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Albert Haynesworth News & Rumors

Bucs' Albert Haynesworth reflects, looks ahead
January 4
St. Petersburg Times
 
"Bucs defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth didn't have what you might consider a stellar season. And if you ask him, he'll admit it. "This year right here, you've probably seen me at my worst," Haynesworth said. "I mean just as far as my play. I still did some good things, but I just think that next year I'll be a hell of a lot better, back closer to my '08 form." But will he even play here next year? Given Monday's major news, a conversation I had with Haynesworth on this point was lost in the shuffle. Anyhow, this is very much an open question for several reasons. As Haynesworth points out, he didn't excel for the Bucs after the Patriots released him and Tampa Bay claimed him off waivers"
Albert Haynesworth gamble pays some dividends for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 3
St. Petersburg Times
 
"He has been called everything from lazy to uncoachable, and everything in between, but don't expect to hear similar sentiments when asking the Bucs for their impressions of Albert Haynesworth. Since joining the Bucs after being claimed off waivers three games ago, the defensive tackle seems to have done nothing to perpetuate his reputation. Elsewhere, Haynesworth has been said to lack consistent effort. What do the Bucs say? "He's a hard worker," defensive line coach Keith Millard said. "He's been, actually, real easy to coach. I mean, he's been putting in extra time and working hard. He's been great." In other places, Haynesworth's attitude has been questioned. Here? "I really can't"
Ex-Titan Haynesworth finds a home
November 24
Tennessean
 
"Three teams and almost three seasons removed from his years as a Titan, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth clearly still has Tennessee on his mind. When he left Nashville in 2009, Haynesworth was on top of the NFL, his back-to-back Pro Bowl selections a huge part in landing a seven-year, $100 million deal with the Washington Redskins. But as he prepares for his second trip back to Nashville, Haynesworth has been traded once, cut once and is trying to make a positive impression on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who plucked him off the waiver wire earlier this month. So it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that Haynesworth — in hindsight — wonders what might have happened if he was able to"
Titans see improved Albert Haynesworth
November 24
Tennessean
 
"Sunday's game against Tampa Bay will actually mark the second time Albert Haynesworth has returned to Nashville as an opponent, but the Titans expect to see much more of the veteran defensive tackle this time around. When he played at LP Field last year with the Redskins, Haynesworth was already deep in Coach Mike Shanahan's doghouse. He didn't see a lot of action against the Titans and was cut later in the season. Titans guard Jake Scott said he's seen an improved Haynesworth while watching film of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers claimed him off waivers from New England a couple of weeks ago. "He looks like he's playing better than he did in Washington," Scott said. "I didn't see film of him in"
Bucs DT Haynesworth has positive impact on new team
November 19
Tampa Tribune
 
"With 47 snaps as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer behind him, Albert Haynesworth's redemption tour rolls into Lambeau Field this weekend. Tampa Bay's 30-year-old defensive tackle, claimed off waivers from the Patriots last week, is trying to shed his reputation as a lazy but talented player who has lacked drive since signing a big free-agent contract with the Redskins in 2009. In his Bucs debut, Haynesworth was credited with five tackles and a blocked extra point in Tampa Bay's 37-9 loss to the Texans. "I wouldn't say it did anything for my confidence because I know what kind of player I was,'' Haynesworth said after his first start in almost two years. "When I looked at the film, I saw things I've"
Buccaneers limit Albert Haynesworth's workload in practice
November 17
St. Petersburg Times
 
"Bucs DT Albert Haynesworth did not practice Wednesday, but GM Mark Dominik stressed that was by design and not a result of the player's unwillingness. Dominik said it's an effort by the team to be smart with the veteran's workload. He said there will be weeks when coaches give Haynesworth, 30, multiple days off if that's what it takes for him to be ready to go when on game days. Haynesworth was listed on the injury report as having a knee injury, one that caused him to miss two games this season. "He's obviously a 30-year-old veteran who has played a lot of football in his career," Dominik said. "If that means sometime we feel like he needs two to three days off in a row, we're going to do"
Bucs notes: Haynesworth's effort not in question
November 15
Tampa Tribune
 
