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Jonathan Babineaux talks about Super Bowl LI, playing close to home

Last night on the opening night of the media’s week-long sojourn into Houston for the Super Bowl, there were plenty of opportunities for reporters to speak with players.

Rich Hill of Pats Pulpit had the opportunity to talk to Jonathan Babineaux, who has perhaps the best story arc of any player in this Super Bowl. Babs grew up just an hour and 15 minutes outside of Houston, is the longest-tenured Falcon by a full three seasons, and is playing in his first Super Bowl ever. That’s pretty awesome.

Hill asked Babineaux what it means to be playing so close to home:

“It’s very special, and it makes it even more special being here now.