Albert Haynesworth Accused Of Sexual Assault

This guy just can't seem to avoid negative publicity. According to this story by the Washington Post, Haynesworth is being accused of sexually assaulting a waitress at the W Hotel in Washington over the weekend. Here is a little of the report:

Sources say a waitress claims that Albert Haynesworth sexually abused her over the weekend at the W Hotel in Washington.

Police are investigating the complaint made by the waitress.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is expected to review the evidence in the case to see what, if any, charges may be brought against Haynesworth.

According to a police report obtained by NBC Washington, the waitress stated that her hands were full carrying glasses as she was clearing the table at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

She said that "Subject 1" tried to pay his bill by giving her his credit card, but he asked if it was OK to stick the card in her blouse near her breast area. She nodded her head yes and, according to the report, she said he then placed the card into her blouse gently, sliding the card further into her left side of the blouse and then started to caress her breast.

There's nothing kosher about this situation. Whether Haynesworth is officially charged or not the Redskins should seriously considering cutting him loose. It's becoming clear that the Haynesworth era in Washington has run it's course and it's time to pull the plug. Hopefully they do and Haynesworth will have better luck with a different organization.

-ALR

Albert Haynesworth Charged With Assault

It's been a while since we heard anything regarding Washington Redskins estranged DT Albert Haynesworth. He's back in the news today though, but for the wrong reasons. According to this report by The Washington Post's Tom Jackman Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault stemming from a road rage incident with another driver. Here's an excerpt from the story:

Haynesworth, 29, has not been arrested but is planning to turn himself in next week, Officer Shelley Broderick said.

The episode occurred Wednesday morning, and involved a 38-year-old man driving a 1994 Honda Civic and another driver, allegedly Haynesworth, both driving south on the Fairfax County Parkway, Broderick said. The driver of the Civic reportedly felt that a pickup truck following behind him was tailgating, and issued a "non-verbal hand gesture" to the pickup driver, Broderick said.

About 9:16 a.m., at the intersection with New Dominion Parkway, near the entrance to Reston Hospital Center, the two vehicles came to a stoplight. Broderick said the driver of the pickup truck emerged from his vehicle, had a brief exchange of words, and then struck the Civic driver.

I guess since wasn't able to hit many QB's last season another driver was the next best option. Simple assault isn't a major charge and is only a misdemeanor so Haynesworth probably won't get more than a fine and a slap on the wrist.

Fat Albert didn't have the best 2010, to put it lightly. He was involved with a battle of wills with head coach Mike Shanahan during the off season as Haynesworth reported to camp allegedly out of shape, causing him to loss playing time during the season. When on the field the $100 million dollar defensive tackle did not perform up to expectations, registering only 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Not quite what the Redskins paid for. To top it all off Haynesworth was suspended without pay for the final four games of the season due to "insubordination". It's safe to say that Albert wont be on Mike Shanahan's Christmas card list.

The Redskins should just cut their losses and let Haynesworth lose. Let him be another team's headache as clearly things are not working out well for him in DC.

-ALR

Albert Haynesworth Suspended Final Four Games By Redskins

You had to know something was bad bound to happen with this marriage... multiple sources have reported that Washington Redskins high paid DT Albert Haynesworth has been suspended without pay for the final four games of this season by the team.

According to the sources, Haynesworth was informed of the decision this morning by GM Bruce Allen. Quote head coach Mike Shanahan in a statement:

Shanahan in a statement: "Despite the club's numerous attempts to persuade Albert Haynesworth to abide by the terms of his contract."


"He has repeatedly refused to cooperate with our coaching staff in a variety of ways over an extended period of time."

Sounds like something you would expect on a Pop Warner squad and not from a professional million dollar athlete. Some of the offenses include. refusing to play in base 3-4, or 1st and 2nd-down nickel pkgs & refusal to follow instructions during practice or games. Also, according to the team's news release, Haynesworth told Allen Monday that he refused to talk to Shanahan.

So basically in Haynesworth's time with the Redskins, has pocketed about $32 mil to play in 20 of a possible 32 games and only racked up 53 tackles and 6.5 sacks. Not much bang for your buck if you ask me. The Redskins got hosed.

Also, accoridng to this story on Deadspin, Haynesworth was spotted at a DC bar Thursday night, the day before he was late to practice and claiming he was "sick". Sure you were Al, sure you were.

I think it's safe to say we'll be seeing Fat Albert in a different uni next season.

-ALR

Los The Fallen

I really can't tell who really qualifies as "The Fallen" in this scenario; Albert Haynesworth or the Washington Redskins. I would be willing to bet this isn't exactly what either side signed up for. On one end you have the Redskins who thought they were acquiring the most dominate defensive lineman in the league. But what exactly have they gotten from their "$100 million dollar man"? A total of 39 tackles (only 2 this season), lackluster effort, a mini camp holdout and a huge media distraction for a team that is attempting to flourish under new coach Mike Shanahan. Some people will argue that Haynesworth played his hardest during a contract year in Tennessee, but truth be told he was a first rounder back in '02 and has always performed at an above average level, and he is still in his prime. Do your homework. But clearly, this current version of Haynesworth is not what they paid for.

Looking at the situation from Haynesworth's perspective, and you can also make the argument that he hasn't gotten quite what he expected as well. Haynesworth was expecting to play in a 4-3 defense that gave him the opportunity to exploit one on one match ups and make plays in the backfield. He is now being asked to simply take up space in the 3-4 scheme so the linebackers can get all the glory. It's not quite a glorified position and not necessarily the route to being known at "the greatest defensive lineman to ever play the game" (as Haynesworh stated in this interview with ESPN recently). But it's also hard to have any sympathy for a man who cashed a roster bonus check for $21 million even after knowing what he was getting himself into. But I digress.

I think the perfect solution for the scenario would be for Albert to put up or shut up. His antics during the off season; like skipping off season condition programs and a mandatory mini camp. That only works if your last name is "Favre". He also stated that the $100 million contract doesn't make him a slave. This is true, but not a very wise analogy. He cashed the check, so that makes him responsible for upholding his end of the bargain, whether he like it or not. A person can't get promoted to fries at McDonald's, take the pay raise and then protest because Mickey D's switched grease. It doesn't work that way, player. The Redskins can't release him because that would be like throwing money in the trash since Haynesworth has $41 million of the deal guaranteed.

Looks like both sides have to just bite the bullet and make the best of what is looking real similar to a bad marriage with no pre-nump. Maybe the light bulb come on for Hayneworth and he buys in, or maybe Shanahan loosens the vice grip and lets Albert make more plays in the backfield, or maybe he should make a call to Phil Jackson and find out how he got Dennis Rodman under wraps back when he was helping the Bulls win championships. Just a thought.

Either way it looks like both sides are stuck together tight now, for better or for worse. Might as well make the best of it and start winning some games before they're both long gone...

-ALR