Babin defends tweets questioning fan loyalty; said he heard "vile" chants at the Linc
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Babin defends tweets questioning fan loyalty; said he heard "vile" chants at the Linc
Jeff McLane
Jason Babin defended a series of tweets he posted on Tuesday that questioned the loyalty of some Eagles fans.
The Eagles defensive end said that he was reacting to chants about Andy Reid and other Eagles that were coming from some fans at Lincoln Financial Field during Sunday’s 30-17 loss to the Falcons.
“Some of the most vile things I’ve ever heard,” Babin called the chants. “Talking about people’s wives and kids and chanting them. I just thought there’s no place for that in the NFL.”
Babin, one of the more outspoken players in the Eagles locker, took to Twitter on Tuesday, he said, to defend Reid, defensive line coach Jim Washburn and his teammates. He posted the following over two tweets:
“LOYALTY: loy·al·ty: noun, plural loy·al·ties: The state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations ... There are 17 teams with the same record or worse than us. Thanks for being loyal fans.......We’ll get it right.”
The Eagles are 3-4 and head to New Orleans for Monday night’s game against the Saints. Fan frustration continues to climb with each loss. Apathy is also starting to set in. The Linc was more than half empty at the start of the fourth quarter with the Eagles trailing, 27-10.
Babin, who leads the team with 2-1/2 sacks, said that’s around when he started to hear the chants that he said were coming from a section near the Eagles' side of the field.
“It was upsetting that a few bad apples were chanting that kind of stuff,” Babin said, adding: “I don’t even want to repeat what I heard, it was that bad. And I’ve got a pretty high threshold for adult jokes.”
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perhaps tackle someone and show some pride!
Pride,, you know! :noun, verb, prid•ed, prid•ing.
noun 1. a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
2.the state or feeling of being proud.
— 14 years of- The leader of the all-talk, all-hype team speaks. For two years running, this has been the most unlikeable Eagles team the Tonner can remember. Please Jeffy, pull the plug on this mess and start over. Keep Shady and cut everyone else loose. Please, the Tonner is begging and the Tonner never begs.
- I have been an Eagle fan for all of my 34 years and I have stuck with this team through some really bad times. Really bad times.
So.. Babin shut up and go away. We will all still be here, loyal to our team long after you are gone. We aren't disloyal to the Eagle green. We just don't like some of the idiots wearing it.— flyersj1978 - I've seen some of the most vile play on the field that I've ever seen, too, Babin. What's your point?
- nothing to see here..don't waste your time.— Shemp Howard
- Babin is right. We have some of the most unloyal fans in America and it's disgusting. No wonder we have the rep that we have as fans. Sorry fans in the league and I'm an Eagles fan.— elijah29
- I have never felt loyalty toward that tub of fecal matter Andy Reid so why should i start now! Everyone else judges these losers on win-loss recods.. I judge them on how they treat and respect (or disrespect) me as a fan... And i am sick of the condescention.. the cliched ' i need to do a better job' crud responses.. And as bad a coach as Reid is, he is responsible for the death of hs drug addictedson, and Nobody in media calls him out on it!! So bleep Babin, you tattooed white monkey and double-bleep Andy Reid!— Ashburn072
- When they finally sacked Ryan, they celebrated as if the won the SB. Losers.— Justaschmuck
- Yea show some pride, passion, fire, and desire and loyalty to the guys lining up beside you on the field. Lead by example and we fans will follow. I think paying 250 a seat to see you get spanked week in and week out is more loyalty than you're showing us right now. Stop your whining and let your play on the field speak for you. Man up!— The Manager
- There are some Eagles' fans who are the worst in the league. No question about that. No controversy here.— armchairGM
- Hey Babin- You're late. Everyone questions the Eagles fans' loyalty. They expect you to win (which is understandable). If you perform below their expectations, you get booed (which in certain cases in understandable). If you make a mistake, there is a good chance you'll become the scapegoat (unacceptable). If you don't live up to ridiculous expectations that these "fans" put on you year in and year out, you get booed and destroyed by the media and the "fans" (speaks to the lack of class most Eagles fans have). Bottom line is, even if you make it the playoffs, play your tail off, take responsibility during tough times, and help your community, you will booed if you don't win every game by 40 and win Super Bowls in November. Philadelphia fans for the most part are whiny, selfish "tough" guys. Real fans ride or die with their teams. Sure they vent frustration (but before we even talk about frustration, let's get this straight: there are at least 10 team's fanbases that know what REAL frustration feels like and the Eagles fanbase isn't of them), but they also cheer on their team through the rough times with the hope that the players gain momentum from the loud stadium. Stop making stupid statements like "we pay to see them play so we have every right to boo". You're right, you have every right to boo. You also have every right to not renew your season tickets, to not get hammered in the parking lot before games and then proceed to embarrass yourself in the stadium, and to not harrass the visiting team's fans while you sit with a group of your degenerate friends.— jevans
