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NFL Players Weigh In On Haynesworth Situation
[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ross_tucker/06/23/roundtable/index.html]NFL players discuss 18-game season, Albert Haynesworth, TV - Ross Tucker - SI.com[/url]
• Any sympathy or understanding for Albert Haynesworth and his situation? Muhsin Muhammad, retired wide receiver: "Absolutely not. I've always been a player that got thrown into different situations with coaching and scheme changes and had to figure out how to deal with it. Plus, he could increase his value long-term if he shows he can play both the 3-4 and 4-3 effectively." Hollis Thomas, free agent defensive tackle: "There are two sides to every story. He was promised that he was going to play in the 4-3. Nose tackle in the 3-4 is not fun." Orlando Pace, free agent offensive tackle: "No way. They could ask me to wash dishes for that kind of money and I wouldn't complain. I can't support what he is doing." Leber: " No, not at all. We all sign a contracts in this league knowing that things change whether it is head coaches, coordinators, schemes, teammates, etc. When you sign a contract with a franchise, you have an obligation to perform for them." Ward: "No sympathy whatsoever. You play the game to win a title and get a huge payday. He got his huge payday and now he is worried about how the scheme will affect his production?" Brooks: "I know if I was his teammate, I would reach out to him privately and tell him how I feel. I would tell him that when you sign a contract in the NFL, you are signing up for changes. That is the one thing you know for sure that is going to happen in the NFL." Jordan Babineaux, Seattle Seahawks safety: " If you look at it, he had his most production and best years when he was a 3 technique and just causing havoc every play in the "B" gap on the outside shoulder of the guard. But now he will just get double teamed every play." O'Hara: " Albert played extremely hard to get a large contract. A lot of times when players get that, they feel entitled. Even though you receive a contract you still have to earn that money. He should be willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win however they decide to go about it. At what time is it about team?" Read more: [url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ross_tucker/06/23/roundtable/index.html#ixzz0rsJDG3q3]NFL players discuss 18-game season, Albert Haynesworth, TV - Ross Tucker - SI.com[/url] |
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Love Orlando Pace's comments and attitude.
Seriously, if Al wants to play 4-3 so badly, just return the bonus and we'll let him go. Unfortunately, we all know that won't happen...money is the driving force for Haynesworth and with his numerous legal/financial problems, he'll want all he can get. |
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I mean what else is there to say .... how often to you hear guys in the NFL actually speaking on another players greivences....
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And it continues...
[url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/06/ex-wife-entitled-albert-haynesworth-thinks-hes-above-everything/1]Ex-wife: 'Entitled' Albert Haynesworth 'thinks he's above everything' - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com[/url] |
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[quote=Gmanc711;708904]I mean what else is there to say .... how often to you hear guys in the NFL actually speaking on another players greivences....[/quote]
...Michael Vick. I think Faat AL might have surpassed, or will be shortly, Mike for the #1 most disliked player in the NFL soon. Wouldn't break my heart. Not that I'm sure he gives two craps about what other people think. :benched: |
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Yeah, the only DT of the bunch agrees with Haynesworth.
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[quote=SmootSmack;708915]And it continues...
