Haynesworth starting to "like" the 3-4 defense now (ESPN)

On Sportscenter this morning, they highlighted a replay with AH getting the double-team with Perry Riley coming through for the QB hurry resulting in an incomplete pass.

It was a "this is what he brings" type thing. After all the negativity surrounding him, it was nice to see an example of what he can do for us.

He said all this same stuff a few months ago, then he got upset for some reason, and now he likes it again? Strange cat

Strange to say the least......but like so many fans, I guess he too reserves the right to change his mind. he he

I think the coaches, deliberately or not, Gave AH the 'Parris Island' treatment.

Of course, PI is the USMC training depot that has turned thousands of kids into men.

What they do is to break you down so low and then build you back up.

Where you start off hating your DI you end up appreciating him like no one else.

AH had his view of football, but now he has the team's view and it's his too.

I think his stamina was improved and everyone, including AH himself, was pleased with the result.

When asked about his relationship with Mike Shanahan, Haynesworth said: "He's the Head Coach. I'm a player. That's it."

I had to laugh at that.

That's right, Albert. He's the Head Honcho, the Big Boss, the MFIC! And you are a player. I think you're beginning to catch on now. You don't need to have a personal relationship with him but you do need to do what he tells you to do. Just do your job to the best of your ability and everything should be fine.

Personally I think its all done. I'm sure the media will keep wanting to talk about it but if AH keeps up with the "no comment" or "next question" statements it will go away faster. If there is no story then the media will move on.

If AH truly likes this defense and is truly happy, along with the team being dominant this yr, then I can see this being all water under the bridge and AH staying here. One of the coach's said AH didn't understand exactly what the defense would be asking him to do so he should come in and find out. He's here now. He said he likes it. I think if he is a monster in this defense I can see him over looking all this garbage that he created. Especially now that he understands that he will be able to rush the QB and might even have a better chance at it in the 3/4.

If we become a dominant team in the NFC, and play well week in and week out, this will go away completely.

For us to be dominant on defense we are going to need to big fella up front rotating around and eating up olinmen and making plays. He will love it if we win.

They need to come up with some stats to show his impact.

Like:

Number of time you draw double teams

Number of sacks/blocks made while you were involved

Shows he got owned by MS.

I think everything is ok with AH. Completely on the back burner now.

Shows he got owned by MS.

I think everything is ok with AH. Completely on the back burner now.

Yup. The comment about "they let me rush the passer" (as opposed to defenses which prevent linemen from ever pass rushing :rolleyes:) shows that he's trying to play nice now that Shanny has used him as his bitch.

Yup. The comment about "they let me rush the passer" (as opposed to defenses which prevent linemen from ever pass rushing :rolleyes:) shows that he's trying to play nice now that Shanny has used him as his bitch.


If collecting a 21 million dollar check, skipping OTAs, skipping mini-camp and then missing the first 12 practices of the year is being a bitch, where is the lipstick?

Godzilla is worth the trouble.