So, the way things have gone for the Redskins and Albert Haynesworth this off season and preseason, its anyone's guess how this is going to end. Does Albert shut up and play, doing what he is told and buying into the system? Or will he rebel, run his mouth and pout whole demanding a trade? So far, he is doing both, although buying in and playing gets the nod so far over the latter. What happens next?
Well, I have a solution. Its one that makes everyone happy, solves multiple teams headaches and fills holes on rosters. The Skins should trade Haynesworth in a 3 way swap that includes the Titans and Chargers. Here's what each team would get and why it makes sense:
1. The Skins rid themselves of Big Al and send him back to Tennessee. The money is gone. Albert isn't giving it back. No way. Its a loss. Write it off and be done with it once and for all.
2. The Titans can send a 2nd Round pick to the Chargers, a part of the asking price for disgruntled hold out receiver Vincent Jackson. That pick coupled with a 3rd or 4th Rounder coming from the Redskins would end the drama in San Diego and give them the picks they are asking for compensation.
3. Everyone wins! The Titans get a player who is arguably the best at his position, and as an added bonus, he is in the best shape of his life and ready for a full season.
The Chargers move forward from the Jackson soap opera and get the picks to draft young players. The Skins get the #1 receiver they desperately need, the big receiver they haven't had since Art Monk and it only cost them a 3rd or 4th Round pick. Jackson can start for the next 7 to 10 years. Well worth the pick, in my opinion.
Now for those of you who don't think the Titans won't trade a 2nd round pick, flip the draft picks. The Skins can give up a 2 and the Titans can send the Chargers a 3rd or 4th. In the end, it all is the same. Do it now! Get Jackson to Redskin Park so he can learn the offense while he serves his 3-6 week suspension. Let Al go back to his yacht and become Jeff Fishers problem.
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The day Harry Redknapp brought a fan on to play for West Ham
Photograph: Steve Bacon
11 years ago