Haynesworth fails conditioning test

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A deal he held out to get. Still, I think he's less of a distraction in the sense that players tend to understand and respect other players needing to handle their business which ultimately can positively (depending on the result) impact all players.

Harder to accept is a player saying I'm going to work out on my own all spring to make sure I'm ready to go...and then he's not ready. When other guys didn't need to be there but chose to be Haynesworth was "working out on his own." Which is fine, but if you're going to do that you better damn well be ready first day of training camp. Not to mention he initially said he'll be there for the mandatory minicamp but then said no he needed more time on his own.

In the end, neither is a big deal really. Though I can see the Revis situation lasting much longer and potentially into the regular season.

I have always been of the opinion that teams should be allowed to work out free agents before they are signed. Otherwise it's just sight on seeing without knowing the true condition of the athlete.

Had the Redskins insisted on Haynesworth going through a simular type exam last year before they signed him, or even prior to the beginning of training camp, it's doubtful he would have been able to pass it. Cerrato's philosophy of once you get them to come in, don't let them go without their signature did not pay dividens in this case.

In Revis's case it's obvious how highly the Jets think of his abilities, it's also obvious he's taking advantage of their feelings. To further stroke Revis' feel-good, Ryan has gone on record in saying he will be in the starting line-up if he signs the day before the opener.......wrong!!