When Albert Haynesworth was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the move was seen by many as a sound attempt to find an anchor for their defensive line. The line has struggled since the loss of Gerald McCoy.

Unfortunately, Haynesworth is not the kind of anchor that will hold fast in stormy seas—but the type that will drag a team to the bottom.

Haynesworth has a history of run-ins with the law, his own teammates and his coaches.

He received the longest suspension in modern NFL history for an incident on the field, after he pulled off Cowboys center Andre Gurode’s helmet and stomped on his head. Gurode later needed 30 stitches for the wound that Haynesworth had inflicted.

Last season, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan suspended Haynesworth for the last four games because of “conduct detrimental to the team.”

This is the guy that the Buccaneers have chosen.

Haynesworth has ballooned up to 350 pounds and was clearly not in shape while playing for the Patriots.

It is entirely likely that he will not last in Tampa for the remainder of the season. He could be cut, suspended, arrested or any combination of the above. All of these things have happened to him in the past.

If Haynesworth does stick around, he will most likely infect the Buccaneers with the same attitude that has forced three other coaches to jettison him.

It is astounding to me that anyone would fail to consider what a drag on team chemistry and morale Haynesworth is—and is likely to cause.

This Sunday, the Buccaneers face the second-rated rushing offense in the league. Adrian Foster and the Houston Texans will make it clear to everyone what the Buccaneers front office couldn’t see: Albert Haynesworth isn't someone you want if you’re planning on going places.