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

ouch now I feel like an ass...

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Where the hell do we get all this cap room? I sware we need a GM. Clements is fine. Fletcher would be nice to but for god sakes the guys gonna be 32 next season.

OMG I just want Dockery Resigned...is there ANY news on that front? Its really all I care about at this point. I really think that it is such a glaring need to get him back to maintain the success we did on offense.

The best thing we can do to improve linebacker play is Get another defensive tackle. We need a big fat slob that will anchor the middle and keep blockers from getting to Marshall.

London Fletcher at 32 years old is the answer in the middle? It just never ends! I guess it's true some people never learn.

well, fletcher is definitely better than what we had last year. it could be a great or terrible move, it all depends on the price. I mean, zach thomas and donnie edwards are still playing well, and they're even older. speed at mlb isn't that important compared to CB or OLB. I'll judge it when i see price tags.

both are great players right now though, and fletcher should have 3-4 good years left. But if he gets a 7 year 40$mill contract, i'm going to be hurting people....