Skins expected to sign Fletcher
 

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 [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5742"][COLOR=#000000]Antonio Pierce[/COLOR][/URL], 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.

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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

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i think he has several good years left. like ive said in other threads, linebackers can play at a high level longer than many positions. just look at zach thomas, teddy bruschi, junior seau, donnie edwards...etc

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If we're looking to draft a top prospect DE and not PSUs LB Polusnky, it would be wise to sign Fletcher. Someone needs to talk him up more for me to get excited about having this guy though. I think McIntosh will be ready to start at OLB next year. I would agree that CB is still a pressing need with Springs not reliable to play and Wright on his way out. We're OK at safety.

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[quote=EXoffender;279865]If we're looking to draft a top prospect DE and not PSUs LB Polusnky, it would be wise to sign Fletcher. Someone needs to talk him up more for me to get excited about having this guy though. I think McIntosh will be ready to start at OLB next year. I would agree that CB is still a pressing need with Springs not reliable to play and Wright on his way out. We're OK at safety.[/quote]I'm a huge Marshall fan, but I'd rather see Rocky start in 2007 because Marshall's contract expires at the conclusion of 2007 and I don't expect him to be back.

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Check out Fletchers stats, he is incredible. His play has not dropped at all with age. He is still in the prime of his career imo. also note he has never missed a game in his career.

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[quote=bigm29;279870]Check out Fletchers stats, he is incredible. His play has not dropped at all with age. He is still in the prime of his career imo. also note he has never missed a game in his career.[/quote]
Hey. I'm excited! At what cost?

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London Fletcher is good for about 10 tackles a game every single game. I've liked Flet since he was with the Rams. When he teamed with Takeo in Buffalo, I was really excited. I'm happy he's coming here. I think he's probably 2 pretty good years left in him. I just hope it ends up being more than that.

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Scouts Inc. Profile:

Full Name: London Levi Fletcher-Baker
Born: May 19, 1975
Cleveland, OH
Height: 5-10
Weight: 245 lbs.

2006 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 78 | Key
Alert: B

Comment:
Fletcher has excellent experience, durability and toughness. He plays in regular and sub packages. He is competitive, active and hard-working. He handles all of the Bills' calls and adjustments within the box. He has good recognition skills and key-and-diagnose against the run and pass. He is an instinctive tackler who has sideline-to-sideline range. He can slide, stay square, avoid and play through trash in the box. He has a knack for timing up his blitzes and pressuring quarterbacks. He can open his hips and get good depth in underneath zones. He still has the speed to carry the vertical seam in cover 2. He has very good awareness and effectively communicates pattern recognition. He can match up with tight ends or backs over short areas in man-to-man. But Fletcher is undersized and lacks ideal power. He isn't a natural take-on player. He can get engulfed by bigger blockers and driven out of run lanes. He knows how to use his hands but lacks explosiveness in his stack-and-shed. He doesn't always protect his lower half when moving downhill.

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lets say the skins sign Fletcher. now what? who plays where? you know Washington will start at one linebacker spot. Lemar Marshall is an above average OUTSIDE linebacker, so he will play somewhere. what about McIntosh? where does this leave him?

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[QUOTE=dmek25;279914]lets say the skins sign Fletcher. now what? who plays where? you know Washington will start at one linebacker spot. Lemar Marshall is an above average OUTSIDE linebacker, so he will play somewhere. what about McIntosh? where does this leave him?[/QUOTE]

I don't know that Lemar Marshall is above average. I think he's servicable at both positions, but there are plenty of players better than him. Whether Rocky is going to be ready to start ahead of him next season or not, I'm not sure. However, I don't really wanna see Marshall lining up as a starter next season.

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I think Marshall goes to the bench and helps provide valuable depth for the outside and middle. Rocky starts along with MW and Fletcher.

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I wish he were younger than 32. I fear we'll throw way too much money at him. I hope if works out if it happens.

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Unfortunately the success of the linebackers we have signed in recent years seems to be inversely proportional to their NFL success prior to signing with the Redskins. Marcus Washington was probably the least touted, but he's been phenomenal for us. Unfortunately can't say the same for Armstead, Trotter, Barrow and Holdman.

I have mixed feelings on this move

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[quote=bigm29;279870]Check out Fletchers stats, he is incredible. His play has not dropped at all with age. He is still in the prime of his career imo. also note he has never missed a game in his career.[/quote]
remind you of anybody?

(mike barrow)

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well i sure hope we get a corner. if we dont sign clements who then?