WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements

[SmootSmack]

I thought the Postons were suspended anyway. So who's representing Lavar these days? Is it #56fanatic?

[FRPLG]

Only Carl is suspended. The other (Kevin?) is still allowed to operate.

[Skinz4life]

I think both players are fine as long as we don't overspend, which may be asking alot, the concern I have is that last year G Williams hand picked both A.A and A. Carter and neither of them worked out, although Carter played well down the stretch. The defense did better with a bunch of unknown overachievers but when they started added high price free agents to the team the defense got worse.

[JankySpanky80]

Whether fans like it or not. Clements and Fletcher are GW's Boys. Look at posey. we signed him right up when he was released. Snyder will throw godly amounts of money at these guys and Fans will be excited at first. By week 5 we'll looking forward to next year already.

[mooby]

I'm all for Clements and Fletcher, but Fletcher isn't a long term solution, I'd sign him to a 2 year deal or something along those lines until we can find that long term solution at MLB.

[Skinz4life]

This is just another example for us all as to why the draft is so important. Without any picks we are forced to go out and spend more more than we should on an aging player insteading of using the draft to develope our own talent. If you make a mistake on someone in the 2nd or 3rd round it doesn't cost as much, but when you miss on a high priced free agent you end up with last years team.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

You can't just ignore a guy because of age. It is a fine and dandy dream of some of you to think we can just always go out and either draft an immediate replacement or find one in his prime at 26 but that isn't the way it works everytime. Sometimes you can and sometimes you need to find a quality older solution with an eye on finding the long term solution next year. Anyone who thinks Fletcher would not play well for us and be a great addition doesn't understand football. The guy can play. True he isn't the long term solution but you cannot always have long term soltuion at every position. Draft a DLineman, sign a younger long term solution at CB and sign Fletcher as a stop gap until next year at MLB. I don't see what is wrong with that approach.

I am not saying he can't play. My point is we fielded the oldest defense in the NFL last year and we need some younger, quicker, more physical players. what kind of deal do you think he is going to want? do we really want to give this guy the money he wants when we need a lot of different areas upgraded. We drafted a guy last year(Rocky) who should be given a shot at playing, and if Fletcher is brought in to compete or add depth, fine. but at what cost? I just dont see the need to bring in a guy, on the down slope of his career for a year or two, then have to cut him and eat more cap money. We dont have the draft picks, i know that. but why not trade down, get a couple more picks and look at drafting a guy that could compete as well as he could. We gave up picks to move up to get Rocky, are we going to let him rott on the bench? He should be expected to start. to say someone isn't football smart because I dont believe in bringing guys in that are obviously on the downside of their career is crazy. Haven't we gone down that road enough of bringing in people towards the end of their career? There have to be other options out there more attractive than a 32 year old LB.

[dmek25]

welcome skinz, and the last sentence in your post is a great line. maybe a signature for someone?

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Nate Clements is a very good corner who knows Williams' system, but if he demands an $18M signing bonus (as reported by numerous news outlets) I'd prefer to pass.

Fletcher also knows Williams' system as has been very productive, but he'll be 32 when the season starts. I would not be opposed to signing him, provided the deal is for 3-4 years (with an expectation that he will be cut or put in a reserve role within 2 years) and not more than $4M in guaranteed money.

Sign Clements, fire Rogers!

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by That Guy

well, fletcher is definitely better than what we had last year. it could be a great or terrible move, it all depends on the price. I mean, zach thomas and donnie edwards are still playing well, and they're even older. speed at mlb isn't that important compared to CB or OLB. I'll judge it when i see price tags.

both are great players right now though, and fletcher should have 3-4 good years left. But if he gets a 7 year 40$mill contract, i'm going to be hurting people....

Both Thomas and Edwards played on better defenses. Let's see if Griff and whoever else is on the line can play better. If not then it does not matter if we bring in Brian U.

[hesscl34]

As long as we hold onto Brunell I'll be happy....

[hail_2_da_skins]

STOP THE MADNESS...The Skins need to stop overspending for mediocre free agents. London Fletcher was good 5 years ago. Dropping a ton of money on him is like signing his ex-teammate Adam Archuleta. DON'T DO IT. Clements would be a nice pickup but at what cost. At some point the Redskins need to get their finances in order and start acquiring young talent. That's done through the draft. Stop giving away draft picks like they are Christmas presents. Every off-season, the Skins make a big deal of over-spending on these so-called big named free agents and getting the Skins fans excited. And every year its been the same result - DISAPPOINTMENT.

[That Guy]

there are 5-6 teams that refuse to deal with the postons i believe. and as was noted early, one i fighting a suspension, the other is still able to conduct business as usual.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

As long as we hold onto Brunell I'll be happy....

We holding on to Brunell? Sounds like you want to be holding on to Brunell to me

[12thMan]

Personally, I don't think Fletcher or Clements will be a big help.