London Fletcher leaning towards playing in 2013 (updated)

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever;997325[B

]The Redskins were only two safeties away from being a 15-1 team last year[/B]. With the additions on offense last year with the use of free agency and the draft, it produced the 4th ranked NFL offense. The Redskins had true explosion on offense. We also went 5-1 in the division and were 1:17 seconds away from being a perfect 6-0 in the division. The Redskins were in every game they played in last yet except the Pittsburgh game. The offense also produced over 400 points, something it hasn't done since 1999. 5 of the Redskins 6 losses were by 7 points or less. The Redskins have drafted well for three years straight(about to be 4 years straight) and this team is almost totally rebuilt. The only reason the Redskins didn't inch further in the playoffs was because of Robert's ailing knee injury. I strongly disagree with your assessment that the Redskins are still far away from competing for a SB championship.

That might be stretching it a bit.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by firstdown

That might be stretching it a bit.

Maybe the part of what I said about the Redskins being 15-1, but the rest of what I said is pretty accurate.

[MTK]

We went 10-6 with a rookie QB and some key injuries, and a shaky D.

How do we go from that to being 3-4 years away?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

We went 10-6 with a rookie QB and some key injuries, and a shaky D.

How do we go from that to being 3-4 years away?

I think he meant 3-4 years away from our 3rd or 4th superbowl appearance in a row.

But maybe I misinterpreted him.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

We went 10-6 with a rookie QB and some key injuries, and a shaky D.

How do we go from that to being 3-4 years away?

How many other teams could have said the same thing, though? It takes a considerable amount of luck to win a super bowl. Don't get me wrong, I think well have a winning record consistently for those years, I just think it'll take us 3-4 years to get over the top...

Again, just my personal opinion.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

How many other teams could have said the same thing, though? It takes a considerable amount of luck to win a super bowl. Don't get me wrong, I think well have a winning record consistently for those years, I just think it'll take us 3-4 years to get over the top...

Again, just my personal opinion.

I'm not even talking SB, I'll wait to see how the rest of the offseason goes and of course RG3's recovery.

But I do think we can be back in the playoffs and be just as competitive as last year.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm not even talking SB, I'll wait to see how the rest of the offseason goes and of course RG3's recovery.

But I do think we can be back in the playoffs and be just as competitive as last year.

I was never arguing whether we'd be competitive, my point was if fletcher is coming back because he thinks we're winning a superbowl next year, he should prepare for disappointment...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I was never arguing whether we'd be competitive, my point was if fletcher is coming back because he thinks we're winning a superbowl next year, he should prepare for disappointment...

You asked a few post back who in their right mind thinks we can compete this year. It seemed like you you were saying we can't compete at all let alone for the SB.

I also don't agree that the front office has already tossed in the towel. Even with the cap penalty by bringing back our key free agents they're at least trying to keep the core of the team together, and we'll have a chance to improve with the draft as well. Not making a big splash in free agency isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[CultBrennan59]

It all depends on young RG3 and our health. I think we can contend this year assuming RG3 starts the first game (no later than the 3rd game) and isn't rattled in the pocket like Tom Brady was when he first came back from his ACL injury. Even if Roberts like what he was in week 17 against Dallas and progressively gets better, we'll be in good shape, because he'll also know the offense better than he did last year.

Its really health of the whole team and losing key guys (Like a Fletcher should Keenan not work out). Orakpo was out most of last year, so that is a major reason our defense sucked in terms of giving up lots of passing yards. Orakpo back makes us better and a bigger contender right there.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I was never arguing whether we'd be competitive, my point was if fletcher is coming back because he thinks we're winning a superbowl next year, he should prepare for disappointment...

LF has been to a SB, he knows what it takes. I think if he thought this team was 3-4 years away, he would retire right now. He also knows that a SB victory is only achieved by one team so I doubt he would be unprepared for it if we didn't win. I think he believes we are good enough to get in the playoffs, and once in anything can happen.

[mbedner3420]

Fair enough, if we win next year, please feel free to mark this comment threat so you can mock me later

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

How many other teams could have said the same thing, though? It takes a considerable amount of luck to win a super bowl. Don't get me wrong, I think well have a winning record consistently for those years, I just think it'll take us 3-4 years to get over the top...

Again, just my personal opinion.

I see what your saying, even Dallas won 13 games a few years back. It takes enough talent and luck to be a SB team, I think if Griff is healthy all year then we should repeat as division champs and win at least 10 games again.

[MTK]

If we had the '85 Bears defense we might have gone 15-1.

[InsaneBoost]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If we had the '85 Bears defense we might have gone 15-1.

Would rather have the Steelers defense of the 70's. 10 years > 1, even then though, I think most teams would probably have gone 15-1 too, or close to it. Especially in the NFC East.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

Would rather have the Steelers defense of the 70's. 10 years > 1, even then though, I think most teams would probably have gone 15-1 too, or close to it. Especially in the NFC East.

Those old school defenses couldn't survive the new rule changes. They'd all be suspended by week 3.