Show me the Money!

Former Tennessee Titan football star Albert Haynesworth, recently became a free agent, and was very quickly pick up by the Washington Redskins, for a fat prize. So fat that Haynesworth became the highest paid defensive tackle ever. And the only non-quarterback to reach the high paying deal.

Albert Haynesworth, 27 is 6-6, weighing in 320 pounds, and playing in his eighth season in the national football league, 7 with the Titans and now entering the new season with the Redskins. Haynesworth signed a 7 year, 100 million dollar deal, and 41 million guaranteed, with the Redskins. Wow! Show me the money, huh. Haynesworth has mighty steps he has to create. Stating, "You're not going to remember Albert Haynesworth as a bust," okay big fella, back up your bark by bitting.

Here's my problem with the deal. The Redskins have gotten close to becoming an elite and respective football team, entering the playoff two seasons ago and just missing it last season. They have a young coach in Jim Zorn, and a developing QB Jason Campbell. I guess in their eyes they're missing a defensive tackle. Remember last year they brought in Jason Taylor and sign D'anglo Hall mid-season, and they still couldn't make the playoff?

What makes them think they can now compete with the Giants, Eagles, Cardinals, and Cowboys all who have explosive offensives. Adding Haynesworth isn't going to help much. Yes Haynesworth came out of nowhere, after ruining his image three season when stepping on the face of a Dallas Cowboy player, and yes, is reaching his prime in the game. Was he a steal from the Titans absolutely no. What made Haynesworth a DT to be wrecking with in Tennessee, were his supporting cast, and the outstanding performance of Kerry Collins. In other words as good as you are (Haynesworth) they made you look good.

I don't have a problem with the Redskins signing him, but the amount of money they gave him, 100 million is way to much for a player who only had two good season. Adding Haynesworth will not bring a championship to Washington, get them in the playoff? Yeah, maybe. How about adding Derrick Brooks who was just release from Tamba earlier this week and adding Marvin Harris who also was release this week, with the money giving to Haynesworth I'm sure they could have afford both those guys, and would have added players (very good players) on both sides of the field.

Football is a team sports with QB taking driver seat. So I have no problem if they sign Kurt Warner or Brett Farve for that kind of money.

Money well spent, not exactly, but hey if they have the money go for it, I guess. Not a good deal in 7 years the Redskins will be this close to a good contender to the elite teams, but will never pass the hump. Haynesworth, bring it man, you're a rich and lucky man.