Daily Slop: Haynesworth is Working Out in TN; Devin Thomas Works out with Ocho Cinco

by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 8, 2010 8:44 AM EDT in Daily Slop

Haynesworth Working Out With Trainer in Knoxville [ExSkins]
You're going to love the source on this one. A Redskins' fan's nephew. There are some intricate details in there, so I buy it. Haynesworth's residence is actually in Brentwood (south of Nashville), but of course he went to college in Knoxville.

Adam Schefter: "Redskins went from having one of the worst offensive lines in the league to now having perhaps the best offensive tackle tandem in the NFL." [espn]

Former Redskin Timmy Smith is a bus dispatcher at DEN airport [aol]
It's an older story, but one I hadn't heard. It's good to see he's back on his feet and coaching as well.

Devin Thomas working out with Ocho Cinco [@OGOchoCinco]
Ocho spelled his name wrong, so I corrected him. Nothing bad can come out of this. Hopefully it was some on-field workouts since Ocho is one of the best at getting separation.

Jim Haslett was behind home plate at Nats game last night (Picture) [@hogshaven]

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was a little surprised to see Schefter

picked the Eagles to take the division.

by MagicHat on Jul 8, 2010 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

Seriously?

now having perhaps the best offensive tackle tandem in the NFL

One guy has never even played a down and the other is coming off of an injury. I hope that this becomes true, but I think it’s a little too optimistic at this point in time.

Insert something witty here.

by Knubles and Bits on Jul 8, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs

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The potential is there, but it’s all potential at this point.

"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins

by smutsboy1 on Jul 8, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

My doublestuffed oreos fell on the floor of my mom's basement. Save me swagman!

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jul 8, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

AH working out

Who the heck would ridicule a 6’5", 320 lb guy known to be mean and unpredictable? Not me, anyway. Good to hear he’s working out, though (if true).

by Donnio1234 on Jul 8, 2010 10:08 AM EDT reply actions

I might

Maybe not in a dark alley of course… but if he showed up at my gym, and there were other people watching. I would totally hassle him a bit. I’d at least ask “Why did you take the money if you still didn’t buy in to the 3-4?” and “Do you really think Ratliff is that much better than you?”

by ATXSkinfan on Jul 8, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

AH and the 3-4

We’ve beaten this subject to death, but I still say taking the $21 million did not and could not depend on anything, no matter what Mike wanted to imply. I could also say that if the Skins were so worried about the $21 mill they could have traded or cut him (implicitly, saying he wasn’t worth that money). As for AH and the 3-4, there is a plausible scenario out there that says Haslett early on told AH that he would be playing mostly DT in the 4-3 and DE in the 3-4, all in a hybrid type defense, but then Shanahan suddenly took a hard line, “you will play NT”, which is why AH has said that he felt the FO lied to him (actually, more like “less than candid” – neither coach would lie). It doesn’t mean AH is right on his behavior, but does explain why he is annoyed and worried. Another article on HH showed Albert talking about the 3-4, seemingly not understanding it, suggesting that he is really afraid to play in the 3-4, thinking he’ll never learn it, never be good in it, thus hurting his future, causing him to just want to go somewhere else where he can be comfortable in the 4-3. I don’t know why Albert is engaging in such stupid, self-destructive behavior, especially since he is likely to need money (given all his troubles), but it might not be all him. I think it’s quite possible that Shanahan misplayed him a little. The whole thing could be overblown – AH only missed one short mandatory minicamp so far – not unusual in the NFL. If he comes into camp in shape and ready to go, I’d say forget the past (of course, he’ll have to work hard to catch up). I also like Allen’s position: “he has a contract, we expect him to play”.

by Donnio1234 on Jul 8, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Donnio, you don't seem to get it.

Haynesworth has basically violated the NFL code amongst players. There probably a dozen players that aren’t even on the Redskins team that don’t think his behavior is OK. Hardly any players give him the benefit of the doubt in regard to schemes.
It like the players take the stance that team have the prerogative to change schemes.

by Jefferson1935 on Jul 8, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Violated the NFL code?

Point taken – you could be right, although I don’t see that what he did was so heinous. He held out for awhile (2+ days) over principle, rather than money. Wrong – yes. Stupid – yes. Pig-headed – very. Should the team punish him – yes. But if he comes into camp in shape and out for blood, what harm has been done? Doesn’t it make sense to welcome him back and help him catch up? Aren’t we a much better team with him than without him (if he’s playing hard)? I’m a little surprised the players haven’t been a little more understanding or at least neutral than they’ve been. D’Angelo Hall is the only guy who stuck for him a little (without saying he was right). I like the attitude of Allen and, I think, Shanahan – “he has a contract and we expect him to honor it”. We pay him to play, and I think Albert is enough of a jock and a pro to know that. Anyway, your “unwritten rule” idea is very interesting and could explain some things.

by Donnio1234 on Jul 10, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions