The official get London Fletcher to the probowl thread

[diehardskin2982]

Let start now week 1 of probowl voting. I am for going to do everything in my power to see that London Fletcher makes it to the pro-bowl this year.

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[CRedskinsRule]

I voted for him, hope he gets in. Wish fan voting was limited-either by IP or registration, seems like that's better than being able to vote freely

[diehardskin2982]

moderators keep this thread relevant please, we have to do something as fans to get him in.

[MTK]

Is it just me or has he been kinda quiet lately?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is it just me or has he been kinda quiet lately?

He has been quite of late.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is it just me or has he been kinda quiet lately?

Was thinking the same. He had just one or two tackles last game, which seems almost unheard of for London.

This also explains I think why our run defense has been lagging. Haven't heard anything about London being nicked up so I wonder if he's truly slowing down w/ age

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Was thinking the same. He had just one or two tackles last game, which seems almost unheard of for London.

This also explains I think why our run defense has been lagging. Haven't heard anything about London being nicked up so I wonder if he's truly slowing down w/ age

Going into the season I had this fear that this was year Fletch would just drop in production due to age...but I'm not sure that's necessarily the case right now. It was commonly thought that a strong DL would benefit the linebackers (namely Fletch) but I wonder if the DL is just so good that few opportunities are getting past them and to the linebackers. Thereby lowering the stats for guys like Fletch

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Going into the season I had this fear that this was year Fletch would just drop in production due to age...but I'm not sure that's necessarily the case right now. It was commonly thought that a strong DL would benefit the linebackers (namely Fletch) but I wonder if the DL is just so good that few opportunities are getting past them and to the linebackers. Thereby lowering the stats for guys like Fletch

It would certainly reducle the number of tackles guys like Fletcher get, but it should INCREASE their opportunities for turnovers and big plays, shouldn't it?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

It would certainly reducle the number of tackles guys like Fletcher get, but it should INCREASE their opportunities for turnovers and big plays, shouldn't it?

I believe this could be the case, the sacks have steadily increased as the season has progressed...meaning the ball carriers aren't even getting into London's territory.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is it just me or has he been kinda quiet lately?

Sadly, he has slowed down, at least statistically from that blazing start that would have guaranteed a Pro Bowl.

He's still one of the better LBs in the NFL, but his tackles have diminished lately.

Weekly tackle totals: 18,9,16,9,7,6,6,4,2

Still on pace for 136 tackles if he can regain his first-half form.



Still going to vote for him, he's been cheated out of it his whole career.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Last year, Fletcher most definitely deserved to make the pro-bowl. This year, he's OUR best linebacker but I wouldnt put him in the top 5MLBs in the NFC. DEFINITELY not in the top 3, so he shouldnt be in legitimate consideration. In my opinion, the only player on our roster who legitimately deserves to make the NFC team right now its Haynesworth... and perhaps Suisham. Atleast until he misses a field goal.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Last year, Fletcher most definitely deserved to make the pro-bowl. This year, he's OUR best linebacker but I wouldnt put him in the top 5MLBs in the NFC. DEFINITELY not in the top 3, so he shouldnt be in legitimate consideration. In my opinion, the only player on our roster who legitimately deserves to make the NFC team right now its Haynesworth... and perhaps Suisham. Atleast until he misses a field goal.

I voted for Fletcher as much on whole body of work. As for our players, I only voted for AH, brian Orakpo, and Hunter, not much as a punter, but a special teams ace in the hole!

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I voted for Fletcher as much on whole body of work. As for our players, I only voted for AH, brian Orakpo, and Hunter, not much as a punter, but a special teams ace in the hole!

It would be a shame if Fletcher ends up playing his entire career without ever going to the pro-bowl, but he simply hasn't earned it this year IMO. If Fletcher went, it would only mean that another guy, who really deserved it this year, didnt make the cut, and that's just not right.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

It would be a shame if Fletcher ends up playing his entire career without ever going to the pro-bowl, but he simply hasn't earned it this year IMO. If Fletcher went, it would only mean that another guy, who really deserved it this year, didnt make the cut, and that's just not right.

It might not be right, but it happens every year. And London is Number 3 in the conference (6th in the league) for tackles this year so he is right there in the mix. I don't think it is an unfair or un-earned reward if he gets in.
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[CRedskinsRule]

also there are 2 inside and 2 olb spots for the NFC, plus alternates, and remember that teams going to the superbowl will not have players represented (How the NFL came up with that is beyond my comprehension). All in all LF is deserving, statistically, and by his history. I wonder if his presence has diminished also as our line has started to gel thus taking him out of plays also.