Albert Haynesworth: 10 Reasons He Could Be Sucessfull With Another NFL Team

You can see from my last article that I am very pleased with the Redskins suspension of Albert Haynesworth. Hopefully in the offseason the Redskins will be able to trade the big man.

He is a great talent, who lacks the whole team concept. He has shown repeatedly that he only cares about himself, and that he is a cancer to the Redskins locker room.

With a 99.9 percent chance he will be suiting up for another team in the future lets take a look at 10 reasons why he could do very well in another NFL uniform.

10. He Essentially Had Two Seasons Off

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 02: Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins stands on the sidelines during preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona

I'm not going to sit here and say Haynesworth did not try hard in 2009.

Wait, yes I am, but he wasn't the other player who had a poor year. But this season the coaches were benching him and used him sparingly, so his body should be in outstanding condition.

 So if he can get himself into “good football shape,” as coach Shanahan loves to say, he can still wreak havoc.  

Trying to get through 600 pounds of NFL linemen each and every play can be tough work and this season especially was almost like a season off for him.  If Michael Jordan can take off two years, then so can Albert Haynesworth!

9. He Wants to Prove His Doubters Wrong

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: Chris Williams #74 of the Chicago Bears blocks Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

In his radio appearance the night before he was suspended Albert told everyone that he wants the Redskins to take the leash off and let him play. Once he is traded/released he will probably go on to a team that is willing to let him play the way he wants to play. Some call it freelancing.

Albert does not play 3-4. Albert does not want to play on rushing downs. Lastly Albert does not want to play defensive end. This is all according to Redskins defensive coordinator, Jim Haslett.

He will probably be a very good player in Tennessee, Oakland or Detroit. I’m assuming these are the only three teams willing to take a chance on this guy.

8. Linemen Play Into Their Mid 30's

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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive tackle Gilbert Brown #93 of the Green Bay Packers looks at the side line before the play against the Carolia Panthers on September 29, 2002 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers defeated t

 Many linemen play well into their mid 30’s in the NFL. Pat Williams is 38 and even the great Gilbert Brown was still on an active roster until he was 32. Haynesworth is only 29, so lockout or not, Haynesworth will be playing somewhere in 2011 or 2012.

7. He Is Capable of Occupying Double Teams, Allowing Teammates to Become Better.

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins is helped off the field during the game against the Denver Broncos at FedExField on November 15, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Broncos 27-17. (Photo by

 I hate Albert Haynesworth as a football player on my favorite team. But to give credit, where credit is due he did at the very least make the Redskins defensive ends accumulate more sacks in 2009.  

Andre Carter finished the  2009 season with 11 sacks, his most since 2012. Then rookie, Brian Orakpo finished will 11 sacks as well. They finished as one of the best pass rushing tandems in the NFL, thanks in large part to Albert.

Their run defense was being ranked 8th in run defense in 2008 before Haynesworths arrival. In 2009, with Haynesworth the team ranked 16th. This season they are a wretched 28 in the NFL, but that is not Al's fault because he told coach Haslett that he doesn't play run downs.

6. Plenty Of Good Players Have Been Let Go by Washington, and Went on to Prosper

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: Quarterback Brad Johnson #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders

Brandon Lloyd, Stephen Davis, and Brad Johnson all went on to bigger and better careers after the Redskins let  them go prematurely. While I am not arguing that the Redskins should have let Albert go, I am just saying there is a pattern of good fortune for some after leaving Washington.

Lets hope the pattern does not continue, so that the Redskins don’t continue to be one of the laughing stocks of the NFL. I hope he does not go to Dallas.

5. He Still Has Talent

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins sacks Chris Simms #2 of the Denver Broncos at FedExField on November 15, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Broncos 27-17. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Image

Despite his lack of trying, Big Al still has plenty of talent, so lets just get that out of the way first.

In games against Chicago and Philadelphia this season he played very well. He pressured Michael Vick on the play that he was injured, forcing to him run.  Against the Bears he was a straight beast. Without reviewing the treacherous waters of film entitled “Washington Redskins 2009.” I would argue that was his best game as a Redskin.

4. In The Right System He Could Flourish

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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter sack next to Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 while playing the New England Patriots on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Im

I keep imagining Haynesworth ending up in Detroit with his former coach in Tennessee Jim Schwartz. Could you imagine Haynesworth and House of Spears playing together in a 4-3 defense?  Run gap responsibilities aside, that would be scary. Kyle Vanden Bosch would end up with 20 sacks.

3. He Might Not Have As Much Money As We Think

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 18: Albert Haynesworth #92 the Washington Redskins struggles to get off the field against the Kansas City Chiefs during their game October 18, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Chiefs won the game 14-6. (Photo by Win

Albert just might need to get another substantial contract at some point. Everyone knows that there is a bad history of ex-NFL players going bankrupt (see Mark Brunell).

He has a sketchy traffic record when it comes to speeding. Albert Haynesworth Almost Killed a Guy one time and he is being sued for it.

 “The lawsuit also asks for punitive damages amounting to no less than 25 percent of Haynesworth's guaranteed money from Washington.” According to the Associated Press.

 He also is being sued by a bank for a reported 2.4 million. It looks like Albert might need to keep playing for a little while.

Do not forget about Bruce Allen either, he will be looking hard to get some of that money back for the organization.

2. “I'll Blow Something out Before I Quit Playing”

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ASHBURN, VA - AUGUST 06: Defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins watches his teamates practice as he sits out his eighth consecutive day of practice during Redskins training camp on August 6, 2010 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo

That quote is just another piece of the great Haynesworth radio rant.  Assuming everything he says is true, which is a stupid thing to do. Haynesworth will continue playing until he blows out a knee or something.

 As we all know, he is pretty good when he wants to be, expect to see him around for a while. I hope karma does not get him, I am sure he's a good person. I wish injury to nobody.

1. He Wants to Be the Greatest Linemen to Ever Play

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CANTON, OH - AUGUST 5: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles shows his support for the induction of Reggie White during the Class of 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 5, 2006 in Canton, Oh

"I love the game of football. Let ME play football. Let ME be great at it. Let ME accomplish my goals. I want to be the best defensive tackle to ever play this game. Let ME accomplish my goals." Haynesworth said.

HIS goals certainly have not been accomplished. HIS goals, HIS goals keep caring about yourself Albert, and not your teammates. Thanks for stopping by.