The Washington Redskins actually did it. Instead of dealing their seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle at the NFL's trade deadline Tuesday—which would have been the smart move—they called Trent Williams' bluff and won the staredown between their best player and executive vice president/general manager Bruce Allen.
Enjoy the victory for a day or two, Mr. Allen, because it is to the detriment of the team's rebuilding process and Williams' career.
Before going any further, the reported contentiousness between the two parties must be discussed.
The two sides were never going to see eye-to-eye because Williams' holdout seemed to be a matter of principle, not a financial impasse.