Comments on: Mark Dominik says leash is short for Albert Haynesworth

By: richm2256

richm2256 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:09:24 +0000

Still, Dominik was sold by watching film of each of Haynesworth’s snaps with the Patriots. “I saw disruption,” Dominik said. “I saw strength, a finisher, a guy with the ability to put a lot of pressure on an offense. He’s still able to be a penetrating force. He can hit it and go. I didn’t see as much dogging it, but I did see the last play, where he played a 1-gap technique, and I can see why it got them frustrated. He opened up the run lane, and [Brandon] Jacobs walked in the end zone. That said, I didn’t see a guy that didn’t care. He battled and competed.
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Umm, that must have been film of Vince Wilfork you were watching.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:11:44 +0000

He’ll be out of Tampa before the end of the season. “Keep it real..Raheem Morris is an in-your-face type. That pick up is puzzling, but they must be desperate for help up front, esp. with Gerald McCoy hurt.

By: nattyboh

nattyboh — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:38:25 +0000

The leash is short but the buffet is long for Haynesworth.

By: castleofcheese

castleofcheese — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:28:54 +0000

Leash is short for Albert Haynesworth? That is the worst nickname ever.

By: shallowfan

shallowfan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:49:32 +0000

I don’t know what all the haters are talking about. How many ppl came out and said all this stuff when was signed him for 43 mil guaranteed? That was after he did the head stomp. It seems to me that a lot of ppl were positive he was going to make an impact for was inspite of off the field stuff, now he stinks?

Now he has messed up, but all the blame for the was mess is not all on him. Everything was changed once he got there. He should’ve handled it differently sure.

Maybe he has learned something, maybe not, but I say lets give him a game or two and see what happens before you break out the pitchforks and call it a disaster.

To me it could go either way…it could be the deal of the year or it could backfire and the bucs cut him in a week or two. let’s wait and see.

By: polska78

polska78 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:32:30 +0000

Only way he’s going to get motivated is if Vick’s on the other end of that leash.

By: vikingssoxfrustration

vikingssoxfrustration — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:29:30 +0000

Did the Pats or Bucs make him pass a basic fitness test like the Redskins did? Maybe they should have?

By: itstariq

itstariq — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:24:40 +0000

@georgeoscarbluth

I agree with you but just wanted to say… great user name.

By: hendawg21

hendawg21 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:24:32 +0000

Maybe the warm weather will inspire Fat Albert…yeah right 3 weeks tops before he’s on the market again…

By: jdandcoke

jdandcoke — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:22:14 +0000

low risk high reward; honestly, moves like this shouldnt even be questioned. if the guy screws up or is ineffective, he’s gets cut. the bucs are on the hook for what, 750k? big deal.

By: profootballwalk

profootballwalk — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:22:02 +0000

Short leash = Dog.

By: stonedwhitetrash

stonedwhitetrash — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:17:29 +0000

Fat Albert does not need a short leash. What he needs is a powerful SHOCK COLLAR!!

By: bubbieboy

bubbieboy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:12:41 +0000

The man has All that talent but no heart, desire, or pride. When he fails to deliver in Tampa, we won’t have to hear about him anymore. Except when he files chapter 11, in about six months.

By: quirtevans

quirtevans — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:11:20 +0000

It’s a fairly low-cost experiment. They need help on the d-line, and he was available at the right time and the right price. I think there’s very little chance that it will end well, but as a low cost, low probability bet, it’s not awful.

If anything can motivate the guy, the idea that every team in the league, save one, has given up on him, might be it.

If Haynesworth truly doesn’t care whether he plays football any more, they’ll find that out pretty fast, and they can get rid of him before he does any damage.

By: frugalghidorah

frugalghidorah — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:56:47 +0000

Dominik knows what he is getting? Come on. Nobody knows better how personnel can impact a team. In the 4-3 system he either produces or he is done. Not much downside.

By: solgoode

solgoode — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:54:10 +0000

Shouldn’t that leash be a choke-chain?

By: cantonbound13

cantonbound13 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:53:28 +0000

Hey, hey, hey, It’s fat Albert!

By: omegalh

omegalh — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:49:16 +0000

There is nothing Albert likes more or motivates him more than being challenged by the upper brass. – Mike Shanahan.

By: georgeoscarbluth

georgeoscarbluth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:48:21 +0000

Media:

Patriots sign Haynesworth: Genius! Incredible! Best front office this decade!

Bucs sign Haynesworth: Idiots. Dominik should be fired. This will destroy their team.

By: Andre's Johnson

Andre's Johnson — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:36:17 +0000

His leash is short because he ate the rest of it.

By: flapjackdaddy

flapjackdaddy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:33:22 +0000

Unemployable.

By: calzone21411

calzone21411 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:24:42 +0000

I’m sure Haynesworth will put forth a tremendous effort after he heard his “leash” will be short.

By: cowboyhater

cowboyhater — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:15:39 +0000

I’m extremely disappointed in TB for putting this guy on their roster. What he did to the Redskins organization was disgusting, and he again showed his true self when NE picked him up. This guy should have never played another down in the NFL.

By: nysaysbringit

nysaysbringit — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:12:47 +0000

“What the hell is goin on out there”

By: revrondog

revrondog — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:07:22 +0000

Mark Dominik looks like a used car salesman.

By: crashdog

crashdog — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:04:57 +0000

At least Dominik signed him this year instead of three years ago when everyone in Tampa was up in arms because they lost out in a bidding war with the Redskins. Either way, it is an 8 game experiment that, if fails, won’t kill the team like it would have if they were on the hook for a hundred mil

By: stlsteelerfan

stlsteelerfan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:03:29 +0000

When Domnik watched the tape, I guess he confused Wilfork for Haynesworth. Does a finisher got bowled over by Felix Jones????

By: readysethike

readysethike — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:02:26 +0000

If im not mistaken did Pat Williams retire or is he still a free agent? They didnt want to give him a call?

By: kd727

kd727 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:02:16 +0000

If this move doesn’t work out Dominik may find himself on the other end of the leash.

By: bbrophy1

bbrophy1 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:02:08 +0000

is there a shorter leash in the NFL than serving only on Bill Belichick’s goalline defense?