[url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/06/ex-wife-entitled-albert-haynesworth-thinks-hes-above-everything/1]Ex-wife: 'Entitled' Albert Haynesworth 'thinks he's above everything' - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com[/url][/quote] If he always feels like he's above everything the 100 million dollar contract didn't help. |
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-Smoot
I have a couple of questions for you. 1. How do these players get paid. Is it only a once a week type of deal during the season? Are they paid salaries for training camp or do they recieve nothing other than during the regular season? (Now I do know how the roster bonuses work so no need to breach that topic.) 2. After reading an article on Redskins.com concerning our special teams situation, I am concerned about competition in training camp. One thing that really bothers me is why we did not resign our punter from last year. Hunter Smith, was it because of is injury issues? He was about as good as you could get for us last year and I don't understand hesitation to bring him back. The kicker I am not as worried about because I am sure if he doesnt kick well we will go out and get a guy or 2 for a kicking competition. Thanks in advance for any info. |
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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;708936]-Smoot
I have a couple of questions for you. 1. How do these players get paid. Is it only a once a week type of deal during the season? Are they paid salaries for training camp or do they recieve nothing other than during the regular season? (Now I do know how the roster bonuses work so no need to breach that topic.) 2. After reading an article on Redskins.com concerning our special teams situation, I am concerned about competition in training camp. One thing that really bothers me is why we did not resign our punter from last year. Hunter Smith, was it because of is injury issues? He was about as good as you could get for us last year and I don't understand hesitation to bring him back. The kicker I am not as worried about because I am sure if he doesnt kick well we will go out and get a guy or 2 for a kicking competition. Thanks in advance for any info.[/quote] 1. They get a weekly stipend for training camp, different pay scales based on experience. How they get paid during the season depends. Most get paid on a bi-weekly basis. But I've also heard some players request monthly payments, I guess it depends. 2. I don't know why they didn't keep Hunter Smith. But no one else has picked him up yet either so I guess there's still a possibility he re-signs |
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I doubt Big Al became selfish and above it all overnight. I guess its something the Skins thought they could change or live with but obviously they cant. Of course in retrospect they should have never signed this bum in the first place so all we can hope for now is that the new regime will focus signing guys that want to be in DC for more than a payday.
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Smith had some leg issues last year. Could have something to do with him not being brought back. Someone will probably sign him before or during camp.
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Thanks Smoot.
To follow up on Question #1s answer. 1. Are they paid at all during OTA's, Work Out Days, and Mini Camps? |
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[quote=irish;708965]I doubt Big Al became selfish and above it all overnight. I guess its something the Skins thought they could change or live with but obviously they cant. Of course in retrospect they should have never signed this bum in the first place so all we can hope for now is that the new regime will focus signing guys that want to be in DC for more than a payday.[/quote]
It would seem that the second part of your post is already coming to pass. We didn't give out any big time contracts as of yet. I would really like to see Donovan Extended soon as well as Jamaal Brown. |
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I will say that I heard Amani Toomer talk about this issue on Sirius NFL Radio and he seemed to be on Haynesworth side. Saying something like, "He's unhappy and that happens, teams can cut us whenever they want, why can't he withhold his services?"
It was something to that effect, but I was surprised to hear that from a guy like Amani |
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At this point any defense of AH rings hollow to me. I just can't get behind that line of thinking.
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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;708967]Thanks Smoot.
To follow up on Question #1s answer. 1. Are they paid at all during OTA's, Work Out Days, and Mini Camps?[/quote] If they show up, yes. But it's basically a stipend to cover basic expenses |
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[quote=SmootSmack;708915]And it continues...
[url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/06/ex-wife-entitled-albert-haynesworth-thinks-hes-above-everything/1]Ex-wife: 'Entitled' Albert Haynesworth 'thinks he's above everything' - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com[/url][/quote] When it rain's it pours |
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[quote=Mattyk;708985]At this point any defense of AH rings hollow to me. I just can't get behind that line of thinking.[/quote]
