Albert Haynesworth a Slave? Why the Washington Redskins Need To Let Him Go

September 26, 2010   ·   Mihir Bhagat   ·   Jump to comments

According to reports, Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth said that his $100 million contract shouldn't make him a slave. 
Haynesworth has clearly expressed his opposition to playing a different position in the Redskins newly implemented 3-4 defensive scheme.
The Redskins told him that he would be their nose tackle, which in contrary to its undeniable importance is noted as a position that rarely registers big-number stats. 
"Just because somebody pay you the money don't mean they'll make you do whatever they want or whatever," Haynesworth stated in an interview with 106.7 The Fan. 
Haynesworth signed a seven-year deal via free agency last year, and after performing at a sub-par level, I refer to him as the $100 million mistake.
Despite receiving a $21 million bonus in April, the two-time All-Pro did not participate in organized team activities such as conditioning programs and mandatory minicamps this offseason...

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