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The Trouble With Albert Haynesworth

Posted on December 15, 2010 by James WNo Comments

Albert Haynes worth has a knack for making himself a bigger part of the story for the Washington Redskins than the team himself. He’s a special player who has turned into a petulant child over the past year. His actions have gotten so bad that even his teammates have spoken out against him. To understand just how egregious that is it must be understood that teammates are never ever about speaking out on someone else, but in the case of Albert Haynesworth, they can’t find enough bad stuff to say.

The problem with Prince Albert goes back to when he first signed with the Redskins. He was a highly coveted free agent and Dan Snyder, the Redskins spend free, win now owner offered him more than 100 million dollars to come play in Washington. Haynesworth allegedly agreed only under the condition that the defensive scheme never change to a 3-4. Haynesworth was a defensive tackle and playing in the 4-3 is where he was most impactful. Again, allegedly Synder was accepting of these terms.

Fast forward to the hiring of two time Super Bowl Champion Mike Shanahan. He came in and decided that he was going to install a new defensive system which was based in the 3-4(three down lineman, 4 standing linebackers). Haynesworth refused to show up to camp and subsequently drew the ire of fans, media, and teammates. Haynesworth eventually began to play, but it wasn’t until he was ready and somewhat accepting of the scheme.

Well it appears as if Albert is no longer happy with what is going on in Washington. His behavior has gotten him suspended for the remainder of the season. It’s a shame that a player with the talent of Haynesworth can’t find a way to want to play football for the Redskins.

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Haynesworth Indicted on Traffic Charges

Posted on March 13, 2009 by James WNo Comments

The NFL’s newest $100 million man, Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, was indicted on two misdemeanor traffic charges stemming from a December 13 car accident in Tennessee.

The two charges, reckless driving and driving with an expired registration carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail, however it is extremely unlikely Haynesworth does any jail time.

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Redskins Sign Haynesworth, Hall and Dockery

Posted on February 27, 2009 by James WNo Comments

No big surprise here but the Redskins opened up their pockets again and signed three big free agents…

The Redskins landed the big fish in this year’s free agency pond signing DT Albert Haynesworth to a seven year, $100 million dollar deal with $41 guaranteed. Many are speculating that this deal will not last past year four, but regardless the move instantly makes the Redskins defensive line one of the best in the NFC.

Next came the re-signing of Deangelo Hall to a six year $55 million deal. Hall signed with the Redskins midway through last season after being cut by the Raiders. The Redskins may live to regret this signing.

Lastly, the Skins signed offensive Guard Derrick Dockery, who was recently released by the Bills, to a five year $26 million deal. Dockery, who left the Redskins two years ago to sign with Buffalo, returns to his former team and should fit right in with Joe Bugel’s system that hasn’t changed much since he left.

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