Tag: Albert Haynesworth (Page 2 of 14)

      NFL News & Notes: Lockout Update, Haynesworth, & MJD’s knee

      July 7, 2011 /
      Washington Redskins’ Albert Haynesworth is seen on the sidelines as the Redskins play a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field in Washington on August 13, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

      Players and owners in the “red zone” in terms of labor talks?
      A league source tells SI.com that the players and owners are “in the red zone” with regard to the labor negotiations. The source says that back in March, “we weren’t in the same stadium.” But now the two sides are apparently inching closer to wrapping up a deal thanks to the momentum that has been created over the last couple of weeks. The two sides will continue talks on Thursday and Friday, with five players and DeMaurice Smith conversing with Roger Goodell and five owners. While these discussions remain fluid, talks continue to progress.

      Redskins won’t release Haynesworth
      Mike Shanahan and the Redskins appear determined to leave Albert Haynesworth in NFL purgatory. Philadelphia Sports Daily says that the Skins will not release the DT quickly after the lockout and if any team wants him, they’ll have to trade for him. Apparently Washington doesn’t want to give into what Haynesworth wants, which is to be released. I can’t envision a scenario in which Haynesworth is still a Redskin by the start of the season, but you never know. Shanahan has proven time and time again that he can be stubborn.

      MJD: The Jaguars are scared of my knee
      In an interview with the Florida Times Union, running back Maurice Jones-Drew says that the Jaguars are “already kind of scared of my (surgically repaired) knee” and are “anxious to throw Rashad (Jennings) in” for more carries. As Rotoworld.com points out, Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter insists that there have been no discussions in the offensive staff room over MJD’s knee, although the team’s official website did run a story earlier this week about how the coaching staff wants to get Jennings more involved. Seeing as how the NFL is largely a two-back league now, it wouldn’t be surprising if Jennings did get more touches next year – regardless of whether or not there is concern about MJD’s knee.

      Asomugha to receive $19 million a year?
      NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora seems to think that free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha could receive a contact that approaches $19 million a year. If so, it would make Asomugha the highest paid player in NFL history. La Canfora believes that the Bucs could be serious bidders for the cornerback, which makes sense given Aqib Talib’s legal troubles. The Texans are also reportedly interested in Asomugha, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Lions also got in the mix once the lockout lifts. The Eagles, Ravens and Jets have also been mentioned as possible suitors.

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      Haynesworth indicted on sexual abuse charge

      April 26, 2011 /
      Washington Redskins’ Albert Haynesworth is seen on the sidelines as the Redskins play a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field in Washington on August 13, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

      NBCWashington.com is reporting that Redskins’ DT Albert Haynesworth was indicted on Tuesday for a misdemeanor sexual abuse charge that stems from an incident last February.

      In February, Haynesworth was accused of fondling an employee at the W Hotel in Washington.

      In the complaint, a waitress said that the incident happened in the hotel’s rooftop lounge, while she was clearing a table.

      In court documents the waitress said that her hands were full of glasses when Haynesworth asked to pay his bill using a credit card. According to the court document, Haynesworth asked her if it was OK to slip the credit card into her shirt. She nodded yes, and Haynesworth slipped the credit card down her blouse. The waitress said the football player then grabbed and caressed her breast.

      I’m assuming that the waitress meant that he could “slip the credit card” into her shirt pocket, and not down in between her knockers. Either way, this situation could have been avoided had she just said, “Leave it on the table and I’ll be back in a second to pick it up.”

      Then again, Haynesworth could have also acted like a human being and not grabbed a woman’s breast at a hotel restaurant. Call me crazy, but I never assume that my waitress’s hooters are also available when I go to Hooters and get a plate of wings. Maybe that’s just me though.

      A conviction could result in up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

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      Albert Haynesworth accused of sexual assault

      February 14, 2011 /
      Washington Redskins’ Albert Haynesworth is seen on the sidelines as the Redskins play a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field in Washington on August 13, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

      Less than two weeks after being charged with simple assault for an incident involving road rage in Virginia, Albert Haynesworth has been accused of sexually assaulting a waitress at the W Hotel in D.C. over the weekend.

      From NBC Washington:

      According to a police report obtained by NBC Washington, the waitress stated that her hands were full carrying glasses as she was clearing the table at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

      She said that “Subject 1” tried to pay his bill by giving her his credit card, but he asked if it was OK to stick the card in her blouse near her breast area. She nodded her head yes and, according to the report, she said he then placed the card into her blouse gently, sliding the card further into her left side of the blouse and then started to caress her breast.

