WP: Haynesworth will skip minicamp, wants trade

[Meks]

Love chocolate milk, hate Haynesworth

[CRedskinsRule]

Jim Miller on Sirius said the Redskins should, and could, suspend the player for one game right now, thus giving them a case for conduct detrimental to the player, and a way to recoup some part of the bonus. Does that sound plausible?

[CRedskinsRule]

On the other side of the equation:
Special Master ruled in favor of players, NFL upset | National Football Post

NFL Special Master Stephen Burbank, the University of Pennsylvania law professor, ruled that the Miami Dolphins can't regain signing bonuses of $8,000 and $7,000 given to former undrafted free agent tight end Jared Bronson and offensive tackle SirVincent Rogers.

The two players quit shortly after being signed as undrafted rookie free agents.

...

Here's what NFL executive vice president Jeff Pash said about the victory for the players.

“The CBA was never intended to allow players who violate their contracts, commit crimes, or quit on their teams to keep bonus money paid to them in good faith by the clubs, whether it’s $7,000 or much more,” Pash said. “This is money that should be available to rookies and veterans who actually perform, but the union has continually sought rulings that allow players who breach their contracts to take the money and run.

"The illogical and unintended consequences of these rulings are one of the many reasons why the current CBA needs to be changed. We are committed to addressing this issue in our negotiations with the NFLPA and reaching a CBA that prevents these kinds of results in the future.”

[MTK]

I was out of town last week so I really didn't have the chance to fully chime in on this. Like most everyone I'm so done with this guy. He's a bum and a thief. I was in wait and see mode with him this offseason but it's crystal clear now what this guy is all about, and it sure as hell isn't about the team.

I honestly don't care if we have to ship him out for a low pick or even if we cut him outright. Just get this piece of crap off the team ASAP.

[MTK]

D.C. Sports Bog - Ray Lewis on Haynesworth

[joethiesmanfan]

I hate Albert!!!!

[KI Skins Fan]

A quote from Ray Lewis:

"The response is, whatever you want me to do coach, let's get it done. If you want to switch the defense because you think it'll work better in a 3-4 -- I played in a 4-3 my whole life, but we switched up to a 3-4.

"Ok, Ray, you're gonna have to take on more guards, you're gonna have to do this and that.

"Ok, coach, I'll adjust. Do I like it? Hmm, nah. But I'll adjust, so let's do it, you know what I'm saying? And through that process, I won the defensive player of the year in the 4-3 in 2000, and in 2003 I came back and won the defensive player of the year in the 3-4. So it don't matter. Bottom line. Bottom line. Football is football, man,..."

There you have it. The difference between a sure HOF player (Lewis) and one who has the talent to be a HOF player but lacks the character and commitment to his team to achieve his stated goal of becoming a Hall of Famer (Haynesworth).

If Haynesworth had dedicated himself to the program the way his teammates have done, we'd all be praising him right now and we'd be looking forward to seeing him dominate for the Redskins during the regular season. But, as it stands, most of us can't wait until he is traded or cut.

Haynesworth will never be great because, unlike Ray Lewis, he's not made out of the right cloth.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

A quote from Ray Lewis:

"The response is, whatever you want me to do coach, let's get it done. If you want to switch the defense because you think it'll work better in a 3-4 -- I played in a 4-3 my whole life, but we switched up to a 3-4.

"Ok, Ray, you're gonna have to take on more guards, you're gonna have to do this and that.

"Ok, coach, I'll adjust. Do I like it? Hmm, nah. But I'll adjust, so let's do it, you know what I'm saying? And through that process, I won the defensive player of the year in the 4-3 in 2000, and in 2003 I came back and won the defensive player of the year in the 3-4. So it don't matter. Bottom line. Bottom line. Football is football, man,..."

There you have it. The difference between a sure HOF player (Lewis) and one who has the talent to be a HOF player but lacks the character and commitment to his team to achieve his stated goal of becoming a Hall of Famer (Haynesworth).

If Haynesworth had dedicated himself to the program the way his teammates have done, we'd all be praising him right now and we'd be looking forward to seeing him dominate for the Redskins during the regular season. But, as it stands, most of us can't wait until he is traded or cut.

Haynesworth will never be great because, unlike Ray Lewis, he's not made out of the right cloth.

Yep, that's pretty much it right there.

Someone like Lewis plays for the love and respect of the game. He wants to be remembered for his play on the field and his impact on the game. He cares about his legacy. He gets it.

AH on the other hand is just out for the $$. Too bad because the guy could be one of the all time greats if his head was screwed on right.

[over the mountain]

KI skins fan - nice call on labeling hayensworth selfish in the previous haynesworth thread title you created a month or two ago. now, well last week when ish hit the fan, the little headlines on PTI and sportscenter telling you whats coming up next is "haynesworth is selfish" or wash po articles titled "teammates call haynesworth selfish".

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

KI skins fan - nice call on labeling hayensworth selfish in the previous haynesworth thread title you created a month or two ago. now, well last week when ish hit the fan, the little headlines on PTI and sportscenter telling you whats coming up next is "haynesworth is selfish" or wash po articles titled "teammates call haynesworth selfish".

Thanks for the compliment.

I would have preferred to have been wrong about him.

[kdogg3270]

what gets me about AH not wanting to play in a 3-4 is the fact that Jay Ratliff (who many cowboys fans see as a DE) plays NT and has no trouble getting to the QB. We don't need no selfish players on this team. AH is done in DC.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by kdogg3270

what gets me about AH not wanting to play in a 3-4 is the fact that Jay Ratliff (who many cowboys fans see as a DE) plays NT and has no trouble getting to the QB. We don't need no selfish players on this team. AH is done in DC.

hell if Maake stays healthy Big Al would probably mostly be on the end anyways

maybe he's too lazy to work out.. maybe he's too lazy to learn the new position though it'd be similar to a 4-3 DT I believe

[skinsfan_nn]

More of Haynesworth bad odor:

This clown is a worthless no good POS, just to be clear!

The Bank Draft

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

More of Haynesworth bad odor:

This clown is a worthless no good POS, just to be clear!

The Bank Draft

While we're at it...if there is a tape, not good for Albert

Stripper claims Washington Redskins star Albert Haynesworth knocked her up, sues for $10M

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

While we're at it...if there is a tape, not good for Albert

Stripper claims Washington Redskins star Albert Haynesworth knocked her up, sues for $10M

let's pretend that she wins 10m and he doesn't show up to camp and has to forfeit another what was it.. 18m? suddenly that 30 some mil wasn't much and I'd guess that at least the other 3 or such of it is already gone

publicity stunt.. we allow Haynesworth to buy his way out for 10m and donate it to some single mothers foundation