The Danny Spends… Again

12:35 pm EST February 27th, 2009 | Sports | 7 Comments

Does Dan Snyder understand that guys do really well in their stats the year before free agency? And teams like the Redskins consistently overpay and end up holding the bag on these deals?

The Redskins and free agent defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth reached agreement on a deal early this morning that is expected to be announced late this afternoon at Redskins Park. The 27-year-old Haynesworth, the top prize in this season’s free agent class, agreed to a deal worth approxiately $100 million over seven years.

The deal appear to make the former Tennessee Titan the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen received $32 million guaranteed as part of a six-year deal that averages $12.2 million per season.

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7 Responses to “The Danny Spends… Again”

  1. Parthenon says:
    February 27, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    That’s too much money for a d-lineman. Any d-lineman. That’d be too much money for a hybrid of Reggie White, Bruce Smith and Lee Roy Selmon.

  2. Jay says:
    February 27, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    The worst part is the $41 million in GUARANTEED money.

    Haynesworth is the real deal defensively, and the Skins needed it. He had more sacks than their entire defensive line. But he’s never played a full season because of injuries.

    It’s a risky bet that’s for sure.

  3. PD100 says:
    February 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Snyder again proving he’s more interested in selling tickets than winning championships…

  4. bikelib says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Danny-boy’s been trying to buy a Super Bowl for quite a few years now. It’s worked out real well so far.

  5. Crusty Dem says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    A bargain at half the price. That’s about it… This kind of big name free agency move only works when you’re missing one piece (and not even then). I think the Skins have other needs, too. I’m pretty sure next year when Hainesworth is doubled on every play and not getting anywhere, no one will be happy about this move.

  6. Scott Ricketts says:
    February 27, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    While I think Haynesworth is an amazing player, no freaking way he’s worth that kind of money.

    But hell O-Dub, at least you have an owner who’s willing to at least TRY. Come to Cincinnati for a heaping dose of an owner who doesn’t give a shit.

  7. SFC B says:
    February 28, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    Dan Snyder reminds me of that guy you have in fantasy leagues who is playing it for the first time and taking players based on their name value, not production.