What would you say to a Washington Redskins fan right now? I mean, being a 'Skins fan is hard as it is. All the young talent in the world but they just can't ever seem to put a solid team together. At least in recent memory.
Enter Albert Haynesworth. This 6'6 350 pound defensive man beast was supposed to be the Redskins' saving grace after being signed before the 2009 season when he parted ways with the Tenessee Titans. Unfortunately it seems all Big Al is saving lately is his spare change to hit up the late night Dollar Menu. Not that he's hurting for money after the 'Skins inked an unheard of 7 year, 100 million dollar contract with a man who never even seems to be in the physical condition of a professional football player.
Two-a-days are upon the Redskins as they make their way through training camp under the guidance of new coach Mike Shanahan. After failing his physical test on more than one occasion, Haynesworth hasn't even made it onto the field.
You have to ask yourself: how does an athlete worth 100 million dollars come to training camp completely unprepared and grossly out of shape? What was he doing in the off-season when his counterparts were slaving in the weight room and passing on filet mingon in exchange for grilled salmon?
Haynesworth's complete lack of appreciation to the Redskins organization and dedication to the game of football is disheartening. What type of message does this send to his teammates when one of the faces of the franchise is treating the upcoming season like it's a game of Madden? Haynesworth should be acting as a clear cut leader on and off the field and that includes taking conditioning and strength training seriously.
Fat Albert's battle of the bulge has been a huge distraction for the Redskins already and camp has just barely gotten underway. Instead of talking about their quest to have a winning season, Mike Shanahan and Co. are fielding questions about why their star player can't even pass a standard physical. This ladies and gentleman, is a selfish move by an overpaid player who the Redskins organization are likely kicking themselves for placing their bets on.
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I agree except that he did lose 32lbs this off season. Only thing is he still about 330 and out of shape lol.
The Titans believed that he'd flop if they paid him...Looks like they were right!
There is way too much selfishness in the NFL these days. WAY TOO much of a sense of 'me first' entitlement.... who pays their bloated salaries anyways?
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Fat Albert was a waste of 100M
...just call it for what it is. he is an obese diva. & doesn't want to play for the redskins.
he resents the new defensive scheme. the transition to a 3-4 defense translates into less statpadding for the big man. nose tackles do not get sacks, (albeit rarely) they are merely gap penetrators with 1 & 2 gap responsibilities i.e. engaging on average two lineman at a time so that the linebackers can make the plays.
albert signed his contract with the idea he was going to be a 4-3 defensive tackle...yet he selfishly refuses to help his team and make the transition like the rest of them.
this is why there will be a 2011 Uncapped Season...due to the increase of players who feel entitled to compensation however not meeting performance expectations.
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