ESPN: Albert Haynesworth: I can be greatest

[PortisBetts]

I think this team will try to keep him actually, if he keeps performing like he did against Chicago, then you have to keep him and let him be the DE in the 3-4 scheme

They might since they have already paid him most of his contract money, but i guess we have to see what his mindset is, if he is ok just being a pass rushing specialist instead playing in the 4-3 scheme.

[Rocky21]

ESPN changed the title. It now actually reflects what the article is about.

That was a horrendous hatchet job by ESPN.

I was wondering what the Hell was going on. By the time I clicked on the link the article was titled "Albert Haynesworth OK with nickel role." I couldn't find "I Can Be The Greatest" anywhere because, apparently, he never said it.

Seriously ever since The Decision I have viewed everything ESPN has produced with a jaundiced eye.

[SirClintonPortis]

Man Albert..

I know there was nothing wrong with the comments, but clearly he is set on just being a nickle package performer here with those comments. I just wish he gave more effort in being the best instead of settling for what makes him comfortable. He'll never be the best at what he does by insisting that he can only do it in a specific type of defense. Jim Swartz wont be his D-Coordinator forever so he's got to grow up and be a true football player.

Reggie White played Nose Tackle Defensive Tackle, and Defensive End.

Bruce Smith played D-End in a 4-3 and 3-4.

Lawrence Taylor played D-End, and OLB

Orakpo played OLB in the 4-3 last year and OLB in the 3-4 this year. <-- This is why he will be great!

OLBs in 3-4 are pretty much 4-3 DEs but just standing up.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

AH is a huge man and a player who has amazing physical ability for someone his size, however his skillset is simply not that of a 3-4 lineman.

I dont know whats so hard for people to understand, the truth is that the demands of a lineman in a 3-4 are vastly different than that of a 4-3 3 tech tackle. some players can make the switch, others cant. its more based on how they do what they do.

Thank you Ryman.

I don't know why so many ESers are convinced that Albert just isn't trying HARD ENOUGH to learn the NT position.

Its like they've never considered the possibility that he's just not suited to being a NT. :2cents:

[SirClintonPortis]

Thank you Ryman.

I don't know why so many ESers are convinced that Albert just isn't trying HARD ENOUGH to learn the NT position.

Its like they've never considered the possibility that he's just not suited to being a NT. :2cents:

Exactly, people confuddle the difference between WILLINGNESS and ABILITY. For the past few weeks, Haynesworth has been WILLING, but not ABLE to play NT well the past few weeks.

[McD5]

He has miles to go before approaching someone like Warren Sapp.

[Dirt]

I thought it was a good interview. I believe him when he says he and Shanny actually laugh at the things they hear the media say.

Everybody just WANTS this to end as violently as possible.

Anyone who watched him last week knows better. He's as on board as he's gonna get, and it's starting to look good.

[SlinginSammy HOF '63]

lol at "im not good enough to play in the 3-4"

seriously haynesworth, youve been playing well. just shut up until february.

Agreed. He was a difference maker when he was out there. It looked like when he was in on plays the pocket and O-line just collapsed. He needs to quit being hard on himself and realize that he can in fact play NT.

[GoDeep81]

ESPN is like a bunch of crooked politicians with the way they mangle quotes and cherry pick what they need from an interview to try and make a big stink and get a few looks at their site.. Pathetic for a sports entity of that magnitude to be so petty.. Shame on you ESPN!!!

[waleovechskins21]

yeah it's just another example of espn twisting alberts words to make for a negative storyline. It's straight though, as long as he keeps playing the way he's playing, we'll be more than fine.

[mistertim]

Thank you Ryman.

I don't know why so many ESers are convinced that Albert just isn't trying HARD ENOUGH to learn the NT position.

Its like they've never considered the possibility that he's just not suited to being a NT. :2cents:

Got to agree with this. I really don't think AH is best suited to play NT. First of all the way he plays just doesn't fit it. Second of all you would be wasting his talents as a disruptive presence by asking him to stack and shed blocks and seal gaps. Maybe if he completely retooled his game he could do it. But why do that? Would you take Andre Johnson and ask him to mostly be a downfield blocker just because he is big and physical?

[Playsmart30]

I dont get all hate on AH saying he not great fit or not wanna play NT, Let be forreal what if Green bay tell Reggie White after first year with green bay, they are going to 3-4 D and they want him to play NT? What you think will happen?

[Playsmart30]

Got to agree with this. I really don't think AH is best suited to play NT. First of all the way he plays just doesn't fit it. Second of all you would be wasting his talents as a disruptive presence by asking him to stack and shed blocks and seal gaps. Maybe if he completely retooled his game he could do it. But why do that? Would you take Andre Johnson and ask him to mostly be a downfield blocker just because he is big and physical?

