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Saturday, October 2, 2010

Haynesworth Speaks

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 02: Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth of the Washington Redskins in action during preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 20-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Albert Haynewsorth recently sat down in an interview with ESPNs Sarah Walsh and he had some pretty interesting things to say. 

Here is a brief synopsis of the interview.

On his mindset when he came to Washington as a free agent prior the 2009 season: 

"I wanted to be the greatest defensive lineman ever to play the game."

On his decision to take a $21 million bonus from the Redskins this off season:

"Yeah, check sat at my house for a couple weeks before I cashed it.  I was weighing my options about what I should do. ... Do you want to take this? Do you want to commit yourself to playing a 3-4 [defense]? Do you want to go somewhere else and try again?"

On how he thinks Redskins fans perceive him:

"Some people think I'm off my rocker.  Some think I'm just a guy who doesn't want to do anything. Some think I'm a nice guy. Lot of different perceptions but if you meet me you will understand I am a good person."

On  his relationship with Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan:

"Everyone thinks we're standing in a long hallway, with gun holsters, ready to draw on each other.  Nothing like that. ... We're completely fine."

For Haynesworth and the Redskins sake, Albert better buy-in to the system and start making plays, because if he doesn't, things will not be fine with Coach Shanahan and the Redskins will miss the playoffs yet again. 

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