I'm with you there. Mike Wilbon echoed Thomas' argument defending Haynesworth on PTI a few weeks ago. The thing that drives me crazy about that argument is that there is no language in player's contracts garaunteeing them that the system will not change for the duration of the contract. None whatsoever. However, there is wording in the contract that obligates him to, among other things, show up for mandatory activities. Sure, Haynesworth might have been enticed to the Redskins because they ran a 4-3. He might have even been told that he'd be used a certain way. If so, I'm sure no one was out to decieve him. As others have said, hings change. It's a reality of the NFL. Sure, Haynesworth might be disappointed or disgruntled that things didnt work out as he envisioned, but lets get real for a second... Before Haynesworth CHOSE to become a Washington Redskin, he knew that Jim Zorn, widely reguarded as a complete joke of a head coach, was in the hot seat. He knew, or should have known as it was widely rumored, that Cerrato if things didnt turn around after year two, he was out as well. Further, Blache had been flirting with retirement for several years, so Haynesworth should have taken his possible departure into account as well. So lets, recap, shall wel? Haynesworth new, coming in, that it was possible, if not likely, that the "GM," Head Coach, and possibly the Defensive Coordinator would be canned after his first year with the team, yet he chose to sign with us anyway, amidst all that uncertainty. If you remember, there were 4 teams reported to be actively interested in Haynesworth - the Titans, Giants, Bucs, and Redskins. Those first two teams have far more stable coaching staffs. If it was so important to him that he stick with a 4-3 defense, why not go to either of them? Oh, I forgot, because neither of them came close to meeting his financial demands. So he chose the Redskins. Because, as much uncertainty surrounded the team, they were willing to pay the most. So what does Haynesworth do when he finds out the teams switching to a 3-4? He talks to Shanahan and Shanahan tells him they'll RELEASE him so he can go wherever he wants to, as long as he doesnt take a 21 million dollar check from the team. Instead of taking them up on the offer, he takes the money, and THEN demands to be traded or released. Haynesworth is nothing but a greedy scumbag. The only people who take his side in this matter are also greedy scumbags. Haynesworth can think what he wants, but no one is ever, EVER going to give him a big payday again. He's dug his own grave. If he leaves here, the most he'll ever see from another team is short-term, performance-based contracts. Good luck with that. |
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[quote=SmootSmack;708988]If they show up, yes. But it's basically a stipend to cover basic expenses[/quote]
Perfect. Thanks for all the info. I always wondered how these guys collected checks and how they were compensated during the offseason if they were at all. |
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People who live in glass houses' themselves should save their stones. A lot of perfect people weighing in on the Haynesworth situation. (sarcasm)
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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;709005]I'm with you there. Mike Wilbon echoed Thomas' argument defending Haynesworth on PTI a few weeks ago. The thing that drives me crazy about that argument is that there is no language in player's contracts garaunteeing them that the system will not change for the duration of the contract. None whatsoever. However, there is wording in the contract that obligates him to, among other things, show up for mandatory activities.
Sure, Haynesworth might have been enticed to the Redskins because they ran a 4-3. He might have even been told that he'd be used a certain way. If so, I'm sure no one was out to decieve him. As others have said, hings change. It's a reality of the NFL. Sure, Haynesworth might be disappointed or disgruntled that things didnt work out as he envisioned, but lets get real for a second... Before Haynesworth CHOSE to become a Washington Redskin, he knew that Jim Zorn, widely reguarded as a complete joke of a head coach, was in the hot seat. He knew, or should have known as it was widely rumored, that Cerrato if things didnt turn around after year two, he was out as well. Further, Blache had been flirting with retirement for several years, so Haynesworth should have taken his possible departure into account as well. So lets, recap, shall wel? Haynesworth new, coming in, that it was possible, if not likely, that the "GM," Head Coach, and possibly the Defensive Coordinator would be canned after his first year with the team, yet he chose to sign with us anyway, amidst all that uncertainty. If you remember, there were 4 teams reported to be actively interested in Haynesworth - the Titans, Giants, Bucs, and Redskins. Those first two teams have far more stable coaching staffs. If it was so important to him that he stick with a 4-3 defense, why not go to either of them? Oh, I forgot, because neither of them came close to meeting his financial demands. So he chose the Redskins. Because, as much uncertainty surrounded the team, they were willing to pay the most. So what does Haynesworth do when he finds out the teams switching to a 3-4? He talks to Shanahan and Shanahan tells him they'll RELEASE him so he can go wherever he wants to, as long as he doesnt take a 21 million dollar check from the team. Instead of taking them up on the offer, he takes the money, and THEN demands to be traded or released. Haynesworth is nothing but a greedy scumbag. The only people who take his side in this matter are also greedy scumbags. Haynesworth can think what he wants, but no one is ever, EVER going to give him a big payday again. He's dug his own grave. If he leaves here, the most he'll ever see from another team is short-term, performance-based contracts. Good luck with that.[/quote] Change is part of life in the NFL. Funny thing is he was bitching about Blache so wasn't he basically asking for change? And on top of that he's not even giving the new regime and system a chance. F him. |
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I guess ya gotta start somewhere...