"After a discouraging 37-9 loss to the Texans in which the effort of several Bucs players was brought into question by coach Raheem Morris, one players Morris singled out for solid effort was DT Albert Haynesworth. Haynesworth's desire came into question repeatedly during his recent stops in Washington and New England, but there were no complaints after his initial outing in a Tampa Bay uniform. "He played a good game (Sunday),'' Morris said of the 30-year-old former All-Pro, who was claimed off waivers from the Patriots on Wednesday. "He was excited to be at a new place, excited to get out there and play 47 snaps.''"
Source: Albert Haynesworth starting
November 13
ESPN.com
 
"Albert Haynesworth will start Sunday on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive line against the Houston Texans, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Haynesworth was released by the New England Patriots on Tuesday and claimed by Tampa Bay on Wednesday. He didn't practice with his new team until Thursday."
Haynesworth's arrival a sign of the times
November 13
Tampa Tribune
 
"Roy Miller noticed the difference almost as soon as he walked into One Buc Place on Thursday morning. There was a buzz around the building the likes of which he had seldom, if ever, felt before, the type generated by the presence of someone of notable distinction, a rock star, maybe. Funny, but just a few hours later, after Albert Haynesworth wowed coaches and teammates during his first workout with the Buccaneers, that's precisely how many in the locker room described the defensive tackle. "We haven't really had any rock stars in our locker room before,'' backup quarterback Josh Johnson said as nearly two dozen reporters crowded around Haynesworth's locker. "(Quarterback) Josh Freeman"
Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has high upside, low risk for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
November 12
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"Why did the Bucs put out the welcome mat for Albert Haynesworth? There are several reasons, not the least of which is they are a little desperate for help at defensive tackle. The season-ending injury to Gerald McCoy left the Bucs with no defensive linemen who can be effective playing the three technique (on the outside shoulder of the guard in the B gap), the centerpiece of Tampa Bay's 4-3, one-gap scheme. At 6 feet 6, 350 pounds, Haynes­worth still has the quickness to penetrate and beat blockers one on one, meaning opponents can't simply slide protection toward NT Brian Price or double-team the defensive ends. Haynesworth has about $750,000 left on the $1.5 million contract for 2011."
Albert Haynesworth energized by chance to play for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
November 11
St. Petersburg Times
 
"If it weren't for the things that make Tampa Bay distinctive — the sparkling water and the glorious sunshine — Albert Haynesworth says he might have joined the Bucs two years ago. But, the defensive tackle said Thursday, the area's lure and his passion for boating would have detracted from his focus on football, so the prize of the 2009 free-agent class signed with the Redskins instead. "It was too pretty, too much water, too much sun," said Haynesworth, owner of an 80-foot pleasure craft and a 50-foot race boat. "I had just bought a nice, big boat, a fast boat, and I really thought if I came here, I'd mix my time in with football and boating. "When I was in Tennessee (with the Titans), I"
Waivin' goodbye
November 10
Boston Herald
 
"The Patriots closed the book on the Albert Haynesworth saga yesterday, with coach Bill Belichick offering his thoughts on the matter. Asked if signing the troubled defensive tackle was worth the gamble, Belichick said, "It's all done with. On to the Jets." While the Patriots waived Haynesworth Tuesday and moved on to planning for the Jets yesterday, Haynesworth will move to Tampa Bay. The Bucs claimed the 6-foot-6, 350-pound defensive tackle, picking up the $705,882 he was due from the Patriots. They were the only team to put in a claim."
Albert Haynesworth next in line
November 9
Boston Herald
 
"We all called it a low-risk, high-reward move by Bill Belichick. That's what bringing aboard Albert Haynesworth was on the surface back in July. What it turned out to be was a colossal failure. Five days before the biggest game of the season against the Jets, the Patriots' archenemies and chief rivals, Belichick bounced Haynesworth, the poster boy for all that has gone wrong and all the doubts about the team going forward."
Albert Haynesworth craps out
November 9
Boston Herald
 
"The Albert Haynesworth Era, which began with such fanfare, ended with the thud that comes from a 6-foot-6, 350-pound defensive tackle falling back to earth. The Patriots released the trouble-making former Pro Bowler yesterday. He participated in six of eight games, but won't be around for the team's ninth when the Pats play the New York Jets on Sunday night. The release closes the book on a low-risk, high-reward gamble that simply did not work out."
Patriots cut Albert Haynesworth
November 8
Pro Football Talk
 
