London Fletcher = madman
 

Alright enough with the negativity for a moment. I just wanted to give some major props to Fletcher who's proving to be a great acquisition.

Personally I loved this move when we made it and I was shocked that some people didn't like the move. The guy is a tackling machine and he's a leader on and off the field.

Obviously his age is the only concern, but I'm confident he can be a very solid player for us for the next 2-3 seasons. It's amazing to see the instant impact he's had on this defense.

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London is easily one of the best aquisitions to come to this team. What he brings in hands on and field presence is phenominal.

Important fan tip:
Good teams win, even when they don't play especially well............Even Great teams struggle when there entire O line is injured

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Yea he had a great game. I'll have to even give credit to Warner for playing a tuff game with such a bum elbow and he earned some respect from me.

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I think Taylor is our C on defense personally.

Nice to have a home grown pick turn out like Sean Taylor is right now. He's just hitting the peak in his performance where he will win us games hands down and not leave it up to the Offense.

Fletcher is a close 2nd with the physical intimidation and speed that man brings the wood all day every day. Great play maker!

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I think siging free agents is a bad idea. We should build through the draft. That's how good teams do it. Fletcher is a good example of this... wait no he isn't.

Fletch is a beast and proof that informed and strategic free agent signings are part of building a winning team too.

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Fletcher and Mcintosh are a damn sight better than Marshall and Holdman. Fletcher single-handedly kept them from using the ground game to wear us out. They were running that power trap or whatever to their left side, catching Carter rushing the passer, and London was the only man to prevent big gains and he answered the call.

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Fletcher is a man in the middle. He is really a great middle linebacker. I'm glad we signed him this offseason. I did not think one man could change a whole unit. I know that he is not doing it all by himself but gosh he is a big time player.

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Fletcher was a beast yesterday no question about it. He was freakin' everywhere. The only thing he could have done better was to avoid mouthing off to the 'Cards sideline, which invoked a very costly personal-foul penalty, which ultimately paved the way for a Phoenix TD. However, this is such an emotional game and it sucks that these guys can't blow off a little emotion every now and then as long as it's reasonably respectable. I pray the NFL doesn't become NASCAR in that respect.

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[QUOTE=70Chip;367514]Fletcher and Mcintosh are a damn sight better than Marshall and Holdman. Fletcher single-handedly kept them from using the ground game to wear us out. They were running that power trap or whatever to their left side, catching Carter rushing the passer, and London was the only man to prevent big gains and he answered the call.[/QUOTE]


He is big time in the hole.

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[QUOTE=Sean Taylor;367522]He is big time in the hole.[/QUOTE]Me too.

I loved the extra effort on Fletcher's TD. The way he launched himself into the endzone (hopefully) sent a message to the entire defense saying "this is what you need to do to win games!"
I think he's a great leader for our young players and he should leave a great impact even after he's gone, which hopefully won't be too soon.

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One of the best middle linebackers in the league

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;367526]Me too.

I loved the extra effort on Fletcher's TD. The way he launched himself into the endzone (hopefully) sent a message to the entire defense saying "this is what you need to do to win games!"
I think he's a great leader for our young players and he should leave a great impact even after he's gone, which hopefully won't be too soon.[/quote]

It was great how he rode the wave of 2-3 other guys, and they all piled on to Warner. LOL what a classic play.

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[quote=Dlyne8r;367517]Fletcher was a beast yesterday no question about it. He was freakin' everywhere. The only thing he could have done better was to avoid mouthing off to the 'Cards sideline, which invoked a very costly personal-foul penalty, which ultimately paved the way for a Phoenix TD. However, this is such an emotional game and it sucks that these guys can't blow off a little emotion every now and then as long as it's reasonably respectable. I pray the NFL doesn't become NASCAR in that respect.[/quote]

Gibbs and Fletcher both said he was trying to pump up the crowd and not taunt the Cards' bench.

Considering the kind of guy he is that makes much more sense.

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I think the NFL really needs to chill with this taunting BS.

I say unless a guy is in another's guy's grill and is obviously talking trash, keep your flag in your pocket. That was a very costly penalty.

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I was impressed with his tackling and leadership in Buffalo but I think he's even better under GW who respects him so much.

