Report claims Redskins won't cut Haynesworth

[Alvin Walton]

He's not going to get many snaps in any kind of defense if he's suspended for half the season.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

If he gets into a 4-3 with his old defensive line coach, he would be on the field for a lot more than 20 snaps a game because he would actually buy into the defense and would embrace his role.

Plus it is not just the snaps that he would have against us. If he is making another rival better over 16 games, that works out poorly for us.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

A roster spot that won't be used anyway. The full team isn't active on game days so you essentially have guys that are collecting spots on a team that aren't being used. Why not sit his fat ass down and show him and other would be free agents that you aren't coming to DC with this kind of act.

This is the most stupid argument people make about the Haynesworth situation. We're not some freaking school or reformatory that teaches undisciplined players a lesson. We just need to stop getting morons like Haynesworth on our team. And we got rid of the dumba$$ that used to sign players like Haynesworth.

I don't get this hard on people have about "teaching him a lesson." Sh*t, did we teach Brandon Lloyd a lesson? There have been a number of free agents that cost us money/picks, who came here and didn't do squat. And they are gone.

And for the people that keep bringing Keyshawn's name. He was suspended for the last 7 games of the 2003 season. And you know what happened next? HE WAS GONE. They traded his a$$ to Dallas the following March.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This is the most stupid argument people make about the Haynesworth situation. We're not some freaking school or reformatory that teaches undisciplined players a lesson. We just need to stop getting morons like Haynesworth on our team. And we got rid of the dumba$$ that used to sign players like Haynesworth.

I don't get this hard on people have about "teaching him a lesson." Sh*t, did we teach Brandon Lloyd a lesson? There have been a number of free agents that cost us money/picks, who came here and didn't do squat. And they are gone.

And for the people that keep bringing Keyshawn's name. He was suspended for the last 7 games of the 2003 season. And you know what happened next? HE WAS GONE. They traded his a$$ to Dallas the following March.

I wonder if you would feel this way had you paid him the 40 million. I bet your opinion would be different. This isn't about teaching anyone a lesson. It's about money. The Redskins want a return on the 40 million. They don't want AH to leave town and get another big contract w/out getting something back. None of the other guys you mentioned got this kind of dough. I can't blame the Redskins for dragging this out. The fans and media are making this out to be a bigger deal than it really is.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I wonder if you would feel this way had you paid him the 40 million. I bet your opinion would be different. This isn't about teaching anyone a lesson. It's about money. The Redskins want a return on the 40 million. They don't want AH to leave town and get another big contract w/out getting something back. None of the other guys you mentioned got this kind of dough. I can't blame the Redskins for dragging this out. The fans and media are making this out to be a bigger deal than it really is.

I would probably feel this way, if AH had been a model player when he was with the Titans, but he wasn't. He was a trouble maker, yet the team decided to pay him $40 mil. Now, I understand an argument about the team wanting to get something in return. And the team should trade him to the team that gives us the best compensation. But as I said, I don't get the whole "let's teach him a lesson" or "we need to set an example to other FA" or "this is a changing culture" crap.

The team has made a myriad of costly mistakes in the past, right up until last year when they wasted two draft picks on McNabb. The only way things are going to change for the Redskins is for management to make sound decisions, do their homework with FA, and stay away from troublemakers.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I wonder if you would feel this way had you paid him the 40 million. I bet your opinion would be different. This isn't about teaching anyone a lesson. It's about money. The Redskins want a return on the 40 million. They don't want AH to leave town and get another big contract w/out getting something back. None of the other guys you mentioned got this kind of dough. I can't blame the Redskins for dragging this out. The fans and media are making this out to be a bigger deal than it really is.

How are we getting our money's worth if AH is on the bench or pouting on the field?

We simply aren't going to get our money's worth from him.

[Schneed10]

For me it's not about teaching a lesson or about the money (the money is a sunk cost). It's simply about the fact that he carries a low salary cap charge, I don't want him on another team, and I remain convinced that he'll reach a point where the quest for more money will motivate him to get his ass in gear again.

I could care less about the 53rd roster spot we'd gain by cutting him, that's not going to be an impact player no matter what. Haynesworth, however, might be.

[Schneed10]

Any emotional argument is bogus. Whether it's because you hate him for being a piece of shit and don't want to see him paid another red cent, or because you want to see him taught a lesson and rot on the bench, or because you're principled and don't want to let him get away with this crap.

