With Redskins coach Mike Shanahan arguably punishing defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth for failing to participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program, the next question becomes when — or if — the NFL Players Association will get involved.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement prevents retaliation against players who opt not to volunteer to work for free (but for the per diem) in the offseason, and the union has been much more aggressive of late in taking on abuses of the offseason workout rules.
As to Haynesworth, an NFLPA source tells us that the union is monitoring the situation closely, but that no action will be taken at this time.
Despite somewhat popular misconceptions that the union can push a grievance without the affected player’s approval or involvement, nothing can happen unless the player initiates the process.
Currently, it’s unknown whether Haynesworth will file a grievance regarding Shanahan’s tactics. But nothing about this situation will surprise us, and at this point anything other than further escalation would be an upset.
Myeeh…..Albert is winning the P.R. battle AND he can sit in his car while the others practice. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke.
Actually he missed a MANDATORY camp along with “voluntary” activities.
“Hitler” is going to lose the locker room over this incident!
Oh, Fat Al is calling in the heat. This RedSkinned/Haynesworth debacle is reaching a fever pitch.
This is what happens when lazy ungrateful people work somewhere covered by a union…I’m glad he’s in the NFL because if not he’d be sucking us all dry on welfare and food stamps.
Once again, Fat Albert is a prime example that you don’t have to be smart nor have a great work ethic to be rich. Fat, lazy and stupid people can be millionaires too….
Dispute somewhat popular misconceptions ?
You mean “despite”
He can get around that. Shanny isn’t punishing him for not participating. He’s punishing him for being a fat out of shape POS. He told them he would do one thing, didn’t do it and then showed up out of shape. Is this football or sissy land? If he’d shown up in great shape this would all be moot. Fat Albert always tries to find the blame elsewhere. Look at yourself in the mirror…gonna have to find a pretty big mirror first though…;)
To repeat what I said on the other thread:
Maybe Albert shouldn’t have been such an asshat during the off-season.
Good on Shanny for showing the team who’s in charge.
I’m curious though- Would Favre have retired by now if Shanahan were the coach of Minny? Seeing the way he’s kicking Albert’s ass, I can only imagine the zero tolerance he’d have for Fraud’s indecision.
Man Florio you are really grasping. I’m gonna take the 0ver 5 on Haynesworth related junk stories you post on this site. You were so much better before you sold out to NBC.
I’d better let you get back to scouring message boards for intel. You used to be the Geraldo of sports journalism. Now your springer.
Well, there’s a surprise.
Where was the NFLPA when Haynesworth was taking his $21M and then not working for his employers?
The NFLPA’s position on something like this is about as surprising as a defense lawyer’s position on his client’s innocence.
“Currently, it’s unknown whether Haynesworth will file a grievance regarding Shanahan’s tactics.”
Currently, its unknown what the point of writing this article was.
I can’t understand the logic in escalating this thing. It doesn’t make sense to make him a nosetackle anyway. He’s a dynamic player capable of penetration (thats what she said!) If a team likes to run left, line him up at right end and vice versa. Put a cheaper space eater at nose
Jay Glazer reporting live at camp from atop the shoulders of Darryl Johnston, confirms Florio’s hunch that the players would rally around Haynseworth. They have formed a big circle around Albert and they’re singing…”Brown girl inna ring, la de de da, brown girl ‘inna ring, la de da de da…”
I remember getting detention once for mouthing off to my teacher in high school. As a result my football coach made me run gassers while the rest of the team watched. I felt like an idiot and never got detention during the season again. This is something that people who have played the game, at any level, understand. It certainly isn’t football exclusive either. It is showing that no one man is bigger than the entire team. The union will destroy the NFL sooner or later but this wont be the incident.
There is a difference between punishing a player for not coming to voluntary workouts, and punishing a player for being out of shape. This was the same system that my high school football team had in place when I was playing. Players who come every day will be ready to play, if you don’t come, you have to prove even harder that you were busting it to stay in shape. He is a player notorious for being out of shape, and he never came to workouts. He knew what he would be getting himself into once he got to camp.
Closely monitoring? You can monitor that big fat POS from the moon.
Awwww, c’mon NFLPA…. stay out of this! It’s great fun!
Did the NFLPA closely monitor the check Haynesworth received a few months ago?
The NFLPA blows. I’m starting to think it’s a bigger sack of crap than the MLB players’ union.
Despite the despute, I despute what the despute may be despite of.
What’s the over/under on how many more Haynesworth-related stories PFT will post today?
I’m honestly surprised that reports arn’t taking more cheap shots in this situation. Honestly there were an infinite number of stories bashing dez bryant for being too naive to know about the tradition of hazing in the nfl but this story doesnt deserve any heated words of controversy?!?
come on florio let the mofo have it
christ has spoken
downwithdansnyder says:
July 30, 2010 1:02 PM
He can get around that. Shanny isn’t punishing him for not participating. He’s punishing him for being a fat out of shape POS.
