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Fletcher displeased with Haynesworth's reaction

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December 28

Washington Examiner

"Redskins linebacker London Fletcher said defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth erred by voicing his displeasure about the coaching staff to the media. While other teammates played it down the middle when it came to Haynesworth, Fletcher took the stance of a team leader. Haynesworth first sounded off after the Giants game last week on how he was being used in his first season with Washington. After being sent home early from practice Friday, he went further in an interview with the Washington Post. "Obviously I'm not really happy with it," Fletcher said. "I think everything doesn't need to be voiced in the media. There's a way to handle everything. It's a team game. Coaches are put in a ..."

Haynesworth expected to start, denies organizing a player boycott

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December 27

Washington Post

"Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, sent home from practice Friday for disciplinary reasons, returned to Redskins Park on Saturday and is scheduled to start Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field, according to people in the organization familiar with the situation. Haynesworth, who arrived about 20 minutes late for a team meeting on Friday, expressed frustration with the Redskins' defensive scheme and coordinator Greg Blache in Saturday's editions of The Post. If it were up to Blache, Haynesworth would not start, multiple team sources said. But owner Daniel Snyder gave Haynesworth $41 million guaranteed in signing him this past February, the Redskins are playing ..."

Jacobs fined $7,500

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December 26

New York Post

"Brandon Jacobs scuffle with the Redskins' Albert Haynesworth at the end of Monday's game proved doubly painful — in his wallet and his mouth. Jacobs needed three teeth pulled because of the fight. "Hurting real bad, but it's not going to be anything to hold me out," Jacobs said."

Haynesworth, Hall, Sellers still 'up in the air'

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December 17

Washington Post

"Although he said he is "encouraged" by the progress of injured defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Coach Jim Zorn said the status of three key starters is "still up in the air" for Monday night's game. Haynesworth, who missed the team's trip to Oakland last weekend because of an ankle injury, participated in the morning practice today and did some drill work off to the side during the afternoon practice. "He's coming right along," Zorn said. Cornerback DeAngelo Hall (ankle) and fullback Mike Sellers (thigh) did drills in the afternoon but neither participated in practice today. "He's working his way in," Zorn said of Hall. "He's getting more and more stable. We're just going to try to get ..."

NFL says no evidence of Haynesworth tampering

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December 16

Tennessean

"The Titans' charge that the Washington Redskins had improper contact with Albert Haynesworth before signing the All-Pro defensive tackle last offseason has ended with the NFL unable to find evidence of tampering. The league issued a statement Tuesday that it "cannot conclude" that the Redskins violated the league's tampering policy, which includes contact with potential free agents before the start of the free agent signing period. The league's statement, which effectively concludes the matter, said: "The NFL notified the Washington Redskins today that following an extensive review it cannot conclude that a tampering violation occurred in the team's signing of free agent Albert Haynesworth ..."

Redskins didn't tamper in Haynesworth deal

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December 16

Washington Times

"The NFL on Tuesday cleared the Washington Redskins of tampering with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth before the official start of free agency. Teams were prohibited from speaking to other teams' potential free agents until 12:01 a.m. Feb. 27. The Redskins and Haynesworth reached a contract agreement five hours later. The Tennessee Titans reportedly claimed the Redskins had negotiated with Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, before that date. The NFL notified the Washington Redskins today that following an extensive review it cannot conclude that a tampering violation occurred in the team's signing of free agent Albert Haynesworth last February, the league said in a statement. The Redskins ..."

League clears Redskins

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December 16

Washington Times

"Wrapping up the news of the day for the Redskins, who return to practice Wednesday in preparation for Monday night's game against the Giants. The Redskins were cleared by the NFL Tuesday of tampering with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth before the official start of free agency. Teams were prohibited from speaking to other teams' potential free agents until 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 27. The Redskins and Haynesworth reached a contract agreement five hours later. The Tennessee Titans reportedly alleged the Redskins had negotiated with Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, before that date. "The NFL notified the Washington Redskins today that following an extensive review it cannot conclude that a ..."

Haynesworth expected to practice

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December 15

Washington Post

"Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who has missed three of the last four games because of a lingering ankle injury, is expected to participate in practice this week in hopes of returning to the lineup Monday night against the New York Giants at FedEx Field. "We're going to limit his [practice] reps," Coach Jim Zorn said. "We're going to try to insert him [into practice] and then find out towards the end of the week whether he'll be able to really go or not." Haynesworth has been slowed by the injury in the first year of a seven-year contract that could be worth as much as $115 million based on performance. In 10 games, Haynesworth has been credited with 29 tackles, including 23 ..."

