Was Shanahan Wrong Deactivating Haynesworth vs. Indy

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

PER REDSKINS INSIDER

Shanahan explains Haynesworth decision
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Albert Haynesworth missed too much practice time and wasn't prepared enough to help the Redskins in Sunday night's loss to Indianapolis.

Haynesworth left the team on Oct. 7, following the death of his brother, Lance McCoy, in Nashville, Tenn. He rejoined his teammates last Thursday and participated in the team's walk-through practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. But he missed practice and meetings on Wednesday, which is when the team installed its game plan, and Shanahan decided to put him on the inactive list for the game against the Colts.

"I just thought six or seven days without working out and coming in after the game plan has already been implemented, it was just a combination of both of those things," Shanahan said after Sunday night's game.

Haynesworth has been active for three of the team's six games this season. He watched Sunday's loss from a suite at FedEx Field.

Without Haynesworth in the lineup Sunday, Washington's defense allowed Indianapolis to roll up 469 yards of offense. They'll enter next week's game at Chicago again ranked last in the NFL in total defense.

The Redskins had only five defensive linemen active against Indianapolis, but they used many packages that featured six defensive backs and didn't necessarily need many big bodies up-front

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

PER REDSKINS INSIDER

Shanahan explains Haynesworth decision
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Albert Haynesworth missed too much practice time and wasn't prepared enough to help the Redskins in Sunday night's loss to Indianapolis.

Haynesworth left the team on Oct. 7, following the death of his brother, Lance McCoy, in Nashville, Tenn. He rejoined his teammates last Thursday and participated in the team's walk-through practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. But he missed practice and meetings on Wednesday, which is when the team installed its game plan, and Shanahan decided to put him on the inactive list for the game against the Colts.

"I just thought six or seven days without working out and coming in after the game plan has already been implemented, it was just a combination of both of those things," Shanahan said after Sunday night's game.

Haynesworth has been active for three of the team's six games this season. He watched Sunday's loss from a suite at FedEx Field.

Without Haynesworth in the lineup Sunday, Washington's defense allowed Indianapolis to roll up 469 yards of offense. They'll enter next week's game at Chicago again ranked last in the NFL in total defense.

The Redskins had only five defensive linemen active against Indianapolis, but they used many packages that featured six defensive backs and didn't necessarily need many big bodies up-front

**** off Shanahan. You are a ****ing idiot. A real man knows when to admit when they are wrong.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

**** off Shanahan. You are a ****ing idiot. A real man knows when to admit when they are wrong.

I think that he had a legit concern, as Manning could have exploited an AH who was just winging it.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I think that he had a legit concern, as Manning could have exploited an AH who was just winging it.

Or perhaps Haynesworth collapses the pocket a couple times allowing Orakpo or others to get hits/sacks on Manning.

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Or perhaps Haynesworth collapses the pocket a couple times allowing Orakpo or others to get hits/sacks on Manning.

I know thats right!!!!!!!!!

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Or perhaps Haynesworth collapses the pocket a couple times allowing Orakpo or others to get hits/sacks on Manning.

Yeah right, like he is a DPOY or something...

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Or perhaps Haynesworth collapses the pocket a couple times allowing Orakpo or others to get hits/sacks on Manning.

Which is exactly what he was signed for.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Or perhaps Haynesworth collapses the pocket a couple times allowing Orakpo or others to get hits/sacks on Manning.

I have considered that possible, but Haslett had the guys shifting positions and doing quick subbing. AH was not up to speed with that part of the gameplan.
However, I'll admit I'm not sure if he should have been deactivated. But if he was active, he wouldn't have been in on many plays.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Did you go Pockets?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

With out Shanny though Pockets, we arent in most of these games!

I do understand your frustration but at the same time this guy can lead us back to the promise land.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

At least he would not have been in coverage. He may have been able to help here and there. I can see where he can be frustrated. On some of the 3rd and longs which we had the Colts in a few times tonight AH could have helped get us some pressure on the Manning.

[Pocket$ $traight]

I like Shanahan. Zorn is a ****ing moron. But this handling has been a debacle from day one. I am fine with setting an example until it hurts the team

Plain and simple, sitting Haynesworth hurt the team this week. Don't believe me? Doc Walker and Brian Mitchell agree.

THIS ****IN TEAM IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AGENDAS...

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I like Shanahan. Zorn is a ****ing moron. But this handling has been a debacle from day one. I am fine with setting an example until it hurts the team

Plain and simple, sitting Haynesworth hurt the team this week. Don't believe me? Doc Walker and Brian Mitchell agree.

THIS ****IN TEAM IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AGENDAS...

Well we all know you're AH's son. lol. I understand your point but I really don't think AH would've been a factor. With the pace that Indy plays with he could've got stuck out there for 7-8 plays in a row. Not good if he's been away for a week.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Hey at least we keep the guy fresh for the real meat and potatoes of our schedule coming up!

Pockets you need a valium?

AH not playing was not really why we lost this game.

Blame it on the INT drops or the miraculous catches the Colts had or the missed FG by Gano in the first half. Hell or the way we didnt move the football until the fourth quarter again. We had chance to win more than a few times without him.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Hey at least we keep the guy fresh for the real meat and potatoes of our schedule coming up!

Pockets you need a valium?

AH not playing was not really why we lost this game.

Blame it on the INT drops or the miraculous catches the Colts had or the missed FG by Gano in the first half. Hell or the way we didnt move the football until the fourth quarter again. We had chance to win more than a few times without him.

Why would I need a valium. You can pick out a hundred reasons why we lost, I just wish one of them wasn't that we sat our most talented player for no reason.