Give Babin a second chance?

[angrydre]

Like Barrett said, if we can fit him under the cap, I'm for it. However, I'm only mildly optimistic at best about his ability to do anything without his hand on the ground. That said, Wade's pretty good at his job, and our pass rush sucks, so it's worth a shot. He DID notch 30 sacks in 2 years not that long ago, so I'd give him a look.

[WMH]

Moot point. He is subject to waivers, and only due $1.6ish for the balance of the year plus playoffs.

We are 31 or 32 in waiver priority.

[Keith]

HPFBob "painted lady" reference in 3...2...1...

[Warren]

The Texans couldn’t claim him off waivers regardless because they don’t have the cap room for his current contract. If he were to slip through and were willing to play for the minimum (and a shot at a ring) for the rest of the year I think they’d have to take a hard look at him -- only 7.5 sacks by the OLBs so far this year, and that's including Reed. Babin was much better as a 4-3 DE than a 3-4 OLB, but Vic Fangio isn't the DC here anymore, either.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Warren

The Texans couldn’t claim him off waivers regardless because they don’t have the cap room for his current contract. If he were to slip through and were willing to play for the minimum (and a shot at a ring) for the rest of the year I think they’d have to take a hard look at him -- only 7.5 sacks by the OLBs so far this year, and that's including Reed. Babin was much better as a 4-3 DE than a 3-4 OLB, but Vic Fangio isn't the DC here anymore, either.

Not sure about cap issues.

Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) tweeted:
$1.64M. RT @Wade_Harrison If claimed, what's the new team cap hit for Babin? Original 5.5 or 1.6 balance?

If they wanted him, and he lasted that long in the waiver process, it would be doable. Of course if he did last that long, they might be tempted to try FA, and get him cheaper.

[Keith]

Last I read, the Texans had $2.7 million in cap space. You do not want to run this number down to zero as you may need it to sign that 4th string QB or something if the injury bug hits again.

Originally Posted by WMH

Of course if he did last that long, they might be tempted to try FA, and get him cheaper.

This line of thinking makes sense.

[cadams]

heard on the radio this morning that someone found an interview babin did in philly where he was talking about his time in houston. the gist of it was that he knew he was a de and not an olb, and when he was in houston he always felt uncomfortable at a 3-4 olb. he went on to say that when near the end of his time in houston he went to talk to kubiak and told him that he did not want to play olb anymore and asked for a trade. and he further elaborated that he also told kubiak that he would not play in anymore games as an olb. if this is really the case no way the texans bring him in.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by Keith

HPFBob "painted lady" reference in 3...2...1...

Nah, I'll pass. Seen a lot worse since then though I still have no idea why people want to put that crap all over their bodies.

[cadams]

If he clears waivers, why not take a shot?