. The idea even being brought up, that was just salesmanship, pure and simple.

"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"

-Marty Schottenheimer

by go_saleaumua on Jul 28, 2011 8:16 AM CDT reply actions

Or hopefull wishing on his part.

by KC Scout on Jul 28, 2011 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions

fixed it for ya, sal

Hey, if you want a speed rusher, ~~Babin’s~~ Hali’s your guy

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by upamtn on Jul 28, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Speed? Hali?

Never heard those two put together before :)

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by MNchiefsfan on Jul 28, 2011 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Nice :)

Although, Hali brings more to the table than speed…bull rushes, good use of his hands, etc.

OT: I still expect to see us bring in a NT (besides Shaun Smith), of some kind, in the next 24-36 hrs. Pretend Franklin’s off the table. (Which he likely isn’t, but work with me here). Who Ya Got?

I vote for the backup with Pittsburgh, Chris Hoke.

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by go_saleaumua on Jul 28, 2011 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions

offhand, I got nobody ...

thinking Franlin is indeed out anyway, who knows … never have gotten into the Free Agent guess where the wheel of fortune will land game, I like to see who we got when it’s all said and done and go from there

I said last night Smith maybe, but gotta get him back in the fold first, they may have someone else in mind already on roster for all we know (slide Dorsey over to NT and put the other new kid at DE)

by upamtn on Jul 28, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Kelly Gregg

From Ravens. Everybody on NFL radio says he’s a stud.

by jdchiefan on Jul 28, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

If he's healthy he'd work out well--same weight as Edwards, two inches shorter...

More leverage. And he’s a master technician, which would be good for Powe.

He’d be like the Weigs of the D-line…

I just don’t see Baltimore letting him go permanently, though. I smell an under-the-table re-signing. That’s why I’m pro-Hoke; I think that’s one cat we could bag that fits our needs, is signable, and will sign for a Pioli contract (2-3 mil, 2-3 seasons).

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by go_saleaumua on Jul 28, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions

A 5-year contract for a one-trick pony.

Ain’t that what the Panthers gave Charles Johnson? haha

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H^2-Hali and Houston

by BAMFSpecialOps on Jul 28, 2011 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions

True dat.

But he’s at least CJ’syoung, and can/will still be coached to defend the run. Babin? Riiiiight.

"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"

-Marty Schottenheimer

by go_saleaumua on Jul 28, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions

That's a pretty good signing.

He’s actually a good fit for PHI

Would’ve been a terrible fit for what we’re doing.

Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.

by TRSChief on Jul 28, 2011 8:20 AM CDT reply actions

Yes.

"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"

-Marty Schottenheimer

by go_saleaumua on Jul 28, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions

yepper

Babin’s a good guy. Not a good fit for us, but this works for him & Philly. Wish him luck — good to know that the Chiefs helper resurrect his career, even when we sucked as mightily as we did a couple of years back…

Remember when Babin was our DE — who was our LB corps? Johnson, Rocky Boiman & Demo?

by Chief_Elmo on Jul 28, 2011 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions