Haynesworth Interview with Kevin & Rock 106.7 The Fan (9/25)

http://soundcloud.com/kevinandrock/albert-haynesworth-interview

Interview took place when the Skins landed in STL today.

Really hard to have a super strong emotion to this interview. Liked the fact that he said there is ZERO locker room distractions, their a brotherhood/family. Also liked that he bought some redskins staff members tv's. So he's not a total dick and he sounded somewhat human in this interview.

Still don't like the fact that DT to NT is such a big ****ing deal to him. You could hear it in his voice. He and the co-host both think he had a reason to be pissed about his position change (compared it to asking McNabb play WR which is COMPLETELY different considering it's not the same position) Also he still intends to skip OTA's next year.

All in all, hope he comes out and plays lights out the rest of the year and earns a starting spot. When he wants to beast on the field, the man can BEAST on the field. He knows that. We all know that. Time to show it.

EDIT:

Also wanted to post this pretty interesting tweet earlier in the day from Chris Russell

@Russellmania09

Two #Redskins sources say that Haynesworth was terrific in practice Thurs/Friday, one saying 'he was kicking everybody's ass' #nfl

Did you mean otas next year? This guy is a joke.

nevermind, stoney caught it also. Thanks for the update Diplomat. I honestly have no idea what's going on in this dude's head, and I almost wonder if I even care half the time, but he is still a Skin, so Hail Brotha! Get out there and kick some ass!

What ever happened to the employee doing what the employer asked him to do? You're getting paid more than you deserve, and now you want to coach the defense? Either man up, or give the money back and get out.

If he was matched up against Rabach for the entire practice, then im not sure if thats saying a whole lot. Everyones kicking his ***.

http://soundcloud.com/kevinandrock/albert-haynesworth-interview

Interview took place when the Skins landed in STL today.

Really hard to have a super strong emotion to this interview. Liked the fact that he said there is ZERO locker room distractions, their a brotherhood/family. Also liked that he bought some redskins staff members tv's. So he's not a total dick and he sounded somewhat human in this interview.

Still don't like the fact that DT to NT is such a big ****ing deal to him.

Going from a DT to a NT position can be a big deal... believe it or not.

At one time Russ Grimm didn't want to play OL. But he sacked up and did it. Look at him now.

At one time Russ Grimm didn't want to play OL. But he sacked up and did it. Look at him now.

Andre Carter doesn't really want to play LB....but just look at him now.

Really hard to have a super strong emotion to this interview. Liked the fact that he said there is ZERO locker room distractions, their a brotherhood/family. Also liked that he bought some redskins staff members tv's. So he's not a total dick and he sounded somewhat human in this interview.

I've liked Haynesworth the person, for the most part, since I saw the Haynesworth takes cleanliness seriously last year (though man, the Z-man looks dorky there). How seriously can he take himself if he's doling out hand sanitizer?

Now that's also his problem, perhaps -- that he doesn't take the game seriously enough. Still, listening to interviews and watching him not doing football tells me he's a decent guy when he's not angry.

Okay, Coach McGee. Don't make him angry. You're not going to like him when he's angry.

Typical media. Always portraying Albert as the bad guy... Can't wait until 92 isn't haynesworth in a redskins jersey

Typical media. Always portraying Albert as the bad guy... Can't wait until 92 isn't haynesworth in a redskins jersey

You act like Haynesworth was being used as a meatpuppet and he didn't actually mean to say "Yeah, I signed the contract and got paid a lot of money, but just because, that don’t mean I’m for sale or a slave." What a ****ing douche. Do what the coaches tell you and play at 100% you fat piece of ****.

I haven't listened to the interview yet, but saw this tweeted (and retweeted) a few places.

Haynesworth to K&R "Yeah, I signed the contract and got paid a lot of money, but just because, that don’t mean I’m for sale or a slave."

Really Albert? I was ready to be hopeful and listen to the interview (I still will later) until I read that.

Orakpo went from DE to LB last year. Carter went from DE to LB this year. We had TEs playing FB last year. Landry has gone from SS to FS back to SS without complaint.

Fat Boy can go screw himself.

Orakpo went from DE to LB last year. Carter went from DE to LB this year. We had TEs playing FB last year. Landry has gone from SS to FS back to SS without complaint.

Fat Boy can go screw himself.

SS is Landry's natural position.

Last time I checked slaves don't make 100million dollars.. The man is a tool .

Andre Carter doesn't really want to play LB....but just look at him now.

He's a great guy but to be honest he has been a weakness in our front 7...

Typical media. Always portraying Albert as the bad guy... Can't wait until 92 isn't haynesworth in a redskins jersey

I don't think I adequately stressed the sarcasm. My apologies. 92 can never play again and I'd be happy

SS is Landry's natural position.

Where do people get the idea that LL is a natural at SS when he was a FS in college!

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=174956

Andre Carter doesn't really want to play LB....but just look at him now.

Bad example man... lol

SS is Landry's natural position.

And did Landry produce any drama, when moved to FS?

Why would someone complain about moving to a position they played in college?

Where do people get the idea that LL is a natural at SS when he was a FS in college!

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=174956

Because he's to hyper aggressive to play FS in the NFL, and because he was blitzed a lot while he was at LSU, and was mostly deployed near the line of scrimmage

Why would someone complain about moving to a position they played in college?

You know who also played FS in College..... (but you would never know) Reed Doughty!

Hate to break it some here, putting aside Albert's personality or conduct issues, you can't compare a FS/SS transition with one-gap DT and NT (or even DE) in a 3-4. The only guy that stands out that would have been fantastic at DE in either scheme was Bruce Smith. Perhaps the late Reggie White (RIP), but likely you'd want him to be worried about just getting upfield and destroying anyone in his way.

But for the most part, while a guy could be 'competent' making a switch I can't imagine a "prime" Warren Sapp playing 3-4 NT or even DE. It's a waste of his ability. I'd say the transition is more like moving a guy from MLB to OLB but perhaps worse. Sure, some can adjust but would you waste Lawrence Taylor at MLB?