"The Albert Haynesworth era in New England has come to an end. In a surprising roster move today, the Patriots have decided to cut Haynesworth, the defensive tackle they acquired in August in a trade with the Washington Redskins. Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald, who first reported the move, notes that the decision to jettison Haynesworth comes two days after a sideline confrontation with defensive line coach Pepper Johnson."
Belichick: Rotation, not spat, why Albert Haynesworth sat
November 8
Boston Herald
 
"Coach Bill Belichick did his best to explain Albert Haynesworth's disappearing act Sunday, saying the defensive tackle's absence during the fourth quarter was "rotation-related." Haynesworth didn't see any action after Brandon Jacobs' 10-yard touchdown run in the 24-20 loss. Yet, sources described an animated conversation between defensive line coach Pepper Johnson and Haynesworth following that play, with shouting back and forth. It's not clear what was said, but Haynesworth was not on the field afterward."
Pats still waiting on Albert Haynesworth
October 26
Boston Herald
 
"Albert Haynesworth has come up against the Pittsburgh Steelers more than a few times in his career. He knows what they're all about, what makes them one of the best teams in the league. "They don't dance around. They're not finesse whatsoever," Haynesworth said yesterday, as he held court at his locker. "Everybody runs hard. They don't mind hitting. They like to hit. It's a very physical team. More physical than we've seen this year." The Haynesworth that played for the Tennessee Titans loved to play against the Steelers. He wouldn't dance around, and didn't mind hitting, either. There was no finesse about Albert. Just brute strength and a single-mindedness to blow up anything that"
Big Al Haynesworth says he can 'get a lot better'
October 13
Boston Herald
 
"Albert Haynesworth and most Patriots fans have something in common: the belief that the mammoth defensive tackle needs to do more. Haynesworth arrived this summer from Washington armed with high expectations. Many looked at the 6-foot-6, 350-pound two-time All-Pro and predicted a dominant force alongside Vince Wilfork on the defensive line. So far, that has yet to materialize. Haynesworth has appeared in three games (missing two weeks with a back injury) and has totaled two tackles and one quarterback hit."
Hernandez, Haynesworth, Wright practice
October 7
Boston Herald
 
"Aaron Hernandez saw a group of reporters waiting to interview him. "What questions do you want to ask," he said. The Patriots [team stats] tight end already knew. A sprained MCL that kept him out of the past two games was on everyone's mind, especially with the Jets coming to town Sunday. With a smile, Hernandez acknowledged his health had improved. "I feel pretty good," he said. "Trying to get healthy, take it day-by-day. Can't wait to get better.""
Back again keeps Albert Haynesworth out
October 2
Boston Herald
 
"The Patriots traded for Albert Haynesworth to provide a physical presence up front and help them stop the run. Yet for the second straight game, he will offer neither. A back injury has kept the defensive tackle home in Massachusetts, and the Patriots officially downgraded him last night to out. That means he'll miss today's showdown with the Raiders at 4:15 p.m. at O.co Coliseum. The Pats also ruled out cornerbacks Ras-I Dowling (hip) and Leigh Bodden (groin). Haynesworth played in two games for the Pats, then began missing work with a back ailment. He worked out in full pads Wednesday, then not again during the week. On Friday, coach Bill Belichick praised Haynesworth's attempts to get"
Chung, Price join Big Al on 'out' list
September 25
Boston Herald
 
"As expected, the Patriots won't have the services of safety Patrick Chung in today's game against the Bills. But he's not the only key player they will miss. Chung was officially ruled out last night, as were defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and receiver Taylor Price. Haynesworth is battling a back injury, and Price has a hamstring pull. Chung had surgery on his broken thumb after injuring it in last Sunday's win against the Chargers. The procedure to stabilize the bone will knock him out only this week."
Haynesworth added to injury report
September 23
Boston Globe
 
"As the practice time for Sunday's game in Buffalo grows shorter, the Patriots' list of injuries grows longer, with Albert Haynesworth and Dan Gronkowski missing yesterday's session. Haynesworth wasn't on the field because of a back injury, and with defensive tackle Myron Pryor being placed on injured reserve this week after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, and Mike Wright (concussion) not expected to be available any time soon, depth on the defensive line could become an issue, especially going up against the top-ranked offense in the league. Haynesworth has two tackles in the team's first two games."
Albert: Pats 'D' has room to improve
September 15
Boston Herald
 
"It was pointed out to Albert Haynesworth yesterday how much the Patriots defense had improved from 2010 in terms of third-down defense, as the Dolphins converted only twice in 14 attempts during Monday night's game. Sounding a lot like Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Haynesworth suggested that stat was nice, but then the defensive tackle pointed to another statistic that wasn't quite as flattering. "I think we were 4-of-5 on fourth-down (stops)," Haynesworth said. "Again, you got to get off the field. We've got to stop them. We just got to play even better as a front, and as a defense. If we want to be that top-ranked defense, we've got to play like it.""
Haynesworth, Pryor are questionable
September 11
Boston Globe
 
"NFL teams may have been restricted to just one padded practice during training camp, and it's only the first week of the regular season, but to look at the Patriots' injury report, you might think they've been in pads nonstop and it's Week 11. New England listed 13 players as questionable for tomorrow night's game, including two players who were just added to the report yesterday: defensive tackles Albert Haynesworth and Myron Pryor. Haynesworth was not present for the media-access portion of yesterday's practice, and the team reported that he did not practice because of an illness."
Rise and shine Albert
September 9
Boston Globe
 
"Albert Haynesworth hasn't played a regular-season game since last Nov. 28. He was a member of the Redskins then, in the midst of a deteriorating situation. In the 42 days Haynesworth has been a member of the Patriots, he has seemed determined to change his image. Yesterday, Haynesworth said he is ready to reintroduce himself to the NFL, and his first chance will be in Monday night's opener against the Dolphins. Haynesworth is entering his 10th season, and said he is most looking forward to this opener."
Other side of Albert Haynesworth
September 9
Boston Herald
 columnist Karen Guregian
"Since he arrived in New England via trade from Washington in late July, there's been a lot to digest from the Albert Haynesworth file. Quite a few chapters portray the massive defensive lineman in a negative light. The Haynesworth in those episodes doesn't come across as a very appealing character. Yesterday, we discovered another chapter. Pat Santa Maria, owner of Pat's Service Center & Towing, offered a much different side of Haynesworth. Haynesworth has spoken about having a friend who lived in the area. Santa Maria is the guy. Actually, they're best friends. And if you can't picture one of the league's premier defensive linemen hanging out around a gas station with the locals from"
Albert Haynesworth puts time in D.C. to bed
September 9
Boston Herald
 
"As far as Albert Haynesworth is concerned, he wasn't really in Washington the past two seasons. He wasn't disgruntled on the sidelines in burgundy and gold, fighting an ill-fitting system and causing trouble. Though he accepts the mistakes he made during his disastrous tenure with the Redskins, the new Patriots [team stats] defensive tackle has found a new way to view his career detour. He was sleeping. "I think it's time for the sleeping giant to awake," Haynesworth said yesterday. "Play football again.""
This debut worth the wait
September 2
Boston Globe
 
"The money doesn't seem as important now to Albert Haynesworth. Bundle up the big contract and the $41 million guaranteed and Haynesworth said he would give it all back to the Washington Redskins just to have played with the New England Patriots two years ago. After making his debut in an exhibition game with the Patriots last night, the defensive lineman said he is in a system that excites him, enjoys playing for a coach who is behind him, and for the first time in a while is having fun playing football again."
Albert Haynesworth in a happy place
September 2
Boston Herald
 columnist Karen Guregian
"Albert Haynesworth is drinking the Kool-Aid. He's bought in, hook, line and sinker to the Patriots Way. Just loving every minute of it. Either that, or he's a great actor. Last night, after making his much-awaited debut in the preseason finale against the Giants at Gillette Stadium, Haynesworth was positively aglow. The mammoth defensive lineman gushed about Patriots coach Bill Belichick. He raved about the defense and defensive system. He couldn't say enough about his teammates. You name it. The man loves it. Had he known what life was like here, he would have given back all the cash he received from the Redskins and traded it in sooner for Patriots colors. That's right. He'd return $41"
Project Albert just that
August 28
Boston Herald
 
