Albert Haynesworth and His Trainer

[Hail to the Redskins]

Did anyone else pick up what I did from the little interview with AH?

He talks about not wanting to be barked/yelled at when working out. He said something about "I don't respond to that."

Shanahan, to me, sounds like a no-nonsense/not going to be your "buddy" coach who pushes guys and holds them to a high standard... I DO wonder how this season is going to play out...

Shanny has clearly stated, even just since Friday, that his stance is firm as far as how they are going to play Albert at NT plenty... so IDK guys... I just seeing the AH situation to be a headache for a while..

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Did anyone else pick up what I did from the little interview with AH?

He talks about not wanting to be barked/yelled at when working out. He said something about "I don't respond to that."

Shanahan, to me, sounds like a no-nonsense/not going to be your "buddy" coach who pushes guys and holds them to a high standard... I DO wonder how this season is going to play out...

Shanny has clearly stated, even just since Friday, that his stance is firm as far as how they are going to play Albert at NT plenty... so IDK guys... I just seeing the AH situation to be a headache for a while..

can you tell me where i can find that statement ?

[Hail to the Redskins]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

can you tell me where i can find that statement ?

Oh yeah... forgot to quote... and it's a quote from Allen actually, but obviously.. he's talking about what Shanny's plan for Albert is ...

from Redskins Insider...

...The Redskins sent Campbell, their starter for three-plus seasons, to Oakland for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 draft, but retained the disgruntled Haynesworth, who does not want to play nose tackle in the team's new 3-4 scheme. Allen reiterated that the Redskins expect Haynesworth to be with them this season. "Believe me that Albert's agent has known from the first week the league year started what the thoughts were," Allen said. "We know where Albert stands and he knows where we stand. We look forward to having him have a productive season."

From Redskins Insider

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Oh yeah... forgot to quote... and it's a quote from Allen actually, but obviously.. he's talking about what Shanny's plan for Albert is ...

from Redskins Insider...

...The Redskins sent Campbell, their starter for three-plus seasons, to Oakland for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 draft, but retained the disgruntled Haynesworth, who does not want to play nose tackle in the team's new 3-4 scheme. Allen reiterated that the Redskins expect Haynesworth to be with them this season. "Believe me that Albert's agent has known from the first week the league year started what the thoughts were," Allen said. "We know where Albert stands and he knows where we stand. We look forward to having him have a productive season."

From Redskins Insider

too me though, allen saying "we know where albert stands and he knows where we stand" is not the same as your earlier post:

Shanny has clearly stated, even just since Friday, that his stance is firm as far as how they are going to play Albert at NT plenty...

imo, allen is talking about their stance as it pertains to how they feel about albert missing voluntary workouts, not about his defensive position.
matter of fact i just read somewhere that the skins plan on using albert at nose tackle, defensive tackle and defensive end.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Did anyone else pick up what I did from the little interview with AH?

He talks about not wanting to be barked/yelled at when working out. He said something about "I don't respond to that."

Shanahan, to me, sounds like a no-nonsense/not going to be your "buddy" coach who pushes guys and holds them to a high standard... I DO wonder how this season is going to play out...

Shanny has clearly stated, even just since Friday, that his stance is firm as far as how they are going to play Albert at NT plenty... so IDK guys... I just seeing the AH situation to be a headache for a while..

In the NFL players are paid to produce, they don't necessarily have to have a love fest going with the head coach, they don't even have to like each other for that matter (in many cases they don't). The idea is for the player to give maximum effort whenever he takes the field. I'm convinced if Haynesworth is in the process of getting himself in proper condition as promised, comes in and has a great season, helps the team to win, I guarantee much of the negative speak will cease. Now of course if he dosen't, that a horse of another color.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Did anyone else pick up what I did from the little interview with AH?

He talks about not wanting to be barked/yelled at when working out. He said something about "I don't respond to that."

