Washburn named our new DL coach

[stevemc]

Haynesworth's value is at an all time low. He won't get ridiculous $ based on the trouble he's caused. Plus, the only reason he'd come here is for Washburn and therefore I'd imagine that would be at a discount.

[Eagle60]

Here's some more good speculation. Jason Babin. This from Bloghead:

Eagles Get Best Of The Best In Washburn
The news that the Eagles named Jim Washburn as the team's new defensive line coach on Wednesday was met with positive reviews from around the league.

"May be the best in the biz. Worked wonders in Tenn," NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora tweeted. "Few have developed young, raw draft picks into elite talents like Washburn. Redskins had hoped to pluck him away when signed (Albert) Haynesworth."

FOX Sports' Adam Caplan, a frequent guest on Eagles Live!, said that "in two seasons, the Eagles have hired the two top coaches at their position: DL, special teams."

Football Outsiders' Bill Barnwell called the addition of Washburn "a fantastic hire" for the Eagles.

ESPN's Adam Schefter responded with two simple words - "Great hire."

Schefter's colleague, Chris Mortensen, believes that Washburn is "a game-changer."

To see the impact Washburn has had, just look at former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin. After spending the 2009 season with the Eagles, Babin signed with the Titans and finished tied for third in the league with 12.5 sacks this season. Babin earned his first Pro Bowl berth and is rewarding Washburn with a trip to Hawaii.

"He's the greatest position coach I've ever had," Babin said. "He's the guy who poured water on me, let me have sunshine, gave me fertilizer, and really let me grow."Babin only signed a one-year deal with the Titans and is scheduled to become a free agent. Could Washburn possibly lure Babin back to Philadelphia?"There's been no 'Hey Jason, We want you in Philly' discussions, but it would be hard for me not to contemplate it," Babin said.

Former NFL player and Philadelphia native John Thornton said that "Wash is the best. Makes players compete at all times."

-- Posted by Chris McPherson, 2:55 p.m., January 19

[Leonard Tose]

nfl.com has an 11-minute piece on Washburn and (now-retired) Colts O-Line coach Howard Mudd.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-...osites-attract

that's a great vid by NFL Films, i love these old school NFL guys.

[ThoughtProcess]

That is cool. I am now even more pleased with his hiring.

[ThoughtProcess]

Here's some more good speculation. Jason Babin.
To see the impact Washburn has had, just look at former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin. After spending the 2009 season with the Eagles, Babin signed with the Titans and finished tied for third in the league with 12.5 sacks this season. Babin earned his first Pro Bowl berth and is rewarding Washburn with a trip to Hawaii.

"He's the greatest position coach I've ever had," Babin said. "He's the guy who poured water on me, let me have sunshine, gave me fertilizer, and really let me grow."Babin only signed a one-year deal with the Titans and is scheduled to become a free agent. Could Washburn possibly lure Babin back to Philadelphia?"There's been no 'Hey Jason, We want you in Philly' discussions, but it would be hard for me not to contemplate it," Babin said.

More on the Babin angle from CSN. Some of this story is already quoted above.

http://www.csnphilly.com/01/20/11/Ba...659&feedID=692

[balto-eaglefan]

Great, great video. And, did you notice the picture on the right-hand side of the room during the interview? It's the classic picture of Concrete Charlie standing over an unconscious Frank Gifford. I hope it's a good sign! Double click the attachment to see.

If I can upload this file to the internet, I'll post the image directly.