Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the Hawks? That is one of the latest rumors from the NFL rumor mill making its rounds on the web.

From the outside looking in, Haynesworth to Seattle makes a lot of sense.

Last year, the Seahawks defense at times, seemed to lack a certain presence. The 29 year-old All-Pro is certainly a presence and then some.

Haynesworth recorded a modest four sacks in 12 games played for Daniel Snyder’s Redskins. This after the owner signed Albert to a 100 million dollar contract the previous year. That is a lot of cash to give one player, and for what the Redskins received in return on the field is why Haynesworth is on the trade block.

Plus, Washington is taking calls on the defensive lineman because reportedly Haynesworth isn’t happy with the teams new defensive scheme. Albert was promised to play in a 4-3 defensive front before he signed; not in a 3-4 defense. New Head Coach Mike Shanahan has the keys to the castle in D.C. and wants to use that particularily defense. And, Throw in the fact that reportedly some of his teammates have called out Haynesworth for being “selfish.” This after Albert demanded a trade and reportedly said he was skipping the Redskins mandatory mini camp moments after cashing a 21 million dollar bonus check.

Shockingly, there is a lot of scandal in District Columbia right? Why wouldn’t the Hawks trade for Haynesworth? Do it yesterday I say. Albert is still relatively young (29), he is a presence, can anchor the defense like former Seahawks defensive lineman Cortez Kennedy once did. Plus, if Haynesworth decides to not stick to the script he might still have enough value to flip him to another team. Haynesworth is a beast and when healthy, there are not a lot of offensive lineman that can handle him.

The Seahawks may not want to make a trade for Haynesworth. I could see why. The team just released running back LenDale White for his lack of work ethic and attitude. Do the Hawks really want that kind of distraction on the team. That is why Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Schneider get paid the big bucks. Haynesworth is demanding a trade and he’s available. But I say make the trade if the right price.

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