AH trade II La Canfora insists AH is indeed on the trading block.

[RedskinPete]

The Redskins made thier bed and they have to live with the fact that Al is not going anywhere and they will have to pick Saturday. Time to not give away next years draft for picks this season. Time to pay the piper! As for Al he needs to come in and work hard. He real could have a great season with the Redskins. Also it shows team that might be willing to give value that he is a team player and not a problem child. You never know some one might need a DT as the season moves on like a team like the Skins when J.Taylor was traded for!

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I just finished watching Mike Shanahan along with Rich Eisen on NFL network and he stated emphatically, Albert Haynesworth will not be traded. He mentioned the rumors that have been circulating, but Albert will be a Redskin this season.

Good to see this. The team should be focusing on the players they should trade, Rocky (who actually doesn't want to be here, and is getting a pass from fans) and Campbell (who needs to go somewhere else and get a second chance).

I'm sure JLC will continue with this bullshit story.

[Ruhskins]

Damn, wrong thread for my pick comment. LOL.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Gtothearry

Trading Al for a 3rd rd. pick...........would be stupid! I personally think La Canfora just keeps spewing this info becuz of bad sources. Schefter comes with info that is legit so I will definitely believe him over La Canfora.

I think the next couple days will finally put a lid on the Albert Haynesworth trade talks. There are some, both media as well as fans who for some reason seem to just be obsessed with the idea of trading him regardless of how many reports come from within the organization to the contrary. Eventually (maybe) they'll come to the realization that it's not happening, and live with it.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I think the next couple days will finally put a lid on the Albert Haynesworth trade talks. There are some, both media as well as fans who for some reason seem to just be obsessed with the idea of trading him regardless of how many reports come from within the organization to the contrary. Eventually (maybe) they'll come to the realization that it's not happening, and live with it.

its not like it was all just made up. smoot said a deal seemed very close. apparently, something must have fallen through. hence the denials from shanahan and the titans. but unless you want to call smoot a liar, there's no denying that we were trying to trade him to the titans. it just didnt work out.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

its not like it was all just made up. smoot said a deal seemed very close. apparently, something must have fallen through. hence the denials from shanahan and the titans. but unless you want to call smoot a liar, there's no denying that we were trying to trade him to the titans. it just didnt work out.

Yes, but it's not like the team was desperate to do so as JLC insists it is.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

when did jlc use the word desperate? and if shanahan or Tennessee were, do you think they'd ever publicly admit it?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

when did jlc use the word desperate? and if shanahan or Tennessee were, do you think they'd ever publicly admit it?

He doesn't have to, Shanahan doesn't owe anything to someone like JLC. And actually it was Andy Pollin saying that the Redskins were desperate.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

its not like it was all just made up. smoot said a deal seemed very close. apparently, something must have fallen through. hence the denials from shanahan and the titans. but unless you want to call smoot a liar, there's no denying that we were trying to trade him to the titans. it just didnt work out.

I would never call anyone a liar, but I'm more inclined to believe what comes from within the Redskins organization than I am any media source. If it's a liar, then Shanahan is the culprit and I don't think he wants to be preceived as being that. The debate will answer itself shortly.

[Ruhskins]

Well unless the Redskins are willing to trade AH for a 3rd rounder (which would be RIDICULOUSLY stupid) this ain't happening. Another Redskins story that JLC doesn't break.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well unless the Redskins are willing to trade AH for a 3rd rounder (which would be RIDICULOUSLY stupid) this ain't happening. Another Redskins story that JLC doesn't break.

JLC was not exactly a warm welcome when he was here serving as the Redskins beat reporter. His negative reporting was never a fan favorite.

[Dirtbag59]

Wanted to repost this from the draft thread as I think it explains why the JLC insist on pushing this story.

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think JLC is still bitter about not breaking the AH news last year, so he wants to break this news. So just keep insisting and insisting.

What I was referring to was this article where JLC actually got pissed at Vinny for not tipping his hand before the Jason Taylor trade. I think it's similar now where he hear's Shanahan say no and in his head he hears yes based on the experience with Vinny.

Redskins Insider - The Immaculate Deception

But yesterday, minutes after the afternoon practice was over, here is what Cerrato said to the local media, repeatedly: "We haven't talked to anybody yet on anything." He then denied, again, any attempts to land Taylor to representatives of virtually every media entity that approached him at Redskins Park.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

The second I see that JLC is talking about the Redskins plans I don't even bother reading any further. The dude has no connections at Redskin Park. Zero.

This is my post from the first page of this thread.

[The Goat]

If Shanahan is serious about trading big Al it will get done, and he may be all the wiser for waiting until the season gets closer. All it takes is a major injury to any one of the better DTs in the league and suddenly Al's value shoots thru the roof.

...obviously in this scenario we don't get any current compensation. But if Mike could get a 1st rd pick next year is seems safe to assume he'd take it.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by RedskinPete

The Redskins made thier bed and they have to live with the fact that Al is not going anywhere and they will have to pick Saturday. Time to not give away next years draft for picks this season. Time to pay the piper! As for Al he needs to come in and work hard. He real could have a great season with the Redskins. Also it shows team that might be willing to give value that he is a team player and not a problem child. You never know some one might need a DT as the season moves on like a team like the Skins when J.Taylor was traded for!

Time to pay the piper? They paid him 21 million on the first. The "piper" is already paid.

Damn, we are stuck with the best d-lineman in football...What do we do now!?!