King predicts Haynesworth to Redskins

[44ever]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Since I can remember. Close to 30 years.

Thanks, I was just curious because of the nature of the deal. Some of the younger fans will go for anything for lack of history with the team. But Im assuming you have seen your share of the bonehead mistakes this team has made over the years. Personally, I just dont trust the deal.

[DirtyLandry]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Thanks, I was just curious because of the nature of the deal. Some of the younger fans will go for anything for lack of history with the team. But Im assuming you have seen your share of the bonehead mistakes this team has made over the years. Personally, I just dont trust the deal.

Absolutely and I completely understand your apprehension. It's just that I have been crying for a defensive tackle like this for years now. Admittedly, this proposed deal is probably not the best thing financially for the Redskins, but at this point I kind of have an 'all or nothing' attitude. I would rather see us overpay for a proven commodity that could help the entire D then to sign/resign a bunch of average players and hope to win. I am well aware of the fact that there are other needs on this team, but I believe they are few. I maintain that we still have guys already waiting in the wings that could one day produce.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Absolutely and I completely understand your apprehension. It's just that I have been crying for a defensive tackle like this for years now. Admittedly, this proposed deal is probably not the best thing financially for the Redskins, but at this point I kind of have an 'all or nothing' attitude. I would rather see us overpay for a proven commodity that could help the entire D then to sign/resign a bunch of average players and hope to win. I am well aware of the fact that there are other needs on this team, but I believe they are few. I maintain that we still have guys already waiting in the wings that could one day produce.

I can appreciate your perspective. Believe me I'm fighting back the urge to see it done. But at what expence is my question.

[GMScud]

If we give him $15-$16M per year with a $40M signing bonus and totally handicap our ability to improve in other areas, then Danny boy should start a website: moreofthesame.com We went one off-season without forking over a huge deal, so I guess he'll just compesate for that by making AH the richest defensive player ever.

This whole thing is annoying to me. Haynesworth has plenty of red flags, we're not in a good cap situation to begin with, there are cheaper alternatives available (shit, just give Canty 5yrs $40M), and we've had these kind of deals kill us in the past. The whole thing gives me a really bad feeling.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by GMScud

If we give him $15-$16M per year with a $40M signing bonus and totally handicap our ability to improve in other areas, then Danny boy should start a website: moreofthesame.com We went one off-season without forking over a huge deal, so I guess he'll just compesate for that by making AH the richest defensive player ever.

This whole thing is annoying to me. Haynesworth has plenty of red flags, we're not in a good cap situation to begin with, there are cheaper alternatives available (shit, just give Canty 5yrs $40M), and we've had these kind of deals kill us in the past. The whole thing gives me a really bad feeling.

All of a sudden that seems like a bargain

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

If we give him $15-$16M per year with a $40M signing bonus and totally handicap our ability to improve in other areas, then Danny boy should start a website: moreofthesame.com We went one off-season without forking over a huge deal, so I guess he'll just compesate for that by making AH the richest defensive player ever.

I don't think he's going to get numbers that high, at least not from us. And I'm certain we're not going to make any move that will totally handicap our ability to improve in other areas. If for no other reason than we're not giving up draft picks to get him.

This whole thing is annoying to me. Haynesworth has plenty of red flags, we're not in a good cap situation to begin with, there are cheaper alternatives available (shit, just give Canty 5yrs $40M), and we've had these kind of deals kill us in the past. The whole thing gives me a really bad feeling.

Cheaper yes, but as impactful? And what if they got both Haynesworth and Canty? And took a linemen at #13?

[dirtythirty]

I would love to see #92 in burgandy and gold but not w/ a 100 mil contract with 40mil at signing. We should focus on our bigger needs. Cant wait to see how it unfolds.

Adam Schefter
Agent: No deal between Haynesworth, Redskins
Posted: February 24th, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Washington Redskins

After receiving more than 30 telephone calls and e-mails Tuesday from members of the Washington media regarding a potential deal between his client and the Redskins, Albert Haynesworth’s agent, Chad Speck, felt the need to publicly address the situation.

“Albert is not allowed to have a deal with another team, and he doesn’t have a deal with another team,” Speck e-mailed Tuesday night. “We continue to keep the lines of communication open with Tennessee. The rumors suggesting that a deal is in place between Albert and the Washington Redskins are completely false.”

What is true is that the Redskins are one of a handful of teams that will have interest in Haynesworth. But for whoever signs him, it isn’t going to cheap. Haynesworth widely is expected to become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, with a deal that will defy today’s economic hardships and send tremors around the league. The deal could wind up including a signing bonus in the vicinity of $40 million dollars. Washington will have interest. But so will Detroit, Tampa Bay, Tennessee and others.

And the big question as free agency opens Friday will be what is Haynes-worth?

[Ruhskins]

He stomped on a Cowboy, how he could not be a Redskins! LOL. Just kidding.

A statement from AH's agent, nothing unexpected...

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Agent: No deal between Haynesworth, Redskins «

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

He stomped on a Cowboy, how he could not be a Redskins! LOL. Just kidding.

A statement from AH's agent, nothing unexpected...

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Agent: No deal between Haynesworth, Redskins «

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

[53Fan]

Too bad we gave up our 2nd round pick this year. I'm sure he's not as good but a good deal cheaper.....Missouri's Hood a potential fit for Titans d-line on Nashville City Paper

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

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I know there is a lot of split opinions on here about Haynesworth, is he a pocket collapsing DT we've all been craving or is he playing for a pay day and now will get fat and lazy?

Fat, lazy and oft-injured. His best years are behind him, and he's had a history of injury. The Skins need to transform into Tennessee in this equation. They need to be the team that drafts players like Haynesworth, not the one that signs him as a 29 year old free agent.

Do as the Steelers do. Pay them once, pay them twice, but let some other sucker pay them the third time.

[DirtyLandry]

[quote=44Deezel;529723]

Fat, lazy and oft-injured. His best years are behind him, and he's had a history of injury.

This is pure speculation.

The Skins need to transform into Tennessee in this equation. They need to be the team that drafts players like Haynesworth, not the one that signs him as a 29 year old free agent.

Ideally, you'd love to have your FO run like a well oiled machine and consistently pluck gems from the draft, but this is reality. Dan and Vinny run the show. Additionally, blue chip players like Haynesworth are extremely rare.

Do as the Steelers do. Pay them once, pay them twice, but let some other sucker pay them the third time.

Or do as the Patriots do and pay them once and let some other sucker pay them. However, I think this philosophy has finally caught up to them.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Fat, lazy and oft-injured. His best years are behind him, and he's had a history of injury. The Skins need to transform into Tennessee in this equation. They need to be the team that drafts players like Haynesworth, not the one that signs him as a 29 year old free agent.

Do as the Steelers do. Pay them once, pay them twice, but let some other sucker pay them the third time.

For the record he'll be 28.

[DirtyLandry]

All I can say is it's Dannys team. Whatever happens, what are we going to do about it? You can either accept it, b*tch a little and still cheer on your team, or you can change allegiance. It could be worse. We could all be Browns fans, or worse yet Raiders fans (Al Davis has lost all of his marbles). At any rate, like another poster said, and I'm paraphrasing, I will get on the roller coaster and enjoy the ride.

[SmootSmack]

It's unlikely, probably means both Hall and Springs are gone but it's not impossible.