[url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100627/BUSINESS01/6270347/Nashville-Real-Estate-Briefs-Real-estate-dispute-leads-to-settlement]Nashville Real Estate Briefs: Real estate dispute leads to settlement | tennessean.com | The Tennessean[/url] |
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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;709005]So what does Haynesworth do when he finds out the teams switching to a 3-4? He talks to Shanahan and Shanahan tells him they'll RELEASE him so he can go wherever he wants to, as long as he doesnt take a 21 million dollar check from the team. Instead of taking them up on the offer, he takes the money, and THEN demands to be traded or released. Haynesworth is nothing but a greedy scumbag. The only people who take his side in this matter are also greedy scumbags. Haynesworth can think what he wants, but no one is ever, EVER going to give him a big payday again. He's dug his own grave. If he leaves here, the most he'll ever see from another team is short-term, performance-based contracts. Good luck with that.[/quote]Haynesworth was never offered his release, or so I hear. The conversation between him and Shanny in February was much closer to saying, "if we pay you this bonus (which we have to anyway), we expect you to be a good teammate and do what your told." There wasn't an ultimatum, or even a decision to be bad.
Haynesworth has been nothing but a pain in the ass since that day, but he's been pretty straightforward about his intentions. There's been little if any deception. |
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To Hollis Thomas, Albeit Haynesworth, and his supporters, 'You get promises written down on paper'.
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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;709005]I'm with you there. Mike Wilbon echoed Thomas' argument defending Haynesworth on PTI a few weeks ago. The thing that drives me crazy about that argument is that there is no language in player's contracts garaunteeing them that the system will not change for the duration of the contract. None whatsoever. However, there is wording in the contract that obligates him to, among other things, show up for mandatory activities.
Sure, Haynesworth might have been enticed to the Redskins because they ran a 4-3. He might have even been told that he'd be used a certain way. If so, I'm sure no one was out to decieve him. As others have said, hings change. It's a reality of the NFL. Sure, Haynesworth might be disappointed or disgruntled that things didnt work out as he envisioned, but lets get real for a second... Before Haynesworth CHOSE to become a Washington Redskin, he knew that Jim Zorn, widely reguarded as a complete joke of a head coach, was in the hot seat. He knew, or should have known as it was widely rumored, that Cerrato if things didnt turn around after year two, he was out as well. Further, Blache had been flirting with retirement for several years, so Haynesworth should have taken his possible departure into account as well. So lets, recap, shall wel? Haynesworth new, coming in, that it was possible, if not likely, that the "GM," Head Coach, and possibly the Defensive Coordinator would be canned after his first year with the team, yet he chose to sign with us anyway, amidst all that uncertainty. If you remember, there were 4 teams reported to be actively interested in Haynesworth - the Titans, Giants, Bucs, and Redskins. Those first two teams have far more stable coaching staffs. If it was so important to him that he stick with a 4-3 defense, why not go to either of them? Oh, I forgot, because neither of them came close to meeting his financial demands. So he chose the Redskins. Because, as much uncertainty surrounded the team, they were willing to pay the most. So what does Haynesworth do when he finds out the teams switching to a 3-4? He talks to Shanahan and Shanahan tells him they'll RELEASE him so he can go wherever he wants to, as long as he doesnt take a 21 million dollar check from the team. Instead of taking them up on the offer, he takes the money, and THEN demands to be traded or released. Haynesworth is nothing but a greedy scumbag. The only people who take his side in this matter are also greedy scumbags. Haynesworth can think what he wants, but no one is ever, EVER going to give him a big payday again. He's dug his own grave. If he leaves here, the most he'll ever see from another team is short-term, performance-based contracts. Good luck with that.