Redskins' Haynesworth confident in return from injury

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December 6

NFL.com

"Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has told teammates and coaches that he's ready to play Sunday against the Saints after missing two games with an ankle injury. Haynesworth wasn't on the early inactive list compiled by the Redskins and is expected to start, according to a team source. Update: Haynesworth is active and should start."

Batiste, Haynesworth strike unusual friendship

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December 6

Washington Post

"Hope you got a chance to peruse this weekend's story on D'Anthony Batiste. He's a backup offensive lineman who had a nontraditional path to the league, going undrafted and actually serving as a sheriff's deputy in Lafayette, La., before finally cracking an NFL roster. With such an unusual background, there was a lot of material left on the cutting-room floor, but I did want to pass along some comments from a teammate. Only a couple of guys in the Redskins' locker room are aware of Batiste's pre-NFL life (the photo at right was taken during training), and one of those is defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. "He's a great dude. Just a real good guy," Haynesworth said of his locker-room ..."

Haynesworth hopes to plug leaks

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December 5

Washington Times

"Just in time to face the New Orleans Saints' league-leading offense Sunday, the Washington Redskins will welcome All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth back after he spent two weeks on the shelf with a sprained left ankle. Without Haynesworth the past two weeks, Washington's defense didn't get burned for long runs similar to those by St. Louis' Steven Jackson, Philadelphia's DeSean Jackson and Atlanta's Michael Turner earlier this season, but Dallas and Philadelphia pounded the ball at the Redskins. Dallas ran the ball 33 times and had possession for 31:26, both the most against the Redskins since Week 6. Philadelphia followed suit with 29 carries in 30:18. The Cowboys and Eagles ..."

Haynesworth is likely to be available Sunday

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December 4

Washington Post

"Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth continued to participate in practice and is on track to return to the lineup Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at FedEx Field, Coach Jim Zorn said today after practice. Haynesworth, who sat out the last two games because of an ankle injury, "looked quick at some points, but there's a fine line," Zorn said. "If he works hard right now, I don't want him to re-injure it. We're just injecting him [slowly into practice], and he looks like he's going to be available. That's for sure.""

'Moral victories' aren't worth measuring

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November 30

Washington Post

columnist Mike Wise

"It's easy to get caught up in lauding the Redskins for not having quit on the season after injuries and near-offensive implosion, for bucking up against the Broncos, for staying with division rivals on the road until the end the past two weeks, for managing to put points on the board, for the character-laden defense flat-out digging in at times. But to portray what happened in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon as anything more than a 3-8 team finding ways to lose games it should have won is going too far. Too far toward buying into the dreaded notion of "moral victories," too far, really, toward sappy catchphrases that solid and steady organizations won't tolerate. Because those organizations ..."

Redskins seek something to build on

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November 29

Washington Times

"For five-plus years, anybody looking for optimistic analysis even in the hardest of times for the Washington Redskins could enter the locker room, take a hard left turn and stop at Phillip Daniels' cubicle. Regardless of the situation, Daniels could cite reasons for a potential turnaround and examples of what the Redskins were doing well. But not last week. The veteran defensive end had nothing, which meant he had everything. "When you're 3-7, you really don't take pride in anything you're doing," said Daniels, who is in line to play in his 182nd game Sunday when the Redskins visit Philadelphia. "When you're 3-7, nothing's good.""

Redskins' Hall out; Haynesworth game-time decision

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November 28

Washington Times

"Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall won't play Sunday at Philadelphia because of a sprained right knee. Carlos Rogers, demoted after getting burned for a 40-yard touchdown on a double move by Denver's Brandon Marshall on Nov. 15, will take Hall's place. Hall missed only one series in the Redskins' 7-6 loss at Dallas on Sunday but wasn't able to practice this week. Rogers returns to the lineup to face Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson, who beat him on a double move for a 57-yard score in the Eagles' 27-17 victory Oct. 26. "I'll be ready to play," Rogers said. "It ain't nothing new. I'm not going into the game with the attitude of showing [them]. I know I can play. Obviously, they know ..."

