REAR ENTRIES: Looking Ahead

HEY HEY HEY: Albert Haynesworth would like Buccaneers fans to know that, according to him, he has hit rock bottom. “This year right here, you’ve probably seen me at my worst,” Haynesworth said. “I mean just as far as my play. I still did some good things, but I just think that next year I’ll be a hell of a lot better, back closer to my ’08 form.” Neither of those statements are true, by the way. This season wasn’t completely terrible for Haynesworth in Tampa Bay. His 2010 season in Washington was miserable, much worse than this year. I actually wouldn’t mind having him back if he can show that he’s willing to work during the offseason and can do something about that $6.7-million salary that he’s due. But being back to his 2008 form? Please. In 2008 Haynesworth was 27, in the prime of his career, and playing in a contract year as the Defensive Player of the Year. The motivation and ability to play at the top of his game was HUGE. Now, Haynesworth has enough m...