Crunked
09-24-2005, 09:35 PM
http://img127.echo.cx/img127/5692/titans18ug.png
Being a fan of the Colts I have seen Haynesworth in action and believe me he is a force to be reckoned with, in the midst of the Titans cap woes he has emerged as a force. The combination of he and Randy Starks will become one of the elite tandems in the league over the next few years.
Albert Haynesworth - Fulfilling Potential
AP Sports
09/23/2005
http://www.nflplayers.com/corpImages/ahaynesworth.jpg
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Immature and potential were the words used to describe Albert Haynesworth when he first entered the NFL.
Now disruptive seems to fit best.
Haynesworth is coming off easily his best performance for the Tennessee Titans, when he collapsed the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line over and over, and his teammates finished with six sacks in the 25-10 victory.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Haynesworth's performance was as good as any he's seen from a defensive tackle in a long time.
"Two of those sacks were Albert's even though he didn't actually touch the quarterback. They were generated by his penetration, and his play against the run was exceptional. It started up there," Fisher said.
"He was so disruptive that we had unblocked linebackers in holes, and we were forcing guards deep in the backfield and the back off course. It was really a very impressive effort."
The challenge for Haynesworth now is to maintain that standard because that's what the Titans have been expecting since taking a gamble and drafting the 6-foot-6, 320-pound Haynesworth with the 15th pick in 2002. Haynesworth, who left for the NFL after his junior season, was taken six slots below his former Tennessee Vols linemate John Henderson because teams shied away from his volatile personality.
Henderson went to the Pro Bowl last season and has not missed a game in his career.
By contrast, Haynesworth hasn't played in every game since his rookie season because of injuries. He missed three games in 2003 after dislocating his left elbow and six in 2004 after dislocating his right elbow.
But the Titans released veteran Kevin Carter in February and traded Carlos Hall in April, leaving Haynesworth as the most experienced defensive lineman with his 38 games played in three seasons.
Haynesworth responded with his best offseason yet, and he was dominating in training camp, including one drill when he pushed left guard Zach Piller, perhaps the team's strongest player, flat on his back with his speed and strength off the snap.
He has 13 tackles, including two for loss, after having 62 all of 2004.
Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch said the first of his three sacks against Baltimore belonged to Haynesworth.
"He drove the guard back into him. Then he fell down, got back up, and I was there to make a play," Vanden Bosch said.
Linebacker Keith Bulluck challenged Haynesworth before the Baltimore game to be more disruptive, stay on the field for more plays and be the player he wants. Bulluck, an All-Pro in 2003, said he thinks Haynesworth took a big step toward that against the Ravens.
"Albert's performance was something we should see from Albert every week. Sometimes he does it, and sometimes he doesn't. If he wants to be that Pro Bowl player, to get across the border as we say it, you have to turn in consistent performances week in and week out," Bulluck said.
Haynesworth is questionable for Sunday's game with the St. Louis Rams (1-1) because he sprained his left knee last weekend. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and wasn't available because he was getting treatment for his knee.
But his performance didn't go unnoticed by Rams coach Mike Martz.
"He is so disruptive. He is the first thing when you put the tape on that you see. He gets your attention right away. He is very dominant. He is probably one of more dominant tackles I have seen in quite some time," Martz said.
And something the Titans hope to see in years to come.
http://www.nflplayers.com/news/news_release.aspx?id=4250
Being a fan of the Colts I have seen Haynesworth in action and believe me he is a force to be reckoned with, in the midst of the Titans cap woes he has emerged as a force. The combination of he and Randy Starks will become one of the elite tandems in the league over the next few years.
Albert Haynesworth - Fulfilling Potential
AP Sports
09/23/2005
http://www.nflplayers.com/corpImages/ahaynesworth.jpg
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Immature and potential were the words used to describe Albert Haynesworth when he first entered the NFL.
Now disruptive seems to fit best.
Haynesworth is coming off easily his best performance for the Tennessee Titans, when he collapsed the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line over and over, and his teammates finished with six sacks in the 25-10 victory.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Haynesworth's performance was as good as any he's seen from a defensive tackle in a long time.
"Two of those sacks were Albert's even though he didn't actually touch the quarterback. They were generated by his penetration, and his play against the run was exceptional. It started up there," Fisher said.
"He was so disruptive that we had unblocked linebackers in holes, and we were forcing guards deep in the backfield and the back off course. It was really a very impressive effort."
The challenge for Haynesworth now is to maintain that standard because that's what the Titans have been expecting since taking a gamble and drafting the 6-foot-6, 320-pound Haynesworth with the 15th pick in 2002. Haynesworth, who left for the NFL after his junior season, was taken six slots below his former Tennessee Vols linemate John Henderson because teams shied away from his volatile personality.
Henderson went to the Pro Bowl last season and has not missed a game in his career.
By contrast, Haynesworth hasn't played in every game since his rookie season because of injuries. He missed three games in 2003 after dislocating his left elbow and six in 2004 after dislocating his right elbow.
But the Titans released veteran Kevin Carter in February and traded Carlos Hall in April, leaving Haynesworth as the most experienced defensive lineman with his 38 games played in three seasons.
Haynesworth responded with his best offseason yet, and he was dominating in training camp, including one drill when he pushed left guard Zach Piller, perhaps the team's strongest player, flat on his back with his speed and strength off the snap.
He has 13 tackles, including two for loss, after having 62 all of 2004.
Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch said the first of his three sacks against Baltimore belonged to Haynesworth.
"He drove the guard back into him. Then he fell down, got back up, and I was there to make a play," Vanden Bosch said.
Linebacker Keith Bulluck challenged Haynesworth before the Baltimore game to be more disruptive, stay on the field for more plays and be the player he wants. Bulluck, an All-Pro in 2003, said he thinks Haynesworth took a big step toward that against the Ravens.
"Albert's performance was something we should see from Albert every week. Sometimes he does it, and sometimes he doesn't. If he wants to be that Pro Bowl player, to get across the border as we say it, you have to turn in consistent performances week in and week out," Bulluck said.
Haynesworth is questionable for Sunday's game with the St. Louis Rams (1-1) because he sprained his left knee last weekend. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and wasn't available because he was getting treatment for his knee.
But his performance didn't go unnoticed by Rams coach Mike Martz.
"He is so disruptive. He is the first thing when you put the tape on that you see. He gets your attention right away. He is very dominant. He is probably one of more dominant tackles I have seen in quite some time," Martz said.
And something the Titans hope to see in years to come.
http://www.nflplayers.com/news/news_release.aspx?id=4250