Albert Haynesworth is a Redskin!!!!

[Gmanc711]

I do like french fries....

Now look, I think most people on here are going to agree; I didnt really read through most posts right now cause I'm at work, so if this has already been said (which I'm sure it has..so be it)...

I mean none of my opinion on this move has to do with my thoughts on Albert Haynesworth as a player...because he is a great, dominant player...the Washington Redskins are going to be a much better defense with him in there, thats not even debatable...

However, the fact of the matter is this...we had a really good defense last year.. .and a really really bad offense last year.. I dont understand why we just threw 150 million dollars into our defense overnight (just looking at contract totals).. and we are basically left with nothing to do to address the offense...

I really want Dockery to come back here, but I think we probaboly dont have the room to make this move at this point. 100 Million dollars is just insane for almost any NFL player... As Redskins fans we should be praying there is no cap after 2010 (as a football fan I hope the cap doesnt go away)...

I dont know, I'm very happy Albert Haynesworth is part of this team, but at this price it is just too much. I think were morgating too much to have him here, and I think its going to hurt us in the long run, I really do.

However, welcome to D.C, Albert. Glad to have you here.

[53Fan]

Didn't the Titans give up the 2nd fewest points in the NFL last year?

[Hog1]

LOVE the player, HATE the money. BUT, it seems to be a fair market kind of deal. From the initial info available, this is the kind of loot John Clayton had called for all week.
It is a lot of guaranteed money between Hall And Haynesworth...60m++

[44ever]

Haynesworth, wow. I'm happy and scared at the same time. So whats our next move?

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Haynesworth, wow. I'm happy and scared at the same time. So whats our next move?

THAT sums it up! I won't queer the deal by elaborating, but...yes, that's it!

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Haynesworth, wow. I'm happy and scared at the same time. So whats our next move?

Get Dockery signed. Let Pete Kendall and Springs go. Then draft either Rey Malumuna or Brian Okrapo.

[Ade Jimoh Fan Club]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

Get Dockery signed. Let Pete Kendall and Springs go. Then draft either Rey Malumuna or Brian Okrapo.

Why does everyone have a hard-on for Dockery? He was average at best when he was here and we GLADLY let him go to the Bills for big money.... where he subsequently sucked horribly and they cut him.

We want him back WHY? I mean, for a very, very low salary - fine. But no way should we overpay for him. Kendall is 100 x better.

I hate to see Springs go, but there's just not $$ for him. Sucks to see us replace one of the top cover guys in the league (Springs) with one of the worst (MeAngelo) - but hopefully Fat Albert will get to the QB before they realize that MeAngelo's guy is wide open in the endzone...

[MdBluefinCrab]

Getting Haynesworth is exactly what this defense needs. Get rid of Springs and Taylor, pick up Dockery for cheap money (was never really impressed with Dockery...over rated) and draft an offensive lineman with our 1st pick.
Hopefully, this will shore up our offensive line, with the addition of Dockery and a top draft pick and give JC the protection that he needs to hopefully be the QB that everybody seems to think he is (me?...not!).
This is probably the last year that the salary cap will be in place and The Little Danny and Vinny know this, hence, the big bucks. As much as I dislike our owner and sidekick, this was a very good move on their part.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by MdBluefinCrab

Getting Haynesworth is exactly what this defense needs. Get rid of Springs and Taylor, pick up Dockery for cheap money (was never really impressed with Dockery...over rated) and draft an offensive lineman with our 1st pick.
Hopefully, this will shore up our offensive line, with the addition of Dockery and a top draft pick and give JC the protection that he needs to hopefully be the QB that everybody seems to think he is (me?...not!).
This is probably the last year that the salary cap will be in place and The Little Danny and Vinny know this, hence, the big bucks. As much as I dislike our owner and sidekick, this was a very good move on their part.

Its times like these where it pays to have a owner like Snyder. Especially next season.

[Ade Jimoh Fan Club]

We will totally regret this signing - WAY more downside than updside. Here's my reasons:

1) Too much $$. That is Peyton Manning money and you can't tell me that Fat Albert (who will probably participate in only about 60% of the snaps) is worth that.

2) His old team and Detroit (new HC is old DC at Titans) did not go after him aggressively at all. They obviously know he's NOT worth the money.

3) He's hurt. A lot.

4) He's got no motivation to perform - and has shown to be a player that needs motivation to perform.

5) The Titans' system was designed to collapse the pocket from the outside via speed rushing DE's and force the QB to step up into Fat Albert's path. I think we'll find out that this HUGELY inflated his numbers.

