Haynesworth fails conditioning test

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

A mixed reaction I didn't expect, but I did share a quick moment with a player I won't name about the feeling of offseason workouts going foreward. Is this type participation going to be expected to continue in the future, or is/was it because the majority of the guys wanted to leave a good impression. His response was he hadn't given it much thought, but if it is expected to continue he thinks there could be more Haynesworth's in the future minus the dollars.

Well, we'll see. I mean I love that all the players were working out at the park together...but I have never minded when players wanted to train on their own or workout elsewhere. The thing that bothered me about Haynesworth was just the mini camp that was required. If guys want to work out elsewhere next year, I wouldnt have an issue with it... of course I'm sure if we win a ton of games, guys will buy into it. If we go 6-10, then they might not.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by murphy196

Hear is a portion of the story written in the Post:

Sopping wet in his gray nylon long-sleeve shirt, he finally acknowledged the crowd shouting his name behind the ropes.
"We love you, Albert!" someone yelled. He raised his hand in a mock wave just in time to hear the retort. "We'd love you more if you lose 10 more pounds."

I love the bold part!

I believe it was actually said if he'd run 10 more laps, at least that's what was reported by several guys yesterday

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I believe it was actually said if he'd run 10 more laps, at least that's what was reported by several guys yesterday

From where I was standing I could hear the "We love you" part but little else. I know attention gazed towards the comments.

[tryfuhl]

missed his first shuttle this morning by a single second

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

missed his first shuttle this morning by a single second

Don't you mean "by a whole second"?

[Lotus]

Given that the test is only given to those not around for offseason activities, I think a message is being sent to the whole team for future offseasons.

[wilsowilso]

This is just awesome. All those people who were fooled by that bathroom break garbage get to realize that he isn't in proper cardio shape and he knows it, because he never has been or planned on being in good shape with reagrds to stamina in his entire freakin life.

Nobody ever made him do it.

This is the best thing that could have ever happened to him as a player and as an immature manchild.

Worst case he completely melts down and throws a tantrum and leaves Redskins Park and quite honestly that would be pretty awesome if that happened.

The age of spoiled players on this team is over.

[GMScud]

IMO this is snowballing into a public pissing contest between Shanny and Albert. I don't like it one bit.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GMScud

IMO this is snowballing into a public pissing contest between Shanny and Albert. I don't like it one bit.

I do, because Albert can't/won't win.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Buster

I do, because Albert can't/won't win.

Just because Albert won't win with MS, he can win back some teammates with all of this. I think MS is walking a fine line here. It's blatantly obvious he's making an example of him, which at this stage seems stupid. He showed up, he's 30 lbs lighter, and he's ready to work. Put him on the field and move on.

Apparently these conditioning tests are pretty brutal, and one defensive player said that few players would be able to pass the test that Albert has been taking, and another D-lineman said they had to take that same test in the offseason, but they weren't timed. Others in the organization have acknowledged that he's clearly in shape and has dropped 35 lbs.

Redskins Insider - Redskins will give Haynesworth a third chance to pass physical

It's clearly a power struggle/pissing contest. We get it Mike. You're the boss. There's no need for this at this point. I'm no fan of Albert, but let's cut the distractions and get our best defensive player on the field.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Just because Albert won't win with MS, he can win back some teammates with all of this. I think MS is walking a fine line here. It's blatantly obvious he's making an example of him, which at this stage seems stupid. He showed up, he's 30 lbs lighter, and he's ready to work. Put him on the field and move on.

Apparently these conditioning tests are pretty brutal, and one defensive player said that few players would be able to pass the test that Albert has been taking, and another D-lineman said they had to take that same test in the offseason, but they weren't timed. Others in the organization have acknowledged that he's clearly in shape and has dropped 35 lbs.

Redskins Insider - Redskins will give Haynesworth a third chance to pass physical

It's clearly a power struggle/pissing contest. We get it Mike. You're the boss. There's no need for this at this point. I'm no fan of Albert, but let's cut the distractions and get our best defensive player on the field.

