Albert Haynesworth is not exactly the most beloved figure within the tapestry of Washington history. The retired defensive tackle did little to revamp that reputation with his latest comments.
In a recent appearance on OutKick Hot Mic, Haynesworth was asked by host Jonathan Hutton about his opinion of disgraced Commanders owner Daniel Snyder. Haynesworth admitted that the two are “super close” and that they still communicate at least once a week.
Haynesworth’s lone critique of Synder was that he asserted the former owner did not know how to properly construct a football team. The two-time All-Pro claimed the temperament within the locker room was a farce.
Haynesworth alleged that players were more focused on which clubs they were hitting after the games. He even went on to namedrop a few former Washington players he considered to be “trash.”
“In that locker room, it was a joke,” said Haynesworth. “Most of them were trash. … DeAngelo Hall, Clinton Portis, Chris Cooley. They were a joke. They belong in Washington because they are what that team represented back then, which is trash.”
Albert Haynesworth says DeAngelo Hall, Clint Portis & Chris Cooley are "a joke" & "belong in Washington because they are what that team represented back then which is trash."
Haynesworth discusses playing for Dan Synder in D.C. in 2009 & more on #HotMic w/ @HuttonOutkick. pic.twitter.com/9z71JBI3IB
— OutKick (@Outkick) August 4, 2023
Haynesworth signed a seven-year, $100M contract with Washington in 2009 that many consider to be one of the worst signings in NFL history. It is not surprising to hear him blame his teammates for the lack of success their team had on the field.
The team went 10-22 in Haynesworth’s two seasons in D.C. before he was traded the following season.
Haynesworth has long had a contentious relationship with Washington and its fan base. It is hard to blame the fans when Haynesworth’s most memorable play in his brief stint with the team is a staple in every “laziest NFL moments” compilation.
Favorite Monday Night Massacre memory?
Albert Haynesworth giving up on Mike Vick's sixth TD.
Nov. 15, 2010 #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/QTFlgvEU2E
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) November 15, 2017
Both the two-time Pro Bowler’s former coach Mike Shanahan and teammate Cooley have openly despised Haynesworth years after their time together ended.
Over a decade after Haynesworth had his unceremonious exit from Washington, he still appears to be holding a grudge.
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