London Prepared to Leave (If No Deal)

Swarley · 02-29-2012, 05:41 PM

You can get that other young guy and still keep Fletcher. No young guy is gonna play as well as Fletch right out of the gate so he is very much a necessity. Not to mention that Riley benefits from having a great veteran like Fletch playing right beside him and teaching him the ropes.

NYCskinfan82 · 02-29-2012, 06:00 PM

SHOW him the $$$$$.

Evilgrin · 02-29-2012, 06:02 PM

At one point he was 11 pro bowl alternates out of 12 years, what a smack in the face that has to be. Anyways, no one better for younger players to be around, he should be kept for that alone.

Lotus · 02-29-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekSkin

You can get that other young guy and still keep Fletcher. No young guy is gonna play as well as Fletch right out of the gate so he is very much a necessity. Not to mention that Riley benefits from having a great veteran like Fletch playing right beside him and teaching him the ropes.

This is a smart response.

NC_Skins · 02-29-2012, 06:27 PM

A few tweets from a ES insider.

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Jsteelz ‏ @Jsteelzextreme

Adam, London, Landry, none of them close at this time @LL56_HTTR called it a game of chicken, and thats on point

From various other tweets, seems London is trying to max out on this contract since it'll be his last one. Looking for a Ray Lewis type of deal around 3years/25million.

The Goat · 02-29-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

GW is in St. Louis. Fletcher has followed him just about his whole career. I wouldn't be surprised if he looks that way if things don't work out here.

But I think they'll work out here. We've got a ton of cap space, there's no reason we don't get it done with him.

Thought about this immediately when GW landed in St. Louis. Have no idea what their MLB sitz is...?

MTK · 02-29-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Thought about this immediately when GW landed in St. Louis. Have no idea what their MLB sitz is...?

They're pretty set with Laurinaitis

mlmdub130 · 02-29-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekSkin

You can get that other young guy and still keep Fletcher. No young guy is gonna play as well as Fletch right out of the gate so he is very much a necessity. Not to mention that Riley benefits from having a great veteran like Fletch playing right beside him and teaching him the ropes.

could not agree with you any more. london is a must sign, he has shown no signs of aging and isn't prone to injuries, why the hell would we not sign him? because he is older? i look at is a battle tested, i'm not entirely sure but isn't he the only current redskins player with a ring? so if we let him walk we are letting a super bowl champion, and pro bowler(one of our only ones lately) and a guy who has never missed a game in his career just walk out the door cause he is 36? i say sign him to a solid 3 year deal keep him happy let him end his career here and find a guy to shadow his every move for the next 3 years.

CrazyCanuck · 02-29-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Are we really that desperate that we're calling a 36 year old LB on a 5-11 team irreplacable?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

We've got a ton of cap space, there's no reason we don't get it done with him.

Agreed. Fletch knows this is his last big contract so he's not gonna get shortchanged. But he doesn't strike me as the type to play hardball. And for the Skins this is no time to nickle-and-dime. Market value or pretty close should get this deal done.

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Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I agree, but I've heard the Eagles are interested in him.

Don't even go there. I'm still sick we let Pierce go to the Giants.

NC_Skins · 02-29-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Agreed. Fletch knows this is his last big contract so he's not gonna get shortchanged. But he doesn't strike me as the type to play hardball. And for the Skins this is no time to nickle-and-dime. Market value or pretty close should get this deal done.

Actually, he is playing hardball. He fired his agent because he wasn't getting the contract figures he's expecting (think Ray Lewis). Hate the break it to him, but if he's wanting a Ray Lewis type of contract, then somebody needs to drive him to the airport. Salary cap be damned. You don't pay a 36/37 year old aging LB that type of money.

In fact, I would LOVE to see him get any type of contract near that on the open market. Not happening.

CrazyCanuck · 02-29-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Actually, he is playing hardball. He fired his agent because he wasn't getting the contract figures he's expecting (think Ray Lewis). Hate the break it to him, but if he's wanting a Ray Lewis type of contract, then somebody needs to drive him to the airport. Salary cap be damned. You don't pay a 36/37 year old aging LB that type of money.

Well if that's really the case and he's expecting Ray Lewis money then I agree with you.

Whatever offer Fletch gets from another NFL team (unless totally absurd), the Skins should match/beat that offer.

SmootSmack · 02-29-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Well if that's really the case and he's expecting Ray Lewis money then I agree with you.

Whatever offer Fletch gets from another NFL team (unless totally absurd), the Skins should match/beat that offer.

Is it really unreasonable to give him a deal up to 3 years $20 some million?

CultBrennan59 · 02-29-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Is it really unreasonable to give him a deal up to 3 years $20 some million?

I agree, he's a $7 million / season kind of guy

3 years 21 mill. is my max contract I'd give him.

skinsfaninok · 02-29-2012, 09:06 PM

He deserves 3 years 30 M in my book

CrazyCanuck · 02-29-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Is it really unreasonable to give him a deal up to 3 years $20 some million?

$6M+ cap hits for 3 years?? Sounds reasonable to me.

Especially if we're willing to keep DHall and his $6.8M cap hit. :vomit:

02-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#16
Swarley The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 35 Posts: 1,092	Re: London Prepared to Leave (If No Deal) You can get that other young guy and still keep Fletcher. No young guy is gonna play as well as Fletch right out of the gate so he is very much a necessity. Not to mention that Riley benefits from having a great veteran like Fletch playing right beside him and teaching him the ropes. __________________ doing it all in the spirit of the salary cap!

02-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#17
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: London Prepared to Leave (If No Deal) SHOW him the $$$$$.

02-29-2012, 06:02 PM	#18
Evilgrin The Starter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,074	Re: London Prepared to Leave (If No Deal) At one point he was 11 pro bowl alternates out of 12 years, what a smack in the face that has to be. Anyways, no one better for younger players to be around, he should be kept for that alone.

02-29-2012, 09:06 PM	#29
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,149	He deserves 3 years 30 M in my book __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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