Redskins' Haynesworth to be game-time decision

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November 21

Washington Times

"Albert Haynesworth and Andre Gurode have made peace since Haynesworth famously stomped on the head of the Dallas Cowboys center three seasons ago in the last time they met on the field. Haynesworth has moved on in more ways than one since that notorious incident, which earned him a five-game suspension, an NFL record for an on-field incident. The defensive tackle left the Tennessee Titans in February to sign a contract with the Washington Redskins featuring $41 million guaranteed. Gurode and Haynesworth were supposed to meet again Sunday when their teams face off at Cowboys Stadium, but an injury has put the renewal of acquaintances in doubt. Haynesworth sprained his left ankle in the ..."

Redskins DT Haynesworth unlikely to play vs. Cowboys

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November 21

NFL.com

"Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth, though listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a sprained ankle, probably will not be healed in time to play, a league source said. The loss of Haynesworth would be significant, especially against the Cowboys' physical front, because of the job he has done controlling the interior."

Haynesworth, Cowboys' Gurode meet for first time in 'real' game since incident

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November 19

Dallas Morning News

columnist Gerry Fraley

"The plastic surgeon did remarkable work on Andre Gurode. There are no signs of the facial wounds that required 30 stitches to close three years ago. If there are scars on Gurode's psyche, he keeps them well hidden, too. On Sunday, the Cowboys' home game against Washington serves as the backdrop for a potentially emotional reunion. For the first time since the public assault of Oct. 1, 2006, Gurode is scheduled to play in a real game against his assailant: Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. "It's something that happened in the past, and we'll move forward," Gurode said when the issue came up Wednesday. Sure. No one on the field that day in Nashville will ever forget what ..."

Haynesworth is absorbing attention

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November 15

Washington Times

"Consistently heckled on the road and even occasionally at his new home field for the lucrative contract he signed during the offseason, Albert Haynesworth was more than happy to see 500 friendly faces Tuesday morning. As the Washington Redskins' defensive tackle strode into the Woodburn Elementary School gymnasium in Annandale as part of the "NFL Take a Player to School" program, the students gasped and screamed for Haynesworth, in awe of his 350-pound frame and thrilled that a player was visiting them. "It was an awesome experience," he said. "It's definitely nice to get a reception like that, and it makes you proud to be a football player. We have a lot of kids wearing Redskins stuff, so ..."

Haynesworth is absorbing attention

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November 15

Washington Times

"Consistently heckled on the road and even occasionally at his new home field for the lucrative contract he signed during the offseason, Albert Haynesworth was more than happy to see 500 friendly faces Tuesday morning. As the Washington Redskins' defensive tackle strode into the Woodburn Elementary School gymnasium in Annandale as part of the "NFL Take a Player to School" program, the students gasped and screamed for Haynesworth, in awe of his 350-pound frame and thrilled that a player was visiting them. "It was an awesome experience," he said. "It's definitely nice to get a reception like that, and it makes you proud to be a football player. We have a lot of kids wearing Redskins stuff, so ..."

Smith ($15K), 2 Redskins fined by NFL

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November 12

ESPN.com

"Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 for his part in Sunday's sideline melee involving his players and members of the Washington Redskins, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The near-brawl in the second quarter of the Falcons' 31-17 victory amounted to four fines being doled out by the NFL's offices totaling $30,000. Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was fined $7,500 for coming to the aid of teammate DeAngelo Hall on Atlanta's sideline, a league source told Schefter. Another fine ($5,000) was levied against Redskins safety LaRon Landry, who made a late hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan that sparked pushing and shoving on the sideline."

Flags, tempers fly in Redskins' ragged first half

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November 9

Washington Post

"Well before DeAngelo Hall got involved in a sideline tussle with his former Atlanta Falcons teammates late in the second quarter Sunday, discipline was an issue for the Washington Redskins. By that point, they had six penalties -- two of them offsides infractions on defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, one of which revived a stalled Atlanta drive. Chaos had clearly crept in. Hall, though, has a penchant for drama, and though there were more costly plays in the Redskins' 31-17 loss to the Falcons at the Georgia Dome, none better typified Washington's utter loss of self-control than Hall's mix-up with the Atlanta coaching staff and players. The near free-for-all started when Redskins ..."