- "There are at least 10 team's fanbases that know what REAL frustration feels like and the Eagles fanbase isn't one of them." Are you serious? We haven't won a championship since 1960. We have NEVER won a superbowl. Maybe I missed something, and granted I haven't looked at a dictionary in a month or so but... what exactly is your definition of REAL frustration? You sir MUST be a Cowgirls' fan or something worse... — duboy
- That's bs. During the San Diego vs Chiefs game, the Charger fans were booing the Chargers at the half as they left the field and the Chargers were WINNING at that point. — essell
- I don't know why you expect Reid to respect you. You know nothing about football compared to him. He has the a winning resume in the highest level of competitive football. It doesn't matter what Andy's response is, you will be critical of it regardless. So it is not condenscenting or crud, it is just your opinion.— penncrow19
- I heard the "Fire Andy" chant but that's it....and given how enmpty the stadium was, we would have heard it. Babin is using misdirection for his lousy play....— CitizenDick
- There are a small percentage of drunk bleep holes in every large crowd in every stadium where alcohol is allowed, including Eagles games. You get paid a lot of money to play in front of the Babin, so stop your whining and speaking of something you lack yourself. There is no player loyalty in the NFL since the advent of free agency, you all play for the money, just as the owners mostly only care about making more money for themselves and having bragging rights among their peers in the 1% club. And especially coming from you Babin, ye who recently claimed he doesn't even follow football or the NFL outside of playing it to collect a pay check. The Eagles ownership and management have had a complete and utter disregard for Eagles fans and what they have asked for over the past 15 years. I used to admire and defend Jeff Laurie and Andy Reid from the haters and believe they cared only about winning. However they have both become so utterly arrogant and reprehensible that I am embarrassed to even admit I am an Eagles fan now. I'd have more pride rooting for the Browns or Bengals than this team. You lost me around the time TO and McNabb started their little public spat and it's been like watching spoiled brats fight over a toy ever since. ConVick the dog killer was and the NFL's little PR machine stunt were the icing on the cake, jokes on us the fools that keep paying to watch. So bleep you Jason Babin your over rated and over paid and an arrogant jerk that typifies the problem with the paper tiger Eagles team. Bleep the entire Eagles organization top to bottom for being the bunch of arrogant PR phonies that care about money and power that they are. Actions speak louder than words.— TrollExterminator
- He's right. I've been a Philly sports fan all my life, but we're not the most loyal bunch out there. There's a loud contingent of us who'd rather complain and demand firings/trades than cheer the team on. That contingent dominates the discussion even though they're a minority, and they're worse than fair weather fans. I think they like the foul weather better, so they can complain more.— FKD215
- Has nyone on the Eagles taken any real responsibility for their poor play. Complain about the fans if you want to but this wouldnt happen if you played with some pride and showed some hard work.
Please don't whine abojut the fans wiothout firts looking at yourself.— wort - You want loyalty, Babin? Then earn it. Just like respect, you earn it.— Unstable1
- Babin is the posterchild for a Defense that this fan base is quickly growing to hate. There are no elements of heart or character that make up this D. It is comprised of a bunch of me-first, stat driven, preening punks so very far away from the traditions of the tough Eagles Defense that us loyal fans have grown to cherish most in our respect for the franchise.— psubrian
- Unloyal my arse, we just sick guys like babin not playing smart TEAM football. No excuse for 'vile' chants, but no sympathy here. I was booing from couch! Have been all season, but I'm watching week in week out pal!
— sore richard - Ryan fell down last Sunday so that shouldn't even be considered a sack.
