WP: Haynesworth tells Commanders he won't be a distraction

[SkinsHokieFan]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/albert-haynesworth/-pro-bowl-defensive-tackle-1.html

Haynesworth tells Commanders he won't be a distraction

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has reached out to the Commanders recently and assured them he won't be a distraction, several people familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
Haynesworth, who has returned to the area to prepare for the opening of training camp Thursday, is optimistic about his situation in Washington for the first time in months, said one team source who has spoken with him at length in the past few weeks.
The source said Haynesworth told him he is coming to work and understands he will have to play nose tackle at times in the Commanders' new 3-4 defense.

People in the organization have informed Haynesworth that it appears veteran nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu, who sat out the 2009 season because of an Achilles' injury, will be fully recovered to start the season. Kemoeatu, an effective player during his years with the Carolina Panthers, is a starting-caliber NFL nose when he is healthy.

The Commanders plan for Haynesworth and Kemoeatu to be on the field together often. In that scenario, Haynesworth would play defensive end, which basically is a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 - Haynesworth's preferred position.

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[HoleInTheRoof]

Well I guess that settles it.

 

[Mansta54]

Fatboy is a BIG WUSS, he'll be crying and whinning in no time flat. I bet he comes up with a injury early in camp...

 

[SkinsHokieFan]

Haynesworth meets with Shanahan, Haslett
In addition to meeting with Coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday at Commanders Park, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth also had a private session with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, with whom he has been in contact for weeks, according to several people familiar with the situation.

Haslett and Haynesworth have been communicating for some time, in phone conversations and through text messages, and have had several "productive" exchanges, the sources said. At a luncheon Wednesday, Haslett declined to comment on his private conversations with Haynesworth.

"That's for Mike to talk about," Haslett said. "I really don't have anything to say." A text message to Haynesworth's cell phone was not immediately returned.

The sources said Haynesworth, realizing the Commanders probably would not trade him, reached out to Haslett in an effort to end his war with the organization. During their conversations, Haslett made it clear to Haynesworth what he expected of him and what Haynesworth could count on in return. Haslett explained how he envisioned using Haynesworth in the Commanders' new 3-4 scheme as a nose tackle and defensive end.

Haynesworth told Haslett he would do what was asked of him, the sources said. After speaking with Haslett, Haynesworth confided in teammates he believes he could be productive in Haslett's scheme and he was ready to get started.

But Haynesworth, who will not open camp on Thursday with the first-team defense, is far behind his teammates in learning the team's new, aggressive scheme. The coaching staff and Commanders players are committed to helping Haynesworth get caught up as fast as possible, the sources said. Haynesworth must pass a physical before he can practice Thursday.

Shanahan, asked Wednesday about his conversation with Haynesworth, said it "went well." He said of Haynesworth: "He's here, he's ready to go."

But when asked whether Haynesworth will be a Commander this season, he said: "We'll see."

Shanahan also said all players are healthy enough to be at camp including safety LaRon Landry and linebacker Jeremy Jarmon.

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[chicago JK]

Jay Glazer tweeted that Haynesworth has failed the conditioning test.

 

[SkinsHokieFan]

Jay Glazer tweeted that Haynesworth has failed the conditioning test.

And this is from Jason Reid of the Washington Post

JReidPost: hearing that Albert Haynesworth "killed it" during his conditioning test, according to one team source. Still waiting for official word.

Apparently the conditioning test was two 300 yard shuttle runs. And its frickin hot today up here in the DC area. Not sure what the word is yet

 

[Cowboys22]

With everything that was said through the media, that situation will never be right. You think he dogged it on the field last year? Wait till this year. He'll do just enough to not risk that $20 million but not enough for them to keep him another year.

 

[zrinkill]

WP: Haynesworth tells Commanders he won't be a distraction

Report: Haynesworth fails test

ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5420094

USA Today
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/07/fox-sports-albert-haynesworth-fails-Commanders-conditioning-test/1

Fox Sports
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Albert-Haynesworth-Washington-Commanders-NFL-training-camp-2010-072910

 

[Go Big D!]

 

[hornitosmonster]

And this is from Jason Reid of the Washington Post

JReidPost: hearing that Albert Haynesworth "killed it" during his conditioning test, according to one team source. Still waiting for official word.

Apparently the conditioning test was two 300 yard shuttle runs. And its frickin hot today up here in the DC area. Not sure what the word is yet

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Nah he won't be a distraction. He didn't lie. Cause he's not going to be in shape to be on the field practicing anyway.

Great pick up. Absolutely outstanding.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Well I guess that settles it.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Too late