Skins expected to sign Fletcher

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

How about Roderick Hood from Philly? I really dont know much about him but he seems like a good CB from what I remember of him.

hood sucks big time. but i wouldnt mind seeing the skins go after michael lewis. for some reason he ended up in phillys doghouse the second half of the year

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by dmek25

hood sucks big time. but i wouldnt mind seeing the skins go after michael lewis. for some reason he ended up in phillys doghouse the second half of the year

lewis forgot how to cover. they moved him to LB and his play improved.

[Dirtbag59]

We'll find a way to get Nate Clements. We have to.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

We'll find a way to get Nate Clements. We have to.

I don't know. I have trouble believing that we could: (1) get a guard in free agency or resign Dockery; (2) sign Fletcher; (3) sign the #6 draft pick; AND compete with other teams who have $20M+ in cap space for the only quality corner on the market.

There are a ton of teams with between $15M-$30M of cap space. There are a ton of teams who need a corner. There are few quality free agents to speak of, let alone free agents at one of the most difficult positions (i.e., corner). Common sense seems to indicate that teams will deliberately try to front load deals for free agents because: (1) such deals are more palatable to players than front-loaded deals; and (2) teams will try to utilize as much of their current free cap space so as to avoid future cap problems.

I think we could offer Clements a deal comparable to what other teams will offer (both in terms of SB and overall compensation), but will be unable to offer him a front-loaded deal.

[diehardskin2982]

no clements just smooot!

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

no clements just smooot!

hehe...Id take em both if at ALL possible!

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by bigm29

From John Clayton at ESPN...
• Most people around Indianapolis believe the Redskins will get a quick deal done with Bills middle linebacker London Fletcher. The Redskins were hurt a couple years ago by the loss of middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who left for the Giants. Fletcher isn't expected to be re-signed by the Bills. The Redskins don't have the cap room to sign Clements, but most believe Fletcher will head off to Washington and reunite with former Bills head coach Gregg Williams, the Redskins' defensive coordinator.

ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: Texans won't give Carr away

If we can get one really good year out of this guy I dont think its a bad move as long as we dont overpay which is unlikely

i still think we will work out a way to get clements no one thought we would spree like we did last year the skins have their ways

[Crat92]

I like Fletcher because he makes tackles. The guy is a fundementally sound tackler! IMHO that's what the D lacked more than anything else. If we can get him we should do so immediately!

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Prioleau was a backup before last year...we're very VERY shallow at S

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

Prioleau was a backup before last year...we're very VERY shallow at S

I think we are fine at safety. D-line and LB are higher priorities.

[Smurf85]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I think we are fine at safety. D-line and LB are higher priorities.

I don't agree about being fine at safety.With that being said if we upgrade our d-line and sign a corner.I think our defense will be fine.It all starts up front.We need to get more pressure on the QB.If we do that our secondary will look good.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Again...this is a joke right...Taylor...Proileau and who??? Vernon Fox? We already know Archuletta can't cover and doesn't even want to be here in my opinion

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

Again...this is a joke right...Taylor...Proileau and who??? Vernon Fox? We already know Archuletta can't cover and doesn't even want to be here in my opinion

You only need two and they have one of the best in the league. This is a position where they can sign a guy late who will give them some production. There are much bigger fish to fry.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

You only need two and they have one of the best in the league. This is a position where they can sign a guy late who will give them some production. There are much bigger fish to fry.

I agree, but in now way are we "fine," safety was a huge liability last season

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

I agree, but in now way are we "fine," safety was a huge liability last season

CB was a huge liability. Safety I believe was made to look worse by virtue of extremely poor CB play. Taylor for instance was a shell of himself as he basically had to cover for everyone else and couldn't focus his energy into playing just his position. Get some corners with some ability and even Arch will look like a decent S for us I think.