Haynesworth: For the knowledgable fan

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

I'd like a better source than the one currently provided but the sad thing is that I have to give a blogger from Houston the benefit of doubt because of our spending spree ways of the past.

I would like to believe that if this is true and we do sign Haynesworth at the jump of free agency then that would certainly confirm for me that Snyder has not relinquished his authority over the roster. Snyder's prints on the personnel should be minimal since Vinny got his new title, but this move would not indicate that...

...that article made me sick when I got to the contract part.

Now I know I am quoting myself which is really wierd but the Haynesworth signing, while exciting, seems to confirm that Dan Snyder has more influence on the roster than we've previously believed, at least for me.

I was under the impression that Danny passed the decision making reigns to Vinny when he gave him his new title last offseason. The timeline of the Haynesworth acquistion makes it seem like Snyder is the ring leader in our offseason circus.


This signing confirms, for me, that Snyder's hand is more heavy than just being the tiebreaker in personnel stalemates. If this is a Snyder decision so you still approve of this signing?

[SmootSmack]

Interesting thread title

But this is how it has always worked, VC and his team lead the evaluation process and then Snyder leads the closing of the deal. It's not like Snyder woke up on Sunday morning and said I'm going to go have dinner with Chad Speck and get AH.

Everything is set up for Snyder by the time it's time to discuss the dollars.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

Now I know I am quoting myself which is really wierd but the Haynesworth signing, while exciting, seems to confirm that Dan Snyder has more influence on the roster than we've previously believed, at least for me.

I was under the impression that Danny passed the decision making reigns to Vinny when he gave him his new title last offseason. The timeline of the Haynesworth acquistion makes it seem like Snyder is the ring leader in our offseason circus.


This signing confirms, for me, that Snyder's hand is more heavy than just being the tiebreaker in personnel stalemates. If this is a Snyder decision so you still approve of this signing?

First let me say I'm wary of the Haynesworth signing regardless of who's decision it was. I suppose you could label it cautiously optimistic. At least there were 5 or 6 other teams willing to throw close to the same amount of money at him. It's not like it's an Archuleta move (making an average player the highest paid at his position when no one else was offering anywhere close to that kind of money).

Second, aren't all of our FA signings ultimately Snyder decisions? IMO we'd be naive to think otherwise. I just can't wrap my brain around the idea of Napoleon Jr. allowing Vinny and the other personnel folks to pursue an expensive player that he didn't want.

[That Guy]

vinny was hand hired by snyder and forced on the coaches (marty fired him and that was a big todo for danny).

they talk all the time, he owns the team... i mean, he likes playing with things, but i don't think this proves it was only him in control...

haynesworth was the best player on the market, and i'm sure he said he'd get it paid for if the coaches wanted him, but i'm not sure if he'd continue if the coaches said no thanks, or that guy's a total turd.

and i just called myself a turd :/.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

Now I know I am quoting myself which is really wierd but the Haynesworth signing, while exciting, seems to confirm that Dan Snyder has more influence on the roster than we've previously believed, at least for me.

I was under the impression that Danny passed the decision making reigns to Vinny when he gave him his new title last offseason. The timeline of the Haynesworth acquistion makes it seem like Snyder is the ring leader in our offseason circus.


This signing confirms, for me, that Snyder's hand is more heavy than just being the tiebreaker in personnel stalemates. If this is a Snyder decision so you still approve of this signing?

What's worse, quoting yourself to start a thread or referring to yourself in the third person? Paintrain is confused.

It's been the way it always has. Danny is the closer. Bring him in to finalize the sales pitch, put the finishing touches on the dollars and show up smiling at the presser.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

What's worse, quoting yourself to start a thread or referring to yourself in the third person? Paintrain is confused.

It's been the way it always has. Danny is the closer. Bring him in to finalize the sales pitch, put the finishing touches on the dollars and show up smiling at the presser.

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

It shouldn't result in any penalty. For one thing, it happens all the time around the league. Secondly, the rule is more about direct contact with the palyer or an employee of the team (a coach for example). And finally agents and owners/execs get around this like this: The agent does all the talking (that's completely allowed) and the team guy just listens but doesn't make any response until 12:01 am.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It shouldn't result in any penalty. For one thing, it happens all the time around the league. Secondly, the rule is more about direct contact with the palyer or an employee of the team (a coach for example). And finally agents and owners/execs get around this like this: The agent does all the talking (that's completely allowed) and the team guy just listens but doesn't make any response until 12:01 am.

Plus it's impossible to prove they weren't discussing other players that the agent represents who aren't currently under contract or are under contract with said team.

[backrow]

Just a bit of "extra" knowledge, AH will wear #92. I thought he might still negotiate with C. Wilson for #95. We will see!

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

Wait, tampering happens in the NFL? Next thing you're going to say is government officials are corrupt and guys cheat on their wives. Say it ain't so! ;-)

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Wait, tampering happens in the NFL? Next thing you're going to say is government officials are corrupt and guys cheat on their wives. Say it ain't so! ;-)

Soo.....it's true....the sky is now falling?

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Soo.....it's true....the sky is now falling?

...Well done you got me. I guess I'm too worried about nothing.


I am concerned though about the all out enthusiasm for the Haynesworth signing. It is far too similar to what happens every year we land the motherlode in the offseason and every gets in a craze and we end up hoisting the Offseason Lombardi in March and spectating a meaningless game in February.

I don't want rationality to get lost among the signing frenzy. My heartrate has been pumping today because of all the huge transactions and it feels like gambling.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

Seriously, are you REALLY a Redskins fan?

We just vaulted our top-4 defense to top-2 (with Steelers since Ravens/Titans will be weakened after this FA) and you have nothing but complaints.

[steveo395]

I think having everybody doubt Haynesworth is a good thing though. He is going to want to prove everybody wrong and show that he was worth the money (at least I hope anyway).


....oh yeah, and now Haynesworth can stomp on Andre Gurodes face twice a year.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by steveo395

....oh yeah, and now Haynesworth can stomp on Andre Gurodes face twice a year.

I'm really excited about this part of the signing!