Haynesworth calls out Clabo, Dahl on radio show

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November 7

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth took umbrage with the Falcons' blocking techniques in a radio interview Thursday night and challenged linemen Tyson Clabo and Harvey Dahl. On the "Late Hits" show on Sirius Radio hosted by Bryan McGovern and Ross Tucker, Haynesworth was asked about Clabo and Dahl blocking "all the way up to and including the echo of the whistle." Haynesworth, who was recently voted the second-dirtiest player in the league in a Sports Illustrated poll, is clearly not a fan of their blocking intensity. "Yeah, I don't have the patience for stuff like that," Haynesworth said. "I guess this is where the second-rated dirtiest player can come out. When it ..."

Haynesworth doesn't stay to the end

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October 19

Washington Post

"On one drive early in the first quarter of the Washington Redskins' 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, rookie linebacker-defensive end Brian Orakpo broke through the left side of the offensive line and took down quarterback Matt Cassel. A few plays later it was Chris Wilson getting to the quarterback, and three snaps after that defensive end Andre Carter broke through and sacked Cassel, jarring the ball loose. The drive was indicative of the recent play of a defensive line that is proving to be the formidable unit many expected it to be after key additions this offseason. Yet despite another solid performance, one image off the field stood out more than any other on it: star defensive ..."

Redskins DT Haynesworth: 'Tampa really came after me hard'

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September 30

Tampa Tribune

"To hear defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth tell it, the Washington Redskins are saddled with as many early-season problems as the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Washington falling to 1-2 following a 19-14 loss at Detroit, Coach Jim Zorn's job security has been called into question heading into Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay. The Redskins have been outscored 37-13 in the opening half and opponents are converting third downs at an absurd 51.2 percent clip. "We're not playing like we should,'' said Haynesworth, a two-time Pro Bowler in Tennessee before signing with the Redskins in March as a free agent. "With all this talent, we haven't even scratched the surface. We're really ..."

DT Albert Haynesworth has plenty of praise, respect for Jim Schwartz

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September 24

Detroit Free Press

"As the Lions trudged toward 0-16 last year, Albert Haynesworth would tease Jim Schwartz. "I said, 'Detroit's looking mighty attractive for you,' " Haynesworth said Wednesday in a conference call with Detroit reporters. "I said, 'I'm going to bet you that you're going to be the head coach there.' He's like, 'Aw, nah, nah.' " Sure enough, Schwartz landed the Lions' head coaching job in January after eight years as Tennessee's defensive coordinator. But Haynesworth, Schwartz's star defensive tackle, didn't follow him to Detroit. He signed a gigantic free-agent contract with Washington instead, and the two will face each other Sunday, when the 1-1 Redskins visit Ford Field. Did Schwartz ever ..."

Washington's Albert Haynesworth has high praise for former coordinator Jim Schwartz

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September 24

Michigan Live

"Under normal circumstances, NFL players worth $100 million are agroup of quarterbacks. Albert Haynesworth of the Washington Redskins, though, got that huge pay day as a defensive tackle -- and as a man who loves to terrorize quarterbacks. The Detroit Lions (0-2) will have to deal with Haynesworth on Sunday as they host the 1-1 Redskins at 1 p.m. at Ford Field. The Lions have lost 19 consecutive regular-season games. Haynesworth said the Redskins, who struggled to defeat the lowly St. Louis Rams 9-7 last week, aren't taking the Lions lightly. "I'm not overlooking the Lions. We scored nine points against the Rams last week and I think the Lions are a lot better than the Rams," Haynesworth ..."

Albert Haynesworth to Lions' Jim Schwartz: 'I was just joking about Detroit'

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September 23

Michigan Live

"When Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was a free agent in the off-season, he didn't get a phone call from the Detroit Lions and he hopes it wasn't anything he said to Lions head coach Jim Schwartz. Schwartz was Haynesworth's defensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans for seven years. "During (last) season, I was always joking and saying 'Hey man, that Detroit job is looking mighty attractive for you. I'm going to bet you're going to be the head coach,'' Haynesworth said in a conference call. "He's like 'Aw, nah.''' Haynesworth was asked if Schwartz tried to convince him to follow Schwartz to Detroit : "I said, 'Aw, hell no. There's nothing up there for me.' "I was joking. ..."

Measured praise for Haynesworth

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September 18

Washington Examiner

"He praised him. He didn't want to canonize him. In defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth's first game with the Redskins, he occupied blockers; chased down ballcarriers going the other way and shoved his man into the backfield. A few times. It's what the Redskins expected. "He was definitely a factor in how the game transpired," Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache said. But they're also not about to credit Haynesworth for a revival of the Redskins' defense. Considering it ranked No. 4 overall last year, they did not need him to do more than what he did Sunday. Nor does Blache think that Haynesworth was responsible in part for linebacker London Fletcher's 18 tackles. "No, I don't buy ..."

