Haynesworth fails conditioning test

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Kindoy

i feel exactly the same... Shanny needs to just cut the crap and and stop dragging this thing on, he's not going to get hurt because he can't run 300 yards at a full sprint. the most he'll sprint this year is 5 yards. Yes i get that Shanny is trying to make a point and "teach him a lesson" but at this point the last thing we need is this whole circus in town. He, and his $21 mil, are more important to us on the field then running shuttle drills. It seems like AH is making the effort to get back and has changed his attitude somewhat, and i think Shanny should do the same. Let him practice, but just make him pass it by the end of camp.

Shanahan's did not just make up these terms just to spite Haynesworth. Any player who missed 50% of the workouts would have to be subject to this test. The thing is, only Haynesworth missed more than 50% of the workouts.

Shanahan also didn't force Haynesworth to run it again after his bathroom break episode, Ray Wright gave Albert the option of waiting until the next morning on Thursday, but Haynesworth wanted to take it again on Thursday, which seems to me means that Al also just wants to get back to football as well.

So, I don't think Shanahan and Haynesworth are even in conflict with each other.

[Kindoy]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Shanahan's did not just make up these terms just to spite Haynesworth. Any player who missed 50% of the workouts would have to be subject to this test. The thing is, only Haynesworth missed more than 50% of the workouts.

Shanahan also didn't force Haynesworth to run it again after his bathroom break episode, Ray Wright gave Albert the option of waiting until the next morning on Thursday, but Haynesworth wanted to take it again on Thursday, which seems to me means that Al also just wants to get back to football as well.

So, I don't think Shanahan and Haynesworth are even in conflict with each other.

I agree that they're not at a conflict and that this test wasn't created ONLY to spite Al, but i still think Shanny is trying to send a message with this test... and i think Al gets the picture. Bottom line, I just want Al on the field, i think it was John Clayton from ESPN who reported he was only off by 1 second so its not that he's not in shape... I just think that Shanny is being a little stubborn and isn't gonna let up til he does pass it. But i guess there's nothing wrong with that, i just wish this never got to being such a big deal...

[SirClintonPortis]

Haynesworth still hasn't caught up to Fred Smoot's epic ability to fail the test. Just sayin'

[skinsfaninok]

You guys can't feel sorry for AL. Yea it's starting to get ugly with the media but this is why Mike Shanahan has won 2 super bowls and has a great coaching record. The guy doesn't put up with BS. Albert brought this on him self when he asked for a trade and didn't show up for OTAs

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

You guys can't feel sorry for AL. Yea it's starting to get ugly with the media but this is why Mike Shanahan has won 2 super bowls and has a great coaching record. The guy doesn't put up with BS. Albert brought this on him self when he asked for a trade and didn't show up for OTAs

I don't think this has anything to do with feeling sorry for AH. It's all about how this is turning into a big media circus. In the end, it's AH's fault for now showing up when he was supposed to, we get it, the whole world gets it. But when it gets to the point where even some of the players are starting to question what is going, you know something is not right.

I have to believe that there is a way for MS to beat up on AH during practice. Shit, make him run laps after practice, keep him with the 3rd stringers, etc., etc. Anything but this media circus that is probably giving Mike Florio and Cowboys fans a huge boner.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think this has anything to do with feeling sorry for AH. It's all about how this is turning into a big media circus. In the end, it's AH's fault for now showing up when he was supposed to, we get it, the whole world gets it. But when it gets to the point where even some of the players are starting to question what is going, you know something is not right.

I have to believe that there is a way for MS to beat up on AH during practice. Shit, make him run laps after practice, keep him with the 3rd stringers, etc., etc. Anything but this media circus that is probably giving Mike Florio and Cowboys fans a huge boner.

Again, it is reported on Redskins Insider by Tenorio that Al himself wanted to take the freaking test from the beginning after the bathroom break. Ray Wright did give him the option to call it a day and take it the next day.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think this has anything to do with feeling sorry for AH. It's all about how this is turning into a big media circus. In the end, it's AH's fault for now showing up when he was supposed to, we get it, the whole world gets it. But when it gets to the point where even some of the players are starting to question what is going, you know something is not right.

I have to believe that there is a way for MS to beat up on AH during practice. Shit, make him run laps after practice, keep him with the 3rd stringers, etc., etc. Anything but this media circus that is probably giving Mike Florio and Cowboys fans a huge boner.

The media can talk it up all they want but it's really not that big of a distration with on the field stuff.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

You guys can't feel sorry for AL. Yea it's starting to get ugly with the media but this is why Mike Shanahan has won 2 super bowls and has a great coaching record. The guy doesn't put up with BS. Albert brought this on him self when he asked for a trade and didn't show up for OTAs

not to take anything away from MS cause he is a really good head coach, but i think john elway had a little something to do with that. let's not forget that this is the same guy that changed defensive coordinators every year and he drafted maurice clarett.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

not to take anything away from MS cause he is a really good head coach, but i think john elway had a little something to do with that. let's not forget that this is the same guy that changed defensive coordinators every year and he drafted maurice clarett.

Clarett was at one time an upcoming star RB. They took a chance and failed it happens. All I'm saying is this whole organization hasn't had a HARD ASS coach in years. I love Joe Gibbs but he was more laid back in his 2nd stint. MS is rebuilding this franchise, we could always have JZ back instead.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Clarett was at one time an upcoming star RB. They took a chance and failed it happens. All I'm saying is this whole organization hasn't had a HARD ASS coach in years. I love Joe Gibbs but he was more laid back in his 2nd stint. MS is rebuilding this franchise, we could always have JZ back instead.

yeah i dont get how drafting clarett in the last pick of the 3rd round is a big knock on shanny. he took a chance on the guy who stock had dropped due to him being out of football for a year and some weight issues.

after a month of being on the broncos, shanny cut him before the reg season even started.

I dont mind when calculated risk vs reward decisions dont pan out.

ethat - lol i know if i didnt have abdominal surgery last week i would be running the sprint when i got home tonight. if anyone does it, let us know your time. lol all over the dc metro area there is going to be a bunch of middle aged guys running high school football fields this weekend with stop watches in the wife's hands.

edit - if enough people do it we could make a thread on everyones results?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

yeah i dont get how drafting clarett in the last pick of the 3rd round is a big knock on shanny. he took a chance on the guy who stock had dropped due to him being out of football for a year and some weight issues.

I'm with you man, there are plenty of guys in skill positions as well as blue collar positions that don't make it from the 3rd round.. we might have a few on the roster

3rd round is the 1st round to start taking real chances IMO.. if you can hold till the 4th great, but whatever

[skinsfaninok]

^ I agree but shanny had to prove a point to this team. It's not like it was with zorn, I want to see AL on the field also but I love what Mike has done so far

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

^ I agree but shanny had to prove a point to this team. It's not like it was with zorn, I want to see AL on the field also but I love what Mike has done so far

I think MS has more than proven his point.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think MS has more than proven his point.

It has been one day! Fat Al held the team and MS hostage for months.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mredskins

It has been one day! Fat Al held the team and MS hostage for months.

Held hostage for months? Lol. He missed like 2 mandatory practices. For the record I think he should have been here for everything in the offseason, but this needs to stop now. MS is perpetuating this already stupid circus.