A Walton Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 we dont need a prima donnah trying to shake down the team for money when there are lots of other players who have to be signed.i love fletch, but no one is above the Skins as a team! This is his last professional contract. I don't hold it against London for playing hard ball....prima donna is a bit extreme. He just can't be upset if he is playing for another team next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 $5-6m per year would be my max'. Probably over 2 years. Great player, great leader, but got to be realistic. He could walk away from the Redskins aged 38-39 having pocketed nearly $40m over 7 years. Lets not be greedy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 With him firing his agent I think it only increases the likelihood that he goes (although I think he'd quickly change his mind if we execute the deal for RGIII). We need to prep to replace him. Out of the options available I like McClain the most. He's learned behind Ray and stepped in well on his behalf when he was injured last season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The one Skin who has deserved a pay day might not get it? It is insulting. Come on Bruce. Don't be stupid here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 According to twitter reports, Fletcher's agent wasn't calling the Skins back regarding his contract because he was fired. Fletcher has now hired CAA as his agent. Per our resident insiders on twitter, negotiations are now back to square one. Fletcher wants to use Ray Lewis' contract as a basis. 3/10/2009: Signed a three-year, $22 million contract. The deal contains $15.5 million guaranteed, including a $6.25 million signing bonus, a first-year roster bonus of $2.75 million, and a $1.25 million option bonus in the second season. 2012: $4.95 million, 2013: $5.4 million, 2014: $5.85 million, 2015: $6.3 million, 2016: Free Agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 With him firing his agent I think it only increases the likelihood that he goes (although I think he'd quickly change his mind if we execute the deal for RGIII). We need to prep to replace him. Out of the options available I like McClain the most. He's learned behind Ray and stepped in well on his behalf when he was injured last season.... According to JSteelz, he fired his agent cause his agent wasn't showing him the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 we dont need a prima donnah trying to shake down the team for money when there are lots of other players who have to be signed.i love fletch, but no one is above the Skins as a team! Think thats kind of harsh...he's far from trying to shake us down. He's played very very well for us. He wants to get what he has earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 we dont need a prima donnah trying to shake down the team for money when there are lots of other players who have to be signed.i love fletch, but no one is above the Skins as a team! No way do I consider London a prima donna. If anything he has been undersold his entire career. He should not be treated like a **** step child and kicked to the curb after giving his heart and soul to a losing team since he has been here. He shows up to work EVERY day and does his job. How can that be above the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefJerky Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I don't see London going anywhere. Shanny/Allen/Haslett KNow how important he is to not only our Defense, but our team as a whole. He is a true emotional leader that works his tail off day in and day out. Plenty of time to get a deal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Did anyone else notice that Foxsports said Cullen Jenkins plays for the Redskins? It took 17 replies for somebody to bring this up??? If I was Barry Cofield, I would be highly upset right now. How dare they replace him with that bum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 And they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epochalypse Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Personally I would love to have Fletcher back but I also understand that there is too high a price for a LB his age. Without knowing the financial details that have been offered from both sides, it's hard to say which side needs to move, but hopefully they can come to an acceptable agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 we dont need a prima donnah trying to shake down the team for money when there are lots of other players who have to be signed.i love fletch, but no one is above the Skins as a team! Fletcher could shake the whole NFL down for his payday and he would find it somewhere, but he is looking here. All he is saying is I need to get paid in the rears for being the top tackler in the NFL. Where you going to find a guy like this on the open market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 According to jsteelz on twitter, neither Carriker, Fletcher or Landry are close to signing a new contract at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 word is Fletcher wants Ray Lewis type deal. He apparently had a done deal twice but the numbers couldnt meet. He's looking for retirement money for sure! Ray Lewis is on a 3 year, 22 million dollar contract. Seems a little steep...Thats with a first year signing bonus of 15.5 million! and a first year bonus of 2.75 million. 1.25 mil bonus option in second year 2012: 4.95 mil 2013: 5.4 mil 2014: 5.85 mil If London wants a Ray Lewis-type deal then I'll have to say goodbye and wish him luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 According to twitter reports, Fletcher's agent wasn't calling the Skins back regarding his contract because he was fired. Fletcher has now hired CAA as his agent. Per our resident insiders on twitter, negotiations are now back to square one. Fletcher wants to use Ray Lewis' contract as a basis. Using the Lewis contract 2 years ago might have worked. Getting that deal when you're about to turn 37 is another matter, imo. I hope they find some middle ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Walton Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 According to jsteelz on twitter, neither Carriker, Fletcher or Landry are close to signing a new contract at this time. It sounds like London has vetoed 2 contracts before booting his agent. At least the FO is working with the right guy for a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champskins Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If London wants a Ray Lewis-type deal then I'll have to say goodbye and wish him luck. its actually not a bad contract. He's basically getting Snyders pocket money with little damage to the cap numbers. He's earned his guaranteed money for 1 year and the rest will be standard roster money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sign him twice, one as a player and the other one as our next linebackers coach starting the day he will retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins3000 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Personally I would love to have Fletcher back but I also understand that there is too high a price for a LB his age. Without knowing the financial details that have been offered from both sides, it's hard to say which side needs to move, but hopefully they can come to an acceptable agreement. I am with you on not knowing the financial ramifications so it is hard to comment one way or another but it is time for the Skins to start grooming Fletcher's replacement. At 36, how many years does Fletch have in the tank. A two year contract at 8 million for two years with 4 million guaranteed sounds suitable to me, I hope the Skins offered him this much and London would accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Odd fact that I saw on twitter: If Fletcher resigns with the Skins, it will be the 1st time in his career that he's re-upped with the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am with you on not knowing the financial ramifications so it is hard to comment one way or another but it is time for the Skins to start grooming Fletcher's replacement. At 36, how many years does Fletch have in the tank. A two year contract at 8 million for two years with 4 million guaranteed sounds suitable to me, I hope the Skins offered him this much and London would accept. Yeah I can understand the FO not wanting to go long-term with him. I mean I feel like he probably has 2 years or so left. I'd love to have him back, but if he wants a bunch of money, I'm okay with moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If London wants a Ray Lewis-type deal then I'll have to say goodbye and wish him luck. I'm riding on this train as well. Love Fletch but come on. He isn't Ray Ray and never will be. If he wants a 3 year 15 million with 10 mill. guaranteed. OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins3000 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Yeah I can understand the FO not wanting to go long-term with him. I mean I feel like he probably has 2 years or so left. I'd love to have him back, but if he wants a bunch of money, I'm okay with moving on. Yeah I am with you and if reports are London wants a Ray Lewis contract then that is a problem. 22.5 million over 3 years is not going to work here. Ray made the Ravens who they are as a franchise but London even though he is a good player but was not spectacular like Ray and did not bring a Super Bowl to the Skins like Ray and the Ravens defense in the early 2000's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm riding on this train as well. Love Fletch but come on. He isn't Ray Ray and never will be. If he wants a 3 year 15 million with 10 mill. guaranteed. OK. Um, what? He's not as flashy as Ray but he's still just as productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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