Many Tennessee Titans' fans were upset last week when defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins. Haynesworth is a dominating player and losing him will force the Titans to make adjustments. However, the Titans have a good defense, and in time, the team will be able to overcome his loss.
As for Haynesworth, I do not blame him one bit for taking the Redskins' offer. There is no loyalty in the National Football League. Teams do not think twice about discarding players when they are of no use to them anymore. Why should not players do the same thing? Players only have a few years to earn as much money as they can. I hope he does well in Washington.
However, the loss of Haynesworth could have a positive impact on the Titans. All the money they were going to use to re-sign him can now be used on other free agents. It is no secret that help is needed at wide receiver though the pool of players available is kind of shallow. The Titans signed ex-Steeler Nate Washington on Monday, so hopefully that is a step in the right direction. Additionally, they have re-signed quarterback Kerry Collins and a few other players.
I am sorry the Titans lost Haynesworth, but the team will be fine.
4 comments:
He's a good player, but his tenure has been fraught with problems. Often when egos move along there are others with something to prove that step up. Here's hoping the Titans' management have the vision to identify them.
AH? The Titans would be so lucky if'n they could get Russ Francis in his prime.
So there.
The Redskins overpaid, but the Titans will miss Hanesworth.
How desperately do the Titans need help at wide receiver? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have released Terrell Owens, it will be interesting to see if they have any interest. Even if they do, I can't see Owens coming to a relatively small market like Tennessee. He loves the big stage.
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