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i was a naysayer when the skins signed Fletcher. but he has been all that, and more. its amazing how few big plays the skins defense has given up, as compared to last season. and even Godfrey was a solid pick up. he isn't Marcus, but did a good job filling in. and this really shows me how horrible Holdman was

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LF had one of the best games i can remember for a skins m-linebacker. Tackling machine. Come to think about it, it was probably the best game i've seen from a skins linebacker.

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While talking D Rogers dropped another int.

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[QUOTE=firstdown;367681]While talking D Rogers dropped another int.[/QUOTE]

He has hands of stone. I still think the jury is out on this guy as he has yet to really impress me with his cover skills.

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The only thing that rogers did good in the whole cardinal game was when he got juked out and wrapped his arm around boldin. He defenitly should of got a pass interference on the play, but im not complaining that he didnt. We need to blitz more and heres the answer, send rogers every play after the quarter back and put landry on his receiver. Carlos contuiously gets beat deep and misses easy tackles( the Burress screen td during the giants game comes to mind). smoot and springs should be starting with macklin backing them up.

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Fletcher may be the best acquisition the Skins have made on defense since trading for Ken Houston 35 years ago. I'll give Gibbs and the FO props for nearly every player acquisition on the defensive side of the ball (Archuleta aside):

FA Starters:
Daniels
Carter
Griffin
Fletcher
Washington
Springs/Smoot

Drafted Starters:
Montgomery/Golston
McIntosh
Taylor
Rogers
Landry

That is one heck of a good percentage considering only one outright bust in Archuleta. Kudos to Gibbs/Snyder/Cerrato and anyone else evaluating the defensive talent we've brought in.

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[quote=SouperMeister;367737]Fletcher may be the best acquisition the Skins have made on defense since trading for Ken Houston 35 years ago. I'll give Gibbs and the FO props for nearly every player acquisition on the defensive side of the ball (Archuleta aside):

FA Starters:
Daniels
Carter
Griffin
Fletcher
Washington
Springs/Smoot

Drafted Starters:
Montgomery/Golston
McIntosh
Taylor
Rogers
Landry

That is one heck of a good percentage considering only one outright bust in Archuleta. Kudos to Gibbs/Snyder/Cerrato and anyone else evaluating the defensive talent we've brought in.[/quote]

Great post.

In the Era of Gibbs I, some would belittle JG because Bobby Beatheard (Sp?) and then Charlie Casserly picked the players.


You look at those acquisitions, and you have the foundation of a group that can really do something.

J-Dawg.

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[quote=jgalecpa;367804]Great post.

In the Era of Gibbs I, some would belittle JG because Bobby Beatheard (Sp?) and then Charlie Casserly picked the players.


You look at those acquisitions, and you have the foundation of a group that can really do something.

J-Dawg.[/quote]

Fletcher, McIntire, and Taylor are definately crazy good and I think Landry is about as good as anyone has the right to expect at this point. Landry been quiet but I haven't noticed anyone hurting us long-- he's apparently shutting some people down. I'm also impressed by Montgomery. He made a one armed tackle while being blocked last Sunday that I'm still thinking about. I can't even remember the name of that big tackle people wanted us to draft a year ago. Also, I notice that McIntire is having a better season than Briggs. Sometimes moves you don't make are as good as those you do.

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[QUOTE=Crazyhorse1;367908]Fletcher, McIntire, and Taylor are definately crazy good and I think Landry is about as good as anyone has the right to expect at this point. Landry been quiet but I haven't noticed anyone hurting us long-- he's apparently shutting some people down. I'm also impressed by Montgomery. He made a one armed tackle while being blocked last Sunday that I'm still thinking about. I can't even remember the name of that big tackle people wanted us to draft a year ago. Also, I notice that McIntire is having a better season than Briggs. Sometimes moves you don't make are as good as those you do.[/QUOTE]

I take it you mean McIntosh

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I wish New England felt like you about building by the draft
We then would of had a chance for Moss, Stallworth and Welker that they just picked up
[QUOTE=FRPLG;367511]I think siging free agents is a bad idea. We should build through the draft. That's how good teams do it. Fletcher is a good example of this... wait no he isn't.

Fletch is a beast and proof that informed and strategic free agent signings are part of building a winning team too.[/QUOTE]

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I was so excited when we picked up LF, i knew he would be a rock for us, the guy has averaged like 145 tackles a year. What really gets me thinking is how big of an impact he is having on the development of Blades, they have all the same physical attributes, undersided, fast, lot of heart. It just makes me wonder what kind of player Blades will be having such a great mentor, to go with his family pedigree.