Fat Albert's pockets are over-flowing; the $100-million man
Free-agent DT Albert Haynesworth has become the first-ever defensive player to sign a $100-million contract. It was reported soon into free agency that his phone was "blowing up" with offers. The best was from the Washington Redskins for the 7-year deal.
Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the contract includes $41 million guaranteed in the first 3 years of the deal. And the deal could reach $115 million.
Per John Clayton of ESPN, the final decision came down to the Redskins offer and an offer from the Buccaneers.
One of the biggest question marks surrounding Haynesworth was how will be play when he's not playing for a contract. He was designated with the franchise tag by the Titans the past 2 seasons so both years, in which he absolutely dominated, were contract years.
Haynesworth led DTs in sacks last season (8.5) and his absence over the past 2 seasons - 5 games (1-4) - showed his value to the Titans.
With the exception of his rookie season (2002), Haynesworth hasn't played a full season. The Titans selected Haynesworth with the 15th overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft.
We'll see if Haynesworth remains the dominant DT that he has been recently or if he can put together 16-game seasons for the 'Skins. However, it's hard to believe that he will live up to the size of this contract.
Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the contract includes $41 million guaranteed in the first 3 years of the deal. And the deal could reach $115 million.
Per John Clayton of ESPN, the final decision came down to the Redskins offer and an offer from the Buccaneers.
One of the biggest question marks surrounding Haynesworth was how will be play when he's not playing for a contract. He was designated with the franchise tag by the Titans the past 2 seasons so both years, in which he absolutely dominated, were contract years.
Haynesworth led DTs in sacks last season (8.5) and his absence over the past 2 seasons - 5 games (1-4) - showed his value to the Titans.
With the exception of his rookie season (2002), Haynesworth hasn't played a full season. The Titans selected Haynesworth with the 15th overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft.
We'll see if Haynesworth remains the dominant DT that he has been recently or if he can put together 16-game seasons for the 'Skins. However, it's hard to believe that he will live up to the size of this contract.