[/quote] This is an excellent and insightful post. I think we could take it all a step further tho (after agreeing AH was, is and always will be about the money) and put the real blame directly on the previous regime. Vinny (and Danny Boy) hired a mercenary who has no allegiance to anyone or anything but himself. But it didn't stop there. Because of the absurdly overvalued contract the mercenary felt even more emboldened. It just so happens the new regime wants to go a different direction w/ the defense and it doesn't compromise/negotiate w/ the players. The AH situation probably cannot be mended. I'm no NFL guru however my intuition is you're wrong on the last point (to some degree). No AH will never get a contract like he did here. But he'll be paid handsomely again. He'll sit across from mgmt w/ some franchise desperately needing a monster on defense. He'll convince them he truly wants to be the greatest. He'll convince them he can be that guy in the right defensive scheme. And...he'll basically deliver. If AH is lucky enough to sign w/ a contender, especially if the DC is bright enough to build the defensive front around his talents, he'll likely be the best DT in football. The irony here is AH probably "wins" this war. Our defensive front is pretty effing sad. Our HC and DC have underwhelming defensive records at best. Things will be very, very interesting 6 months from now if AH is w/ Minn and the Redskins are dropping games because the defense gives up 30 points every week. To those who suggest Shanny should keep AH and bench him for the season I don't doubt this could happen. Just be prepared for the onslaught of criticism and frustration if our defense gets shredded early in the season. Shanny is one of the more unyielding personalities in the game and I'm very curious how he'll react to the D.C. media if our defense takes a big step back this season. |
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[quote=Longtimefan;709009]People who live in glass houses' themselves should save their stones. A lot of perfect people weighing in on the Haynesworth situation. (sarcasm)[/quote]
Can we just shoot at him with bean bag guns when he shows up? It can replace Lt. Dan, I mean Zorn's, dodgeball practices to tune up for the season. |
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I didn't and still don't have a problem with Zorn's dodgeball/slip slide methods that you mention, Zorn's problems were as a head coach/offensive coordinator, not as qb coach.
If AH shows, I would love to see the daily practices that Shanahan/Haslett put him through. I am pretty sure he will have an injury after one day! |
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[quote=Longtimefan;709009]People who live in glass houses' themselves should save their stones. A lot of perfect people weighing in on the Haynesworth situation. (sarcasm)[/quote]
You are so right! Which of us hasn't been paid $32M in the last year and a half and yet won't even show up for work because the boss reorganized our department? And which of us, though very wealthy, hasn't paid our debts or even supported our own children? Which of us hasn't gotten a stripper pregnant? Which of us hasn't injured another man in an auto accident while (allegedly) speeding? Which of us hasn't been sitting on a boat all summer while our coworkers are taking care of the business? To what impossibly low standard are you comparing him? |
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[quote=CRedskinsRule;709320]I didn't and still don't have a problem with Zorn's dodgeball/slip slide methods that you mention, Zorn's problems were as a head coach/offensive coordinator, not as qb coach.
If AH shows, I would love to see the daily practices that Shanahan/Haslett put him through. I am pretty sure he will have an injury after one day![/quote] You are right but I just can't help but feeling his 4H summer camp games reflected how players saw and felt about him. Obviously it was not with respect and seriousness. I mean I know the guys pulled for him during the year, but everyone could tell the way he ran things and handled things was a joke. It is probably a lot harder to take a QB coach seriously if you can't take him seriously as a play caller or head coach. Especially not after you get play calling stripped from you for B4, N37, O62. |
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[quote=KI Skins Fan;709324]You are so right! Which of us hasn't been paid $32M in the last year and a half and yet won't even show up for work because the boss reorganized our department? And which of us, though very wealthy, hasn't paid our debts or even supported our own children? Which of us hasn't gotten a stripper pregnant? Which of us hasn't injured another man in an auto accident while (allegedly) speeding? Which of us hasn't been sitting on a boat all summer while our coworkers are taking care of the business?