NO sacks in 4 games!!!!! Wide nine ain't worken'!!! Might as well be the whine nine Babin!— mainstreet - Babin needs to shut his big fat mouth and start earning that paycheck. He's the most annoying dude on the team and one of the reasons I find it hard to cheer for them. Hey Jeff! Clear the entire roster and dump the coach! I can't take it anymore!!!!!— Bleedsgreen
- Anybody ever heard of Joe Kuharick? Anybody living who has been to an Eagles game that was not sold out? Last time I checked Jase, your paycheck comes from playing a kids game paid for by people who live and die every weekend with the Eagles. When your time with Philly is done (sooner rather than later) you will go somewhere nice and live off the millions you made playing that kids game, while schmucks like me will continue to watch and go to the games, putting more money into the pockets of those who could care less. So back at cha big boy.....your play is as disrespectful and disgraceful as some of the chants you hear. My suggestion would be to go play for the Jets in NY.— Bob K
- The Eagles are a huge let down going on the past 30 years now. And to have mediocre players questions fan loyatly is insane. Who pays $250 to go see this trash? And wasn't it some Giants players who said the Eagles flat out quit in a game last year??? People from Philly work hard and expect to see their worth ethic and mentality displayed on the field by the team that represents them. Well were all sick of hearing from Redskin fans and Cowboy fans and Giants fans about how many super bowls we HAVEN'T won. Andy Reid SUCKS and so does the rest of the staff. I'd be addicted to heroin too if I had to deal with that fat loser my whole life. Somebody call me when this team has a QB that has an IQ over 12 and a coach that understands how to run the ball. P-H-I-L-L-I-E-S phillies!!!!!!— JuanSamuel4prez
- I was at the game on Sunday. I've been a "Die Hard" Eagles fan for my entire life. My wife and I flew in from the midwest. We do it once a year. It's the first time that I ever booed my beloved Eagles. They deserved it. It's been a long time that I've seen an Eagle team play with no heart. That inckudes you Babin. You played with no heart. I paid for the ticklets and I have the right to boo you if you play like a pig. I never heard any vile chants, and by the end of the 3rd quarter, you could hear a pin drop. I don't know what happened after that because i couldn't stomach the play and left. Man up, Babin!.— CDRAUTZ
- I'm disgusted by Babin's right-wing tweets.— BumSatellite
- I don't know. Over 30 years of dedication to a team that has yet to provide a championship and currently seems to consist of a bunch of spoiled babies that couldn't care less about their jobs or the fans.....does that really call for my loyalty being called into question? Suck it Babin— voodoochile75
- Stop b*tching and give the fans something to cheer about. Tackle somebody, for crying out loud. A sack would be nice. And what's with this excuse that other teams are as bad or worse than the Eagles?— p-diddy
- So here's the thing...if I went to work and performed the same way you do every week I would get fired. So shut up and figure out a way to get your job done which is sacking the quarterback. One task! And you might want to think about deleting your Twitter account. Can't even do that well.— kirch26
- Eagles fans aren't disloyal to the Eagles. They're disloyal to guys who leave more effort in the chairs of tattoo parlors than they do on the field of play. But seriously, that Babin isn't getting sacks isn't Babin's fault. Tackles have adjusted to Babin's predictable wide-9 rush route by quickly dropping two steps vertically backwards allowing Babin to get back. This allows the tackle to redirect Babin's energy way wide of the QB and give's Babin no effective leverage towards the QB. It is through this that Babin fails to make contact with the QB or even create any sort of hurry or visual pressure or hands up in the passing lane. The league is proving that the Wide 9 is easy to beat if you drill your tackles on a couple of techniques the week before. If Babin used some variety of moves or rush lanes then maybe fans wouldn't call Babin names.— HeelYes
- babin. prime example of what this group has become. pretenders.
pull a con, get a big contract, mail it in.
show us ANYthing beyond sprint upfield, look back over your shoulder to see the play, rinse and repeat.
you want vile? watch some game tape.
friggin loser— raoool - Whoah, whoah, whoah. Let's take a step back. Where did Babin actually question the loyalty of the fans on Twitter? He gave a definition of loyalty, pointed out there are 17 teams with the same or worse record and then thanked the fans for being loyal. That's all he tweeted and McLane is trying to spin THAT into some attack on the fans? McLane has to go....I can't even call him a "hack"...that would an insult to hacks everywhere.— JimG
- My wife and I were at the game on Sunday. We were excited to be there and root the Eagles to a much needed win. After the terrible loss to Detroit and the week off because of the bye, we were really looking forward to a great game. We were disappointed to see the performance put forth by the Eagles. We stayed for the whole game, and it was like alot of games lately. The Eagles get down early and can't do enough to get back in the game. I have been going to games for 15 years and my closet is full of Eagles Jerseys, jackets, hats, etc. I consider myself a loyal fan, but watching the Eagles the last couple of years has been disappointing, frustrating, and expensive. I think if the players cared about the colors as much as I do they would play better.
