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Can we make a serious run at Haynesworth?

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IMO, Albert Haynesworth was the NFL MVP this season.

Even though I think most people think we need help at DT, I didn't think before that we'd be able to offer him what it will take.

But with Peppers' salary set to come off the books, and with the possibility of clearing Lucas' and possibly others' salaries, I wonder now if this is a possibility.

One problem might be the timing. If we tag Peppers, even though we'd be planning to trade him, that would cost a lot of $$$. If the trade doesn't go through until later, I wonder if we'd have the cap room to have Peppers and Haynesworth on the roster at the same time.

Haynesworth, if he hits the FA market, certainly won't last long. But teams must be under the cap by, I think, early March. A Peppers trade might not happen until April.

On the other hand, there is room to clear cap money elsewhere. Lucas would save us millions, restructing Jake could save money, and obviously if Gross is gone, that's a lot of money.

I think Haynesworth would be worth a huge amount of money. If you look at Tennessee's d-line, he's the one that makes it go. He is so disruptive that pretty much any DE can look good playing next to him.

Haynesworth can't be franchise tagged by the Titans, so I think the chances are high that he hits the open market.

Just curious if anyone thinks this is a possibility.

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IMO, Albert Haynesworth was the NFL MVP this season.

Even though I think most people think we need help at DT, I didn't think before that we'd be able to offer him what it will take.

But with Peppers' salary set to come off the books, and with the possibility of clearing Lucas' and possibly others' salaries, I wonder now if this is a possibility.

One problem might be the timing. If we tag Peppers, even though we'd be planning to trade him, that would cost a lot of $$$. If the trade doesn't go through until later, I wonder if we'd have the cap room to have Peppers and Haynesworth on the roster at the same time.

Haynesworth, if he hits the FA market, certainly won't last long. But teams must be under the cap by, I think, early March. A Peppers trade might not happen until April.

On the other hand, there is room to clear cap money elsewhere. Lucas would save us millions, restructing Jake could save money, and obviously if Gross is gone, that's a lot of money.

I think Haynesworth would be worth a huge amount of money. If you look at Tennessee's d-line, he's the one that makes it go. He is so disruptive that pretty much any DE can look good playing next to him.

Haynesworth can't be franchise tagged by the Titans, so I think the chances are high that he hits the open market.

Just curious if anyone thinks this is a possibility.

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Really?

You don't think we need help at DT?

You don't think we have the cap room?

You don't think we'd sign an expensive FA?

You've never heard of Albert Haynesworth?

Any other thoughts?

We need help at DT, but we need help elsewhere and we can't tie all our money up on a single guy who has proven to be a discipline problem, only plays 8 games a year, and is at least as inconsistent as peppers. He's simply not that good.

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From Wikipedia:

"At the University of Tennessee, he had a history of issues with his temper. While a sophomore at Tennessee, he fought with a teammate and left practice, returning with a long pole looking for tackle Will Ofenheusle before coach Phillip Fulmer stopped him. He was suspended for a half of a game."

Wed, 05 Jun 2002 17:48:27 -0700

Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth was involved in a brief fight during Tuesday’s practice and was involved in another with G Benji Olsen and G Zach Pilfer during Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Jeff Fisher said he thinks Haynesworth will grow out of it, but will speak with the players so similar incidents won’t occur during a game.

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:51:29 -0700

J. Michael Moore, of TitansOnline.com, reports a fight between Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth and G Justin Hartwig broke out Monday, July 28.]Haynesworth kicked Hartwig in the chest after he went down following a one-on-one drill. Neither player was injured, but coach Jeff Fisher said Haynesworth would be fined for his actions

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:39:37 -0800

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said he and DT Albert Haynesworth had a lengthy discussion about an incident that occurred in Friday's, Dec. 26, practice, and everything is back to normal. During that practice, Haynesworth, after skirmishing with OT Matt Martin, had a verbal exchange with Fisher on the field and again in his office later that day. Haynesworth was subsequently deactivated for Sunday's, Dec. 28, game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fisher said Haynesworth will return to practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, and play in Saturday's, Jan. 3, wild-card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Sat, 05 Nov 2005 09:11:56 -0800

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans DL Albert Haynesworth was fined $5,000 for a late hit on Oakland Raiders QB Kerry Collins.

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:14:52 -0700

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports there is a battle brewing between Tennessee Titans OC Kevin Mawae and DT Albert Haynesworth. During the first practice in full pads, Sunday, July 30, Mawae and Haynesworth exchanged words during drills. They challenged one another, and at one point Haynesworth went out of his way to offer some words of advice to general manager Floyd Reese. Basically it was "Get Mawae off the field before I hurt him."

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:12:18 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth has been fined $5,000 for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew Week 1.

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:19:45 -0800

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth has been fined $5,000 for an unnecessary hit on San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers during the team's Wild Card game.

Nov 4, 2008 Bleacher Report article

"Occurances in his early tenure as a Volunteer, caused him to nearly stop playing football... It was right around this epoch that Albert almost gave up on football. He ended up walking out of more practices, and reportedly thought heavily about quiting."

Fri, 23 Apr 2004 10:31:35 -0700

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth has been absent from the team's offseason workout programs and has only attended four days of organized team activities, which has not set well with Titans head coach Jeff Fisher. While the workouts are not mandatory, Haynesworth is the only Titans player that has not been in attendance. ''He hasn't attended anything other than an (organized team activity), he's the only one,'' Fisher said. ''I'm not sure what's important to him right now. Everybody else is doing everything they can to get better and he hasn't been here.''

Tue, 04 May 2004 14:47:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth is the only veteran on the team's roster who was unaccounted for Tuesday's minicamp practice, May 4. "I'm not concerned with Albert Haynesworth right now," head coach Jeff Fisher said. "I only care about the ones who are here, not the ones who are not." Haynesworth's teammates have also been insulted by his absence. "It's a slap in the face to the guys who are here," RB Eddie George said. "We're all here putting the work in."

Nov 04, 2008 Bleacher Report article

"In his high school career, it has been reported [Haynesworth] struggled with a cocaine addiction, to an unknown degree."

Sat, 13 May 2006 08:29:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans DL Albert Haynesworth has been charged with reckless endangerment after being accused of trying to run a car off the highway. Smith County sheriff Johnny Bane said James J. Bond filed a police reports and a warrant was issued for Haynesworth's arrest. Bond told police that Haynesworth swerved, sped and attempted to pass a car driven by Bond's mother-in-law on the shoulder of Interstate 40 on May 7. Bane added, "The affidavants feared for their lives and felt they were in danger, as well as other drivers around them." Haynesworth's attorney told police the player would surrender on the charges soon and he faces a $1,000 bail.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:57:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth will have a grand jury consider a speeding ticket he received after being clocked traveling more than 100 mph in a 70-mph zone. Williamson County (Tenn.) General Session Judge Denise Andre agreed Wednesday, July 23, to let a grand jury hear the testimony involving the ticket Haynesworth received March 4.

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