Redskins jump out front
Some things don't change. The Redskins are almost always the first team to sign a big-name free agent in February/March. They did it again in the early morning hours today, signing elite defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a staggering seven-year, $100 million contract.
Tennessee used its franchise tag to keep tight end Bo Scaife instead of Haynesworth, and it didn't take long for him to defect. NFL Network reported Haynesworth's contract could be worth as much as $115 million.
The Redskins also re-signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a six-year, $56 million contract that includes $22 million in guaranteed money, according to NFL Network.
Unlike many of the Redskins' previous high-profile signings, Haynesworth is not on the downside of his career. That alone makes this different.
Comments
I will bet money that they still miss the playoffs. They're like a really crappy version of the yankees.
Posted by: Mr. Deez | February 27, 2009 9:23 AM
Of course Haynesworth does not play offense which was the Deadskin's primary weakness last year. So I see this move making no real impact except that the Skins terrible cap situation will only get worse.
Posted by: Patrick | February 27, 2009 4:32 PM
They probably will sign Jason Brown as well. I wish the Ravens were better salary cap experts..............
Posted by: Travis Taylor | February 27, 2009 4:50 PM