Haynesworth's heavyweight fight

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September 15

Washington Examiner

columnist Rick Snider

"Lost amid the Washington Redskins' opening loss was an old-fashioned gladiator fight. New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs versus Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. At least 600 combined pounds crashing together in an absolute stalemate. Jacobs needed one yard on consecutive plays sandwiching the first quarter's end. Twice Haynesworth stopped the giant Giant short on the three-yard line, the second time taking the breath from the defensive tackle. Fortunately, it was fourth down to provide added recovery time. Critics will say Haynesworth's line score of four tackles was disappointing for a $100 million man. They're sadly missing the point. Instead, scan the ..."

Giants' defensive ends create all the havoc

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September 14

Washington Times

"New York's bookends overshadowed Big Al's debut. In an NFC East showdown featuring three of the game's marquee defensive linemen, New York sack specialists Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck trumped Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in the impact department. Haynesworth, whom the Redskins lured from Tennessee with the most lucrative contract for a defensive lineman in history ($41 million guaranteed), was on the field for roughly two-thirds of New York's offensive snaps. The 6-foot-6, 350-pound behemoth - who had been plagued by back trouble in the offseason - recorded four tackles, including a rather modest one tackle for loss, in his Washington debut. Umenyiora and Tuck, ..."

Haynesworth Leaves New Team at a Loss With His Impact

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September 14

Washington Post

columnist Sally Jenkins

"If Albert Haynesworth were just another guy, you'd say he did fine in his debut in a Washington uniform, even had a couple of big moments. But Haynesworth is not another guy -- he is a hundred million dollars and 350 pounds of bulk, and he had a lot of other moments when you never noticed him. You scanned the field vainly, looking for that seismic impact and disruptive force he is supposed to bring. Too often when your eye found him, he was kneeling on the sidelines, his nostrils flaring. Haynesworth is a huge mass of a man, no question, and there is also no question he feels the responsibility of his contract, and wants to be worth it. There were occasions when he seemed to meet the ..."

No Haynesworth, no problem for Titans D-line

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September 11

Nashville City Paper

"Despite 363 yards passing by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who completed 33 of 43 throws Thursday night in a 13-10 overtime victory, the Tennessee Titans defensive line answered many of the questions about how it would do sans Albert Haynesworth. Haynesworth left for the Washington Redskins as a free agent in the off-season for a $100 million contract, leaving many to ask if the Titans defensive line could be as effective without him. The Titans sacked Roethlisberger four times and intercepted him twice in the game, and laid some hard shots on the quarterback including one where Jevon Kearse came in unblocked to level him. Also, the defensive line spearheaded a strong effort ..."

How to Measure $100 Million in Impact

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September 11

Washington Post

"Entering the first game of the season, the Washington Redskins' second-year coach has to constantly shun talk of the proverbial hot seat, and the embattled quarterback has to field never-ending questions about pressure to perform. But the talented defensive tackle, the $100 million chess piece that is supposed to help the Redskins contend in the NFC East? Albert Haynesworth doesn't seem to be worried about a thing. "It's just business for me. Just go out and do what I'm supposed to do," said Haynesworth, the team's biggest offseason upgrade. "I know what I have to do, and I know I have to accomplish that." Many will be watching the Redskins' season opener Sunday against the New York ..."

Job 1 for NY Giants running backs: Get past 350-pound Albert Haynesworth

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September 10

Newark Star-Ledger

"To nab defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth on the first day of free agency, the Redskins put a seven-year, $100 million deal on the table. To Giants center Shaun O'Hara, the move was more than just a defensive upgrade. "In our eyes, he was brought to the Washington Redskins for one reason: to stop our run game," O'Hara said. The Giants' running backs, incidentally, put up 246 yards in their two meetings with the Redskins last year. Brandon Jacobs, the Giants' 264-pound bruiser, was responsible for 187 of those yards -- plus one touchdown. In those games, both Giants wins, the Redskins were "dominated," coach Jim Zorn admitted yesterday. Enter Haynesworth, who caused enough havoc in his ..."

