Haynesworth is Behaving Selfishly

[tryfuhl]

as far as only player, yeah I get that.. I think that that was Landry last year.. AH made it publicly known his reasoning in advance though

as far as the trade.. who knows.. as far as the pay, not his fault.. as far as the scheme, there's really not a lot for him to learn that he can't learn from june-on I don't believe, and I'm still not seeing where this is a reason for him not showing

the biggest thing that I can focus on as far as a negative would be the initial report of him showing for the first voluntary and then the next day it came out that he wouldn't.. I don't recall word on who/where/what/why/how, etc the initial statement came out unless it was tied to him not wanting to be a distraction with the media access at the end of the session

the whole trade thing could be true.. I don't like it, but if he can manage that and a new contract then he's worked the system where a lot of guys get worked, maybe he got doubled up, but that's the risk we ran signing him to what we did I guess

I can't even remember who else is calling him out at this point

[SmootSmack]

To Pocket$ point, why are any of us really surprised that Haynesworth isn't attending these camps

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

To Pocket$ point, why are any of us really surprised that Haynesworth isn't attending these camps

I just can't understand why he couldn't compromise just a little and attend the minicamps while continuing to work out on his own between minicamps. Honestly, I could understand that position on his part. That would seem to be reasonable and cooperative to me.

But by not bending at all under the cicumstances (a new coaching staff that is putting in a new defensive system, all of his teammates being there, the disappointing record of the team last season, etc.) he seems to me to be someone who is either just simply rebelling against authority or perhaps is trying to influence Mike Shanahan to trade him.

When I consider the strong personalities of the principle antagonists in this drama (Haynesworth and Shanahan) it's hard for me to imagine it ending with AH playing football for the Redskins. Trading Haynesworth would be the worst case scenario for me because I think that Albert is an exceptionally good football player who makes us a better team.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I just can't understand why he couldn't compromise just a little and attend the minicamps while continuing to work out on his own between minicamps. Honestly, I could understand that position on his part. That would seem to be reasonable and cooperative to me.

But by not bending at all under the cicumstances (a new coaching staff that is putting in a new defensive system, all of his teammates being there, the disappointing record of the team last season, etc.) he seems to me to be someone who is either just simply rebelling against authority or perhaps is trying to influence Mike Shanahan to trade him.

When I consider the strong personalities of the principle antagonists in this drama (Haynesworth and Shanahan) it's hard for me to imagine it ending with AH playing football for the Redskins. Trading Haynesworth would be the worst case scenario for me because I think that Albert is an exceptionally good football player who makes us a better team.

In a way, it would look more peculiar if he said I'm totally committed to getting better and to do that I need to workout on my own, and have no distractions, and I'm totally focused on working out and getting better....but I can take a few days off to break my routine leading up to training camp

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

In a way, it would look more peculiar if he said I'm totally committed to getting better and to do that I need to workout on my own, and have no distractions, and I'm totally focused on working out and getting better....but I can take a few days off to break my routine leading up to training camp

i'm not sure i understand your comment/tone. are you on AH's side and saying that his being a selfish lazy jerk is the right thing and justifying the thing's he's saying and doing?

[Longtimefan]

There's nothing I would like more than for Haynesworth to make a public statement enlightning people on the progress he's making on his own. How he feels about all the controversy that continues to swirl around him, and his plan of approach to the upcoming season.

The complete and absolute silence on his part has been less than reassuring, a word form him somewhere along to way could go a long way towards relieving some of the tension and anxiety that has become a daily distraction.

However, I have been encouraged by the way Shanahan continues to dismiss media questions regarding the Haynesworth situation. One can sense it's becoming taxing for him to be asked the same question every day, and he being forced to give the same answer EVERY DAY. His reaction is in the form of a question; When are you going to stop asking that same question?

[firstdown]

I think when AH does show up he going to become Daniels bitch.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I think when AH does show up he going to become Daniels bitch.

It might be the other way around, but what a circus it's going to be when he does show up. I can picture all the little idiots running around with their microphones and notepads looking for some lies to spread.

[Hog1]

Maybe he'll pull a Jamarcus Russell?
THAT should be fun........

[SmootSmack]

I'm saying it's not really that surprising and shouldn't be repeatedly overanalyzed for something it's not

[MTK]

But what are you really saying? Hmmmm

[MTK]

The issue is between AH and the team. No need for either party to issue statements regarding it.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The issue is between AH and the team. No need for either party to issue statements regarding it.

He's not obligated, but there are a lot of fans that I've talked too ( here in this area anyway) that would like to hear a word from him in his defense. As much as this guy has been talked about his situation is known all over the world. It should be between him and the team, but unfortunately for everyone, that's not the way it has turned out.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

He's not obligated, but there are a lot of fans that I've talked too ( here in this area anyway) that would like to hear a word from him in his defense. As much as this guy has been talked about his situation is known all over the world. It should be between him and the team, but unfortunately for everyone, that's not the way it has turned out.

Totally agree. I've been listening to the local sports stations here, and the sentiment here in D.C., besides disgust for Haynesworth, seems to be that at least he can clear the air a little bit, if not entirely.

I do think that if Haynesworth comes to camp in shape and gets after it, these feelings will subside and everybody will be looking towards the season opener vs. Dallas. Whether we like it or not, we need this dude in the lineup come opening night.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Totally agree. I've been listening to the local sports stations here, and the sentiment here in D.C., besides disgust for Haynesworth, seems to be that at least he can clear the air a little bit, if not entirely.

I do think that if Haynesworth comes to camp in shape and gets after it, these feelings will subside and everybody will be looking towards the season opener vs. Dallas. Whether we like it or not, we need this dude in the lineup come opening night.

Your summation is probably as close to universal agreement as we're gonna get on this thread. I'd hate to go against Dallas without him.