Breaking News: Pats Get Albert Haynesworth For a 5th, Bellichick Does It Again

The Patriots traded a 5th round pick for disgruntle DL Albert Haynesworth. Although I don't know where he fits in figuring he is now going to be in a 3-4 defense again, a defense in which Haynesworth loathes.

There could be a couple of things that the Patriots could do, 1. Change back to a 4-3 with Vince Wilfork and Albert Haynesworth in the middle. 2. Move Vince Wilfork to DE and have Haynesworth at DT and have an absurdly left side of the defensive line. 3. Or try Haynesworth out find out he's not in real good shape and stay in a 3-4 and have him be Wilforks back up.

I like the trade for the Patriots a lot because they gave up nothing for a potentially high impact player, low risk, high reward. If Haynesworth has his head on straight and comes in focused and ready to go, the impact that he could have on this team is huge. If he comes in and is a shithead and you have to cut him in a few months, all you lost was a 5th round pick.... Not a big deal.

Either way the Patriots take on another bad seed project

Some Football Stuff (2 UPDATES)

Matt Hasselbeck signed with the Tennessee Titans yesterday. I really like this move for both parties Hasselbeck needed to get away from Seattle as nothing has been going on there for a while and Tennessee needs to move on from the Vince Young/ Kerry Collins era. Hasselbeck won't hurt the team and will keep them competitive. Also, it will be a great transition until Jake Locker is ready to go.

Defensive end Charles Johnson agreed to six-year, $76 million deal, including $32 million guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers. Good thing the Panthers didn't lose him as he is really the only thing going on in Carolina other than Cam Newton. Do I believe he was a little overpaid? Yea, but what can you do.

The Redskins and Vikings have made a deal involving Quarterback Donovan McNabb. The deal is getting held up right now because McNabb's feelings are hurt about some contract stuff, but the deal is going to get done. I love the move for Minnesota who needs a QB to bridge between now and the Christian Ponder era (burst out laughing). I STILL believe in McNabb and I know he still has a few more good years in the tank. The Viking will be in the playoffs because of him.

A league source tells us that the Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to keep their biggest free agent in town. Cornerback Ike Taylor has agreed to terms on a four-year deal, per a league source. This is a great move for the Steelers who locked up their best cornerback in a weak secondary. Ike is a lifetime Steeler and this should probably be his last contract in the NFL.

The Cowboys made some cuts yesterday. The Cowboys have released running back Marion Barber and receiver Roy Williams, Pro Bowl guard Leonard Davis and kicker Kris Brown will be cut. All of these players are underachieving except for Davis. Roy Williams should have been cut 2 years ago and Marion Barber needs to be a 3rd down back in the worst way.

***UPDATE***

It's easier to just keep adding to this post, so here is what else is going on...

- "The New York Jets addressed the No. 1 item on their free-agent list, coming to terms Wednesday morning with wide receiver Santonio Holmes, according to a league source. The deal is for five years and $50 million with $24 million guaranteed (ESPN)"

You knew they would resign him, but that is a lot of guarnteed money, I would think this is going to make it tough for the Jets to sign Asomugha, but I guess you could always restructure deals to make it work.

- Jacksonville Jaguars signed Paul Posluszny, which I think is a nice signing. He is a guy I wish the Patriots drafted a couple years back and he is coming off his best year in which he had 151 tackles.

- Not shockingly the Titans will be cutting Vince Young tomorrow.

- The Redskins have signed Donte' Stallworth.

- Packers resigned kicker Mason Crosby.

- Takeo Spikes will leave the San Francisco 49ers for the San Diego Chargers.

***UPDATE 2***

- DeAngelo Williams will be staying with the Carolina Panthers. Terms: Five years, $43 million, $21 guaranteed.

- Eric Weddle has resigned with the San Diego Chargers.

