Week 8: Redskins Vs Steelers Matchup Thoughts

mooby · 10-25-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

He's seeing a neurologist, which is scary. I don't think he plays, which honestly makes me very sad. He deserves the streak.

On the bright side, our defense cant possibly be worse without him. Its not like we can fall to 33rd in pass defense.

I agree with Goat, run defense will suffer. I just don't expect 'Zo to be able to fill in for Fletch. As far as his streak goes, I remember thinking Favre's streak would never end until he retired. But I think at this point in his career, it's not about keeping streaks alive. If he needs a week off to be ready to go for the second half of the season, I'm fine with that. His streak is an amazing accomplishment in and of itself.

BigHairedAristocrat · 10-25-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

I agree with Goat, run defense will suffer. I just don't expect 'Zo to be able to fill in for Fletch. As far as his streak goes, I remember thinking Favre's streak would never end until he retired. But I think at this point in his career, it's not about keeping streaks alive. If he needs a week off to be ready to go for the second half of the season, I'm fine with that. His streak is an amazing accomplishment in and of itself.

Agreed. I know this is early, but do you think His jersey is unofficial retire-worthy?

MTK · 10-25-2012, 12:22 AM

I hope it's not concussion related.

punch it in · 10-25-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Agreed. I know this is early, but do you think His jersey is unofficial retire-worthy?

No.

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punch it in · 10-25-2012, 12:51 AM

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Bucket · 10-25-2012, 04:33 AM

Maybe we will see more Robinson too since Zo is big on ST. I would like to see him develop and eventually take Rileys spot, then Riley taking over Fletcher. He actually looks like our most athletic ILB atm.

The Goat · 10-25-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

Maybe we will see more Robinson too since Zo is big on ST. I would like to see him develop and eventually take Rileys spot, then Riley taking over Fletcher. He actually looks like our most athletic ILB atm.

Agreed. Hopefully Riley can master the intangibles like London.

REDSKINS4ever · 10-25-2012, 06:04 AM

Well hopefully Fletcher will be able to play. Shanahan hasn't ruled Fletcher out. If he does it will be a game time decision. If it's a game time choice then I can see Fletcher playing. Maybe he starts but alternates off and on with Robinson or Alexander.

Deivybaby · 10-25-2012, 11:05 AM

I like london but he cant cover any more and is old. Time to find early replacement.

Monkeydad · 10-25-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Deivybaby

I like london but he cant cover any more and is old. Time to find early replacement.

He still plays at a higher level than most LBs. He was elite before, he's still well above-average. You can't expect him to cover Jimmy Graham every time if that's what you're going by. Not many LBs can cover him.

We also have his replacement already on the roster possibly. That's exactly why we drafted Keenan Robinson. Perry Riley could be playing himself into that role too, heir to Fletcher's spot.

NC_Skins · 10-25-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

He still plays at a higher level than most LBs. He was elite before, he's still well above-average. You can't expect him to cover Jimmy Graham every time if that's what you're going by. Not many LBs can cover him.

We also have his replacement already on the roster possibly. That's exactly why we drafted Keenan Robinson. Perry Riley could be playing himself into that role too, heir to Fletcher's spot.

None of our LBs are really good cover guys, but Fletcher is awful. He is slow, and it's not just Graham.

Here is a useful stat.

Fletcher vs Giants was targeted 6 times giving up 6 completions for 48 yards.

53Fan · 10-26-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

He still plays at a higher level than most LBs. He was elite before, he's still well above-average. You can't expect him to cover Jimmy Graham every time if that's what you're going by. Not many LBs can cover him.

We also have his replacement already on the roster possibly. That's exactly why we drafted Keenan Robinson. Perry Riley could be playing himself into that role too, heir to Fletcher's spot.

This. And I believe Robinson's draft report was high on his athleticism and coverage skills.

The Goat · 10-25-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Deivybaby

I like london but he cant cover any more and is old. Time to find early replacement.

Fletcher shouldn't be asked to cover much, especially on the outside, anyway. He's a tackling machine who should always be in the middle of the field, where he does ok covering because of excellent vision. But matching him up w/ a WR, TE on the outside is just bad scheming IMO.

skinsfaninok · 10-25-2012, 12:03 PM

No one is picking the skins in this one, that's OK I like the underdog role.

punch it in · 10-25-2012, 12:06 PM

Amazing how many "ehhh" comments i have seen about Fletch since his injury. Lol. Not just your comment NC but many others. I mean it isnt exactly ancient history that Fletch was making plays - even in the passing game. I guess it truely is a what have you done for me lately game?

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10-25-2012, 06:04 AM	#8
REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,114	Re: Week 8: Redskins Vs Steelers Matchup Thoughts Well hopefully Fletcher will be able to play. Shanahan hasn't ruled Fletcher out. If he does it will be a game time decision. If it's a game time choice then I can see Fletcher playing. Maybe he starts but alternates off and on with Robinson or Alexander.

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Deivybaby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 129	Re: Week 8: Redskins Vs Steelers Matchup Thoughts I like london but he cant cover any more and is old. Time to find early replacement.

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10-25-2012, 12:06 PM	#15
punch it in From a Land Down Under Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toms river, nj Age: 54 Posts: 24,098	Amazing how many "ehhh" comments i have seen about Fletch since his injury. Lol. Not just your comment NC but many others. I mean it isnt exactly ancient history that Fletch was making plays - even in the passing game. I guess it truely is a what have you done for me lately game? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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