We've heard Redskin coach Mike Shanahan utter those words this entire season. Like his decision making, or not, Mike Shanahan does what he thinks is best for the team.
Whether it's ridding the team of Devon Thomas, benching Donovan McNabb, or other.
The 'other' is what the sports world is talking about today.
In yesterday's Monday afternoon press conference Shanahan all but refused to address more Albert Haynesworth questions, telling reporters, "I'll wait until Wednesday to talk about Albert."
Maybe today's latest news is what Shanahan wanted to wait to talk to reporters about on Wednesday.
Haynesworth Suspended
The Redskins have decided to suspend Albert Haynesworth for four games ending the defensive end's season, and quite possibly his tenure with the team he says wishes would just let him play.
Apparently, the Redskins aren't playing either.
Haynesworth isn't just sitting out these last four games. He's not getting paid. No dinera. No bones. No duckets. No loot. No cheddar. No kidding. (Not that losing out on approximately $800,000 would hurt the volatile, defiant, unpredictibly predictable player.)
In a statement issued today, which the team accuses Haynesworth with "conduct detrimental to the club", Shanahan said:
He called those calling him out and talking behind his back, "cowards".
"I wish they would say that to my face", said Haynesworth.
FACT: Ain't nobody saying nothing to Haynesworth's face. At least not without expecting a concussional aftermath. I dare ya.
Apparently, Haynesworth isn't speaking directly to Shanahan's face either, instead opting to tell GM, Bruce Allen that he wasn't going to speak to Shanahan any further.
He may not be speaking to Shanahan but did have a mouthful to say on the air: "They pay me this money, let me play like I played in Tennessee. I will show you. I made a lot of plays in Tennessee. I can do the same thing here. All you've got to do is take off the dad gone leash and let me loose and you will see how great I am. I want to play football. That's what I want to do. Let me be great at it. Let me accomplish my goals. I want to be the best defense tackle to ever play this game."
Dude's got goals.
But dude's got issues, too.
From before training camp, during training camp, pre-season, in-season, the almost likeable (yeah, he has fans) Haynesworth has had more episodes than a 20-year running afternoon soap opera. Not even Luke and Laura, or Jesse and Angie, could provide such entertainment.
Open 'Letter' Time
As the late Phil Hartman said to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the holiday movie classic, "Jingle All The Way" after Arnold screwed up his family's Christmas: "You can't bench press your way out of this one."
To Albert: You can't $100 million dollar your way out of this one. In fact, you may end up losing more of that $100m should the team take legal action.
You had the chance of a lifetime.
Somebody paid you $100m to do what you claim you love to do. That's more loot than most of us Joe (and Josephine) Smoes will ever see in a lifetime.
You pull your Rolls Royce up to the front entrance of the Mac computer store in Reston, Virginia. You're revered outside of the Best Buy store in Fairfax by young fans.
You've been afforded more opportunities in one season than anybody will ever have in 5 lifetimes.
Homeless people sleeping on the bitter, cold streets of Washington DC are hating you right about now.
Your (and other's) antics contributed to the Redskins' dreadful, pathetic, embarrassing season.
If I could, I'd tell your mother to put you over her knee and give you a whooping of epic proportions. (Sorry, Momma Haynesworth).
However, if I misjudged any of this, I will be the first to stand corrected, and will apologize.
But until that moment proves itself I suggest you do something major to make up for your behavior, like making a major contribution (you can begin with us) to people of this city who had the highest hopes in you.
Is there any other way?
Okay, maybe actually playing like the Pro Bowler your record says you are. Maybe really play like you said you would when you first got here.
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It's Still Christmas Time.
Not all is bad this holiday season out at Redskins Park.
Despite the many woes the Redskins team have faced this season, there's still a ray of sunshine.
Yesterday, Skins' Brandon Banks and Lorenzo Alexander joined a group of 7 and 8 year old students from Steuart Weller Elementary School in Loudon County for an afternoon reading at Redskins Park of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
After the reading, the students got a chance to ask the players questions like who's their favorite quarterback? (Interesting) How they became a Redskin. What their favorite season of the year is, and if they had any pets.
The kids loved the reading session and the free Redskin Activity packs given in partnership with Fed Ex, but still had one fundamental comment that every fan makes after a Redskin loss.
"I wish they would win."
The Skins continued their Holiday giving to kids by hosting a mitten and coat give away today at Macy's Dulles Town Center. Over 300 coats, mittens, and hats were donated to under served kids from Loudoun County, Prince George’s County, MD, and the District of Columbia as part of Macy’s 'Believe' campaign.
Your Turn To Give
The Skins to host Touchdown for Tots Toy Drive, Sunday, December 12th during the Redskins vs. Buccaneers game at FedExField.
Fans are encouraged to bring to the game a new, unwrapped toy for children and teens. Local Marines will be stationed at all stadium gates and suites entrances with collection bins to collect toys to distribute to children and teens in need throughout the DC Metro area this holiday season.
You can also Text “TD” to 50555 to donate a toy and apparently to make a $5 donation, or donate online at www.toysfortots.org/touchdown.
Whether it's ridding the team of Devon Thomas, benching Donovan McNabb, or other.
The 'other' is what the sports world is talking about today.
