Albert's Feelings Might Be Hurt

I always hate reminding you that I told you so BUT... I completely called the problems that would ensue with Albert Haynesworth in Washington.  If you didn't hear yesterday while you were enjoying Christmas or puking your guts out like myself... Haynesworth was sent home from practice for disciplinary reasons and the Washington Post asked Big Al why were you exactly sent home?  To say he went on a rant is an understatement.  Here are a few quotes from Haynesworth thanks to ESPN

If they keep this system the way it is, then they would label Albert Haynesworth a bust who didn't live up to the contract," Haynesworth told the newspaper in a telephone interview. "Everybody would say he just took the money and ran off. And I'm still playing as hard as I possibly can. But you can only do so much within the system that's put around you. "

Alright I will give Haynesworth this argument for the most part.  He did have a 4-3 system at the Tennessee but he did probably have better linebackers with the Titans.  The other thing Haynesworth has to realize is the secret is out about you and if I am the Redskins who most people feel are moving on from Jim Zorn, they might want to consider 3-4.  Although, if Haynesworth is struggling with another defensive tackle in there, how would handle being the only DT there?  Also it's never good when one of your highest paid players refers to himself in the third place.  Another priceless quote from Haynesworth...

"They might have changed a little bit [but] they don't let me rush," Haynesworth said. "They call what Blache calls 'Hot,' a basic pass rush, maybe a few times a game. And half the time that's changed because of some formation. I disagree with their whole scheme."

Oh really Albert?  He says the reason he signed with Washington is because they promised to switch up the schemes.  First off, that was a unreal move by owner Dan Snyder because I cannot remember when a team used a DT to plan their entire scheme.  The reason Haynesworth was so successful is because he had guys like Keith Bullock and other really good linebackers that created opening for Haynesworth to be a monster.

Honestly, he is going to get his wish because I personally believe that Jim Zorn will be fired with the rest of his staff.  But Hanyesworth will still be a problem child for the Redskins, just you watch.

-Charlie.