Redskins What-So What-Now What

Last week was rather tame by Redskins  jereys standards – the team completed the final set of organized team activities, signed three of their draft picks, added veteran receiver Mike Furrey and continue to wait on Brian Westbrook.

But Wednesday should be an interesting day, regardless of if Albert Haynesworth shows up or not for the mandatory mini-camp (he's expected to be here).

With mini-camp three days away, here's the latest addition of Redskins  jereys What-Now What-So What:

Albert's Arrival
What: Haynesworth is expected make only his second appearance of the off-season. He was the lone Redskins player to participate in a single OTA.
So what: Haynesworth's arrival will finally give everybody at Redskin Park a chance to hash out what his role will be and convince him – if they want to – that No. 92 can be an important part of the defense. It will also give the Redskins a chance to determine if Haynesworth is doing the right things physically to get ready for the season.
Now what: The circus is coming to Ashburn on Wednesday but in reality, the only way this story escalates is if Haynesworth is a no show, which would subject him to a fine.

Waiting On Westbrook
What: The Redskins still have a contract offer on the table for Westbrook but he has yet to make a decision.
So what: In theory, it's important for Westbrook to make a call in time for this week's mini-camp, which would allow him a two-day opportunity to at least pick up the playbook before training camp opens. On the other hand, he's experienced enough to quickly learn the system.
Now what: At this point, it's obviously a money issue – why else would Westbrook have to think about the differences playing for the Redskins (albeit a 4-12 team) and St. Louis (1-15 last year)? The Redskins probably won't budge and they shouldn't.

Furrey Added To WR Mix
What: The Redskins added another veteran receiver last week with the signing of the 33-year old Furrey.
So what: Shanahan said a reason to add Furrey were minor injuries that have limited Santana Moss, Devin Thomas and Joey Galloway. Also a possibility is that the Redskins simply haven't been impressed by Thomas or Malcolm Kelly and wanted to get another reliable veteran into the mix. And don't discount that they're preparing for life without Moss if the league suspends him for being associated with the Canadian doctor charged in the HGH probe.
Now what: Shanahan said Furrey will be coming to training camp so somebody will have to go since 12 receivers are listed on the roster. He could make the team because he can play special teams, something Galloway, Kelly and generally Moss don't do.

Off-Season Wrapping Up
What: The Redskins complete their off-season program with a two-day mini-camp before reporting for training camp July 29.
So what: Shanahan gave his charges a non-verbal nod by cancelling the final day of mini-camp. The Redskins have had good attendance for the program, which consisted of 11 OTAs and, so far, six mini-camp days. It will still be tough to evaluate what's going on since the mini-camp practices will look like the OTA sessions.
Now what: We'll see if there is perfect attendance (chiefly Haynesworth, LaRon Landry and Rocky McIntosh) and what kind of roster changes are made so the Redskins have 80 players ready for camp. If camp started today, the Redskins could have 83 players since three draft picks remain unsigned.