WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by That Guy

great, tell that to zach thomas or donnie edwards. last i checked they had damn fine seasons too.

there are always exceptions to the rule. didn't you learn that in english class. For every 32+ year old player having fine seasons, there are just as many or probably more riding the bench, playing sparingly, or injured all the time. I think people are misunderstanding what I am saying. I am not saying the guy can't play!! I am just saying I would prefer us to go in a different direction in regards to signing players that old. I would imagine there is someone younger just as good. He has had a very solid career, I know that and yes last season he had a pretty damn good one. But why is it players of that age play their ass off in a contract year, especially at that age, then crap out. I am not saying he would or will. just my stance on signing new players at that age.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

there are always exceptions to the rule. didn't you learn that in english class. For every 32+ year old player having fine seasons, there are just as many or probably more riding the bench, playing sparingly, or injured all the time. I think people are misunderstanding what I am saying. I am not saying the guy can't play!! I am just saying I would prefer us to go in a different direction in regards to signing players that old. I would imagine there is someone younger just as good. He has had a very solid career, I know that and yes last season he had a pretty damn good one. But why is it players of that age play their ass off in a contract year, especially at that age, then crap out. I am not saying he would or will. just my stance on signing new players at that age.

So you'd rather bring back a banged up Arrington and put him out of position at MLB?

Have you even checked the market for MLB's this year?? It's painfully thin, Fletcher like it or not is easily the best option out there especially considering he's had success playing in this defense before.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So you'd rather bring back a banged up Arrington and put him out of position at MLB?

Have you even checked the market for MLB's this year?? It's painfully thin, Fletcher like it or not is easily the best option out there especially considering he's had success playing in this defense before.

no, not a banged up Arrington. I said I would welcome him back if he is 100%. which is probably a long shot given his history over the last few years. Anyone can get hurt. someone mentioned Barrow, he was a picture of health before he came here, now he's out of football. that is a risk you take any time you step on the field. nature of the beast.
if Arrington was healthy, he is 28, and I would sign him before a 32 year old guy. but that is not happening so even worth concidering.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

no, not a banged up Arrington. I said I would welcome him back if he is 100%. which is probably a long shot given his history over the last few years. Anyone can get hurt. someone mentioned Barrow, he was a picture of health before he came here, now he's out of football. that is a risk you take any time you step on the field. nature of the beast.
if Arrington was healthy, he is 28, and I would sign him before a 32 year old guy. but that is not happening so even worth concidering.

Arrington would be painfully out of position at MLB in this defense, you do realize that don't you?

You would rather do that than put in a guy in Fletcher who knows this defense and knows the position, just because of age?

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So you'd rather bring back a banged up Arrington and put him out of position at MLB?

Have you even checked the market for MLB's this year?? It's painfully thin, Fletcher like it or not is easily the best option out there especially considering he's had success playing in this defense before.

again, I am not saying he isn't a good player or maybe the best option there right now. I am stating my opinion on why I would not sign him. I would exhaust all other resources before doing so.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

again, I am not saying he isn't a good player or maybe the best option there right now. I am stating my opinion on why I would not sign him. I would exhaust all other resources before doing so.

What other resources?

The available MLB's are pretty thin, and we have other more crucial areas to address in the draft... so what specifically would you recommend if Fletcher is not on your list?

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

What other resources?

The available MLB's are pretty thin, and we have other more crucial areas to address in the draft... so what specifically would you recommend if Fletcher is not on your list?

isnt' the draft for addressing the areas on the team. I would trade down, get a 1st, 2nd and 4th. the 6th pick should be a prized pick and we should be able to get multiple picks for it. take a Dline man, and LB with the 1st two picks. not saying they will be immediate impact players, but picking a LB in the 1st, they should be able to play right away. but you never know. I think they are addressing the CB situating in FA. If we have to sign Fletcher, then we have to, but I would imagine there is a stud that can be had in the 1st or 2nd.
again, my opinion. I am getting the feeling you guys think I am crapping the idea of Fletcher, or I think he isn't a player. Like I have said multiple times, if he is signed, great I hope it does great, which I am sure he will. I just would be hisitant on it, that is all.