King predicts Haynesworth to Redskins

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by PETER KING IN MMQB

There's no long line waiting to pry Albert Haynesworth from the Titans.

In fact, Washington might be the logical landing spot. Hmmmm. I wonder why Redskins owner Dan Snyder was having dinner with the agent for Haynesworth, Chad Speck, at Morton's here Saturday night. I'm sure they were just talking about how it was colder here than at the Arctic Circle. But I kept asking all weekend: "Who wants Haynesworth -- or, more appropriately, who's going to pony up for him?'' And I got the old "it only takes one'' answer a few times. But one coach told me the smartest thing, and this was a coach who has some interest in getting Haynesworth at the right price, which is about half of what Haynesworth is hoping to get. "Everybody I've asked this weekend says, 'We're out of that,' or 'I don't think you'll see us involved in Haynesworth.' ''

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I know there is a lot of split opinions on here about Haynesworth, is he a pocket collapsing DT we've all been craving or is he playing for a pay day and now will get fat and lazy?

[KI Skins Fan]

He's much better than any DT we have now, even when he's not playing for a contract. He's also intimidating and we could use a badass on defense.

Defense wins championships.

[Schneed10]

Given the probability that the salary cap era is coming to a close, I would pay ANY PRICE to get Albert Haynesworth.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Given the probability that the salary cap era is coming to a close, I would pay ANY PRICE to get Albert Haynesworth.

AMEN.

[SkinzzFan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Given the probability that the salary cap era is coming to a close, I would pay ANY PRICE to get Albert Haynesworth.

I didn't realize the cap was permanently going away...if that's the case shine up another Lombardi Trophy for the Redskins!! LOL.

HAIL!

[SmootSmack]

Had a feeling this rumor might pop up soon

http://www.thewarpath.net/521497-post63.html

Still, it's a bit presumptious (sp?) to think just because Snyder and Speck are having dinner they must be talking about Haynesworth. Maybe they were just having dinner. Maybe they were talking about another one of Speck's clients, Malcolm Kelly.

[Ruhskins]

Peter King sounds like your typical Snyder basher with this article. Man, what have the Redskins done to this guy?

[MTK]

I'm really on the fence with Haynesworth. The guy is a monster no doubt, I'm just scared that once he has a fat new deal in place he might get lazy.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm really on the fence with Haynesworth. The guy is a monster no doubt, I'm just scared that once he has a fat new deal in place he might get lazy.

Washington Post Headline: Haynesworth Diagnosed with Dana Stubblefield Disease

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Had a feeling this rumor might pop up soon

http://www.thewarpath.net/521497-post63.html

Still, it's a bit presumptious (sp?) to think just because Snyder and Speck are having dinner they must be talking about Haynesworth. Maybe they were just having dinner. Maybe they were talking about another one of Speck's clients, Malcolm Kelly.

Sure, sure. Malcolm Kelly. That must have been it. No mention at all of Haynesworth.

NOT! You're way too smart to believe that. Of course they were talking about Haynesworth!

[Daseal]

I hope this is false. Haynesworth is already said to take time off of plays and isn't exactly what you'd consider a high motor guy. He's quite talented, but how many years does he really have left. Considering the pay-day he'll command -- not worth it at all.

Ruhskins -- Could it possibly be that King is saying the truth? You're biased. I'm biased. We're Redskins fans. From listening to King on NFL radio, he speaks well and backs up all of his opinions with solid facts. He's said many good things about the Redskins and he's brought out our weaknesses. One thing I've learned from NFL radio, is every fan thinks the media picks on/hates their team. I heard Cowboys fans saying they get no respect last off-season. As fans we see our team as the center of the NFL universe, and don't like to hear negative things about our team, even if they are true.

[2BIG2BSKINNY]

I have seen Hanesworth on and off the field here in Tennessee alot... The Titans don't want to loose this guy! He will make Jason Taylor and and Carter play better and the CB's don't have to dominate to win...just maintain coverage!!!! Will also help the O-Line in practice.

We have other needs but if we address it right in the draft then I think DT will be added help!

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Given the probability that the salary cap era is coming to a close, I would pay ANY PRICE to get Albert Haynesworth.

not to hijack the thread, but do you really think that the cap will go away???????

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm really on the fence with Haynesworth. The guy is a monster no doubt, I'm just scared that once he has a fat new deal in place he might get lazy.

I hope not matty. Is'nt he F. Tagged?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Had a feeling this rumor might pop up soon

http://www.thewarpath.net/521497-post63.html

Still, it's a bit presumptious (sp?) to think just because Snyder and Speck are having dinner they must be talking about Haynesworth. Maybe they were just having dinner. Maybe they were talking about another one of Speck's clients, Malcolm Kelly.

Bingo. My first thought when i read this was wondering who else Speck represented. I'm sure Haynesworth was brought up during the conversation (how could he not be?), but theres no way we can put ourselves in a position (financially) to pay Haynesworth.

As to Peppers, I'm pretty sure the Pathers franchised him, and we dont have the ammunition to trade for him. in addition to not being able to afford his salary, by all apperances we are keeping Jason Taylor so i'm not sure how Peppers would fit in with our plans. Really, both Peppers and Taylor are really 3-4 OLBs so i dont understand why we would want both of them.