(MERGE): Redskins Sign London Fletcher

[redskins5044]

Pierce signed a six-year, $26 million contract yesterday, but kept his promise of providing the Redskins an opportunity to match New York's offer. The Redskins felt that the deal -- which included a $6.5 million signing bonus -- was too expensive and would damage their offseason plans even more.

this is from the WP after he signed with the giants. similar contract we just payed a 31 year old LB. i know he is an improvement over what we had last year. but just an example of how we dont pay the players we bring up the organization.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by redskins5044

Pierce signed a six-year, $26 million contract yesterday, but kept his promise of providing the Redskins an opportunity to match New York's offer. The Redskins felt that the deal -- which included a $6.5 million signing bonus -- was too expensive and would damage their offseason plans even more.

this is from the WP after he signed with the giants. similar contract we just payed a 31 year old LB. i know he is an improvement over what we had last year. but just an example of how we dont pay the players we bring up the organization.

I feel like this is getting beat to the ground, but I'll say it again... Look at the contracts that are being given out right now. The salary cap is 30% bigger this year than it was back when we didn't match the giants offer. You have to be relative with these bonuses.

[jdlea]

The free agent market has gone crazy this year, therefore, the Fletcher deal isn't too bad. I do think 25 mil is rich for a 31/32 year old, however, the problem with that is Nate Clements just got 8 years/80 million. The reason being that the NFL's salary cap is 30% larger than it was 3 years ago. That's a lot of money. Everyone's gonna get paid huge money this year. If the NFL keeps going, we might start seeing baseball money being paid to NFL players.

[MTK]

I like this deal, seems like a lot of money up front which is a little odd for this front office. The contract in reality is probably a 2-3 year deal.

[CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR]

10 million bonus for a 32 yr old LB give me a break

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

10 million bonus for a 32 yr old LB give me a break

Again, you're looking at the contracts as though the market hasn't gone crazy. It has, so get used to seeing slightly-above-average GUARDS getting $18M. When Dockery is getting $18M, Fletcher getting about half that at a much more important position, it doesn't seem so crazy.

[Aussie_Skins_Fan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Again, you're looking at the contracts as though the market hasn't gone crazy. It has, so get used to seeing slightly-above-average GUARDS getting $18M. When Dockery is getting $18M, Fletcher getting about half that at a much more important position, it doesn't seem so crazy.

Couldn't agree more, this team needs a MLB who can come in and play now, Flethcer can, he knows GW's system and will provide immediate leadership. For probably the best MLB in FA and certianly the bes fit at MLB for us, we haven't overpaid.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

10 million bonus for a 32 yr old LB give me a break

Yet you don't have a problem with what Dockery got??

[CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR]

one 26 and the other 32, if london was at least in his 20's it would be a better deal. we dont need anymore over 30 year old starters

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

one 26 and the other 32, if london was at least in his 20's it would be a better deal. we dont need anymore over 30 year old starters

What are your suggestions? I have heard you trash every move the front office has made, but I certainly haven't heard you propose a solution.

The fact is that the past is the past. No one can change it. All they can do is take that hand that they have and make the best moves going forward.

You may think they paid too much for Fletcher but what was the alternative. If you say Marshall I would ask you if you were in a time warp last year.

Also, you have no idea what free agent linebackers are going to go for this year.

I will make a prediction. Joey Porter will sign a 60+ million dollar deal.

Fletcher won't look so bad, after that happens, will he???

[Crat92]

I guess GW wanted a 'backer who was familiar with his system. We'll see.

[RedskinPete]

The AP reported by Joseph White has Fletcher signing a five year 25 million deal that includes a 10.5 signing bonus. With Fletcher in the middle this will put Lemar Marshall back outside and Washington holding down the other outside LB spot. As for Smoot the Redskins are very close and may have news about him in the AM saturday. "Everything would be put back in placeif I did[return] smoot said me leaving here was a big mistake". If he finds his old form this could be great!

[That Guy]

smoot played balls to the wall for the skins. he was a worthless blitzer (how can you get to the QB if you're rushing him with your eyes closed?), but he was much more consistent than the #2 CBs since he's left.

[Luxorreb]

Fletcher is a great signing and for a fair price. He knows Williams and system and is a consistant top level MLB and hasn't missed a game to my knowledge. As for Smoot I welcome him back cause he'll try and not get abused like Rogers. And there will be some kinda smoooooot/cooooooooooooley connection. What a morning radio show they could do! Is there vids of Fletcher on the site yet?

[That Guy]

the bills site has fletcher highlights, youtube seems limited :/.