Phillip Daniels calls out Haynesworth

[VetSkinsFan]

Sooo, you don't need talent, you just gotta fall in line. Got it.

I still think this is a bad move. And that Daniels piece wasn't all anti-Al...

But, I guess when your defense is 32nd, you gotta start pointing fingers somewhere, and big Al's distraction is the first way to go. I guess we should blame him since he's been on the field so mu... wait a minute, he HASN'T been on the field much.

[frankcal20]

Albert want's to play on Sundays but from many reports on there, he stinks it up during the week. The guys who are "GREAT" work all week and it shows on Sundays. He's just not looking to be great and if he doesn't change, his career will be filled with adversity, mediocrity and the general feeling that most probably have about him now that he's a waste of talent.

[Irn-Bru]

But, I guess when your defense is 32nd, you gotta start pointing fingers somewhere, and big Al's distraction is the first way to go. I guess we should blame him since he's been on the field so mu... wait a minute, he HASN'T been on the field much.

As far as I can tell, none of the players are saying that Haynesworth is the reason the defense has played poorly. But they were being asked about his performance, and giving honest answers.

[Irn-Bru]

Question: does this count as the team getting behind Shanahan's mindset of discipline, integrity, and accountability? I think it does.

Imho, no. Until guys like Hall actually put forth maximum effort during games I'm going to say no. A team that has discipline, integrity, and accountability doesn't put forth the pathetic effort on tackles that we saw on Sunday against the Giants.

I agree, although I don't think Hall is ever going to be a leader of this defense. He said he wanted to be this year, but I never saw him as one . . . and certainly his play has never backed it up.

[jeremyroyce]

What is the point in him coming out and speaking out on Albert. It does not help us win more games. Secondly I don't think that he needs to be saying anything. Wasn't Daniels part of the defense that gave up 31 points on Sunday?

[frankcal20]

I think Daniels was speaking out of frustration. I also think that PD was emotional because he knows that he's done after this year and he hasn't won anything with the teams he's on. I can understand the frustration and all but like you said, I don't think it'll help the team win any more games. Maybe some of the younger guys will learn from it though. Maybe a little late in the season since we're basically out of the playoff running unless we win out and some other teams lose - which I doubt.

[PulpExposure]

Question: does this count as the team getting behind Shanahan's mindset of discipline, integrity, and accountability? I think it does.

Imho, no. Until guys like Hall actually put forth maximum effort during games I'm going to say no. A team that has discipline, integrity, and accountability doesn't put forth the pathetic effort on tackles that we saw on Sunday against the Giants.

I agree, although I don't think Hall is ever going to be a leader of this defense. He said he wanted to be this year, but I never saw him as one . . . and certainly his play has never backed it up.

It's his defense!

Though to be fair, he pretty much singlehandedly beat the Bears for us...

[Irn-Bru]

Sure, and I give him full credit for that. He's had some good games. But to be a leader, you have to have the fire, tenacity, and consistency of a guy like Fletcher. My only regret with our Fletcher signing is that we didn't pick him up 12 years ago.

[Chris Luva Luva]

I don't wanna hear nobody talkin about nothing until they make a play. Nobody. All this feel-good, rah-rah crap is nice on Tuesday afternoon but on Sunday... lol

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't wanna hear nobody talkin about nothing until they make a play. Nobody. All this feel-good, rah-rah crap is nice on Tuesday afternoon but on Sunday... lol

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