"Exactly one month ago today, Bill Belichick sent shock waves through the NFL by bringing noted problem child Albert Haynesworth to New England. Belichick traded away a 2013 fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Redskins, reworked the defensive lineman's monster contract to make it more Patriots-friendly, loading the deal with incentives, and basically dared Haynesworth to play like the world-class disruptor he was not too long ago. Since the trade was completed, the suspense has been killing us. The Haynesworth storyline is the ultimate cliffhanger. We can't wait to find out how Project Albert is going to turn out. Are we ever going to see that game-changing defensive lineman, a player"
Haynesworth returns
August 25
Boston Globe
 
"The day-to-day watch finally ended for Patriots defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, who returned to practice yesterday for the first time in more than two weeks. Haynesworth stepped on the practice field in full pads for the first time since Aug. 4. Only the first minutes of practice are open to the media, so just how much Haynesworth practiced was unclear. Haynesworth's return came a day after he traveled to Washington, D.C., and pled no contest to a charge of misdemeanor simple assault. With the case behind him, Haynesworth must now wait and see whether the NFL will discipline him for violating the league's personal conduct policy. An NFL official said yesterday there has been no"
Albert Haynesworth OK by old coaches
August 25
Boston Herald
 columnist Karen Guregian
"Lions coach Jim Schwartz and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham have a pretty good handle on Albert Haynesworth, who was on the practice field again yesterday with the Patriots, meaning the defensive lineman could play in Saturday night's preseason game in Detroit. Schwartz was Haynesworth's defensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans. Cunningham was an assistant with the Titans during Haynesworth's early years. Cunningham believes Haynesworth is in the proper environment to succeed. "I love Albert Haynesworth. I love Bill Belichick. I know what Bill's all about and I know what Albert's all about, so that's easy," Cunningham, speaking with local reporters yesterday, said. "Those"
Patriots hope Albert Haynesworth's return permanent
August 24
Boston Herald
 
"Albert Haynesworth's "clean start" began yesterday. Not on July 28 when his trade from the Redskins to the Patriots [team stats] was made public. Not on July 31 when he passed the conditioning test and practiced for the first time with his new team. And not on Aug. 4, when he loudly announced his presence by rumbling with Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins [stats] on the practice field. Yesterday. That's when Haynesworth dressed in full pads and ran through drills with his new teammates after taking a 19-day break. Haynesworth was back. The hope is that it's for good. "We just have to put work in together," said new defensive end Shaun Ellis, who could play alongside Haynesworth. The day before,"
Report: No further discipline expected for Haynesworth
August 23
Pro Football Talk
 
"Commissioner Roger Goodell has said that he doesn't want a third-party to be able to review his decisions under the personal conduct policy because he doesn't want to entrust the NFL brand to an outsider. Perhaps the more accurate assessment is that Goodell wants to be able to make decisions on a case-by-case basis, without concern for the kind of consistency that a quasi-judicial panel would attempt to weave into the broader process of assessing the accuracy of Goodell's decisions. Indeed, if consistency means anything, Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth would be at least suspended for pleading no contest to simple assault, given that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was"
Haynesworth impossible to defend on, off the field
August 23
Boston Herald
 columnist Gerry Callahan
"A Superior Court judge in Washington yesterday ordered Albert Haynesworth to perform 160 hours of community service, assuring that the District of Columbia will get more time and effort out of Albert than the Redskins ever did. At the conclusion of the proceedings, the Patriots [team stats] had one question for Judge Geoffrey Alprin, a Providence native: Any chance you could get him to put in a few hours for us, too? Haynesworth's plea deal surprised many observers, but it shouldn't have. This is, after all, what the Patriots wanted — a quick, quiet end to a potentially explosive case — and these days the Patriots usually get what they want. If Haynesworth fought the charges, we would have"
Haynesworth may face NFL punishment after his surprise plea in case
August 23
Boston Herald
 
"New England Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth III — given community service in lieu of jail time yesterday — could still be sidelined by the National Football League for assaulting a coed cocktail waitress. A league spokesman said Haynesworth's case is "under review," and that he could be looking at suspension for one or more games if it's found he violated the league's personal conduct policy. But Haynesworth's attorney A. Scott Bolden assured the Herald last night, "The best of Albert Haynesworth is yet to come." With a rallying cry to the press of "Go Patriots," Haynesworth, 30, who was scheduled to go on trial for misdemeanor sex abuse today, showed up at District of"
Haynesworth pleads no contest to simple assault
August 22
Boston Globe
 
"Albert Haynesworth pled nolo contendre to misdemeanor simple assault this afternoon in D.C. Superior Court, avoiding a trial on a greater charge of misdemeanor sexual abuse. The trial had been scheduled to start tomorrow. An NFL spokesman says the league will review Haynesworth's case under the personal conduct policy. Haynesworth said nothing as he left the courthouse and reporters peppered him with questions. His attorney, A. Scott Bolden, made a brief statement outside the courthouse. "Mr. Haynesworth is very pleased to have this over in his life and move on with his life, get back to New England and get back to doing what he does best and that's play professional football," said"
Alleged groping may put Albert Haynesworth on sidelines
August 22
Boston Herald
 
"Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth could be lost for the season before he even puts on his game-day cleats if the veteran quarterback-sacker is convicted of groping a Washington, D.C., cocktail waitress and gets the maximum six months behind bars for the misdemeanor sex abuse charge. Haynesworth, 30, will suit up and be seated at the defense team's table when his trial kicks off tomorrow in the District of Columbia's Superior Court, his attorney, A. Scott Bolden, confirmed. Bolden declined to say if he will put No. 92 on the witness stand. The waitress, an unidentified college student, claims that Haynesworth — during a private Feb. 13 party at the P.O.V. Lounge atop Washington's"
Huge question
August 21
Boston Globe
 
"He came as a refugee, his talent commensurate with his ability to stir controversy, to induce acid reflux in those charged with getting the most out of that big body and those tantalizing skills. The list of Albert Haynesworth's crimes - confirmed and alleged - is long enough to depict a player seemingly worthy of the scorn he receives. For instance, Haynesworth knew in the immediate aftermath of his 2006 stomping of Cowboys center Andre Gurode's head that it was a despicable act. He made the rounds to apologize, to the many family members who had gotten their first chance to see Haynesworth play professional football in person that day, to the coaches at the Unversity of Tennessee who had"
New Payoff Allegations in Haynesworth Case
August 19
NBC Sports
 
"According to a new government filing, Albert Haynesworth, through his attorney, tried to influence the outcome of a misdemeanor sex abuse case by offering the complaining witness money, News4's Pat Collins reported. This filing comes just days after Haynesworth's lawyer filed papers saying someone offered a prosecution witness $50,000 for testimony against the former Washington Redskins defensive lineman. Thursday's government filing disputes Haynesworth's lawyer's account of the $50,000 offer and accuses him of offering the complaining witness money for her assistance getting the case dropped. Haynesworth's lawyer, A. Scott Bolden, categorically denies any payoff attempt, Collins"
Johnson a fan of Haynesworth
August 15
Boston Globe
 
"Patriots fans who have lined the bleachers and hillside behind Gillette Stadium the last week or so haven't seen Albert Haynesworth at training camp. But defensive line coach Pepper Johnson sees Haynesworth every day, and yesterday raved about the veteran with the checkered past, who was acquired July 29 from Washington. "He's very unlike what a lot of you read about. I was thinking, 'What am I really going to have to deal with?' But, hey, I'm coaching whatever player that comes in here, it doesn't matter to me,'' Johnson said. "Albert is a great guy. It's kind of hard to see some of the things that you hear that are negative about him coming from that person. You need to know both sides"
Pepper Johnson big on Albert Haynesworth
August 15
Boston Herald
 
"The fortunes of the Patriots defense, and by extension the team's Super Bowl hopes, very well could rest in the hands of one man. His name? Pepper Johnson. His assignment? Albert Haynesworth. While Bill Belichick is the overall sheriff in town, trying to get the players to buy into his way, deputy Johnson is overseeing the project that is Haynesworth. He's the position coach who has to deal with the temperamental defensive tackle every day. He's the one who sees him in defensive line meetings and up close and personal in practice. More than anyone else in the organization, Johnson is the man who has been entrusted with getting something out of a guy who gave nothing to Washington Redskins"
'One or both' of Ocho, Haynesworth to get cut?
August 14
CBSSports.com
 
"Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco are now Patriots. This is because, we're all told and we all believe, Bill Belichick is a genius, capable of controlling anyone that enters his locker room and turning a malcontent into a productive player. But Dan Pompei, writing at the National Football Post, says that the Patriots may have other ideas, and that he was told last week that "one or both" of the dynamic duo could be cut before the season begins. "One NFL executive familiar with the Patriots ways told me he believes one or both of the big name acquisitions will be cut before the season starts," Pompei writes. "The front office man thinks coach Bill Belichick will use the controversial"
Patriots to cut either Haynesworth or Ochocinco?
August 14
National Football Post
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"Chad Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth might not be long for New England. One day before this story came out by my guy Mike Reiss, one NFL executive familiar with the Patriots ways told me he believes one or both of the big name acquisitions will be cut before the season starts."
Source: Haynesworth agrees to restructured deal
August 12
Yahoo! Sports
 
"New England Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth(notes) significantly restructured his contract in a move that was initially discussed when the team traded for him two weeks ago, according to a source familiar with the deal. The Patriots could not be reached for comment. Haynesworth, who had a turbulent second season with the Washington Redskins last year, was due to earn $5.4 million in base salary in 2011. Instead, he reduced his base salary to $1.5 million. He can earn all the money and more back in incentives. He will earn $1 million if he plays in 20 percent of the plays and an additional $590,000 when he hits 45 percent, 50 percent, 55 percent, 60 percent and then 65 percent."
Albert Haynesworth took a big pay cut to join Patriots
August 11
Pro Football Talk
 
"New England's trade for Albert Haynesworth seemed like a typical Patriots low-risk, high reward gambit. The move looks like an even lower risk following news of Haynesworth's restructured contract. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports Haynesworth took a pay cut in base salary all the way from $5.4 million base salary to $1.5 million. That's quite a haircut, but Haynesworth can make back all the money in incentives if he has a terrific season. If Haynesworth plays 20% of the team's snaps, he gets $1 million. He then gets an additional $590,000 once he gets over each of the following playing time thresholds: 45% of the team's snaps, 50%, 55%, 60%, and 65%. He gets an additional $400,000 if"
Charting Albert Haynesworth's orbit
August 10
Boston Herald
 
"The missed practices are starting to pile up for Albert Haynesworth. Right now, we're at four full-pads sessions and counting for the hulking defensive lineman. After knocking a few bodies around in a couple of practices, and beginning his Patriots days with a bang, Haynesworth hasn't been seen out on the field. Of late, he's logged more time away from bash brother Vince Wilfork than next to him on the defensive line. Given the man's reputation, the temptation is to roll your eyes, shake your head and groan. Already, Albert's being Albert. Already, the Haynesworth experiment has gone south. A few things happened yesterday, however, to suggest it's way too early to make that call. First,"
Haynesworth out again
August 7
Boston Globe
 
"The Patriots just concluded practice. We'll be back later with a complete rundown on what went on, but here's the news: The Patriots had a total of 18 players out, including those on the physically unable to perform list, which is 20 percent of their 90-man roster. Among those out were defensive linemen Albert Haynesworth and Mike Wright, and linebacker Brandon Spikes. All three missed practice for the second straight day. Here's the breakdown: - Physically unable to perform list: DL Ron Brace, DL Brandon Deaderick, RB Kevin Faulk, OT Matt Light. - Non-football injury list: OL Marcus Cannon. - Out but watching practice: WR Brandon Tate, CB Ras-I Dowling, S James Sanders, S Josh Barrett, OT"
Albert Haynesworth plans to fit in as a Patriot
August 3
Boston Herald
 
"Last Thursday at 6:30 a.m., Albert Haynesworth rolled over on what had to be an extremely large bed and checked his cell phone. He found a message from his agent, Chad Speck. The news? That the disgruntled defensive tackle had been traded to the Patriots. The reaction? "Hell yeah!" Those were Haynesworth's words yesterday following his second full-pads practice in New England in his first meeting with reporters. A miserable two-year tenure with the Redskins was in his rear-view mirror, and Haynesworth felt no desire to hide his glee. Not after two days of lining up alongside Pro Bowler Vince Wilfork in a four-man front that he called "scary." Not after saying goodbye to a coach he couldn't"