All of those arguments are meaningless. The smart decision makers set emotions aside and make the decision based on what's best for the organization/country/team/company going forward.

The bottom line is Haynesworth still has the capability to be dominant. You don't have to cater to him, he'll come around when he wants another big payday. Either that, or get a high pick for him in a trade where you can send him out of our division. Either is a decision that is most likely to positively impact the Redskins on a go-forward basis.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

For me it's not about teaching a lesson or about the money (the money is a sunk cost). It's simply about the fact that he carries a low salary cap charge, I don't want him on another team, and I remain convinced that he'll reach a point where the quest for more money will motivate him to get his ass in gear again.

I could care less about the 53rd roster spot we'd gain by cutting him, that's not going to be an impact player no matter what. Haynesworth, however, might be.

See your argument makes sense, personally I doubt it would happen, but it makes sense. I just gave up on this guy a long time ago. I think it would be great if he can come to his senses and dominate, but I just don't think that will happen. Especially if he gets suspended, although I don't think we're going to hear about this anytime soon. The league has wayyy to many priorities to be worrying about this moron.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This is the most stupid argument people make about the Haynesworth situation. We're not some freaking school or reformatory that teaches undisciplined players a lesson. We just need to stop getting morons like Haynesworth on our team. And we got rid of the dumba$$ that used to sign players like Haynesworth.

I don't get this hard on people have about "teaching him a lesson." Sh*t, did we teach Brandon Lloyd a lesson? There have been a number of free agents that cost us money/picks, who came here and didn't do squat. And they are gone.

And for the people that keep bringing Keyshawn's name. He was suspended for the last 7 games of the 2003 season. And you know what happened next? HE WAS GONE. They traded his a$$ to Dallas the following March.

He was gone only because they didn't give him 21 million dollars and then have him turn around and renig on his word to do what the coaches asked him to do.

This isn't about "punishing" Fat Albert or teaching him a lesson (he'll never get it). This is about changing the culture. I'm fine with sitting the fat ass on the bench. We've shown to many guys in the league that Washington is the place to come to get paid big, but perform little. No more. It has to start at some point.

Many of you fans cried and cried for a culture change. Well, you got it, and now you are bitching? Worse than Dan Snyder IMO.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

He was gone only because they didn't give him 21 million dollars and then have him turn around and renig on his word to do what the coaches asked him to do.

This isn't about "punishing" Fat Albert or teaching him a lesson (he'll never get it). This is about changing the culture. I'm fine with sitting the fat ass on the bench. We've shown to many guys in the league that Washington is the place to come to get paid big, but perform little. No more. It has to start at some point.

Many of you fans cried and cried for a culture change. Well, you got it, and now you are bitching? Worse than Dan Snyder IMO.

A true culture change would mean that he is GONE.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Lotus

How are we getting our money's worth if AH is on the bench or pouting on the field?

We simply aren't going to get our money's worth from him.

Perhaps he'll realize that he's not going anywhere, man up, start acting like a pro, have some pride and play up to his capabilities.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Any emotional argument is bogus. Whether it's because you hate him for being a piece of shit and don't want to see him paid another red cent, or because you want to see him taught a lesson and rot on the bench, or because you're principled and don't want to let him get away with this crap.

All of those arguments are meaningless. The smart decision makers set emotions aside and make the decision based on what's best for the organization/country/team/company going forward.

The bottom line is Haynesworth still has the capability to be dominant. You don't have to cater to him, he'll come around when he wants another big payday. Either that, or get a high pick for him in a trade where you can send him out of our division. Either is a decision that is most likely to positively impact the Redskins on a go-forward basis.

After watching this bum for two years I'm not so sure of that. He makes a great play and follows it up with 2-3 bad ones, gets tired or hurt and leaves the game. If I were them I'd just put his worthless ass in or passing situations, use him like they did Jumpy Geathers back in the early 90's.

[Alvin Walton]

Stainsworth has made a mockery of NFL contracts and of organizational and coaching authority.
I hope Roger G has seen this and gives this bum the maximum suspension possible.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

If he gets into a 4-3 with his old defensive line coach, he would be on the field for a lot more than 20 snaps a game because he would actually buy into the defense and would embrace his role.

That's not true. That same defensive coach has been on record as saying that Albert never bought into the scheme or did what they asked him in Tennessee. He finally took Albert and pretty much let him free lance and get after the QB. Basically he just wants to rush the passer and jump gaps.