In yesterday's Monday afternoon press conference Shanahan all but refused to address more Albert Haynesworth questions, telling reporters, "I'll wait until Wednesday to talk about Albert."
Maybe today's latest news is what Shanahan wanted to wait to talk to reporters about on Wednesday.
Haynesworth SuspendedThe Redskins have decided to suspend Albert Haynesworth for four games ending the defensive end's season, and quite possibly his tenure with the team he says wishes would just let him play.
Apparently, the Redskins aren't playing either.
Haynesworth isn't just sitting out these last four games. He's not getting paid. No dinera. No bones. No duckets. No loot. No cheddar. No kidding. (Not that losing out on approximately $800,000 would hurt the volatile, defiant, unpredictibly predictable player.)
In a statement issued today, which the team accuses Haynesworth with "conduct detrimental to the club", Shanahan said:
"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. Among other things, he has consistently indicated to our defensive coaches that he refuses to play in our base defense or on first-down or second-down nickel situations. He has also refused to follow the instructions of our coaches both during weekly practices and during actual games as well."Haynesworth sounded off yesterday on a sports talk radio show saying the accusations against him: (basically) coming to work with a hangover, not being able to perform the slightest of drills, being late to team meetings, are untrue.
He called those calling him out and talking behind his back, "cowards".
"I wish they would say that to my face", said Haynesworth.
FACT: Ain't nobody saying nothing to Haynesworth's face. At least not without expecting a concussional aftermath. I dare ya.
Apparently, Haynesworth isn't speaking directly to Shanahan's face either, instead opting to tell GM, Bruce Allen that he wasn't going to speak to Shanahan any further.
He may not be speaking to Shanahan but did have a mouthful to say on the air: "They pay me this money, let me play like I played in Tennessee. I will show you. I made a lot of plays in Tennessee. I can do the same thing here. All you've got to do is take off the dad gone leash and let me loose and you will see how great I am. I want to play football. That's what I want to do. Let me be great at it. Let me accomplish my goals. I want to be the best defense tackle to ever play this game."
Dude's got goals.
But dude's got issues, too.
From before training camp, during training camp, pre-season, in-season, the almost likeable (yeah, he has fans) Haynesworth has had more episodes than a 20-year running afternoon soap opera. Not even Luke and Laura, or Jesse and Angie, could provide such entertainment.
Open 'Letter' Time
As the late Phil Hartman said to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the holiday movie classic, "Jingle All The Way" after Arnold screwed up his family's Christmas: "You can't bench press your way out of this one."
To Albert: You can't $100 million dollar your way out of this one. In fact, you may end up losing more of that $100m should the team take legal action.
You had the chance of a lifetime.
Somebody paid you $100m to do what you claim you love to do. That's more loot than most of us Joe (and Josephine) Smoes will ever see in a lifetime.
You pull your Rolls Royce up to the front entrance of the Mac computer store in Reston, Virginia. You're revered outside of the Best Buy store in Fairfax by young fans.
You've been afforded more opportunities in one season than anybody will ever have in 5 lifetimes.
Homeless people sleeping on the bitter, cold streets of Washington DC are hating you right about now.
Your (and other's) antics contributed to the Redskins' dreadful, pathetic, embarrassing season.
If I could, I'd tell your mother to put you over her knee and give you a whooping of epic proportions. (Sorry, Momma Haynesworth).
However, if I misjudged any of this, I will be the first to stand corrected, and will apologize.
But until that moment proves itself I suggest you do something major to make up for your behavior, like making a major contribution (you can begin with us) to people of this city who had the highest hopes in you.
Is there any other way?
Okay, maybe actually playing like the Pro Bowler your record says you are. Maybe really play like you said you would when you first got here.
Related
Haynesworth Says Redskins are Challenging, Too.
Denver Coach Fired (Again)
________
It's Still Christmas Time.
Not all is bad this holiday season out at Redskins Park.
Despite the many woes the Redskins team have faced this season, there's still a ray of sunshine.
Yesterday, Skins' Brandon Banks and Lorenzo Alexander joined a group of 7 and 8 year old students from Steuart Weller Elementary School in Loudon County for an afternoon reading at Redskins Park of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
After the reading, the students got a chance to ask the players questions like who's their favorite quarterback? (Interesting) How they became a Redskin. What their favorite season of the year is, and if they had any pets.
The kids loved the reading session and the free Redskin Activity packs given in partnership with Fed Ex, but still had one fundamental comment that every fan makes after a Redskin loss.
"I wish they would win."
The Skins continued their Holiday giving to kids by hosting a mitten and coat give away today at Macy's Dulles Town Center. Over 300 coats, mittens, and hats were donated to under served kids from Loudoun County, Prince George’s County, MD, and the District of Columbia as part of Macy’s 'Believe' campaign.
Your Turn To Give
The Skins to host Touchdown for Tots Toy Drive, Sunday, December 12th during the Redskins vs. Buccaneers game at FedExField.
Fans are encouraged to bring to the game a new, unwrapped toy for children and teens. Local Marines will be stationed at all stadium gates and suites entrances with collection bins to collect toys to distribute to children and teens in need throughout the DC Metro area this holiday season.
You can also Text “TD” to 50555 to donate a toy and apparently to make a $5 donation, or donate online at www.toysfortots.org/touchdown.
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