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That argument would work better if team officials weren’t being quoted as saying that Haynesworth showed up for camp “clearly in shape” and if other reports from camp hadn’t claimed that AH had lost between 30-40 pounds.
God Almighty…..STOP!!!!!!
Speaking w/ high-ranking NFLPA officials, totally downplayed idea they’re monitoring Haynesowrth situation. Not exactly right poster child – Mort
I’m gonna guess that PFT has another 3 haynesworth articles in them. The skins still have a PM practice. I predict the next headline.
“Haynesworth BM causes stink in lockeroom”
@mortreport Speaking w/ high-ranking NFLPA officials, totally downplayed idea they’re monitoring Haynesowrth situation. Not exactly right poster child 8 minutes ago.
Sorry, I have NO sympathy for Haynesworth. The dude got paid $100M, cried about a switch to a position of need for the team that just paid him, sat out all activities, then cries “foul” about a fitness test?
the NFLPA can go screw themselves. This guy doesn’t need union support, he’s on a $100M contract.
Unions were founded to help the under-privileged represent themselves. This guy makes more than 99.9% of Americans, he can help himself.
I could have sworn I read stories where Haynesworth lost over 30lbs this offseason, because he was going to try to play linebacker. Did he fail the lineman or the linebacker conditioning test?
Also, if dez bryant does know the tradition of rookies carrying pads he’s not smart enough to be in the NFL!!!
Simon12345 says:
July 30, 2010 1:38 PM
What’s the over/under on how many more Haynesworth-related stories PFT will post today?
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6 is the total
I’m taking the under, but expect 2 more tomorrow (possibly related too a tweet or altercation between Haynesworth and another player)
downwithdansnyder says:
July 30, 2010 1:02 PM
He can get around that. Shanny isn’t punishing him for not participating. He’s punishing him for being a fat out of shape POS.
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That argument would work better if team officials weren’t being quoted as saying that Haynesworth showed up for camp “clearly in shape” and if other reports from camp hadn’t claimed that AH had lost between 30-40 pounds.
Is everyone forgetting what Fat Albert did in the offseason. He deserves to get run into the ground for abandoning his teamates.
Man, Shanny is going to feel horrible if Fat Albert tears a hammy or breaks an ankle going through this fitness test.
He’s jerkin for a McSquirtin
He’s stealing money. Snyders money at that. Man, who the hell do you root for in this case. Fat Albert or Snyder?
There is a huge difference between losing weight and being in shape. A dude that size could lose 30lbs just by cutting out sugar and carbs. Doesn’t mean that he’s in shape. Shanny probably watched video of Albert having to be helped off the field last year after two downs and decided he could condition him the right way. He needs the cardio training to build up enough stamina to stay in the game. I don’t blame Shanahan at all for this, Albert could be a monster if he’s conditioned correctly.
I don’t feel sorry for the Redskin, go ahead and give that fata$$ another 21 million. They’re all idiots.
spartyfi says:
July 30, 2010 12:59 PM
This is what happens when lazy ungrateful people work somewhere covered by a union…I’m glad he’s in the NFL because if not he’d be sucking us all dry on welfare and food stamps.
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holy schniekies
I don’t feel sorry for the Redskin, go ahead and give that fata$$ another 21 million. They’re all idiots.
This is a real shibacle for the ‘skins…
Fire the Owner. It’s the only way the ‘Skins can avoid signing more players like Haynesworthless
Haynesworth was out of shape last season and had to be subbed-out after plays because he was gassed.
Now the team wants him to be in shape and you think it’s punishment?
On what planet?
if the redskins are smart:
Saturday — no matter how he runs, tell the guy with the timer to tell Haynesworth, “you did it.”
Problem solved on multiple levels, and better btw than any of the writers or folks writing in know:
1. Shanahan can say, “he accomplished the goal, now he can practice,” and still maintain the aura that he made him do it and never yielded.
2. Haynesworth can say, “those f’ers…they put me through hell but I passed this test” and he’ll actually feel better about himself for passing the test than for someone just “giving him a pass.”
3. The rest of the team can say, “Haynesworth paid his penance” and our Coach didn’t put Albert above the rest of us…but at the same time they don’t have to “rally against Shanny” if AH passes Saturday.
Then all of the people on this board can find a new reason to say the Skins season is doomed.
If he is cancer then get rid og him….., oh and by the way you would look good in silver and black, lined up between seymour and kelly
Read This… It makes more sense than most of the crap Florio is writting.
http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Haynesworth_Situation_About_Setting_a_Standard_133256.jsp
Fat Albert is a TOTAL disgrace to the NFL. Bring back the old days….. when this shit didn’t happen.
Ya know there are three other players on that team heavier than Albert.
They did the same freaking test and passed it. WTF is all the cryinng foul about? Union needs to butt out and let the Shanarat coach.
Can you imagine if the coach was Lombardi, or any other similar hard ass? Take for example just any perennial winning high school coach from two decades ago. The lights would be on, Albert wouldn’t leave until he succeeded or tuned in his gear. Times sure have changed.