Agree with you, Other point it is like asking Reggie White (I am not saying he at level as White) to play NT

[andyburd]

STFU Fat Albert, and do what we ask for 100 Million

[mistertim]

I dont get all hate on AH saying he not great fit or not wanna play NT, Let be forreal what if Green bay tell Reggie White after first year with green bay, they are going to 3-4 D and they want him to play NT? What you think will happen?

I think he would have gone out and given everything he had, but that he wouldn't have been the same player as he was when coming off of the edge.

[SWFLSkins]

Hey Ryman call me somewhat in support of Haynesworth on this one........from the actaul Post article.....

Albert Haynesworth is happy with his role

Coming off his biggest game of the season, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth said he's happy with his new role in the defense and doesn't mind coming off the bench to contribute.

[GoDeep81]

STFU Fat Albert, and do what we ask for 100 Million

For the umpteenth time.. Read the xxxxxx article before commenting.. PLEASE!!!

[GoldSkinner]

I think the problem is that we don't have other linemen to take the primary focus off AH. I'm convinced that if we get a stud DE and a nasty LB, AH would be a lot more effective.

[cocojoey]

Thats what i said JUST SHUT UP AND PLAY!!!! HTTR

[HailGreen28]

............but I'm an idiot! - Fat Boy

Matt Mosely is still an idiot too, but I'm assuming he at least didn't make up the quotes he chose to use in his article. Looks like this is one of those two times a day the broken clock is right.

Reid quoting Haynesworth: ""I'm not good enough to play the 3-4. We got a guy in front of me who could play the 3-4 better than I can. So whatever helps the team."

Matt "Mosely an idiot" quoting Haslett: "He can do anything he wants to do -- he's just got to want to do it," Haslett said. "It's more of a mindset than anything."

Matt "Mosely an idiot" quoting Haynesworth: ""Keep playing and help the teammates, and make plays and I guess get noticed more," he said, "so people will say I'm not a bust or whatever. (Does he think he'll be with the Redskins next season?) "I don't know. I have no clue. Right now, if I just keep playing, I'm going to be somewhere."

Give back the money you stole, and let's talk about "somewhere", you idiot. You could've been great, not anymore. Can you imagine Steve Young or Tom Brady or Clinton Portis in their prime years saying "I'm really not cut out for this, they should start the other guy."

Fat Boy had a really good game last weekend. But he's still the biggest waste of 21-100 million the Skins ever spent. It's not his talent. It's the mush between his ears that's the problem.

[downbeat87]

i seriously hope that he can be in nickel and be the DE in our 3-4

thats where i think he's got a real shot to put up or shut up. IMO!~!~!~!~!~!~!

[Ryman of the North]

............but I'm an idiot! - Fat Boy

Matt Mosely is still an idiot too, but I'm assuming he at least didn't make up the quotes he chose to use in his article. Looks like this is one of those two times a day the broken clock is right.

Reid quoting Haynesworth: ""I'm not good enough to play the 3-4. We got a guy in front of me who could play the 3-4 better than I can. So whatever helps the team."

Matt "Mosely an idiot" quoting Haslett: "He can do anything he wants to do -- he's just got to want to do it," Haslett said. "It's more of a mindset than anything."

Matt "Mosely an idiot" quoting Haynesworth: ""Keep playing and help the teammates, and make plays and I guess get noticed more," he said, "so people will say I'm not a bust or whatever. (Does he think he'll be with the Redskins next season?) "I don't know. I have no clue. Right now, if I just keep playing, I'm going to be somewhere."

Give back the money you stole, and let's talk about "somewhere", you idiot. You could've been great, not anymore. Can you imagine Steve Young or Tom Brady or Clinton Portis in their prime years saying "I'm really not cut out for this, they should start the other guy."

Fat Boy had a really good game last weekend. But he's still the biggest waste of 21-100 million the Skins ever spent. It's not his talent. It's the mush between his ears that's the problem.

if he turns out to be a waste. is it all his fault?

[Jethrodsp]

Many of us have been saying this from the start. Playing Bert at the nose is a waste of his ability. He can be a dominant pass-rushing defensive end in the 3-4 along with holding the edge. In my opinion, there are no better pass rushers at the 3-4 end position in the NFL than Haynesworth.

Keep him around and go find another big, strong mountain that can't move to hold up the middle.

[Jethrodsp]

AH is a huge man and a player who has amazing physical ability for someone his size, however his skillset is simply not that of a 3-4 lineman.

I dont know whats so hard for people to understand, the truth is that the demands of a lineman in a 3-4 are vastly different than that of a 4-3 3 tech tackle. some players can make the switch, others cant. its more based on how they do what they do.

Exactly.

[FanboyOf91]

ESPN title now changed to "Albert Haynesworth OK with nickel role"

You can't make this stuff up . . . :ols:

:doh: Was JLC on the premises?