Redskins Insider - More on Albert Haynesworth's failed conditioning tests

"What happened the other day was he ran the first rep and then he had to use the restroom," Wright said. "You get three and a half minutes; he was gone close to 10. So I gave Albert the option, 'Do you want to run this again?' My suggestion was, let's just wait until the morning. He wanted to run it again, so we ran it again. So you get three reps as opposed to the two that it normally takes."

So, I guess Shanahan should stop getting credit/blame being a hardass/ego-stroker from perople. Albert wanted to take the test, got burned, and inadvertently gave Shanahan an even better image than Shanahan had before this ordeal, for the most part. As I expected, there really isn't a pissing contest going on.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Just because Albert won't win with MS, he can win back some teammates with all of this. I think MS is walking a fine line here. It's blatantly obvious he's making an example of him, which at this stage seems stupid. He showed up, he's 30 lbs lighter, and he's ready to work. Put him on the field and move on.

Apparently these conditioning tests are pretty brutal, and one defensive player said that few players would be able to pass the test that Albert has been taking, and another D-lineman said they had to take that same test in the offseason, but they weren't timed. Others in the organization have acknowledged that he's clearly in shape and has dropped 35 lbs.

Redskins Insider - Redskins will give Haynesworth a third chance to pass physical

It's clearly a power struggle/pissing contest. We get it Mike. You're the boss. There's no need for this at this point. I'm no fan of Albert, but let's cut the distractions and get our best defensive player on the field.

Is he really our best defensive player??? I don't think so have not seen him do jack since coming here. You disgraced Fletcher by saying that.


Everyone was hating on Fat Albert and now that he has to take his meds everyone wants MS to go easy.

F fatty with or without we will post the same amount of wins.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Just because Albert won't win with MS, he can win back some teammates with all of this. I think MS is walking a fine line here. It's blatantly obvious he's making an example of him, which at this stage seems stupid. He showed up, he's 30 lbs lighter, and he's ready to work. Put him on the field and move on.

Apparently these conditioning tests are pretty brutal, and one defensive player said that few players would be able to pass the test that Albert has been taking, and another D-lineman said they had to take that same test in the offseason, but they weren't timed. Others in the organization have acknowledged that he's clearly in shape and has dropped 35 lbs.

Redskins Insider - Redskins will give Haynesworth a third chance to pass physical

It's clearly a power struggle/pissing contest. We get it Mike. You're the boss. There's no need for this at this point. I'm no fan of Albert, but let's cut the distractions and get our best defensive player on the field.

If this is the case then I could see the players union getting involved here. I don't have a problem with MS making an example of AH. But let's not take it too far. The reality is he only missed 2 mandatory practices. There are other ways to make him earn his keep.....putting him w/ the 2nd team, which they're already doing. Not starting him in the pre season games and so on.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by GMScud

IMO this is snowballing into a public pissing contest between Shanny and Albert. I don't like it one bit.

I think it's most of the snowballing is coming from the fans. Albert has not or can not say anything to the media and Shanahan is just using trying to be as generic as possible. It's a big deal because of Albert's past actions, which include him skipping mandatory workouts, and his failure to complete the test is a validation of many fans' perception of him being a large bag of blubber even if it has also been reported that he has indeed slimmed down. Otherwise, it wouldn't be as such a big deal, as Smoot always failed it on his first try

[Kindoy]

Originally Posted by GMScud

IMO this is snowballing into a public pissing contest between Shanny and Albert. I don't like it one bit.

i feel exactly the same... Shanny needs to just cut the crap and and stop dragging this thing on, he's not going to get hurt because he can't run 300 yards at a full sprint. the most he'll sprint this year is 5 yards. Yes i get that Shanny is trying to make a point and "teach him a lesson" but at this point the last thing we need is this whole circus in town. He, and his $21 mil, are more important to us on the field then running shuttle drills. It seems like AH is making the effort to get back and has changed his attitude somewhat, and i think Shanny should do the same. Let him practice, but just make him pass it by the end of camp.