Schefter: "Skins NOT shopping Big Al"

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

So basically we picked up Kemoeatu for nothing. Hmm.

He is not ready to play yet. He has to be brought back gradually.
Once Kemoeatu is healthy you move Haynesworth outside to the DT/DE position in the 3/4. He will be dominant in the pass rush. He will create mismatch problems and open a ton of sacks for his teammates.
We should keep Haynesworth.
It will be hard to run against a 3 man D-line of NT Kemoeatu, DE's Haynesworth and Daniels. You can have smaller faster LB's behjind that line.

[duetsch215]

it will be interesting to see how this affects their draft strategy

[SmootSmack]

So I know this person who's as good a source on Haynesworth as Schefter is on Shanahan and this person says "Albert's very excited about McNabb and the rest of the additions the team has made. He's talking regularly with coach Haslett and is excited about the upcoming season."

so take that for what you will

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I know this person who's as good a source on Haynesworth as Schefter is on Shanahan and this person says "Albert's very excited about McNabb and the rest of the additions the team has made. He's talking regularly with coach Haslett and is excited about the upcoming season."

so take that for what you will

!!

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I know this person who's as good a source on Haynesworth as Schefter is on Shanahan and this person says "Albert's very excited about McNabb and the rest of the additions the team has made. He's talking regularly with coach Haslett and is excited about the upcoming season."

so take that for what you will

He was fibbing to you, to get a message through to Shanahan and BA. Geez keep up

[diehardskin2982]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I know this person who's as good a source on Haynesworth as Schefter is on Shanahan and this person says "Albert's very excited about McNabb and the rest of the additions the team has made. He's talking regularly with coach Haslett and is excited about the upcoming season."

so take that for what you will

If I was a player I would be too. For all the fabricated distractions being created, I hope he has a great year for us. All the moves that they are making should motivate all the guy's on the roster. AH at the end of his career wants to be compared to Reggie White and the only way that will happen is if he is on a conteder. For what its worth I think that Albert should call into one of these radio programs and state flat out "I want to be a Redskin and I will do everything they ask me to do on the field".... wait a sec he did do that on sirus sat radio, lol.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I know this person who's as good a source on Haynesworth as Schefter is on Shanahan and this person says "Albert's very excited about McNabb and the rest of the additions the team has made. He's talking regularly with coach Haslett and is excited about the upcoming season."

so take that for what you will

Clearly, your source isn't keeping up with the outstanding insiders at the Post:
Redskins Insider - Analysis: Shanahan in test of wills with Haynesworth

And earlier Wednesday, it was learned Haynesworth probably will not attend Washington's first voluntary minicamp that begins April 16.

Haynesworth plans to participate in all mandatory offseason team events under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, two people with knowledge of the situation said. But Haynesworth would not face disciplinary action for skipping non-mandatory activities at the park.


It's one thing for Haynesworth to train on his own, which irritated Shanahan. But for Haynesworth, the Redskins' highest-paid player and arguably their most talented, to be elsewhere during a minicamp, well, I imagine that would simply be unacceptable to Shanahan.

...

Haynesworth has made it clear he does not want to play the nose. Shanahan has made it clear Haynesworth is the Redskins' starting nose tackle. In holding firm with Haynesworth, Shanahan is sending a clear message that he sets the agenda for the Redskins -- not the players. Even a player as talented as Haynesworth.

I thought it was said that AH did plan on being at the April minicamp?

[12thMan]

This all means AH is surely to be traded!

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

This all means AH is surely to be traded!

hahahaha! I really hope not, but if he is, I hope we can get Gaither and a 1st out of it. That would be a trade I would make.

Or a 1st and 3rd.

[internetcareer]

The only thing missing from the title of this story is the word "ANYMORE".

The Skins are not shopping Albert "ANYMORE"...since the Eagles did not want to swap and nobody else wanted a 100 million dollar attitude. With that said, it is a relief that Big Al will be dominating one side of the line because he is a monster and it takes 2 linemen to come close to stopping him. Orakpo will benefit lining up beside Big Al.

[internetcareer]

There is no way around it: Big Al is a troubled individual. He has anger and ego issues and only his immense talent has saved him He is on his own mission and all the skins can do is plug him into defense end and say "KILL"..."DESTROY". Its all he's good for.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by internetcareer

There is no way around it: Big Al is a troubled individual. He has anger and ego issues and only his immense talent has saved him He is on his own mission and all the skins can do is plug him into defense end and say "KILL"..."DESTROY". Its all he's good for.

I for one am ok with that.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I for one am ok with that.

Same here.. we're the Redskins.. warriors

not the Washington Good Samaritans

I'm not saying pick up baby killers but a guy who said he wants to actually earn his money and wants to play at his best position is hardly a concern for me. We bitched when Cooley was blocking way more than running routes despite needing his help, why can't we bitch when Al should be going after the passer instead of having a 3-way with 2 OL?

[DIE-NASTY]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Same here.. we're the Redskins.. warriors

not the Washington Good Samaritans

I'm not saying pick up baby killers but a guy who said he wants to actually earn his money and wants to play at his best position is hardly a concern for me. We bitched when Cooley was blocking way more than running routes despite needing his help, why can't we bitch when Al should be going after the passer instead of having a 3-way with 2 OL?

The sad thing is AH could beat two OL with enough frequency to be a force in the running and passing game if he'd take his head out of ass.

On a side note, when did it become ok to tell your boss you're not going to do something or follow an assignment? I'd having him cleaning my toilets if I were ol' Danny Boy. I bet he'd be more than happy to play NT after a month or so of cleaning up after me.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by DIE-NASTY

The sad thing is AH could beat two OL with enough frequency to be a force in the running and passing game if he'd take his head out of ass.

On a side note, when did it become ok to tell your boss you're not going to do something or follow an assignment? I'd having him cleaning my toilets if I were ol' Danny Boy. I bet he'd be more than happy to play NT after a month or so of cleaning up after me.

you do realize that these are voluntary and that if the Skins management team looked like they were forcing AH to be there, they could be fined or have draft picks taken away right? AH has said he's not going to miss any mandatory ones.