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Originally Posted by painekiller
He played 3 years in a row with a contract that was expiring or as a the franchise tag player, so all the years as a stud were in "contract years" so he was playing for a long term deal. He finally got it and did not play last year.
He does not go to the teams walk threw on Saturday's instead he goes to the Vols games.
Also this is directed to all the pro Albert guys, did you not read that he has a $20M bonus due in a couple years? If he is on the roster that is due. His salaries in 2011 is back in the high range.
The contract is still an issue, and if it's not I would have to think about him for a conditional pick, meaning a 2011 pick.
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You are right about his contract issue, but no matter how you slice it, he has been one of the best DTs in the league for most of his career. Do you disagree with this? Last year, he did have a somewhat down year, but it wasn't a horrible year and he was on a terribly disfunctional team. Lots of guys have off years, particularly when their team is going nowhere. Now, if I had my way, I would want a guy with Haynesworth ability who gives 110% all the time and feeds the homeless on his days off. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find anyone trying to trade that guy and our attempts to draft that guy hasn't gone so well either. So, warts and all, I'll take Haynesworth.
As for the contract, according to the posts upthread, it is very reasonable for the next 3 years. Getting one of the best DTs in the league, even if only for 3 years, is worth it. At some point, the future has to become the present. Do you think this team is built to compete for a Super Bowl for the next 3 years? If not, let me know now so I can finally get off this ride. If so, would Haynesworth dramatically improve that possibility? I don't see how anyone could conclude otherwise. I'm sick of "our time" always being just over the horizon. For once, try and get over the hump.