Haynesworth in Trouble?

Albert Haynesworth signed with the Washington Redskins after he tested the free agency market “for only like a quick minute”. Well, it’s been about maybe two or three weeks since then and he’s has gotten himself in trouble already. Haynesworth has been indicted on two misdemeanor traffic charges in Tennessee after an accident that seriously injured another driver. The District Attorney Kim Helper said that Haynesworth faces charges of reckless driving and having expired registration…not good. The maximum punishment for his offense is six months in jail and a $500 fine on the reckless driving charge and 30 days and a $50 fine for the other charge… could’ve been worse. Also to note, these charges came from a Dec. 13 incident where police said that Haynesworth was trying to pass another driver, who crashed into a concrete median.

I know many of you guys might be thinking “he’s already gotten into trouble, come on”. Let’s not forget when the incident happened. This incident took place on Dec. 13 of last year (I believe). This happened last year when he was with the Titans. So before the Redskin fans begin to talk bad about their organization (which they should), remember that this happened last season. The Redskin could’ve done their research on the guy and saw that he could get in trouble. The Skins didn’t d their homework. That’s what it comes down to. You’re investing so much money on one guy, the least you can do is check his background. Didn’t the Skins ever wonder asking Haynesworth if he gotten into any recent problems or troubles? People get ask the same question when they apply for a college or a job. That’s because the employer wants to know that the person they’re hiring can hold the job and can’t harm the organization too. The Skins are giving Haynesworth $100 plus millions of dollars and they in return should get their monies worth. I just don’t want to be the one to say that the Redskins made a bad investment decision in signing the guy. I hope that this will work out because I hate seeing players with great ability not succeed and waste their talents. Hopefully this will be cleared up before training camp and pre-season starts.