Albert Hayensworth In Trouble

Albert Haynesworth could be jailed for six months and fined $1,000 if convicted for sexual assault to a waitress. Apparently he fondled her breasts at a restaurant and thats a big no no apparently.

Hayensworth is not a good person. He has a lot of baggage surrounding him and has been a major headache to not only the Redskins but society. If I were the Redskins the 1st thing I would do would be cut this bum when they are allowed to. He obviously doesn't care about anything other than money, Redskins should rid themselves of this headache.

With The 10th Pick in the NFL Draft The Washington Redskins Select..... (CORRECTION)

DP's Pick:
Jake Locker QB Washington

This is certainly a reach and many people will question this move, but they really need a QB and this will be Mike Shannahan's legacy player. Right now they don't have a QB, McNabb will be cut and there is no way that experiment worked. If Jake Locker left last year he would have been jockeying for the number 1 pick. He does need some time to develop some mechanical issues, but at least they get their guy.

BMack's Pick:
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

I like DP's thinking with his pick, but Locker is just too much of a reach. The one position they have needed for a long time is WR. Santana Moss is a solid WR, but he is someone who really needs a big time WR across from him. Julio Jones can be that guy. He ran a 4.3 with a broken foot. He is big, fast, and tall. He did kind of underperformed in college for what my expectations were, but there is just too much talent here to pass up.



***CORRECTION***

DP called me out and he is 100% correct. I didn't realize the year Julio Jones had last year. I was thinking of his 2009 year when he didn't even have 600 yards receiving. Last season he had 1,133 yards and 7 TDs.

Haynesworth Is Just The Worst

"A police report obtained by NBC Washington details the sexual assault allegations against Haynesworth.

The report says a waitress at the W Hotel was clearing glasses at Haynesworth’s table. It came time to pay the bill. The waitress’ hands were full so Haynesworth asked if he could slip his credit card in her blouse near her breast area. She nodded her head yes. When Haynesworth placed the card into her blouse, he slid it around further into her left side and then started to caress her breast. The incident happened at 1:30 a.m. The police report was filed at 5:15 a.m (CBS Sports)."

Kind of a weird story. This should be a lesson that you really shouldn't let men slide credit cards in your bra, just seems to be inviting this kind of incident. Beyond that, I don't know how much trouble he will get for this, but you would think he will most likely get a couple game suspension from the NFL. The Redskins need to just cut this guy and move on. Nothing good has happened since they signed him, and I just don't see him turning it around. It sounds like it would be best for both sides if they just moved on.

Redskins Bench McNabb Again?

Kelli Johnson of CSN Washington provided the tweet heard 'round the world on Friday morning:

"Just learned that Rex Grossman is starting over McNabb Sun in Dallas; I'm told Redskins' locker room is divided and guys are extremely upset (ESPN)."

To be honest, I am not all that surprised. It was obvious the Redskins were going to cut McNabb at the end of the season, but I don't really get why they want to start Grossman so bad. He definitely isn't good, we all know they. McNabb is having a terrible year, but I also give him somewhat of a pass, since this team would be a mess regardless if he was there, and he has no talent around him.

Shanahan was supposed to lift up this franchise, but he may have sent them back a couple more years.

Breaking News: Redskins Suspend Haynesworth

"The Washington Redskins have suspended Albert Haynesworth without pay for the team's next four games for "conduct detrimental to the club," the team said Tuesday (ESPN)."

I really can't believe they didn't just cut him, but I guess that could have to do with his contract. Maybe it is a lot cheaper to do it in the offseason. Either way, Haynesworth deserves this. There are reports that he showed up to a practice hungover. He has denied them, but either way he even admitted he had a terrible practice and followed it up by being late and then going home early the next day. This guy has been acting like a piece of shit all year, and it's really just another case of the Redskins dishing out money without doing their homework.

Haynesworth To Be Cut?

Here we go again....

