Redskins suspend Haynesworth 4 games without pay

[RockaFowler]

http://azstarnet.com/sports/article_2a8070e0-d940-57ec-a0f7-1f20080ba6be.html

"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," Shanahan said in statement released by the team. "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.

"Yesterday, when Albert was at Redskin Park, he told our general manager Bruce Allen that he (Haynesworth) would no longer speak with me. Although suspending any player is not a decision that a head coach enters into lightly, I believe the situation has reached the point where the club clearly has no alternative."

Allen informed Haynesworth of the suspension, the maximum permitted under the league's collective bargaining agreement. Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, said his client will appeal. Speck chided the Redskins for not giving any prior formal notice that Haynesworth's behavior was in question.



Didn't he receive a $20 Million bonus??

[TZ]

1. They are trying to get it back--this is the first step in that process

And for all the people who think the Skins should have cut him...No. This way some team the Skins are gonna play can't pick him up and pick his brains about the D. Although, really, I'm guessing the D can find ways to lose all by themselves...:eyes:
Besides, the man really deserves to be suspended without pay. He's a total asshat. I know alot of people blame Shannahan but ol' Fat Albert was causing problems in DC waaaay before Shannahan's arrival

[Dulcinea]

2. They should sue him for back pay.

What a chump.