Albert Haynesworth and Mike Shanahan: An unlikely win-win situation?

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think we're overstating the accountability issue here and it's now becoming more of a talking point, and masking some of Shanahan's short comings, rather than something that actually fosters trust and maturity in your locker room. If your approach yields confusion and mistrust, then you need to check yourself. This ain't Pop Warner and it ain't the collegiate ranks. You're only going to be able to get so far with the hard nose approach with professional athletes that play at this level. And Shanny needs to find the line between effective accountability as an NFL coach and letting professionals be professionals.

Belichick is the epitome of the "hard-nosed" coach, and I'd say it's worked pretty well for him. He's built a team where none of his players would *ever* question any of his decisions. They work hard, and they do what they're told to the best of their abilities. If Shanahan's approach is causing confusion and mistrust, it could be because he's got the wrong kind of players.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Belichick is the epitome of the "hard-nosed" coach, and I'd say it's worked pretty well for him. He's built a team where none of his players would *ever* question any of his decisions. They work hard, and they do what they're told to the best of their abilities. If Shanahan's approach is causing confusion and mistrust, it could be because he's got the wrong kind of players.

Totally agree.

I don't think there's any real confusion or mistrust anyway. The whole situation with Haynesworth was blown out of proportion and I think the dust will settle on this McNabb issue as well.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Totally agree.

I don't think there's any real confusion or mistrust anyway. The whole situation with Haynesworth was blown out of proportion and I think the dust will settle on this McNabb issue as well.

have to disagree with you on Haynesworth here Matty ,big Al started this crap and has kept it going he's gone after this year but as for McNabb I agree...this will blow over wining a few games will solve that and if you make the playoffs ...he'll get his long term deal.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Giantone

have to disagree with you on Haynesworth here Matty ,big Al started this crap and has kept it going he's gone after this year but as for McNabb I agree...this will blow over wining a few games will solve that and if you make the playoffs ...he'll get his long term deal.

While I have generally NOT been in Big's corner with this deal, I must say the interviews with him (that I have seen) were totally impressive.
Not the entitled spoiled "Superlete" I expected at all.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Giantone

have to disagree with you on Haynesworth here Matty ,big Al started this crap and has kept it going he's gone after this year but as for McNabb I agree...this will blow over wining a few games will solve that and if you make the playoffs ...he'll get his long term deal.

I like your consistency. You have been wrong about Al from day one and you are sticking by your story. Don't worry, you will have two games to watch how "out of shape" he is.

I also love how everyone automatically thinks he is gone. His salary is going to be about 5 million next year which is a steal.

People are also forgetting that there is about a 90% chance that there are no OTA's and camps next year when the players are locked out.

So that takes care of most if not all of the Al preseason drama.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I like your consistency. You have been wrong about Al from day one and you are sticking by your story. Don't worry, you will have two games to watch how "out of shape" he is.

I also love how everyone automatically thinks he is gone. His salary is going to be about 5 million next year which is a steal.

People are also forgetting that there is about a 90% chance that there are no OTA's and camps next year when the players are locked out.

So that takes care of most if not all of the Al preseason drama.

I think Haynesworth is gone because we need the picks. While I think it'd be great for him to stay, now that the drama is over and done and he's playing up to his potential, he is marketable. Unless his value drops off a lot, he should be commanding at least two picks if he continues to play the way he has in the past couple of games.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I like your consistency. You have been wrong about Al from day one and you are sticking by your story. Don't worry, you will have two games to watch how "out of shape" he is.
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What is my ...."story"?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Belichick is the epitome of the "hard-nosed" coach, and I'd say it's worked pretty well for him. He's built a team where none of his players would *ever* question any of his decisions. They work hard, and they do what they're told to the best of their abilities. If Shanahan's approach is causing confusion and mistrust, it could be because he's got the wrong kind of players.

Well Belichick has had the fortune of winning three Superbowls to back him up on his tactics. Unless you intimately know the details of pre-SB Patriots, I say that his tactics have become better known after he started to win. Maybe he started out this way in New England, but it is hard to question anyone when they win.