King predicts Haynesworth to Redskins

Has that been confirmed, that Griffin's contract is being restructured?

The fact that he's only going to pay 65% of snaps is exactly why I would not spend the big bucks on him.

if he's only going to play 65% of the snaps, is it possible we could pay him 65% of the vet miniumum?

If FAT **** KING is so sure of this story then why are we restructuring Griffin's contract?

were restructing his contract? when was this reported as news and not idle speculation by JLC? Also, King is not reporting this as fact. he's not claiming to be sure of anything. he's just speculating based on the fact that the two had dinner.

I'm on the fence. but lets for fun say we did sign Haynesworth. (If we could;ie CAP) I would suspect he would not be needed on all 4 downs anyway. Most likely he would be used on the first 2 downs possibly the 3rd down to clog the middle and stop the run/ push the pocket. Cause double teams or mismatches. Which is what we want. I would figure on 4th down we would be expecting punt. So for the fun lets say we keep him in on 1st and 2nd to clog the middle. take him out on 3rd and put in a pash rushing Defense. If for any reason a team was on a 4th and 1 and decided to go for it he could come back in to clog the middle.

I really don't see any down side to his stepping in or stepping out of the field of play considering Blache changes people all the time in order to keep fresh legs on the field. Now the down sides would be injuries and age. Look at what we are paying Springs and more of you seem happy to keep him and let Rogers go. I can't figure that one out. If it can be done I would get Haynesworth to clog the middle and move Taylor to WLB and allow him to roam a little to create havoc.

I don't care what people think we all know teams would have to game plan around him. They would have to double team him freeing up other rushers and he would definitly push most pockets so the QB would not be able to step up. He would easily help our defense maybe even helping our secondary simply by applying pressure. The big question is if we are keeping Taylor can we go after and afford Haynesworth. I would bet Snyder was simply speaking with his agent about cost.

Don't want Haynesworth at all. I think it would be a huge mistake. Welcome to the team!

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.

Daseal, I didn't say he wasn't saying the truth, he just sounded a bit demeaning in the tone of his article. Plus, given our cap situation, lack of draft picks, and many other reasons our team could not get a player like Haynesworth, I don't know if I would put it out there that the Redskins are a definite destination for Haynesworth. But you're right, I am being biased and I agree that no one wants their team being picked on by the media. And true, he has made both positive and negative statements about our team in the past and it is his opinion.

Do you want Haynesworth enough that you'd also not sign DeAngelo Hall, cut Springs, cut Griffin, not find a suitable replacement for Marcus Washington, and go into the season with Carlos Rogers (if hes not traded) and Fred Smoot as our starting cornerbacks?... because thats what it would mean. The contract Haynesworth will sign will be the equivalent of the contract for atleast 4 other QUALITY starters for our defense.

Unless the market for Haynesworth completely dematerializes and he wants to sign for us for the "vet minimum" because he loves the redskins so much, he's not worth it.

I believe they can figure out a way to get it done, They always do. Besides would replacing Griffin with haynesworth and letting Springs and Washington go be all that bad. I think they can backload his contract and pray he'll restructure in the future.

I think haynesworth would be a fantastic addition to our defense, but I can't see us signing him with our current cap situation. I would much rather have springs and hall than haynesworth, and although I wouldn't really mind if taylor came back next season, it looks like he's going to, which really doesn't leave us with any cap room.

If he took a big pay cut or agreed to receive most of his salary as a bonus then MAYBE, but I don't think we can objectively look at obtaining haynesworth unless he's shopped around and sees his price go down.

I believe they can figure out a way to get it done, They always do. Besides would replacing Griffin with haynesworth and letting Springs and Washington go be all that bad. I think they can backload his contract and pray he'll restructure in the future.

backload and restructure? THATS your plan? That philosophy is why the skins have one of the oldest, least talented rosters in the league - while at the same time having no cap room to add young, talented, rising stars. And if you argue that our roster is really talented, then you should take off your burgundy colored glasses and start watching other teams play regularly for a change - Ths skins have several outstanding players, but overall, they arent that good.

Doing what you suggest would result in an uncuttable 32 year old Haynesworth who hasnt performed in years carrying a 25 Million cap figure in 4 years. No thanks.

I think haynesworth would be a fantastic addition to our defense, but I can't see us signing him with our current cap situation. I would much rather have springs and hall than haynesworth, and although I wouldn't really mind if taylor came back next season, it looks like he's going to, which really doesn't leave us with any cap room.

If he took a big pay cut or agreed to receive most of his salary as a bonus then MAYBE, but I don't think we can objectively look at obtaining haynesworth unless he's shopped around and sees his price go down.

exactly. He certainly doesnt deserve to be the highest paid defensive player in history. I wouldnt even give him top DT money. If snyder does push for haynesworth, all it will prove is that he doesnt care about this team and only wants to sell jerseys.

exactly. He certainly doesnt deserve to be the highest paid defensive player in history. I wouldnt even give him top DT money. If snyder does push for haynesworth, all it will prove is that he doesnt care about this team and only wants to sell jerseys.

I really doubt it, I hope that Snyder has grown up that much with Gibbs to not go after the sexy free agents at the expense of the team's salary cap.