Redskins Economic Stimulus

Bob on 03 1, 2009

Did the Washington Redskins really just sign defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a 7 year/$100 million dollar contract? Wow. The Redskins’ front office unquestionably has some brass-balls. This is like going ‘all-in’ on a draw in poker; exceedingly ballsy, and a toss up.

Haynesworth hasn’t played a full season since his rookie year due to injuries, and is frequently on the sideline sucking down oxygen from the oxygen tank. He is notorious for having anger issues  ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5nlEA8BUTQ ) and a lack of motivation. 100 million is a ridiculous sum of money to risk on a player whose health, temper and motivation are in question. The Redskins also made DeAngelo Hall one of the highest paid CBs in the league by giving him a 6 yr./$54 million dollar contract. Hall is not worth that kind of money. The Redskins are awfully charitable.

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Owner Dan Snyder has a history of throwing money around. He spent the most anyone has ever paid for an NFL team when he bought the Redskins in ’99 for $800 million. He has a history of bringing in big-name players to Washington and overpaying for them. He proved today that even with the rough economy, he is still willing to dish out the big bucks.

Snyder I know you probably don’t own too many coins, but find one and flip it. What Haynesworth are you going to get? The injured, hot-tempered and unmotivated 320 pounder? Or the healthy, dominant big man with a level head on his shoulders? Either way, I don’t see him living up to his 100 million dollar contract.

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  • Actually I did not understand the exact point of discussion. And when talking about the red skins, do they really help the nation in re-establishing the nation as it was before.
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  • Agreed, although a friend and I were debating this and he is saying he'll come through. Anyone that takes on a double team every snap is worth it.
  • Kenny
    There is no way Haynesworth lives up to the 100 mil. However if you think about the money that bringing Haynesworth in will generate (i.e. jersey sales etc), it could potentially be worth it. And that stomping on Gurode was awful. He could kill someone doing that!
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