Shanahan, to me, sounds like a no-nonsense/not going to be your "buddy" coach who pushes guys and holds them to a high standard... I DO wonder how this season is going to play out...

Shanny has clearly stated, even just since Friday, that his stance is firm as far as how they are going to play Albert at NT plenty... so IDK guys... I just seeing the AH situation to be a headache for a while..

In the NFL players are paid to produce, they don't necessarily have to have a love fest going with the head coach, they don't even have to like each other for that matter (in many cases they don't). The idea is for the player to give maximum effort whenever he takes the field. I'm convinced if Haynesworth is in the process of getting himself in proper condition as promised, comes in and has a great season, helps the team win, I guarantee much of the negative speak will cease. Now of course if he dosen't, that a horse of another color.

[44ever]

He needs to be in great shape if he stays here or if he plans on moving on. For us however, it all comes down to one thing. Does AH want to be a Redskin. I don't care if he's in the best shape of his career. If his heart is not with the Skins, his stats and time on the field will reflect that.

I hope he is in fact training hard, not only to be the "best defensive tackle in the NFL." But also to be the best Redskin he can be.

It would be really refreshing to have a guy like AH to give it all he's got for our team.

[The Goat]

Dirtbag this is some quality work you put together for us. Thanks for sharing.

[44ever]

I didn't know where to put this or if it's in our forum yet but it is a good article that covers a lot of our current questions concerning:

*Jason Campbell to Oakland.

*Allen on Albert Haynesworth

*Allen on free agent LB Rocky McIntosh

*Allen believes seventh-round pick Terrence Austin could be the Redskins’ starting kick returner.

*Fourth-round pick Perry Riley will play inside linebacker in the Redskins’ new 3-4 scheme

*The Redskins will attempt to sign between two and six undrafted free agents

Bruce Allen recaps the Campbell trade and draft - Redskins Journal

[beau_str]

as for haynesworth, he just got a 20 mill dollar bonus. him not coming to voluntary camps shows what he's all about. it's all about the dollars with him while he buys up his speed boats. lets be real, he is not focussing on football. if he were he would be coming to ashburn to get to know the new defense and show he is a leader. it also is saying something that we could not get a 2nd round draft pick for him. i don't think any team is seeing him as a good situation.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by beau_str

as for haynesworth, he just got a 20 mill dollar bonus. him not coming to voluntary camps shows what he's all about. it's all about the dollars with him while he buys up his speed boats. lets be real, he is not focussing on football. if he were he would be coming to ashburn to get to know the new defense and show he is a leader. it also is saying something that we could not get a 2nd round draft pick for him. i don't think any team is seeing him as a good situation.

i feel like i'm defending albert alot and thats not my intention. i really wish and feel like he should be at redskins park with his teammates but in his,here i go again, defense he did have his most productive season after training on his own with the same guy he's training with now. hopefully he shows up in great shape and has a great season.

[beau_str]

i agree he should. but history shows when they get paid they lay back and slack. the fact he is not showing up and the fact we can't get a 2nd rounder for him draft day shows something.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by beau_str

i agree he should. but history shows when they get paid they lay back and slack. the fact he is not showing up and the fact we can't get a 2nd rounder for him draft day shows something.

Getting a 2nd round draft pick for him? Haven't you heard it was never the intent to trade him?

[beau_str]

it was also mentioned before we signed him that he was playing a career year during a contract year and he would be a problem after. don't overlook that. i like him when he is playing, i hate him when he is tired and acting like his knee is blown out cause he is tired and needs to sit. we all saw that last year.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by beau_str

it was also mentioned before we signed him that he was playing a career year during a contract year and he would be a problem after. don't overlook that. i like him when he is playing, i hate him when he is tired and acting like his knee is blown out cause he is tired and needs to sit. we all saw that last year.

but history shows when they get paid they lay back and slack. the fact he is not showing up and the fact we can't get a 2nd rounder for him draft day shows something

yea, i can't argue against any of that. i'm just hoping for the best.