Albert Haynesworth kicks off smack talk by ripping Brandon Jacobs

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September 10

New York Daily News

"Big Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins' new $100 million defensive tackle, doesn't sound overly impressed with big Giants running back Brandon Jacobs. "They all fall the same," Haynesworth said Wednesday. "What is he, 250? I weighed 250 when I was in the 10th grade." For the record, Jacobs - who said he weighed 242 pounds in 10th grade - now is listed at 264 and coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Still, he now weighs in nearly 100 pounds lighter than the 6-6, 350-pound Haynesworth, the new centerpiece of Washington's defensive line. But Jacobs didn't sound too impressed with Haynesworth, either. He said facing him on Sunday will be the "same challenge as usual," and while ..."

Haynesworth misses practice

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August 4

Washington Examiner

"The doubts centered on his durability, not his talent. Early in training camp, both have been on display. Albert Haynesworth has dominated the middle. And Albert Haynesworth has needed to sit out, the last two practices to be exact. The Redskins say they're not concerned with any long-term issues with Haynesworth and called his Synvisc injection a normal procedure, one that other Redskins have had. However, those other players weren't handed a contract that guaranteed them $41 million. Haynesworth said he could return to practice this morning after resting his left knee again Monday, though coach Jim Zorn said it could be another "day or two." Haynesworth also sat out, as scheduled, the ..."

Haynesworth's injury is 'not serious'

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August 4

Washington Times

"After getting off to a monster start during his first training camp with the Washington Redskins, Albert Haynesworth was held out of Monday's abbreviated practice a day after an injection in his left knee. Neither the All-Pro defensive tackle nor coach Jim Zorn said the knee is anything to worry about long-term. "He started out very well, and he's continuing to show he's going to be a force definitely on our team and in this league," Zorn said. "I'm absolutely pleased with where he's at right now. We're just trying to keep his knee, which is sore from all the work we're doing, and make sure we don't have to shut him down completely for more than a day or two." Haynesworth, who had ..."

The Furies of Albert Haynesworth

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July 26

Washington Examiner

"Albert Haynesworth is a dominant player. Judging by the fear he inspires in opponents, the defensive tackle should be worth every penny the Washington Redskins have invested in him -- potentially 10 billion of them. Dan Brooks, Haynesworth's defensive line coach at the University of Tennessee, watched in amazement last season as three Cleveland Browns tried to block Haynesworth on numerous plays. "It's hard to commit two to a guy," said Brooks, now coaching at Clemson, "but they started committing a third. That kind of becomes, 'Wow.' " "That's rare," agreed CBS analyst and former NFL general manager Charley Casserly. But Haynesworth is a rare player, the big catch of the offseason, wooed ..."

Haynesworth pleads no contest

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July 10

Washington Times

"Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth received a stern warning from a Tennessee judge Thursday after pleading no contest to reckless driving. "You clearly have a problem with speed around here," Williamson County Circuit Judge Jeff Bivins said. "This happened less than four days after you settled a speeding ticket. Please let this be a wake-up call to you, along with the tragic events that occurred this week, that no one is infallible." Bivins was referring to the murder of former Tennessee Titans quarterback and teammate Steve McNair, who was found shot to death in a Nashville apartment July 4. Several Titans, including coach Jeff Fisher, have homes in Williamson County, ..."

Haynesworth: Bucs offered more money

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June 26

St. Petersburg Times

"Some interesting news about the Bucs in an interview that Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth had on Sirius NFL Radio. Haynesworth, the biggest jewel in this season's free-agent crop, chose the Redskins over an offer from the Bucs, apparently giving up money to do so. Here's the juicy parts: Host Adam Schein asked if money was the No. 1 issue in him choosing the Redskins, and Haynesworth said "No, I could've made more money with Tampa Bay if I really wanted to." Asked why he chose the Redskins -- who finished last in the NFC East last season and went 8-8, one game behind the 9-7 Bucs -- here's what Haynesworth had to say: "They offered me a whole lot more, and even with their tax ..."

Haynesworth gets his day in court

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June 8

Washington Examiner

"Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is expected to be in court Monday, finally facing misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving with an expired registration. The charges stem from a December accident that left a Tennessee man injured. Haynesworth also faces a $7.5 million civil lawsuit, filed by Corey Edmonson, who was hurt in the crash and claims that the accident was Haynesworth's fault. Haynesworth faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $500 fine. The expired registration charge is a Class C misdemeanor and carries a maximum punishment of 30 days in jail and a $50 fine."

