Mike Shanahan is happy to be hearing jokes, rather than disrespectful comments, from Albert Haynesworth.

Shanahan gave his much-delayed response Sunday to the defensive lineman's biting postgame comments from earlier this month, when Haynesworth said his medical condition was underplayed by the coach in order to make the Redskins look good.

Shanahan said that everyone wants to be liked, but a head coach wants to be respected as well.

Haynesworth played nice after Friday night's game against the New York Jets, joking that he was heading to Shanahan's house for dinner and a cigar.

Shanahan returned the joke Sunday, saying Haynesworth made the coach pay for the cigars and the drinks.

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