WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

Finally, some news about the Redskins! The Washington Post is reporting that the Redskins are targeting London Fletcher and Nate Clements in free agency. Discuss!

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/13/AR2007021301286.html]Brunell, Team Talk With Cap in Mind - washingtonpost.com[/url]

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

2 guys that know the williams system. fletcher is still a playmaker and an excellent tackler, not to mention a leader. hope we can wrap them both up

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

Nate Clements is a very good corner who knows Williams' system, but if he demands an $18M signing bonus (as reported by numerous news outlets) I'd prefer to pass.

Fletcher also knows Williams' system as has been very productive, but he'll be 32 when the season starts. I would not be opposed to signing him, provided the deal is for 3-4 years (with an expectation that he will be cut or put in a reserve role within 2 years) and not more than $4M in guaranteed money.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

I never realized his full name was [URL="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12371"]London Fletcher-Baker[/URL]

I say at most get one of them. Don't really need both

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

[QUOTE=TAFKAS;277229]I never realized his full name was [URL="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12371"]London Fletcher-Baker[/URL]

I say at most get one of them. Don't really need both[/QUOTE]

we dont need both? i disagree.

he changed his name in the last few years i believe

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

Why change? I mean did he get married to a guy and demand he keep a part of his last name?



totally jk btw...

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

In 2004, London Fletcher changed his surname to Fletcher-Baker as an honor to his father and grandfather.

from wikipedia

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

Clements is great but for some reason I've got that funny feeling I had when we drafted Carlos Rogers instead of Merriman, and when we picked McIntosh over Thomas Howard (which remains to be seen who's the better of the two).

I would have prefered Asante Samuel.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

[quote=Skins_4_Lyfe;277251]Clements is great but for some reason I've got that funny feeling I had when we drafted Carlos Rogers instead of Merriman, and when we picked McIntosh over Thomas Howard (which remains to be seen who's the better of the two).

I would have prefered Asante Samuel.[/quote]

The Pats may hold onto Samuel (via contract or franchise tag).

I think that both moves make sense. If they keep Springs (big if), the secondary has a ridiculous amount of talent.

If they sign Fletcher-Baker the linebacking corps seems to go from a weakness to a deep unit (assuming that Washington is fine, they would start the season with plenty of depth in the middle and outside).

The learning curve will be short for both.

I think the D-line is still iffy but my guess is that the draft will take care of that. I hope they take Branch but I would not be upset if they take Adams as an alternative.

As always, these FA moves would look great on paper.

I still have faith in Williams. He turned it around in '04 and it would seem to make sense that "his guys" could help him repeat the act in '07.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

I just don't understand why people think Springs wants to go so bad...

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

[quote=Big C;277240]In 2004, London Fletcher changed his surname to Fletcher-Baker as an honor to his father and grandfather.

from wikipedia[/quote]

ouch now I feel like an ass...

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

[quote=AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace;277257]I just don't understand why people think Springs wants to go so bad...[/quote]

From the team's perspective, consider how much he is getting paid. From his perspective look at how the 3 years have gone for him and where he is in his career. He did openly (and justifiably so) criticize the team at the end of last year.

Don't get me wrong, I hope he stays but I would not be surprised if he is gone.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

Sorry but bringing in Fletcher makes no sense to me. None what so ever. How about bringing in a MLB that is young and will perhaps have a chance to be with the team for several years. This is a total band aid approach.

Here is what messes up the locker room and team morale. Dock is still not signed yet. He should be the first priority! If they sign and give big $ to NC and leave Dock out there then that's not good. This is what pisses off guys in the locker room. Take care of your own first.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

I was one of the first to tout Fletcher and I think he'd be a great addition provided we maintain a plan for replacing him accordingly as he ages. He is at most a stop gap until we have the luxury of spending a high pick on a good replacement.

He a heckuva play maker and knows the system. I cannot imagine that he wouldn't bring something we've missed since Pierce was gone. A play making MLB who can run the D.

As for Clements well we need help in the secondary and he seems to fit the best. Unless I hear a better idea I am on board.

Re: WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements
 

[quote=AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace;277257]I just don't understand why people think Springs wants to go so bad...[/quote]

I don't think he wants out. It's going to come down to $. He feels like he still commands top dollar and mgt probably thinks he does not becasue of his injuries. Springs will also not want to stay if they give big $ to NC and ask him to take a pay cut.