Redskins’ Captain Is Back, #Resigned59
Posted by on April 16, 2012 – 2:31 pm
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The Redskins have done a lot to address defensive roster needs, but it is the return of London Fletcher that brings a sense of finality to the offseason process on defense.
Fletcher announced the news on Friday afternoon, giving his fans good reason to enjoy their weekends. He even paid homage to the #Resign59 Twitter campaign that was embraced by fans and teammates alike:
Redskins fans your captain is back! #HTTR #Resign59—
London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) April 13, 2012
Excited about returning to the Skins! The support I've received from the fans didn't go unnoticed!—
London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) April 13, 2012
Defensive teammates like Adam Carriker, Josh Wilson and Brian Orakpo were particularly outspoken in their support of re-signing the captain, and were pumped about Friday’s news:
HTTR me and the captain makin it happen @LFletcher59—
Josh Wilson (@TheJoshWilson) April 14, 2012
@LFletcher59 WELCOME BACK! #HTTR—
Adam Carriker (@BigPoppaPump94) April 14, 2012
@LFletcher59 Fletch just saw ur tweet congrats bro! The Defense is officially complete now! HTTR—
Brian Orakpo (@rak98) April 13, 2012
Fletcher, soon to be 37, is coming off one of his finest seasons in the NFL, but was allowed to hit the free agent market after his third-consecutive Pro Bowl appearance. Even though he led the NFL in tackles, it was difficult to gauge the value of such a seasoned veteran.
Credit all sides for getting this deal done. Fletcher wanted to come back. Head coach Mike Shanahan wanted him back. General manager Bruce Allen said he would make it happen. And now it’s done.
At last check, the Redskins have added a plethora of defensive backs, re-signed stalwart defensive end Adam Carriker, and now brought back the team patriarch in Fletcher. With so many moves to shore up the defensive side of the ball, the Redskins will have the opportunity to address glaring needs on offense in the NFL Draft, now just 10 days away.
Here’s an awesome tribute to Fletcher, via Son Of Washington. Operation #Resign59 is now complete:
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By 007 on Apr 16, 2012 | Reply
Latest mock 4-16-12
002 QB ROBERT GRIFFIN III Baylor
069 OG BRANDON BROOKS Miami of Ohio
102 C PHILLIP BLAKE Baylor
109 RB CHRIS POLK Washington
141 CB CHRIS GREENWOOD Albion
173 OT JEFF ADAMS Columbia
213 SS WINSTON GUY Jr. Kentucky
By 007 on Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
Really if a player like DONT’A Hightower falls in our lap at #69 you gotta’ take him no matter what the team needs are. Unless we can trade up for less value than estimated and grab him. Or trade back for another pick if no one is there of value without a reach, or that could help the team immediately.
By 007 on Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
Mock drafts don’t you just love them?
By 007 on Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
My current UFA’s.
Any two or three of these would provide valuable depth during training camp.
UFA’s
QB AARON CORP Richmond
FB CODY JOHNSON Texas
WR CHRIS OWUSU Stanford
C MOE PETRUS Connecticut
OG ROKEVIOUS WATKINS South Carolina
OT NICK MONDECK Purdue
K PHILLIP WELCH Wisconsin
DE JOSUE ORTIZ Harvard
DT ISHMAA’LLY KITCHEN Kent State
ILB KORY TOOMER Idaho
OLB SAM BROWN U of Houston
CB MICAH PELLERIN Hampton
CB DERRIUS BROOKS Western Kentucky
FS EDDIE WHITLEY Virginia Tech
FS DEVONTE REYNOLDS Norfolk State
SS DESHAWN SHEAD Portland State
P MARQUETTE KING Fort Valley State
Areas where a UFA might make the squad include P, K, O-line, ILB, CB, SS, FS.