Tampering often tough to prove

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May 28

Washington Times

"The Tennessee Titans may have a hard time convincing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the Washington Redskins improperly talked to their best player or his agent before the Feb. 27 start of free agency. Such cases are much easier to make than actually win in the NFL, which still operates under an "everybody does it" mentality when it comes to tampering, according to multiple league sources. "No question we lost players over the years because of tampering, but it's really tough to prove," former Redskins and Houston Texans general manager Charlie Casserly said. The NFL is investigating the Redskins for their involvement with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth after the Titans, for whom ..."

Nashville man sues player over I-65 crash

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May 5

Tennessean

"A Nashville man who was injured in an interstate collision with Albert Haynesworth is suing the former Tennessee Titan. Corey Edmondson filed a lawsuit in Williamson County Chancery Court, which asks Haynesworth to pay $7.5 million. The collision occurred Dec. 13 on Interstate 65 near Concord Road in Brentwood. Police said Haynesworth was driving a black Ferrari. Witnesses said the Ferrari was moving quickly in and out of lanes, passing cars and traveling more than the posted 70 mph speed limit. Haynesworth attempted to pass Edmondson, who was driving a 1999 Mercury Marquis. A police report states that Haynesworth was unable to pass Edmondson and the Ferrari made contact with the Marquis, ..."

Haynesworth makes debut with Skins

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May 2

Washington Times

"Albert Haynesworth admits his 320-pound frame is built to play football, not run sprints, which made the opening of Washington Redskins minicamp Friday a welcome departure from conditioning for the offseason's free agent prize. "It's a lot better to be on the field doing football stuff instead of running [100-yard sprints]," he said. "My body is not made to run 100s." Haynesworth's body is made to stuff running backs and sack quarterbacks, which is why the Redskins signed him to a seven-year contract ($41 million guaranteed) in the early hours of Feb. 27. Haynesworth was one of 116 players on the field for two workouts, but nobody wore pads and veterans Santana Moss, London Fletcher and ..."

Haynesworth pleads not guilty to traffic charges

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March 31

Tennessean

"Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor traffic charges. His attorney entered the pleas Monday in Williamson County Circuit Court in Franklin to charges of reckless driving and having expired registration. The charges come from a Dec. 13 incident in which Haynesworth, a former Titan, tried to pass another driver, who crashed into a concrete median and was badly injured. Haynesworth, who signed with the Redskins last month, is free on $1,000 bond. If convicted, Haynesworth faces a maximum punishment of six months in jail and a $500 fine on the reckless driving charge and 30 days in jail and a $50 fine for the other charge."

Haynesworth on Board

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March 16

Washington Times

"Eleven weeks after they said their goodbyes following an ugly second half that concluded their 2008 season, the Washington Redskins reconvene Monday at Redskin Park for the start of offseason conditioning. Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and cornerback DeAngelo Hall are expected to be on hand after signing lucrative, long-term contracts - including workout bonuses - during the first few days of free agency. Second-year coach Jim Zorn expects a majority of his players to be there as well for the first of the regular Monday-through-Thursday sessions. The sessions lead into the start of minicamp May 1 and the subsequent organized team activities in late May and early June. Training camp ..."

NFL notes: Legal trouble for Haynesworth

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March 13

Charlotte Observer

"NASHVILLE, Tenn. Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been indicted on two misdemeanor traffic charges after a Dec.13 crash that seriously injured another driver. District Attorney Kim Helper of Williamson County said Haynesworth was indicted Monday on charges of reckless driving and having expired registration. Haynesworth was released on $1,000 bond after surrendering Wednesday. Maximum punishment is six months in jail and a $500 fine on the reckless driving charge and 30 days in jail and a $50 fine for the other charge. Elsewhere BUFFALO: The Bills said newly signed receiver Terrell Owens will be getting his familiar No.81, and that second-year receiver James ..."

Redskins' Haynesworth indicted

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March 13

Washington Times

"New Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was indicted this week on two misdemeanor driving charges stemming from a December crash in Brentwood, Tenn. Haynesworth, who signed a seven-year contract Feb. 27 that includes $41 million guaranteed, turned himself in to authorities Wednesday night and was taken to the Williamson County jail, where he posted a $1,000 bail and was released after an hour. The charges are for reckless driving and driving a vehicle with expired registration. Haynesworth's next court date is scheduled for March 30, but District Attorney Kim Helper said he isn't required to attend. The Redskins still expect Haynesworth to be present Monday for the ..."