Falcons TWESTOTE of the Day: Happy Jonathan Babineaux Day!

by James Rael on Jun 20, 2011 10:53 PM EDT

Babs' December '09 felony possession arrest is a thing of the past. Just ask the Atlanta City Council, which plans to honor him next week:

Monday, June 20, will be proclaimed "Jonathan Babineaux Day." Council members decided to give the star defensive tackle their highest honor based on his extensive charity work.

Since being drafted by the Falcons in 2005, a spokesperson for Babineaux says he has spent countless hours off the field doing community service, and tacked problems of truancy in Atlanta Public Schools. He's also donated more than $50,000 worth of home game tickets. Some of those tickets went to deaf and blind children, to give them their first NFL game experience.

Don't call it a comeback, because Babs has been here for years! For serious though, nobody is perfect, and he's clearly an altruistic dude. I'm happy for him; it's not easy to overcome stigma in this league, deserved or undeserved. Always nice to see one of our own honored in this manner. And when you consider how productive he's been on-the-field since '05, it's hard to imagine a better Falcon.

I'm going to celebrate the holiday by maxing on the 50 nugget (for $9.99) deal at McDonald's. 4 new sauces!

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Good for Babs

He had his share of issues, but they’re hopefully behind him now, and he’s always been a force on the field. Can’t hate on that.

by Dave Choate on Jun 20, 2011 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

Ok

The man “donates” 50k to charity. More like he had an agent donate 50k as a tax right off in order to improve his reputation around town. Let us be frank, the man had an agent tell him that this was something good he could do versus paying federal income tax that would potentially increase his popularity in the Atlanta area. Let us not forget he charged (ultimately clearly) of animal cruelty charges. I don’t know the guy, and maybe he is a good guy, but we need to stop supporting key to the city type movements for what appears to me to be nothing more than a tax deduction. The city council says the man has done countless hours of community service, and if that is true, I want to know about it, because I am ready to believe. However, until shown otherwise, I will continue to be cynical. Frankly, if this is the entire basis, I think it is embarassing.

by BamaThrasher on Jun 21, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

The animal cruelty charges

Were dropped because he was not guilty. He killed a pit bull that was trying to maul his son. That’s a very reasonable thing to do. Don’t make statements before you know all the facts. It’s also very interesting that you are privy to Babineaux’s conversations with his agent and the intricacies of his tax plan.

by Mosugo on Jun 21, 2011 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Even if your right about the agent

It still doesn’t change the fact that he probably gave those blind and deaf kids one of the best days of their lives. We are all entitled to our own opinions, but your right we don’t know him so don’t go attacking someone you don’t know. It doesn’t matter if he is a falcon, saint, or raider.

Shi@t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JJWatt1stfalconspick on Jun 21, 2011 1:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Great comeback....damn

does this mean I lose my share of the nuggets? I don’t think it’s stone casting time about Babs (or anyone else) he’s been a great player for us and if we don’t give him the love who will?

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

by FrozenFinger on Jun 21, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

Jarmon

Does anyone know of this Jarmon guy?? If I am correct then I think this kid is Jeremy Jarmon. He also played at Kentucky (DE). Last I heard he was a supplemental draft pick by the Redskins. He played at my high school so I was wondering if he was on the practice squad for the Falcons now. Id love that! Please let me know if anyone has an idea!

by falcolicmsudawg33 on Jun 23, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions