Football Report: Albert Haynesworth FAILS conditioning test - Page 4

Crush · 07-29-2010, 11:35 AM

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Report: Haynesworth Fails Test

Albert Haynesworth's first training camp under coach Mike Shanahan reportedly is off to a poor start.

The defensive tackle, who skipped all of the Washington Redskins' offseason workouts prior to camp because he was unhappy with the team's switch in defensive schemes, failed his conditioning test Thursday, FoxSports.com reported.

Haynesworth finished the first part of the test but walked through the second part, FoxSports.com reported, citing unnamed sources.

Shanahan told Haynesworth on Wednesday that he would have to pass a conditioning test in order to practice with his teammates.

"I'm expecting him to be in great shape," Shanahan said Wednesday. "And if he's not in great shape, then we're going to do what we need to do to get him in shape.

"Once he gets to that point, hopefully he'll fit into our system and do the things we want him to do. Because, if he does, he can be an excellent football player for us. If not, we're going to be very good anyhow."

Asked if he expected Haynesworth to be a part of the team in 2010, Shanahan would say only: "We'll see."

"All I can do is tell you we're going to give him every opportunity to show us what we can do," the coach said. "Hopefully he'll like the position that we play him in and give us everything that he's got."

The "position that we play him in" is the main point of consternation for Haynesworth. He's unhappy with the Redskins' switch to a 3-4 defense and would rather play for another team. Shanahan was ready to grant that wish in February and March -- but the door was shut once Haynesworth collected the $21 million bonus on April 1, part of the seven-year contract he signed a year earlier. The deal is part of the enduring legacy of a decade of bad offseason signings under owner Dan Snyder.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

boogblaster · 07-30-2010, 08:32 AM

Yep just seen it on ESPN .. Ratface is trying to get him out .. something bout his contract .. paying bak monies and getting cut ...

**dirk digler** · 07-30-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

If you want to make an example out of him, make his ass run laps for ****ing up in drills, or fine him for saying stupid shit. Put him with the 3rd stringers.

Making him re-do the conditioning drill is reeruned and transparent.

I get that people don't like Haynesworth. He's a piece of shit as a human being and largely appears to be a paycheck player. But when he does what everyone else is asked to do on the field and you continue to **** with him, you just undermine your own authority.

I agree with you. From what has been reported Haynesworth was the only one required to do this test because he missed the entire offseason workouts. Nevermind that the offseason programs ended a month ago so who is to say that other players didn't lay around for the last 30 days and get fat and out of shape.

**DeezNutz** · 07-30-2010, 08:40 AM

Saw some shots of Redskins training camp on ESPN this morning. Dude didn't exactly look "fat and out of shape."

**dirk digler** · 07-30-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Saw some shots of Redskins training camp on ESPN this morning. Dude didn't exactly look "fat and out of shape."

Rat said it wasn't his weight but his conditioning. It is all BS IMO.

Mr. Laz · 07-30-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by boogblaster

Yep just seen it on ESPN .. Ratface is trying to get him out .. something bout his contract .. paying bak monies and getting cut ...

maybe ... just run him until he pukes everyday.

he might decide he can give the some money back to get out.

vailpass · 07-30-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

If you take the company view, and if you've been in charge of anyone, ever, you should know that if you require different things of different people in the same area it breeds discontent.

Am I mistaken son or are you a newb teacher? What the hell do you think you can tell me or anyone who has been out in the world for 20 years about running a business and the people that work for you?

vailpass · 07-30-2010, 10:44 AM

Why do some of you here say he is being asked to run 300 yard sprints?
They are doing (6) 25 yard shuttles. Big difference.
Shuttles prepare a football player for the game by letting them go in short bursts and stretch their hammys, knees, ankles etc.
Sprints don't do any of that.

Jeff Fisher's words, not mine.

boogblaster · 07-30-2010, 10:51 AM

Per Yahoo news today Haynesworth was forced to run on the treadmill first then a bunch of drills then the 300 yard workout .. Ratface knew he couldn't pass the workout ... He's just showing Haynesworth he's the boss ......

**dirk digler** · 07-30-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Why do some of you here say he is being asked to run 300 yard sprints?
They are doing (6) 25 yard shuttles. Big difference.
Shuttles prepare a football player for the game by letting them go in short bursts and stretch their hammys, knees, ankles etc.
Sprints don't do any of that.

Jeff Fisher's words, not mine.

ESPN

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On Thursday, his inability to run a third 300-yard sprint in a satisfactory time in the eyes of coach Mike Shanahan prevented him from practicing with the Redskins.

vailpass · 07-30-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

ESPN

This morning on the DP show Jeff Fisher said the Redskins run the same conditioning drill as the Titans, 25 yard shuttles sets of 6. He said sprints don't condition the linemen for football, don't get their joints and muscles used to starting and stopping.
Shanny and Fisher are close friends and have been for most of their careers. They share tactics and draft info.

I might take an acting NFL head coach's word over some junior hack at the world wide leader of sellout.

**notorious** · 07-30-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

He's a P.O.S.

Albert Doucheworth?

**dirk digler** · 07-30-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

This morning on the DP show Jeff Fisher said the Redskins run the same conditioning drill as the Titans, 25 yard shuttles sets of 6. He said sprints don't condition the linemen for football, don't get their joints and muscles used to starting and stopping.
Shanny and Fisher are close friends and have been for most of their careers. They share tactics and draft info.

I might take an acting NFL head coach's word over some junior hack at the world wide leader of sellout.

You asked I am just telling what is being reported.

vailpass · 07-30-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

You asked I am just telling what is being reported.

Apologies, didn't mean to come off as harsh as it sounded.

**the Talking Can** · 07-30-2010, 11:57 AM

shanny hates that guy, he seems to be enjoying this

**dirk digler** · 07-30-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Apologies, didn't mean to come off as harsh as it sounded.

You don't have to apologize and what happened to the real vailpass?

07-29-2010, 11:35 AM
Crush Amateur Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $4907091	Report: Albert Haynesworth FAILS conditioning test http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=5420094 Report: Haynesworth Fails Test Albert Haynesworth's first training camp under coach Mike Shanahan reportedly is off to a poor start. The defensive tackle, who skipped all of the Washington Redskins' offseason workouts prior to camp because he was unhappy with the team's switch in defensive schemes, failed his conditioning test Thursday, FoxSports.com reported. Haynesworth finished the first part of the test but walked through the second part, FoxSports.com reported, citing unnamed sources. Shanahan told Haynesworth on Wednesday that he would have to pass a conditioning test in order to practice with his teammates. "I'm expecting him to be in great shape," Shanahan said Wednesday. "And if he's not in great shape, then we're going to do what we need to do to get him in shape. "Once he gets to that point, hopefully he'll fit into our system and do the things we want him to do. Because, if he does, he can be an excellent football player for us. If not, we're going to be very good anyhow." Asked if he expected Haynesworth to be a part of the team in 2010, Shanahan would say only: "We'll see." "All I can do is tell you we're going to give him every opportunity to show us what we can do," the coach said. "Hopefully he'll like the position that we play him in and give us everything that he's got." The "position that we play him in" is the main point of consternation for Haynesworth. He's unhappy with the Redskins' switch to a 3-4 defense and would rather play for another team. Shanahan was ready to grant that wish in February and March -- but the door was shut once Haynesworth collected the $21 million bonus on April 1, part of the seven-year contract he signed a year earlier. The deal is part of the enduring legacy of a decade of bad offseason signings under owner Dan Snyder. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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