A Slight Risk

The Pats certainly made some news today with the trade of a 2013 5th round draft choice for DT Albert Haynesworth of the Washington Redskins.

Haynesworth brings a huge amount of talent and baggage with him. He has a reputation f or quitting on his team and has been involved with numerous off the field incidents.

The team is minimizing its financial risk. If Haynesworth is on the opening day roster, his salary is guaranteed. The team has not said whether his one year salary of $6 million will be renegotiated.

The bigger issue the potential bad publicity about the signing. The Pats are going with a player who has some high profile behavioral issues. If he plays well, all will be forgotten. The key is what happens after he makes the opening day roster.