To what impossibly low standard are you comparing him?[/quote] I had assumed he was referring to what other NFL players were saying about AH, not us |
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[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/06/ray_lewis_on_haynesworth.html]D.C. Sports Bog - Ray Lewis on Haynesworth[/url]
Ray Lewis, Keith Bullock & Darnell Dockett speak on Haynesworth good read |
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[url=http://redskinshogheaven.com/]Redskins Hog Heaven - A Washington Redskins blog[/url]
Didn't know where to put this SS you closed the last #ss ^ole (can't even bring myself to type his initials) thread & said you would start a new one please don't. |
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[quote=NYCskinfan82;709445][url=http://redskinshogheaven.com/]Redskins Hog Heaven - A Washington Redskins blog[/url]
Didn't know where to put this SS you closed the last #ss ^ole (can't even bring myself to type his initials) thread & said you would start a new one please don't.[/quote] This is the new thread I started. |
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[quote=Mattyk;709018]Change is part of life in the NFL. Funny thing is he was bitching about Blache so wasn't he basically asking for change? And on top of that he's not even giving the new regime and system a chance. F him.[/quote]
My thoughts exactly. The best thing we can do is get rid of this jackass before training camp, regardless of how goood he is. Otherwise he will just be a distraction. F him up his stupid A hole |
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[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/28/warren-sapp-to-albert-haynesworth-stop-the-bs/]Warren Sapp to Albert Haynesworth: "Stop the B.S." | ProFootballTalk.com[/url]
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On the Sports blog on the Washington Post website every other post is about Alber and this player's and that player's reaction to his selfishness.
It is getting a little old to only hear this crap. Can't wait till training camp to get this fat guy here and hopefully calm some of this constant talk. OR we get to training camp and it all keeps up even worse then before, and we don't get the real news we want to hear coming out of Redskins Park. |
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You know you are being ridiculous when Warren Sapp says enough is enough......lol
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Well, seeing as how we have gone 10 days without a comment, I thought it my duty to break the dryspell ;)
[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ndamukong-Suh-Man-of-the-World?urn=nfl,254777]Ndamukong Suh: Man of the World - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url] A good piece on Suh, and at the end he is asked about AH's situation... [QUOTE]I personally prefer a 4-3. It's a lot more fun. You got one-on-ones, and get to destroy players and do things of that sort. So it's a lot of fun. I understand where Haynesworth is with that."[/QUOTE] He sounds very rational, and also says professionals adapt, so he's not making a strong defense of ah, but I thought that comment crystalized why ah is pouting. |
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[quote=CRedskinsRule;711468]Well, seeing as how we have gone 10 days without a comment, I thought it my duty to break the dryspell ;)
[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ndamukong-Suh-Man-of-the-World?urn=nfl,254777]Ndamukong Suh: Man of the World - Shutdown Corner - NFL* - Yahoo! Sports[/url] A good piece on Suh, and at the end he is asked about AH's situation... He sounds very rational, and also says professionals adapt, so he's not making a strong defense of ah, but I thought that comment crystalized why ah is pouting.[/quote] I'm sure there are a lot of players that privately agree with Haynesworth in principles, though I'm going to guess many of them wouldn't handle it in the same situation...but who knows. |
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Look, if Fat Al comes in to camp in shape, keeps his mouth shut, and goes about his business with 100% effort then all this offseason crap will have meant absolutely nothing. I for one have been all over his enormous ass for acting this way. But, to his credit he hasn't really responded to any of the critisism that basically the entire team and some staff members have been dishing out. He made his latest statement, basically I am coming to camp, in shape and ready to play ball. Hey, if he does that and gives it 100% then like I said all this shit is dead. I think we have enough leaders in this locker room that will keep things on the up and up. Shanny wont let this be a distraction, neither will our Team leaders.
lets give Fat Al a chance to come in and see what he does before we completely say get rid of him. He is a dominant man when he wants to be. And maybe when he comes in and see's what we have in store for him, he will actually be surprised and willing to do what we ask. |
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