NEW YORK — Albert Haynesworth was happy, and not just because Mike Shanahan let him out to play.

Turns out he likes the Redskins' new 3-4 defense. He really likes it.

"It's something I've got to get used to, but other than that, it's going to be a good defense," Haynesworth said. "They allow me to pass rush and everything like that, which is really important to me."