I wonder why the Titans let Haynesworth go?

When the Redskins signed big man Albert Haynesworth in the offseason lots of people were asking why would the Titans let him go? He’s a massive man that caused all kinds of trouble for opposing offenses. Well, my dad told me a man exposes his character when he loses and it looks like Albert’s showing his.

Haynesworth has recently told people he has no interest in being a leader on the team. His most recent attempt to lead was foiled when he was sent home from practice early. Albert thought practice on Christmas day started too early so he tried to get everyone to show up late to practice. He got sent home.

Here’s a little quote from the $100 million dollar role player “A contract don’t make you, as far as leadership. I’ve never been a guy that wants to talk or get in front of the team and say whatever. That’s not me. I just like to play the game and do that. I’m not the kind of guy who wants to hype up people and all that stuff. I’m not sure. I don’t even want to be a captain and go out there in the middle for the coin toss because the other team is the enemy.”

I really have a hard time trying to figure out why a franchise like the Titans didn’t want this guy , but a franchise like the Redskins did?

Alberts comments are too stupid to insult. The bottom line is that the more you get paid, the more your teammates will notice your actions. It’s fine if Haynesworth doesn’t want to be a rah rah guy, that’s not in everyones personality. But he has to realize he’s a leader by default, by his actions because of his paychecks.

There’s more than just the responsibility of showing up on game day. You owe it to your fans, teammates and coaches to work and work hard all year. As long as Dan Snyder keeps paying guys like this the Redskins will continue to disappoint. At the beginning of the season I kind of made fun of Jim Zorn a little. Now I’m starting to really feel for the guy. If only Haynesworth had Zorns character.

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