6) Not a high-character guy. (Neither is DeAngelo Hall who we just blew another rediculous wad of money on). This is the anti-Gibbs philosophy. How many perennial SB contenders do you see with character issue guys? Patriots? Steelers? Bad for team chemistry.

7) I guarantee you that in 2-3 years we're going to have a situation where we'll have to re-wicker his contract and it's going to be a media mess with trash-talking, holdouts, etc...

8) At this price, short of a repeat of what he did last year - it will be a complete DISASTER.

9) Cut & Paste all of these comments for MeAngelo Hall as well.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

We will totally regret this signing - WAY more downside than updside. Here's my reasons:

1) Too much $$. That is Peyton Manning money and you can't tell me that Fat Albert (who will probably participate in only about 60% of the snaps) is worth that.

2) His old team and Detroit (new HC is old DC at Titans) did not go after him aggressively at all. They obviously know he's NOT worth the money.

3) He's hurt. A lot.

4) He's got no motivation to perform - and has shown to be a player that needs motivation to perform.

5) The Titans' system was designed to collapse the pocket from the outside via speed rushing DE's and force the QB to step up into Fat Albert's path. I think we'll find out that this HUGELY inflated his numbers.

6) Not a high-character guy. (Neither is DeAngelo Hall who we just blew another rediculous wad of money on). This is the anti-Gibbs philosophy. How many perennial SB contenders do you see with character issue guys? Patriots? Steelers? Bad for team chemistry.

7) I guarantee you that in 2-3 years we're going to have a situation where we'll have to re-wicker his contract and it's going to be a media mess with trash-talking, holdouts, etc...

8) At this price, short of a repeat of what he did last year - it will be a complete DISASTER.

9) Cut & Paste all of these comments for MeAngelo Hall as well.

Oh God....here we go.

[Ade Jimoh Fan Club]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

Oh God....here we go.

Soul-Skins: I hope I'm wrong. I really do. But this one doesn't smell like a good deal...

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

We will totally regret this signing - WAY more downside than updside. Here's my reasons:

1) Too much $$. That is Peyton Manning money and you can't tell me that Fat Albert (who will probably participate in only about 60% of the snaps) is worth that.

2) His old team and Detroit (new HC is old DC at Titans) did not go after him aggressively at all. They obviously know he's NOT worth the money.

3) He's hurt. A lot.

4) He's got no motivation to perform - and has shown to be a player that needs motivation to perform.

5) The Titans' system was designed to collapse the pocket from the outside via speed rushing DE's and force the QB to step up into Fat Albert's path. I think we'll find out that this HUGELY inflated his numbers.

6) Not a high-character guy. (Neither is DeAngelo Hall who we just blew another rediculous wad of money on). This is the anti-Gibbs philosophy. How many perennial SB contenders do you see with character issue guys? Patriots? Steelers? Bad for team chemistry.

7) I guarantee you that in 2-3 years we're going to have a situation where we'll have to re-wicker his contract and it's going to be a media mess with trash-talking, holdouts, etc...

8) At this price, short of a repeat of what he did last year - it will be a complete DISASTER.

9) Cut & Paste all of these comments for MeAngelo Hall as well.

I agree w/all 9. Really seems that DS has amnesia.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

We will totally regret this signing - WAY more downside than updside. Here's my reasons:

1) Too much $$. That is Peyton Manning money and you can't tell me that Fat Albert (who will probably participate in only about 60% of the snaps) is worth that.

2) His old team and Detroit (new HC is old DC at Titans) did not go after him aggressively at all. They obviously know he's NOT worth the money.

3) He's hurt. A lot.

4) He's got no motivation to perform - and has shown to be a player that needs motivation to perform.

5) The Titans' system was designed to collapse the pocket from the outside via speed rushing DE's and force the QB to step up into Fat Albert's path. I think we'll find out that this HUGELY inflated his numbers.

6) Not a high-character guy. (Neither is DeAngelo Hall who we just blew another rediculous wad of money on). This is the anti-Gibbs philosophy. How many perennial SB contenders do you see with character issue guys? Patriots? Steelers? Bad for team chemistry.

7) I guarantee you that in 2-3 years we're going to have a situation where we'll have to re-wicker his contract and it's going to be a media mess with trash-talking, holdouts, etc...

8) At this price, short of a repeat of what he did last year - it will be a complete DISASTER.

9) Cut & Paste all of these comments for MeAngelo Hall as well.

Spot on expect for #9. Credit to Freddy for original pointing it out.

[hail_2_da_skins]

Dana Stubblefield?