Haynesworth Sent Home From Practice (rips defensive scheme/coaches)

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

He probably should keep it in house but one thing I like about Al is he doesn't seem to back down from anyone. He truly seems concerned about his legacy as a player and he feels that he was misled by those who brought him here.

Good for him for calling out the coaches. Why hasn't there been a fistfight over Randal-Fail being allowed to catch punts? Why the hell is the stretch play still in our playbook?

As bad as the players have played, the coaching has been worse. Much worse.

There are other payers on the defense shouting Amen to everything Haynesworth has said, they just didn't have the courage to say it themselves. At this point in a dissapointing season that's about to come to an end, who the hell cares what the media writes about this story?
They don't have long to write because it's just about over, and the story soon to be forgotten.

[GTripp0012]

Our opponents still punt? I thought the solution to our punt return woes was to never get to fourth down.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Our opponents still punt? I thought the solution to our punt return woes was to never get to fourth down.

That use to be our 4th quarter strategy, last week we apparently decided to start the game with it.

[joethiesmanfan]

Should have been fired Zorn, these are the long term effects of Extra Medium syndrome.

[Meks]

maybe he should call the plays then.

[davy]

If he thinks Blache is bad, wait till Slowik gets here!

[warriorzpath]

All the complaints and drama going on with Haynesworth is justified. He is voicing the frustration of the players with what's going on with the team. Hell.. he's voicing the fans' frustration too.

It all started with Zorn and with the lack of leadership. Blache is too conservative in his schemes, but he got my respect earlier in the season by accepting the responsibility of the failures of the team. At least he wasn't hiding behind excuses. The major flaw of Blache is that he's too stubborn with the way he coaches. He won't accept that his schemes and gameplanning sometimes don't work. But there's a lack of discipline and instinct in the secondary -- that also has alot to do with the defensive failures lately.

[TheSmurfs22]

This latest and greatest report is just further proof in my mind that we are a very dysfunctional organization right now.

[rbanerjee23]

Frankly, I love it...who do you think Snyder is going to listen to? the player or the coaches, keep in mind that Albert makes more than probably the entire coaching staff.

[Paintrain]

One of the biggest mistakes coaches make is being stubborn and not adjusting to the strengths of the talent they're given. I think Zorn was especially guilty of this with Campbell, hence the dramatic improvement in production once Lewis took over the playcalling but back on topic, Blache did this with Taylor in '08 and now Haynesworth in '10. It's almost like he'd rather have a bunch of nobodies that he can tell what to do rather than adjust his scheme suited to his talented players.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

One of the biggest mistakes coaches make is being stubborn and not adjusting to the strengths of the talent they're given. I think Zorn was especially guilty of this with Campbell, hence the dramatic improvement in production once Lewis took over the playcalling but back on topic, Blache did this with Taylor in '08 and now Haynesworth in '10. It's almost like he'd rather have a bunch of nobodies that he can tell what to do rather than adjust his scheme suited to his talented players.

Exactly! I don't know why you'd even bother to get a passrusher in his scheme. He wants his linemen to play the run and his DB's to make a s**tload of reads and cover like he has a bunch of Champ Baileys back there. He doesn't even disguise blitzes very well. He was getting the same reaction from Chicago fans during his time there.

[Lotus]

I think Phat Al tried to be a good guy by keeping his mouth shut but finally his frustration boiled over. I think he is publicly lobbying now for a new DC who will let him be free. I also think that his criticisms are spot on.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I think Phat Al tried to be a good guy by keeping his mouth shut but finally his frustration boiled over. I think he is publicly lobbying now for a new DC who will let him be free. I also think that his criticisms are spot on.

Great post. You are right.
With the type of players we now have on defense, Orakpo, Haynesworth, etc. we need an attacking defensive system. GM Allen needs to be careful who he brings in to be DC.
A bit off topic, but we were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs a month ago. Why are the young guys not playing more? Jeremy Jarmon, Kevin Barnes, Marko Mitchell, Lendy Holmes, Edwin Williams, Robert Henson, etc.
Where are they and why are they not on the field? It is time to stop protecting these rookies and see what they have. Seeing someone like Phillip Daniels play at this point is a waste.

[SBXVII]

Let me see if I got this right cause I just heard it....

We bring in the 100 mill $ man to wreak havoc all game long. He shows up, been a team player, defended other players on the field, and true he takes plays off but he also give 150% when on the field by taking on two players every play on almost all games.

We are at the end of a losing season....one in which Zorn has failed to show up to for 6 games of last season and all of this season. Call it what you want late or absent but HC has not been there and he's going to send a player home? He could not fine him? Could not tell him he's staying after for extra work? Make him do up downs for a half an hour? .....sent him home. Thats the best you can do? Zorn's got issues. I have no problem with AH speaking out cause we all know Zorn is gone at seasons end. I wish I was AH....I'd start showing up late to all the meetings. I mean if my punishment is to be sent home then I'd gladly sit on my couch and collect my 100 mill.

[Son Of Man]

I can't wait for this ENTIRE coaching staff to be gone!!!