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Published on 07/28/2011 at Thu Jul 28 06:10.
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Albert Haynesworth traded to the Patriots

Posted Thu Jul 28th by

Adam Schefter reported early this morning (the man never sleeps) that the Washington Redskins have traded disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots. In return, the Redskins will be compensated with a 2013 fifth round pick.

The Patriots are expected to pick up Haynesworth’s $5 million contract without any restructuring. This move will put Haynesworth next to Pro Bowler Vince Wilfork on New England’s defensive line.

The Patriots are getting famous for picking up another team’s problem and attempting to turn it into their treasure. Randy Moss may have left on awful terms, but he set an NFL record, went to the Super Bowl, and still traded him and a seventh round pick, for a third rounder in exchange. That’s getting some bang for your buck and mostly everyone expects the Patriots to repeat that story with Haynesworth.

Some of you may question this move. Keep in mind that the Broncos are in hot pursuit of Brandon Mebane right now and his yearly salary will possibility (most likely) be more than what Haynesworth will be making with the Patriots this upcoming season.

With absolutely no one on the defensive line worth writing home about, this should have been a move Brian Xanders, John Elway, and John Fox should have been considering. Hopefully today, Denver will bring in its first free agent.

  • flbronc

    i have a feeling he was on our list, but not as a trade… if he'd have been cut i think we would have made a run at him. financially, not sure it's worth having to absorb a 5M contract.  although, we've certainly cleared the cap room for it…  i would definitely pay mebane more than fat albert because he's younger and healthier.

  • http://thingsatrexdoes.tumblr.com Mike Birtwistle

    I would've personally driven him to Denver when he left the Titans but after what happened in Washington I wouldn't want him anywhere near my team.  He's could be a good pick up but I'd rather pay someone more who you know will be productive – rather than have all that money in a boom / bust player.

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Josh Temple

    There is no way I wan't any piece of this on my team.  http://www.sportsgrid.com/wp-c…  Al is the definition of locker room cancer.

  • steeplebomb

    Good move by the patriots.  If anyone can get that fat slob back in line, the Patriots can.  Agree with people above, this probably wouldn't have been a great fit with us.  The guy has talent, but his attitude wrecks locker rooms. 

    Any new word on the Orton – Miami situation?  The Broncos must be asking for a lot if the Dolphins would rather put their season in the hands of Chad Henne than deal for Orton.  Hopefully something gets done.

  • http://manchester-architects.com T-Money

    From JLC at Nfl.com

    Free-agent DT Daniel Muir is drawing interest from the Rams and Broncos, according to a league source.Muir has been a starter with the Colts for the last two years and is exploring other options. He started 14 games last season and finished with 38 tackles.

  • http://vileyfocus.com VileyFocus

    Albert Haynesworth to New England Patriots  http://t.co/zvVEaxO Nice Pick..

  • MrEast

    Denver doesn't like the compensation the Phins are offering, which is just a forth at the most.

  • herc_rock

    Even as a fat, lazy slob he's better than anyone else our roster.

  • flbronc

    i have a feeling he was on our list, but not as a trade… if he'd have been cut i think we would have made a run at him. financially, not sure it's worth having to absorb a 5M contract.  although, we've certainly cleared the cap room for it…  i would definitely pay mebane more than fat albert because he's younger and healthier.

  • http://thingsatrexdoes.tumblr.com Mike Birtwistle

    I would've personally driven him to Denver when he left the Titans but after what happened in Washington I wouldn't want him anywhere near my team.  He's could be a good pick up but I'd rather pay someone more who you know will be productive – rather than have all that money in a boom / bust player.

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Josh Temple

    There is no way I wan't any piece of this on my team.  http://www.sportsgrid.com/wp-c…  Al is the definition of locker room cancer.

  • steeplebomb

    Good move by the patriots.  If anyone can get that fat slob back in line, the Patriots can.  Agree with people above, this probably wouldn't have been a great fit with us.  The guy has talent, but his attitude wrecks locker rooms. 

    Any new word on the Orton – Miami situation?  The Broncos must be asking for a lot if the Dolphins would rather put their season in the hands of Chad Henne than deal for Orton.  Hopefully something gets done.

  • http://manchester-architects.com T-Money

    From JLC at Nfl.com

    Free-agent DT Daniel Muir is drawing interest from the Rams and Broncos, according to a league source.Muir has been a starter with the Colts for the last two years and is exploring other options. He started 14 games last season and finished with 38 tackles.

  • http://vileyfocus.com VileyFocus

    Albert Haynesworth to New England Patriots  http://t.co/zvVEaxO Nice Pick..

  • MrEast

    Denver doesn't like the compensation the Phins are offering, which is just a forth at the most.

  • herc_rock

    Even as a fat, lazy slob he's better than anyone else our roster.