London Fletcher re-signs with Redskins

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I understand the fact that the NFL is a business and that Fletcher is a 37 year old undersized linebacker. But I do think that NC_Skins is undervalueing the importance of leadership in the clubhouse. Fletcher is the team's only leader.

Look at the Wizards and how they put John Wall immediately in as the clubhouse leader in his rookie year, didn't really work out. That can't happen with RGIII, you have to protect your investment. Now with Fletch on the team we can draft a MLB to learn from him. You can take a risk on a player like Vontaze Burfict because you have the leadership of London to help keep Burfict in line. For a losing team leadership comes at a premium. These aren't brainless droids like on Madden, you need someone to be a coach on the field and make plays on field, you need quality veterans.

I don't know what to think of Burfict, but your ideas here make a lot of sense to me. Fletcher's leadership/maturity will help Griffin ease into his leadership role on the field and in the locker room at least, which is pretty valuable considering the constant media attention he'll endure.