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Mikes Shanahan gives--a little--on Albert Haynesworth

Albert Haynesworth eventually may be permitted to practice with the Redskins even if he does not pass his conditioning test, Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday after the morning practice session at Redskins Park.

While it appeared earlier in the day that Haynesworth skipped the test Monday morning, Shanahan said the lineman, in fact, had attempted the running drill but experienced irritation in his knee and couldn't complete it. That marked the third time Haynesworth attempted Shanahan's mandatory conditioning test and failed.

Haynesworth was again early to Redskins Park Monday, and while defensive coordinator Jim Haslett looked on, he began the test of two, timed 300-yard shuttle runs but quickly stopped because of knee soreness.

"He ran three 25 yards back and forth and [his] knee was irritated, so obviously he stopped," Shanahan said. "But like we talked about [Sunday], he'll go through our walk-throughs and he'll be out there through practice. He'll get his conditioning in between and his treatment in between."

After Haynesworth injured his knee while running Friday, team medical personnel suggested he rest and receive therapy before attempting the test again. Haynesworth missed all but one day of Shanahan's first offseason program.

"That's one of the reasons he's not out there practicing with the team," Shanahan said. "You've got to be in certain shape to go through a practice. And that knee after three sprints, or back and forth, couldn't go any further. Hopefully, with treatment, it gets better and he gets in football shape and is out there ready to play with his teammates."

But if this drags on much longer, Shanahan may let Haynesworth practice regardless of his results on the test. "Possibly," Shanahan said. "You'll just have to stick around."

By Jason Reid  |  August 2, 2010; 12:46 PM ET
 
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Comments

Goodbye Colt. We just got John Beck from the Ravens according to ESPN

Posted by: anacostia85 | August 2, 2010 12:52 PM | Report abuse

*cough*

Posted by: gtown85 | August 2, 2010 12:52 PM | Report abuse

Brian Baldinger:
"But you're asking Donovan to throw a pin-point pass 30 yards downfield to Santana Moss, that's going to be hard to do."

Mike Wise:
"Beyond the leadership....the 30-yard darts on a rope, this is why McNabb is worth the investment.:"

So how does McNabb throw 30 yard passes exactly? I'm gettin' kinda confused, fellas.

Posted by: Pepper5 | August 2, 2010 12:52 PM | Report abuse

Fizirst?

Posted by: RedskinsXXVI | August 2, 2010 12:53 PM | Report abuse

PuuuuLEASE! I can't stand this much longer. What a piece of crap this man is. I only hope he is truly bothered by the knee but everything screams that he's just such a pu$$y in that body he has.

Shanahan is playing it the right way- indicating it all the more reason he needs to pass the conditioning test before he practices. And it illustrates all the more that AH should've been there in the first place.

I can't stand this tool!

Posted by: BigDeck | August 2, 2010 12:53 PM | Report abuse


Confusion rained !

Posted by: hessone | August 2, 2010 12:53 PM | Report abuse

how many other "injuries" can AH sustain to avoid practice, back-to-back downs, etc?

we've seen the gluteus maximus strain, now the knee swelling... will he feign cerebral hemorrhage at some point?

Posted by: moodlymoodlymoo | August 2, 2010 12:54 PM | Report abuse

***Notes From Today's Practice***

1st play of of 11 on 11 was a sack. This would set the tone for the rest of the day.

About 4th or 5th play McNabb his Austin in stride for a long TD. Austin got behind Rogers and Landry in a scene all too familiar for Redskin Fans.

McNabb didn't complete a lot of passes today, but it's evident he's not afraid to go down field. He threw 2 TDs(bomb to Austin and a 20yarder to Davis) and 2 INTS today. McNabb did show the ability to recognize the blitz and get the ball out early.

Grossman had the best day connecting on several intermediate routes hitting Cooley and Williams for decent YAC. He also tossed a 15 yarder to Parker who most certainly would've taken it to the house. Another play Grossman eluded the rush and hit Galloway for about a 50 yard bomb. Galloway made a good diving catch.

Colt threw the first INT today. A low pass to Vickers who could not hold on and the ball popped up into Westbrooks hands. Colt doesn't have too much zip in his throws. Nothing really note worthy from him.

The run game for the most part was not too effective, but there were some good ones.

Parker got around the right corner for what probably would've been a TD. Parker was hitting the hole pretty good, when it was there. Parker had two other decent runs up the middle and cutting to the left.

Larry Johnson had the most productive day, gaining tough yardage up the middle.

CP didn't take too many reps

Torain has ability to make a few people miss and he can hit a lil bit. On one play Torain clocked a blitzing LB, knocking him to the ground.

Torain and Young were really struggling in individual blocking drills. LJ looked decent and CP-U already know!

Keiland Williams will not make the squad.

Moss and Galloway were your starters with Armstrong looking good as the 2nd/3rd option. Kyle has our WR's lining up everywhere. It seemed every WR got opportunities in the slot and out wide. Devin had a few nice catches and always seemed to get YAC.

Cooley caught a pass or two and Davis caught some passes and a TD. Davis could be seen lining up out wide as well.

O-line-Our Rookie looks good, but the D got a lot of pressure today. Again not too many running lanes open today.

Our defense consistently got pressure today and from my count about 11 or 12 sacks today.

There was a lot of movement and different looks. Sometimes both OLB on one side with three D-linemen heavy on the other side. It's sight for sore eyes after watching Blaches generic D last year. I even saw a 2-4-5 nickel package out there with the two OLB standing up at the RE and LE spots.

Expect Moore to be our starting FS. He picked off Mcnabb twice today and looked superb in coverage. Even man to man on TE's.

Landry was moving around a lot and all around our secondary was blitzing. Tryon looks good too. He got an INT today on a Rex Grossmen underthrow. Barnes and Tryon were taking reps with the second team as well as Buchanon and Blackmon.

Posted by: Vicc | August 2, 2010 12:54 PM | Report abuse

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