      Haynesworth’s name is not mentioned in the report, which was filed at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, but sources say that “Subject 1” is indeed referring to Haynesworth.

      Assuming the report is true, there’s simply no excuse for Haynesworth to be caressing a waitress’s breast. But why on earth would the waitress tell him that it was okay for him to stick his credit card in her blouse? A simple, “No, I’d rather you leave your dirty credit card on the table and I’ll come back for it,” would have made more sense.

      Either way, Haynesworth has now made it incredibly difficult for the Redskins to trade him. He’s not going to net much back in a trade – if anything. The Skins should have dealt him last year when they still presumably had a chance to acquire a second round pick. Now they’ll be lucky to get even a late round selection for the groper.

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      Albert Haynesworth has road rage

      February 4, 2011 /

      The Washington Post is reporting that Albert Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault for an incident involving road rage in Virginia on Wednesday morning. He hasn’t be arrested but is planning to turn himself in next week according to the report.

      The episode occurred Wednesday morning, and involved a 38-year-old man driving a 1994 Honda Civic and another driver, allegedly Haynesworth, both driving south on the Fairfax County Parkway, Broderick said. The driver of the Civic reportedly felt that a pickup truck following behind him was tailgating, and issued a “non-verbal hand gesture” to the pickup driver, Broderick said.

      About 9:16 a.m., at the intersection with New Dominion Parkway, near the entrance to Reston Hospital Center, the two vehicles came to a stoplight. Broderick said the driver of the pickup truck emerged from his vehicle, had a brief exchange of words, and then struck the Civic driver.

      She declined to be more specific about the circumstances of the assault.

      The pickup driver then returned to his truck and drove away. Broderick said the Civic driver told police he thought his assailant might be the troubled Redskins player, who was suspended by the team for the final four games of the season for insubordination. Police investigated.

      Come on Haynesworth – get it together man! You’re losing it.

      It’s not like he killed anyone, but this dude is a mess. I believe it was the late, great Christopher George Latore Wallace who once said: Mo money, mo problems. Ever since Haynesworth signed that huge contract with the Redskins two years ago, he’s missed 12 games due to injury or suspension, has feuded publicly with the team and head coach Mike Shanahan, and has now been charged with road rage.

      Given all that has happened to him, the road rage incident is almost laughable. He couldn’t get out of the D.C. area fast enough.

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      Could Haynesworth wind up in Philadelphia next season?

      January 20, 2011 /
      Washington Redskins Albert Haynesworth (R) and other members of the Redskins wait to take the field prior to the Redskins game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 12, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

      NFC East beat writer Matt Mosley of ESPN.com threw out an interesting scenario regarding Albert Haynesworth and how he could wind up in Philadelphia next season.

      Here’s why:

      The Washington Redskins have said they’d be open to Albert Haynesworth returning in 2011, but no one really believes them. And that’s why it’s interesting to note that the Philadelphia Eagles just hired Haynesworth’s all-time favorite position coach.

      Haynesworth became one of the best defensive tackles in the league while working with defensive line coach Jim Washburn in Tennessee. The Redskins reportedly tried to unload Haynesworth on the Eagles during the Donovan McNabb negotiation but coach Andy Reid, currently in Antigua, did not have any interest. Perhaps Washburn could change Reid’s mind about Haynesworth.

      Take a look at what Haynesworth told The (Nashville) Tennessean about Washburn:

      “I owe Coach Wash pretty much everything,” said Haynesworth. “If my deal was $100 million or whatever, then Washburn deserves $90 million. I have the talent, but he taught me how to let it loose. As a player, once you can get through the [expletive], get down to the core of what he is saying, the information is more valuable than gold. He’s a great coach, a great teacher. The Titans should have paid a lot of money to keep him from leaving.”

      It’s important to remember that Mosley isn’t reporting news – he’s just speculating based on the relationship that Hanyesworth had with Washburn in Tennessee. But even with that in mind, I doubt the Eagles would take a risk like this.

      Defensive tackle and secondary were positions of strength this year for the Eagles, while linebacker was arguably their weakest link. When opponents attacked Philadelphia on the ground, they would usually test the outside edges as opposed to going up the middle. And Philly’s linebackers had a tough time in coverage this season, particularly in the red zone and when trying to man-up with running backs. Teams also tried to attack the Eagles through the air on first down because they knew their base defense (i.e. the 4-3) would be on the field.

      Would adding a talent like Hayesworth be beneficial to a team like the Eagles? Of course it would, especially if Washburn could keep him focused and motivated. But defensive tackle wasn’t an issue for the team last year and assuming they would have to part with draft picks in order to acquire the troubled DT from Washington, maybe they would be wise to take a pass.

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