Albert Haynesworth

[jap1]

So according to ESPN, Haynesworth is not planning on giving a hometeam discount to the Titans. Which means that he wants to go where he can get the most $$. Which makes it a possibility we may be able to pay him enough to come here.

I definitely would love to have him next to Dorsey. Both as a mentor and to free some pressure off the rest of the line.

If we could get him and Peppers or Suggs (sounding less likely), I think we would have a GREAT D-line. I think Peppers (or Suggs)/Dorsey/Haynesworth/Hali would be pretty damn good with Tank and Turk rotating in. Obviously this would only work if we kept the 4-3, and I dont think we could afford a top-tier FA LB. Which we would also need.

The only problem is that I have questions about Haynesworth's durability. I dont think he has gone a whole season without missing a few games due to injury.

Here is the article from ESPN's rumor page:

Will Haynesworth give a hometown discount?
Albert Haynesworth | Titans | Interested: Panthers? Falcons?
Unlike Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is not going to give the team a hometown discount during negotiations for a new contract. That is, "not unless they give me a 100 percent guaranteed contract," as he told the Tennessean on Thursday.
"You want to try and make as much as you can because if you have a career-ending injury you are out," Haynesworth told the paper, "and the team sure as heck is not going to pay you. It's not like baseball or basketball. You want to get as much as possible."

Although specific demands have not been stated by Haynesworth or his agent, Chad Speck, it is believed that he's interested in a six-year deal that would make him the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is currently in that role, and he signed a six-year deal last offseason with $32 million guaranteed and $12.2 million per season.

Haynesworth told the Nashville City Paper, "Like I said, Tennessee has the first shot. We'll see how that goes, and if it doesn't go well, I could see the free agent market. I started my NFL career there. I'd love to retire in the same jersey. My kids are there. My kids were born there. It's a lot of history. I played at the University of Tennessee. There's a lot of stuff that factors in, but we've just got to see how it works out. Either way I want to stay by my kids and stay by my house in Knoxville." Because of this desire to stay close to his home, the Paper's Terry McCormick speculates that the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers would be likely destinations should he not re-sign with Tennessee.

[jtandcrew]

Haynesworth and Peppers on this team? With the guys we have can u imagine the defense we could have? I would mirror our D of the 90's! Let's get it done!

[balto]

Ya your right,

Haynesworth will cost a **** ton. If Pioli does make a move in FA I think he can get us at least TWO stud FA's. I'm guessing he will focus on the DE and LB side of things so ya Haynesworth will probably not happen hehe

I'm up in the air with who I would rather have:

Haynesworth/Peppers

OR

Peppers/Vilma(or some other Stud MLB)

If Pioli got us Peppers/MLB in FA then we could focus on the Oline with oru first couple of picks in the draft. I would still try to trade down, but if not just bite the bullet and take a damn LT ERRRRRR Sorry Albert hehe.

[theaxeeffect4311]

Ya your right,

Haynesworth will cost a **** ton. If Pioli does make a move in FA I think he can get us at least TWO stud FA's. I'm guessing he will focus on the DE and LB side of things so ya Haynesworth will probably not happen hehe

I'm up in the air with who I would rather have:

Haynesworth/Peppers

OR

Peppers/Vilma(or some other Stud MLB)

If Pioli got us Peppers/MLB in FA then we could focus on the Oline with oru first couple of picks in the draft. I would still try to trade down, but if not just bite the bullet and take a damn LT ERRRRRR Sorry Albert hehe.

I like the idea of Peppers and Vilma. Too good players. I also would like to focus on the O-line in the draft. This is a good draft to do that. And I don't think Albert will mind much. He's still getting paid the same amount, he'll just have to play another spot on the line. That is why I thought the Chiefs liked him so much was for his versatility. The way the draft may look, it may be

1. Det- QB Matt Stafford
2. StL- WR Michael Crabtree
3. KC- Our Choice of the top OT?

Looks good to me.

[hometeam]

rams took a wide out last year~ I guess they could pulla lions and get another one, but wow that would be dumb~

[theaxeeffect4311]

rams took a wide out last year~ I guess they could pulla lions and get another one, but wow that would be dumb~

The reason they are thinking about it is because they could draft an OT later. If it was me, I would take my choice at the top prospect, but they may be looking to replace Torry Holt who wants out of St. Louis. Crabtree is a talented player, so no one could really question them if they make that choice, as long as they grab an OT in the second. Donnie Avery was a second round choice, but he seems more like a speed receiver instead of a possession/reliable receiver.

[hermhater]

[Bike]

Do you think Herm was a good coach?

[jmlamerson]

I like the idea of Peppers and Vilma. Too good players. I also would like to focus on the O-line in the draft. This is a good draft to do that. And I don't think Albert will mind much. He's still getting paid the same amount, he'll just have to play another spot on the line. That is why I thought the Chiefs liked him so much was for his versatility. The way the draft may look, it may be

1. Det- QB Matt Stafford
2. StL- WR Michael Crabtree
3. KC- Our Choice of the top OT?

Looks good to me.

I can't imagine the Rams passing on Andre Smith, not with Pace's problems. If there's one pick I'm pretty sure of, that's it.

And if we can get Haynesworth, we get Haynesworth. Our DL couldn't rush the passer or stop the run last year. People are nuts if they think Dorsey will ever be a run stuffing sort of DT, and we have no one worthwhile beside him.

And Vilma isn't a bad MLB. But he's a small one. We're going to be 30th against the run every year until we get some heft in the middle of the field.

[Codac]

We have, I believe, over 30 mil in cap space right now (Im not positive on that number). And I am not taking into consideration any cap hits from cuts, etc. I have no idea about how the details of the salary cap work. That being said, it is possible, but we wouldnt have any money for a good FA LB. But a DL that good could potentially mask a lot of deficiencies in the LB corps.

Yea its pretty close to $35 Million I believe. Thats not the point. The Chiefs won't go after him. We don't need a DT as much as you guys are making it sound. We need a DE and 2 LB's. Not to mention a new defensive scheme. Thats all. Pioli wasn't very agressive at New England, and he isn't going to be here.
You can only have so many superstars on one team. Peppers/Vilma would be a lot more likely but I have a feeling we won't land Peppers even if we tried. No one wants to play for this team right now.
As strongly as Pioli believes in the Draft he might trade some players away to get some picks. So that being said he might sign some people this offseason that no one thinks we need, and then on draft day it will all make sense. I'm placing my bet on that.

[jmlamerson]

Yea its pretty close to $35 Million I believe. Thats not the point. The Chiefs won't go after him. We don't need a DT as much as you guys are making it sound. We need a DE and 2 LB's. Not to mention a new defensive scheme. Thats all. Pioli wasn't very agressive at New England, and he isn't going to be here.
You can only have so many superstars on one team. Peppers/Vilma would be a lot more likely but I have a feeling we won't land Peppers even if we tried. No one wants to play for this team right now.
As strongly as Pioli believes in the Draft he might trade some players away to get some picks. So that being said he might sign some people this offseason that no one thinks we need, and then on draft day it will all make sense. I'm placing my bet on that.

How, exactly, do you plan to stop the run next year with our pigmy DTs and an undersized MLB in Vilma? Do we just hope the runner trips every play?

And the Pats have been extemely active in FA. Their first SB team had 11 FA starters on it. They've signed or traded for starters pretty much every year since Pioli was in charge.