5:2 What Goes Around.....

Hey Albert Haynesworth, there's an old saying that goes something like "What goes around, comes around." Oh so very true in this case. From the first day that Mike Shanahan landed in Washington, Haynesworth has showed little to no respect for the new coach or his new agenda. He has showed no respect for his teammates who felt the same pain of 2009 and dealt with the same changes for 2010. Nor has he respected the city and fans who cheered for him last season. Well, what goes around comes back around. Haynesworth released a statement that he will be attending Redskins training camp come July 29, and any misunderstandings between himself and the franchise would be dealt with privately. This means all the trauma and drama is forgiven, right?

What goes around comes back around Albert, and it is certainly coming back around toward the middle of July. That same coach who tried to introduce a change to bring around potential wins next year, who you spat in his face, has no incentive to offer you any breaks come training camp. Those teammates will have nothing to do with you when you enter the locker room on day one of training camp, and might never be able to overcome the adversity that was shown them. Finally, the city that you disrespected and showed no desire to help with your selfish acts has given you no love in return. Nicknames such as "Fat Albert" and "Haynesworthless" are the new titles dubbed to the team's most paid player.



The bottom line is that the NFL never gives anything to a player. The only thing a player gets for free is an opportunity. It's what a player gives back to the NFL that earns him respect. If you respect the league, the team, and the teammates good things will happen, but if it's self-centered greed that drives a player, respect doesn't show up in his contract. What ever happened to teams working together as a team? I was very impressed to see 99% of the players show up to voluntary mini-camp to try and turn this team around. This shows unity, and that can lead to very big things. Albert Haynesworth owes this team a lot, and only time will tell if the damage he caused to this team will ever fully recover.