There are rumors that the Redskins are finally going to cut ties with Albert Hanyesnworth after he was benched last Sunday after missing practice. At this point I think they should. They aren't going to make the playoffs, and this can't be helping any of the locker room problems. One would think that if a playoff team had a system that fit Haynesworth that he would be one hell of a pickup, but then again he could be a player that cashed in and just doesn't give a fuck anymore.

The Redskins are going to need to start from scratch next year. I think McNabb will be cut, and I assume Portis and Haynesworth will be gone too.

Thinking Forward About McNabb

As we went over this week Mike Shanahan made it obvious that last weekend that he is not a McNabb believer, and he most likely is not going to resign after this season (nor would he would want to).

So, if this pans out to be true where does McNabb go next?

There would seemingly be a lot of teams that would be interested in him (Bills, Cardinals, 49ers, Vikings, ect). We also have to keep in mind that McNabb will get to pick his team, so you can throw teams like the Bills out.

So, to me I would think that the Vikings and 49ers make the most sense. The 49ers are so close to being a good team, if they could just get a good head coach and a QB. They have been waiting a long time for one, and McNabb would seem to fit that mold. Plus, they have some weapons around him and we have seen him put up so big numbers when there is talent (and no Washington doesn't have any).

The other one is the Vikings, and the only reason I think it could be a little less likely then the 49ers is because they are about to hit a bunch of cap problems, assuming there is a cap next year. From a football point of view it makes a lot of sense. The team should've been a Super Bowl contender this year, and McNabb could get them back there.

Least Shocking News Of The Day: TO Rips McNabb

If you can remember back to when the Eagles played the Patriots in the Super Bowl Owens ripped McNabb for getting tired at the end of the game.

"Well, I don't really want to start anything, but I did play in the Super Bowl and there were rumors where he couldn't get our two-minute offense going at the end of the game," Owens said. "I'm just saying (SI.com)."

He certainly could be right after Mike Shanahan said the same thing about last week's game, but there are two things that really bother me about all this.

First off, no matter what anyone says McNabb will always give you a better chance to win then Rex Grossman. The fact Rex is even in the NFL anymore shocks me, and even if McNabb was playing with a broken throwing arm I would still start him over Grossman.

Now for Owens. You really shouldn't be talking shit when your teams is going down the pipes. Maybe if you and Ochocinco spent a little more time working with your team and studying then making stupid TV shows that no one watches you guys would be better then 2-5. Honestly, if it wasn't for the Cowboys and Vikings this team would be the biggest bust.

Owens is actually having a very solid year, but it is the same old shit with him. He can't just be happy with making noise on the field, he always has to start shit off the field as well. I guess he'll do whatever it takes to keep his name in the press.

McNabb Is Too Fat, So They Sign JaMarcus Russell?

Shanahan made the perplexing move of benching McNabb for Grossman to run the two minute drill, saying that McNabb wasn't in good enough shape to run it. I found the whole thing stupid, but yet hilarious.

Little did I know the laughs have just begun...

Reports are coming out today that the Redskins are working out JaMarcus Russell. Yup, the same guy who loves to show up to camp weighing more then some offensive lineman, and oh yea and he has a slight codeine problem.

This basically sums up my reaction...

I have no idea what the Redskins are doing. They bring in a borderline Hall Of Famer (McNabb), he gets them to at least be respectable, and even though his numbers aren't good he has been winning them some very close games. Then they bench him because he is fat, so they go out and get the fattest QB in the league (Russell).

Wow.

How about you actually get someone that McNabb can throw to?

Well, if nothing else at least we can have a good chuckle over this.

Clinton Portis Losing Job?

It hasn't happened yet, but don't be surprised if Portis losing the starting RB job with the Redskins. They are currently 28th in the NFL in rushing, and they seem to be losing patience.

Now there is word that Portis might just be the 3rd down back from now on. Shanahan says he will start, but things might be turned over to Ryan Torain soon, which I find hilarious considering this team had Willie Parker, Larry Johnson, and Portis all on the roster to start the preseason.

