Could the Redskins give up on Albert Haynesworth only one year after giving him a seven-year contract that could be worth $100 million?
It is very possible. The Redskins mentioned Haynesworth's name in trade efforts to acquire Donovan McNabb, but the Eagles, who are getting younger, preferred draft choices. Philadelphia received a second-rounder this year and either a third- or fourth-round pick in 2011 for McNabb.
If he's traded, Haynesworth could go down as one of the biggest busts in the history of free agency, even though he's still one of the most dominating defensive players in football. The big issue is the Redskins' switch to the 3-4, a growing trend around the league. As many as 15 teams could line up in the 3-4 during the 2010 season.
The Redskins informed Haynesworth that his name was mentioned in the McNabb talks, but coach Mike Shanahan has to decide how he wants to handle the next step. It's now no secret that the Redskins are willing to shop him to other teams. The Lions, Rams and Titans are just a few of the options, but now Shanahan has to see how aggressive he wants to be in pushing for a trade.
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