After a loss, all you hear is how Andy is responsible and he needs to do a better job putting the players in a better position to make plays. Before the games, fans are ready to cheer, clap, scream, and whatever they can to help the Eagles win! Then we watch a team that looks like they either can't make plays, or are just going thru the motions. The fans are hungry for a winner! 3-4 record is misleading, They have not played anywhere close to their talents/abilities. That is not the fans fault is it?— RadicalDad - "Babin, who leads the team with 2-1/2 sacks" I understand that there is a new website, and mistakes are prone to happen. But I don't understand using stats from Week 3 of the NFL season. The Eagles have played 7 games. You should know that the sack leader of the team would have more that 2 and half sacks. It's just obvious. Like that typo that keeps getting repeated about Vick having 13 turnovers in 7 games.— AreaMan
- Everybody angry at AR, when you can win 100+ NFL games, go to NFC championships and a SB....maybe then your disrespectful comments may be worth writing. I've been a fan for 48 years, so i am frustrated more than most of you. So unless you have no one in your family who has failed, or is over weight show some class. Who in their right mind would want to play or coach here.— oldBird
- Some advice to Mr. Babin; start playing and stop talking. All you have done since hitting town is run your mouth! Time to man up and play some, don't you agree???????????— JBinPA
- So 4 days before a huge game & Babin is still whining about getting his feelings hurt? Loser....a complete loser. Go shave your armpits for your sack pose.....I guess we'll see that around week 15 when the Eagles are out of the playoff race.— Tags27
- The idea that you are supposed to be "loyal" to a team is silly stuff. You are loyal to your college team, your high school team not the mercenary team. Pro athletes need to perform or there is not a single reason why a bunch of adults should go to the games. An adult watches other adults play sports so they can see great drama and amazing athletic feats that stretch the capacity of a human body. If a team six then you h=get to see neither so why would you be at the game at all?— UncleStosh
Instead of worrying about the chants from the crowd, how about getting to the QB, or setting the edge, or tackling a RB. you know something to earn that paycheck your stealing every week.
Another thing, is it coincidence that after those vials of "unknown substance" fell into the polices hands that the whole D line has become a bunch of bums?? just wondering...— DaFatman- Go get another tat...whiner.— somertonspartan
- Don't like it you can always quit— Ssteve115
- Hey Babin...take your sissy a## back somewhere...The only guy that shows heart on the entire team is Shady....maybe you should spend more time with him. Do you expect Eagles fans to support you as you embarrass the city??? You are now my #1 most disliked Eagle...You just don't get it dude...— briman
- So Babin gets the brunt of the ugly Philly fan. Welcome to reality in Philly when our Football team shows us no heart or smarts from the top to the bottom. This is how were are when our "team" (and I use that term lightly) plays. It's not that your losing but IT'S how your losing. I long for the day when we had Don that could read a defense and throw a screen pass or an offensive line that could block. Or a defense that could get off the field on 3rd down and got pissed when they didn't. What amazes me the most is all the ink this team got before the season from the National Media and football heads. I just want this team to show some heart and play like it means something to them than just a paycheck.— delcodanno
- Babin should STFU he is one of the biggest reasons the fans are booing. That being said, any reference to Andy's son are out of line, way out of line
- This guy is the biggest fraud on the team. Remember last year when he was thumping his chest before the Seattle game? He is all bark and no bite.— Trashcan_Man
- The fan base in this town can down right pathetic at times. Notice where those idiots were hurling the insults from.... their seats, none of them would have the guts to come out of the stands and say it to his face. That's why there are times I feel this doesn't deserve a championship when display barbaric behavior— realtruth
- I'm reading some of the comments on this board and I'm just laughing because I wish they could suit you up and put you opposite all the players you insulted. It would be fun to see how fast those insults with her to compliments or apologies. You guys nothing but cyber thugs.— realtruth
- Just one more reason why I can't stand Babin. He cares about his own stats more than the team's performance. Just like when He celebrated like a punk after he tackled somebody late against the Cardnials while down by about 25 points. I am starting to personally dislike 90% of the individuals that play for the birds, with the exceptions of McCoy, Demeco, Foles, Chaney, and Avant and the OL Magician. This team's personalities really are just flat out unlikeable, especially Babin and Cindy Matthews.— kjuggs77
- He's right with his comment ...but around Philly you shouldn't open your mouth unless and until you've really performed well and Babin has not!— connorjr
- Booing and being obnoxious is hardly limited to Philadelphia...Take a look at any sports venue in the world and look at the aggressive behavior and violent attitude that comes from any of them on any given day......Anyone who actually is from Philly knows how hard a place it can be to play, especially in a disappointing season....The fans get frustrated and vent,that happens in any city .....with regards to this Eagles team ...they definitely need a new direction...it doesn't mean Reid hasn't been a great coach, it's just diminishing returns at this point....Whatever Reid was ever going to do in this town, he's done....It is just time for a change.......As for Philly fans, they can be brutal, but even in a down year they always appreciate Effort......this team is sleepwalking and the coach has zero passion.....they deserve everything they're getting right now....— klew
- Babin you don't realize how lucky are to be able to play a game, get paid millions for it and not have to perform for it. You're an outsider, you never had a connection with the city and it's fans and you NEVER will. Go take your millions and go run with the bulls, or go deer hunting. Too bad you don't go QB hunting instead.— John Couf
- The Eagles are 11-15 in their last 26 games over the last three seasons, Babin. The fans deserve a better team. Our motto is win or get the h**l out of town.— mario1239
- I'm beginning to think the "wide nine" is a sexual position the way these guys are dominated week after week.— realitybedamned
- Who is this Jason Babin fellow? Is he a sportswriter? I've looked at the stat sheets and he doesn't appear there.— dlivesay
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