WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements

[12thMan]

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

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

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

I don't either. It all starts with the front 4. We need a tackle and an end.

[diehardskin2982]

Nate will cost us money. We need to draft a MLB prospect for the future. Marshall isn't that bad if the d-line does an adequate job of keeping bodies off of him.

[Daseal]

While I'm against the FA spending sprees I think London Fletcher and Nate Clements would be great additions.

[That Guy]

the leaders in tackles this year were zach thomas (REAL f'ing old), demeco ryans (real f'ing young) and london fletcher (somewhat in between). he's been consistent, so as long as it's not a insane 7 year deal, he could really help us.

i think some people are way to hung up on age. 32 != (does not equal) total crap. I mean, peyton's going to be 32 in march, so obviously the colts should dump him as soon as possible, cause we all know no one can possible be any good after 32.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by That Guy

the leaders in tackles this year were zach thomas (REAL f'ing old), demeco ryans (real f'ing young) and london fletcher (somewhat in between). he's been consistent, so as long as it's not a insane 7 year deal, he could really help us.

i think some people are way to hung up on age. 32 != (does not equal) total crap. I mean, peyton's going to be 32 in march, so obviously the colts should dump him as soon as possible, cause we all know no one can possible be any good after 32.

C'mon. Playing QB is ALOT less demanding than playing MLB. Since when does Peyton have to take on 250lb fullbacks?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by That Guy

i think some people are way to hung up on age. 32 != (does not equal) total crap. I mean, peyton's going to be 32 in march, so obviously the colts should dump him as soon as possible, cause we all know no one can possible be any good after 32.

I agree. He clearly isn't the long term solution. A nice contract where it is really a 2 or 3 year deal and we don't break the bank is in order I think. I am not advocating we go out and spend a boat load on him but give him market value and plug a hole. Then get us a corner and draft a lineman. Someone who either eats up the middle or can rush the passer. Either way someone who dominates. A lineup that includes Clements, Branch and Fletcher is better than a lineup of Rogers, Golston and Marshall on any planet. Then next year grab a prospect MLB and groom him for two years to replace fletcher. Seems reasonable to me.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by That Guy

the leaders in tackles this year were zach thomas (REAL f'ing old), demeco ryans (real f'ing young) and london fletcher (somewhat in between). he's been consistent, so as long as it's not a insane 7 year deal, he could really help us.

i think some people are way to hung up on age. 32 != (does not equal) total crap. I mean, peyton's going to be 32 in march, so obviously the colts should dump him as soon as possible, cause we all know no one can possible be any good after 32.

that isn't even comparable, a QB to a MLB. totally different positions. MLB takes suck a beating game in and game out. at 32 QB's are still on top of their game. MLB's for the most part are on the way down.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

that isn't even comparable, a QB to a MLB. totally different positions. MLB takes suck a beating game in and game out. at 32 QB's are still on top of their game. MLB's for the most part are on the way down.

great, tell that to zach thomas or donnie edwards. last i checked they had damn fine seasons too.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by That Guy

great, tell that to zach thomas or donnie edwards. last i checked they had damn fine seasons too.

there are always exceptions to the rule. didn't you learn that in english class. For every 32+ year old player having fine seasons, there are just as many or probably more riding the bench, playing sparingly, or injured all the time. I think people are misunderstanding what I am saying. I am not saying the guy can't play!! I am just saying I would prefer us to go in a different direction in regards to signing players that old. I would imagine there is someone younger just as good. He has had a very solid career, I know that and yes last season he had a pretty damn good one. But why is it players of that age play their ass off in a contract year, especially at that age, then crap out. I am not saying he would or will. just my stance on signing new players at that age.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

there are always exceptions to the rule. didn't you learn that in english class. For every 32+ year old player having fine seasons, there are just as many or probably more riding the bench, playing sparingly, or injured all the time. I think people are misunderstanding what I am saying. I am not saying the guy can't play!! I am just saying I would prefer us to go in a different direction in regards to signing players that old. I would imagine there is someone younger just as good. He has had a very solid career, I know that and yes last season he had a pretty damn good one. But why is it players of that age play their ass off in a contract year, especially at that age, then crap out. I am not saying he would or will. just my stance on signing new players at that age.

So you'd rather bring back a banged up Arrington and put him out of position at MLB?

Have you even checked the market for MLB's this year?? It's painfully thin, Fletcher like it or not is easily the best option out there especially considering he's had success playing in this defense before.

[diehardskin2982]

wasn't there a guy from NY who had awesome numbers before he got here at MLB and didn't play a snap for us in a skins uniform... always hurt

MIKE BARROW

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

wasn't there a guy from NY who had awesome numbers before he got here at MLB and didn't play a snap for us in a skins uniform... always hurt

Yeah and all I think about when I think of Fletcher is Barrow. But Barrow was not a typical situation. That went as bad as it could have gone by any standard. I mean the guy went from not missing a snap in 8 7 seaosns to out of the league due to injury in 2. No one saw that coming and I don't think that one instance of anecdotal evidence is enough to wash our hands of experienced MLBs. If fletcher comes in and gets hurt day one and never plays again then we are cursed.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Yeah and all I think about when I think of Fletcher is Barrow. But Barrow was not a typical situation. That went as bad as it could have gone by any standard. I mean the guy went from not missing a snap in 8 7 seaosns to out of the league due to injury in 2. No one saw that coming and I don't think that one instance of anecdotal evidence is enough to wash our hands of experienced MLBs. If fletcher comes in and gets hurt day one and never plays again then we are cursed.

barrow was a known injury risk and given a contract in accordance to that. fiore (OL) got the same type of deal. it wasn't a monster deal.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

wasn't there a guy from NY who had awesome numbers before he got here at MLB and didn't play a snap for us in a skins uniform... always hurt

MIKE BARROW

I think Fletcher is a much better player than Mike Barrow.

Plus if it turns out that we sign the next Antonio Pierce off the scrap heap this year, I don't think anyone would be bitter about the Fletcher signing.