KDawg Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 If you didn't catch the reference, I was trying to correlate the song "London Bridges Falling Down" (Is that the actual name of the song?) with our very own linebacker, London Fletcher. There's a lot to be upset about with yesterday's loss. The defense as a whole wasn't great. The special teams stunk. But there is some good stuff, namely, RG3 and London Fletcher. London Fletcher was upset with the refs a few times, but he never let the other team get in his head. The 37 year old middle linebacker continues to leave his mark on the football field. So far this year, the John Carroll product has just nine tackles, which for Mr. Fletcher is somewhat pedestrian. He's currently fifth on the team, with fellow linebacker Perry Riley ahead of him. So clearly he's washed up at 37 years old, right? Wrong. After a blown call yesterday, where London was basically placed in some kind of modified version of a Figure Four Leg Lock, London shot up and started screaming towards the official. Obviously angered. He kept his angst off the opposing player who was guilty and aimed it towards the ref. He avoided a penalty and let the ref know of his frustration. So what does he do in retaliation? Oh, not much... Except strip rookie running back Daryl Richardson and give the Redskins a chance. And let's not forget, London intercepted a pass in the end zone on a Rams drive that could have seriously deflated us earlier in the football game. London Fletcher may not be getting the bulk of the tackles (thus far) but make no mistake about it, he's still the predator on our defense, and every time someone has the football, they're in his sights. He is everything we've ever wanted in a player on our roster, and hopefully RG3 is looking towards him to help guide his career. Yes, they play different positions, but the style, leadership, poise and dedication that #59 has should be admired by everyone. We have two really exciting people that we get to watch (among others). An electric, young quarterback and, in my opinion, a Hall of Fame linebacker. So while there's not a ton of positive in the loss yesterday, keep in mind that we're witnessing an era of football that is truly special. Thank you for coming back, London. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 "London Bridge is Falling Down." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 "London Bridge is Falling Down." I was so close. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I noticed his vengence, too... forced a fumble... Jim Haslett needs to think to himself... what do I need to do to keep my job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The "Urlacher or Fletcher" question gets harder and harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 With all due respect to London Fletcher, who made two HUGE plays late in the game, until then, he was not having a Fletcher-like game. Early on, he over pursued a couple running plays that gave Jackson giant cut back lanes for big gains. London got beat in coverage early on, and on Jackson's long run, Fletch takes a terrible angle that allows Jackson the big gain inside the 10 instead of making the tackle for a more modest 8-10 yard gain. I was remarking to my friend early that Fletch did not seem to be having his usual solid game in the first half, and he watched more closely at the beginning of the second an said he saw what I meant. It gets glossed over in the fact that he made two enormous plays late, but the entire defense, Fletch included, were pedestrian for much of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The Redskins need to figure out a way to put everyone's locker next to London Fletcher's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I firmly believe he will be playing for another 10 years It's like his engine just doesn't quit, and I LOVE it!!! I would also like to add that whenever he does decide to retire, not that I think he needs to or has "dropped off" in the least, I think we should keep him and make him a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportjunkie07 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 With all due respect to London Fletcher, who made two HUGE plays late in the game, until then, he was not having a Fletcher-like game. Early on, he over pursued a couple running plays that gave Jackson giant cut back lanes for big gains. London got beat in coverage early on, and on Jackson's long run, Fletch takes a terrible angle that allows Jackson the big gain inside the 10 instead of making the tackle for a more modest 8-10 yard gain.I was remarking to my friend early that Fletch did not seem to be having his usual solid game in the first half, and he watched more closely at the beginning of the second an said he saw what I meant. It gets glossed over in the fact that he made two enormous plays late, but the entire defense, Fletch included, were pedestrian for much of the day. i noticed this as well. a couple overpursuits and a missed coverage or two (though i dont know if he's to fault there). but he really picked it up in the second half, more than enough to pick up for his previous faults imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was so close.Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, though. And lap dances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG3 aka THE Arm Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I still cannot believe how many years Fletcher was robbed of the Pro Bowl. I'm gonna go out on a limb, Fletcher looks a lot younger and better than Ray Lewis right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repo_4 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The "Urlacher or Fletcher" question gets harder and harder. Not for me. I take Fletch. Urlacher has been very good in Chicago but he gets by these days more on hype than actual production. Fletch is a PLAYER and a leader that any team would kill to have. I think he deserves to get in the HOF but sadly I think he gets hosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not for me. I take Fletch. Urlacher has been very good in Chicago but he gets by these days more on hype than actual production. Fletch is a PLAYER and a leader that any team would kill to have. I think he deserves to get in the HOF but sadly I think he gets hosed. I think he'll get the Art Monk treatment...takes WAY too long, but it will eventually happen. People are starting to notice him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I firmly believe he will be playing for another 10 years It's like his engine just doesn't quit, and I LOVE it!!! ...... You also believe Banks has value. What you believe doesn't count. :evilg: Nice piece Coach. Heck knows what sort of state we'd be in without #59. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think he'll get the Art Monk treatment...takes WAY too long, but it will eventually happen. People are starting to notice him London, we know you have superior stats and longevity compared to Urlacher. Hell, you even have a ring. We just think you don't have "it". Hell, even Kiwanuka has "it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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