Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

Pretty sure passing a conditioning test isn't part of his contract, so the Skins don't have much leverage in that regard.

He will pass it eventually, probably with the help from a little creative work on the stopwatch.

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[B]If the team requires him to pass the test in order to play[/B], and he doesnt pass??

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[quote=SolidSnake84;716400]My question is this: If Haynesworth is never able to complete the test, and he isn't able to play, can the redskins void his contract?

I mean they aren't gonna give him that much cash to be a backup, even if he does somehow pass the test and thereby make the squad.[/quote]

He will eventually complete the test, or they will give an alternate test that still is one of the "normal" tests which he will pass.

Voiding the contract doesn't really get them anywhere, except make fans feel good.

They are going to get him playing, and when he does, his talent is what will keep him from being a backup. If he doesn't play hard in practice than Shanny will absolutely keep him on the bench.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=SolidSnake84;716405][B]If the team requires him to pass the test in order to play[/B], and he doesnt pass??[/quote]

If it came to that he would certainly file a grievance, and probably win, if he gets certification from his trainer that he had worked through the off-season and showed up in reasonable football shape.

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WTF .. this saga needs to end .. i don't want to hear about this anymore

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

I don't understand why his knee was swelling up. If he really was training hard to get in football shape during the off season then this wouldn't be an issue. Oh well....seems like he's just going to be standing around while this drags out another two weeks.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

He's had some knee issues in the past, not sure about any surgeries though. Could just be something flaring up from the past. He missed some time in camp last summer with a knee problem.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=skinsfan69;716414]I don't understand why his knee was swelling up. If he really was training hard to get in football shape during the off season then this wouldn't be an issue. Oh well....seems like he's just going to be standing around while this drags out another two weeks.[/quote]

300+ pounds, that's why.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

If I remember correctly he has to get some sort of fluid injected into his knee every offseason. I haven't heard anything about it this offseason though.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=Angry;716422]If I remember correctly he has to get some sort of fluid injected into his knee every offseason. I haven't heard anything about it this offseason though.[/quote]

Fluid injected in, or removed?

I've had the latter done about a dozen times...giant needle, hurts like hell.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=Buster;716424]Fluid injected in, or removed?

I've had the latter done about a dozen times...giant needle, hurts like hell.[/quote]

In his case I believe it was injected. I get fluid removed also.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=Mattyk;716402]Pretty sure passing a conditioning test isn't part of his contract, so the Skins don't have much leverage in that regard.

He will pass it eventually, probably with the help from a little creative work on the stopwatch.[/quote]

It's funny you mention that because I was thinking that same thing myself. Before this is all said and done, we may have to become an enabler.

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

[quote=Angry;716428]In his case I believe it was injected. I get fluid removed also.[/quote]

yep you're right

[url=http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=8242583]Redskins DT Haynesworth's Knee Problem Not Serious - ABC News[/url]

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I found a link to it from last season

[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/haynesworth-on-injury-its-not.html]Redskins Insider - Haynesworth on Injury: 'It's Not Serious'[/url]

Re: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
 

I think Fat Al is pushing back now. I do think his knee is a little sore, but I think he's fed up with the Shanahanigans.