Eagles Release DE Jason Babin - should Pats claim/sign him? - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

JackBauer · 11-27-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

He's got 36 sacks since the start of 2010.

I meant this year.

Probably the best example in the league of why sacks are overrated.

cloud34 · 11-27-2012, 02:19 PM

I believe we are short on DEs right now?

Elijah · 11-27-2012, 02:19 PM

Definitely worth kicking the tires, especially with Cunningham's suspension.

manxman2601 · 11-27-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassanova792

Would the Eagles still be on the hook for his payroll?

No. Whomever picks him up would have to pay the remaining 1.64 mil of his salary. And he does have to pass through waivers (all according to twitter)

RodThePat · 11-27-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer

I meant this year.

Probably the best example in the league of why sacks are overrated.

You may argue he isn't worth the contract he signed, but he's a good pass rusher. He isn't elite or anything, but as a situational guy he'd be a great fit for us. I see no reason why he couldn't be a better version of Mark Anderson, and that'd be pretty valuable.

Palm Beach Pats Fan · 11-27-2012, 02:23 PM

Surely someone will claim him.

So... do I have this right, guys with 4 years of service are free agents when waived, unless it is after the trade deadline, in which case they are also subject to waiver claims?

This must be the case, since when Branch was cut he could have been claimed on waivers, but wasn't.

***Deus Irae*** · 11-27-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer

I meant this year.

Probably the best example in the league of why sacks are overrated.

He'd be 0.5 sacks off the Patriots team lead, despite the fact that his playing time has been cut into by Graham. I don't expect him to clear waivers, but please explain to me how he wouldn't be an upgrade over Cunningham.

JackBauer · 11-27-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RodThePat

You may argue he isn't worth the contract he signed, but he's a good pass rusher. He isn't elite or anything, but as a situational guy he'd be a great fit for us. I see no reason why he couldn't be a better version of Mark Anderson, and that'd be pretty valuable.

I guess. I've never been high on Babin...dude's Charmin soft.

JackBauer · 11-27-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

I don't expect him to clear waivers, but please explain to me how he wouldn't be an upgrade over Cunningham.

I don't see Cunningham and Babin as analogous players.

Now Trevor Scott? Yeah, sure.