Portis only has 140 yards on the season, so a change wouldn't surprise me, but if this offensive line doesn't improved it's not going to matter who is in that backfield.

McNabb Better Not Get Booed

As you must know by know the Redskins are headed to Philly, and it will be the first McNabb faces his old team. There have been a lot of conversations as to whether or not he will get booed. All I have to say is shame on Eagles' fans if they do.

McNabb didn't ask to be traded. He didn't ask to be a Redskin, and after everything he has done for that franchise it be in poor taste to boo him from the start. I'm not saying once the game starts that he shouldn't be treated like every other player on the Redskins, but when they first announce him their should be a standing ovation. It's the least they can do after making this guy's life a living hell over his time there.

Vicent Jackson Rumors Heating Up

Vincent Jackson's suspension could go down to 5 games if he is traded by Wednesday. With that in mind, rumors are all over the place. There are a couple that really make sense to me.

The one that seems to make the most sense is the Vikings trading for Jackson. They are need of a replacement with Sidney Rice out for at least 8 weeks, Harvin still dealing with headaches, and Bernard Berrian looking more and more like he is just never going to catch on. The Vikings know this is their last year with Favre, and after they are most likely going to have to start over, so it would make sense to make a deal for a guy who can help them win this year. Jackson could be a huge difference maker.

Other teams that are being rumored are the Seahawks, Browns, Redskins, and Rams.

Haynesworth To Titans?

The Redskins have had enough and are once again shopping Haynesworth. The Titans are rumored to be interested. At first I didn't really buy the report, but...

I am not going to comment any time some rumor comes up," Reinfeldt (Titans GM) said, per the Tennessean. "If I comment on this, I comment on every one of these that comes up."

Not really denying it huh? Anyways, it makes sense, since Haynesworth was awesome for the Titans, yet I still think the Titans are going to be very hesitant of this deal, because of the size of Haynesworth contract. Basically he should never have been paid that much, and now it could be the reason he will be tough to trade.

2010 NFL Preview: Washington Redskins

VETERAN PLAYER MOVEMENT
KEY ADDITIONS
Player, Pos., 2009 Team
Josh Bidwell, P, Tampa Bay
Jammal Brown, OT, New Orleans
Phillip Buchanon, CB, Detroit
Adam Carriker, DT, St. Louis
Chris Draft, LB, Buffalo
Mike Furrey, WR, Cleveland
Joey Galloway, WR, Pittsburgh
Howard Green, DT, N.Y. Jets
Rex Grossman, QB, Houston
Artis Hicks, T/G, Minnesota
Vonnie Holliday, DE, Denver
Larry Johnson, RB, Cincinnati
Maake Kemoeatu, NT, Carolina
Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia
Willie Parker, RB, Pittsburgh
Bobby Wade, WR, Kansas City
KEY LOSSES
Player, Pos., 2010 Team
Ladell Betts, RB, Free agent
Jason Campbell, QB, Oakland
Rock Cartwright, RB, Oakland
Todd Collins, QB, Free agent
Cornelius Griffin, DT, Free agent
Levi Jones, OT, Free agent
Antwaan Randle El, WR, Pittsburgh
Chris Samuels, LT, Retired
Hunter Smith, P, Free agent
Fred Smoot, CB, Free agent
Randy Thomas, G, Free agent

WASHINGTON IN THE DRAFT
Rd., Player, Pos., Ht., Wt., College
1. Trent Williams, OT, 6-5, 314, Oklahoma
4. Perry Riley, LB, 6-0, 238, LSU
6. Dennis Morris, TE/FB, 6-2, 265, Louisiana Tech
7. Terrence Austin, WR, 5-11, 172, UCLA
7. Erik Cook, C/G, 6-6, 318, New Mexico
7. Selvish Capers, OT, 6-4, 308, West Virginia

Offense:
The addition of Donovan McNabb is huge for this offense. He's still a top 10 QB in the league and should make everyone on the team better. In the off season the redskins signed every RB they could. They have Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson, and Willie Parker, great depth, but not sure who will have the bulk of the carries by the end of the season. Their WR situation is weird because they have a bunch of high draft picks in Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly and Santana Moss with Chris Cooley as their check down safety option. I think McNabb will at least make 2 of these guys 1,000 yard receivers.

