Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future

CultBrennan59 · 11-12-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

1.5 mil? This isn't the old days anymore, and he's making what, like 5 mil a year this time around? Keep him at 5 mil per year.

True, Carlos Rodgers left here for a $4 million/1 year deal. I guess I'd go somewhere in the neighborhood of $4-$5.5 million/1 year. We really need him around to teach the apparent incumbent for the MLB position how to play it in the 3-4 and/or be a leader like Fletch. I'd get Burfict in the first round (Foles in the second). If not we could get a ILB in Free Agency. But in all honesty I would get that many guys in FA because thats NOT how to build a team, that to just fix some of the cracks. Look at why Pittsburgh, Green Bay, San Diego(maybe not this year but past years), Indy (ditto for SD), New England have been successful, they go out and get a max of 2 guys in free agency and build through the draft.

Schneed10 · 11-14-2011, 07:50 AM

I'm going to take the other side and think of it from London Fletcher's perspective. Wouldn't you pretty much take any deal you could get to join Gregg Williams and the Saints? You get a shot to win a title, you're playing for a coach you adore, and you're in a system you can run and fits you to a T.

Gregg would move Vilma to OLB for Fletcher.

Hog1 · 11-14-2011, 12:50 PM

..........yes....snif...snif..

mlmpetert · 11-14-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I'm going to take the other side and think of it from London Fletcher's perspective. Wouldn't you pretty much take any deal you could get to join Gregg Williams and the Saints? You get a shot to win a title, you're playing for a coach you adore, and you're in a system you can run and fits you to a T.

Gregg would move Vilma to OLB for Fletcher.

Completely didnt think about that, and i think youre absolutely right....

SFREDSKIN · 12-13-2011, 11:18 PM

I say sign him before the season is over, the Redskins really need Fletcher he's the heart and soul of the Defense and a positive influence.

London Fletcher believes in Redskins, who should re-sign him before he reconsiders - The Washington Post

skinsfaninok · 12-13-2011, 11:22 PM

My favorite redskin

FRPLG · 12-13-2011, 11:28 PM

I'd keep him around as long as he plays if he is willing. Then I'd figure out a way to make him a coach.

Mattyk · 12-13-2011, 11:33 PM

We need more guys like Fletcher, Kerrigan, Helu, Orakpo, etc.

Giantone · 12-14-2011, 04:03 AM

....the Giants would love to have him.

CrustyRedskin · 12-14-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'd keep him around as long as he plays if he is willing. Then I'd figure out a way to make him a coach.

I 2nd that. I coached inside backers in HS and college for years, i used to think Singletary was the best at getting everybody lined up, using his reads, and locking in on his keys, but Fletcher is right there on his heels. Singletary had a harder job with the 46, but Fletchers emotion and atention to detail is amazing. Keep him forever!!!

redsk1 · 12-14-2011, 09:32 AM

Keep LF. Like said, we need more leaders like him.

skinsguy · 12-14-2011, 09:38 AM

I'd hope we keep Fletcher as well, but if he signs somewhere else, I think we should think about drafting Luke Kuechly from Boston College.

SkinzWin · 12-14-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'd keep him around as long as he plays if he is willing. Then I'd figure out a way to make him a coach.

Like Keenan McCardell?

mlmpetert · 12-14-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

I 2nd that. I coached inside backers in HS and college for years, i used to think Singletary was the best at getting everybody lined up, using his reads, and locking in on his keys, but Fletcher is right there on his heels. Singletary had a harder job with the 46, but Fletchers emotion and atention to detail is amazing. Keep him forever!!!

Yeah i agree and he is the face of the entire team in my opinion. Of all the players we overpaid throughout Danny's tenure, Fletcher is one player that i would be cool with giving way too much.

From SFREDSKINS article:

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Really, there’s no need to negotiate. Fletcher could probably dump his agent for this one. The Redskins should simply ask the fair-minded Fletcher how much he wants to continue to provide the type of professionalism uncommon in their organization.

That article is the best thing about the Redskins ive read in a while, thanks for posting it.

Does anyone know know where Fletcher's primary residence is? As good of a player is i wonder what team he would want to stay connected with after retirement. If this was his last year do you think he sees himself as a Redskin, Bill, or Ram?

freddyg12 · 12-14-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Yeah i agree and he is the face of the entire team in my opinion. Of all the players we overpaid throughout Danny's tenure, Fletcher is one player that i would be cool with giving way too much.

From SFREDSKINS article:

That article is the best thing about the Redskins ive read in a while, thanks for posting it.

Does anyone know know where Fletcher's primary residence is? As good of a player is i wonder what team he would want to stay connected with after retirement. If this was his last year do you think he sees himself as a Redskin, Bill, or Ram?

This is something that we often overlook as fans, the very basic things in life we take for granted like a home, schools, etc. For most of us, the older we get the less inclined we are to pack up & move. Fletch is at the point of his career where he's certainly not likely to get enough $ to move solely for $.

He might go somewhere like NO, as Schneed suggests, because its simply a good fit, good coach & less adjustment. A lot of other teams might offer a chance for another super bowl, but he may not be inclined to want to start over again. I think he'll stay unless he feels insulted by the Skins contract offer.

11-14-2011, 07:50 AM	#47
Schneed10 RG Glee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 33 Posts: 7,895	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future I'm going to take the other side and think of it from London Fletcher's perspective. Wouldn't you pretty much take any deal you could get to join Gregg Williams and the Saints? You get a shot to win a title, you're playing for a coach you adore, and you're in a system you can run and fits you to a T. Gregg would move Vilma to OLB for Fletcher. __________________ Skins' Salary Cap Status \| CrazyCanuck's Cap Figures by Player \| Salary Cap 101

11-14-2011, 12:50 PM	#48
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,376	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future ..........yes....snif...snif.. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... Win! Always win! By fair means or foul, by soft words and hard deeds... by treachery, by cunning, by malpractice... but always win--Edward Teach

12-13-2011, 11:18 PM	#50
SFREDSKIN Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 6,503	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future I say sign him before the season is over, the Redskins really need Fletcher he's the heart and soul of the Defense and a positive influence. London Fletcher believes in Redskins, who should re-sign him before he reconsiders - The Washington Post __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

12-13-2011, 11:22 PM	#51
skinsfaninok Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norman, OK Age: 26 Posts: 12,994	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future My favorite redskin __________________ Robert Griffin III "if you're good at something, never do it for free"- The Joker

12-13-2011, 11:28 PM	#52
FRPLG Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 9,232	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future I'd keep him around as long as he plays if he is willing. Then I'd figure out a way to make him a coach.

12-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#53
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,693	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future We need more guys like Fletcher, Kerrigan, Helu, Orakpo, etc. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-14-2011, 04:03 AM	#54
Giantone Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,668	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future ....the Giants would love to have him. __________________ ....DISCLAIMER: All of my posts/threads are my expressed typed opinion and the reader is not to assume these comments are absolute fact, law, or truth unless otherwise stated in said post/thread.

12-14-2011, 09:32 AM	#56
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future Keep LF. Like said, we need more leaders like him.

12-14-2011, 09:38 AM	#57
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 5,999	Re: Make a Decision on London Fletcher's Future I'd hope we keep Fletcher as well, but if he signs somewhere else, I think we should think about drafting Luke Kuechly from Boston College. __________________ Not the same Skinsguy that posts on ES.

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