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From Haynesworth to Manning in free agency

Albert Haynesworth, leading man.Albert Haynesworth, villain.The former NFL defensive tackle earns both roles in an evaluation of free agency over the last five years. He was involved in the best decision made by the Tennessee Titans, and the worst for the Washington Redskins.A two-time All-Pro, Haynesworth became a free agent in 2009. The Titans bowed out rather than destroy their salary structure, a move that became brilliant when Haynesworth flopped in DC.And did he ever flop, the worst of all the dubious free agent signings during Dan Snyder's tenure as owner.Haynesworth was guaranteed a then-record $41 million in a seven-year, $100 million contract signed in the early hours of free agency. On the same day, he infamously declared: "You're not going to remember Albert Haynesworth as a bust."He played only two seasons in Washington, the second one entirely as a backup after he needed several attempts to pass a training camp conditioning test. Haynesworth was traded to New England for ...

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