Defense:
Who knows what will happen with the already awful Albert Hayensworth situation. He moved into the 3-4 which could hurt his production. Their linebackers are led by London Fletcher who once again will lead the league in tackles and not be voted into the probowl. Their secondary has Laron Landry and he scares me:

Overall:
The Redskins will fight the good fight, but will fall short with a 9-7 record.

Westbrook To Pick New Team Monday

Reports have come out that Brain Westbrook will pick his new team by Monday. The three leading candidates all along have been the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. Yet, some people think another team could be involved.

Who knows what he will pick, but to me the Broncos, Packers, and Vikings make the most sense. I have heard that Westbrook is trying to avoid playing for a team that has AstroTurf, so that could take the Vikings out. The Packers make a lot of sense to me. They have been looking for a 3rd down back for a couple of weeks now, and Westbrook would seem to be the perfect fit. Broncos also make a lot of sense with the injuries they have already had to deal with in their backfield.

Haynesworth Skips Conditioning Test Again

"For the third straight day, Albert Haynesworth will not be attempting the conditioning test that coach Mike Shanahan is requiring he pass before joining the rest of the team in practice. Meanwhile, reporters have taken to attempting the conditioning test that is proving so tough for Haynesworth to pass. So far, they're a collective 1-for-2 (ESPN)."

So now he has failed it a couple times, and skipped it 3 times. It seems like this could be payback for Shanahan making an example out of him. This situation just keeps getting worse. The worst part is both the team and Haynesworth need each other. No one is going to trade for Haynesworth with the way he has been acting, and the Redskins will be in some trouble if this guy isn't a part of their defense.

I really don't know how this is going to play out, but something tells me Haynesworth isn't exactly upset that he isn't part of camp yet.

Mike Shanahan Hazing Albert Haynesworth?

The Haynesworth situation in Washington took another ugly turn, as Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test. Yet, many reports are coming out that the "test" was complete unfair.

One report says that Mike Shanahan made Haynesworth run 3 100 yard dashes, which is 1 more then anyone else on the team had to do. There is another report that says that during his conditioning test Haynesworth had to take a piss and Shanahan made him start all over from the beginning, and then he failed. Either way, it doesn't sound like it was the fairest test.

Did Haynesworth deserve this? Absolutely, and part of me thinks it is awesome that Shanahan did this, but on the other hand how does this help him? Now Haynesworth is going to miss practices until he can pass, which means he will be behind everyone else learning this new defensive system.

Listen, I hate Haynesworth, but if you are going to go this far why not just cut/trade him? Plus, why the fuck does Haynesworth ever have to run 300 yards? Honestly, his job it to take up blockers and space (especially in a 3-4). I just think that Shanahan is just making a bad situation even worse (yet, I guess I have to respect it).

This could get ugly for Shanahan, because some people are starting to call this hazing, so I wouldn't be surprised if the NFLPA is all over this.

I Guess Albert Haynesworth Is Still A Dick

I still don't exactly know what is going on with this whole Redskins, Hayensworth battle going on but it seems if Albert is acting a bit childish. He is saying that the Redskins aren't using him like they said they were when they gave him the most amount of money a DT has ever got, and now he is sitting out until he gets his own way. This is really the first time I have heard of a situation like this. He has got his money, he just doesn't like the coaching.

His teammates have already come out and said, he's acting like a little cunt, so I don't think we will be seeing Albert in a stupid, drunk, Indian Uniform oh sorry I meant Redskins uniform. Either, way he sounds like Raider material to me.

Hit it Phil: