Could there be worse news? (London Fletcher getting MRI)

Kilmer72 · Post by **Kilmer72** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:04 pm

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... hamstring/

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:15 pm

Craptacular.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:58 pm

Like Ray Lewis, Fletch is of the age where things tear more easily, and don't heal as quickly...

Hope this is just an extra precaution...

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:13 pm

Yes, there could be worse news, but it's so awful I dare not speak it

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:13 am

Bob 0119 wrote:Yes, there could be worse news, but it's so awful I dare not speak it

Ditto.

Mississippiskinsfan2 · Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:26 am

Bob 0119 wrote:Yes, there could be worse news, but it's so awful I dare not speak it

I don't want you even thinking that :thump:

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:33 am

When I came into work today, a coworker said to me, "What's this I hear about Moss being gone for the season?"

:shock:

But I think he just got that confused with Fred Davis. (Not his fault, he's a Ravens fan.

)

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:14 am

Will be a tough loss if he is injured but something I've noticed is that he's not the same player he was last year. He does seem to have lost a step in my opinion. He's missed tackles he's had no problem making and he is one of many that expose us in passing situations.

I have as much respect and maybe more of London but I'm only speaking the truth here. I hope he's healthy so he can continue to help these young players grow but if he's hurt, someone will have to step up.

DaveD1420 · Post by **DaveD1420** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:27 am

frankcal20 wrote:Will be a tough loss if he is injured but something I've noticed is that he's not the same player he was last year. He does seem to have lost a step in my opinion. He's missed tackles he's had no problem making and he is one of many that expose us in passing situations.

I have as much respect and maybe more of London but I'm only speaking the truth here. I hope he's healthy so he can continue to help these young players grow but if he's hurt, someone will have to step up.

I agree, Frank. Sometimes the truth is a bitter pill.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:31 am

It's always tough but I listen to Sirius NFL Radio and a saying they have on "Moving the Chains" rings to this possible situation:

FATHER TIME IS UNDEFEATED!!!

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:09 am

Whether it is for one or several weeks, we knew that it could happen.

It is a great loss due to his leadership and experience. L. Alexander is a great athlete and he will do his best. We will see how things turn out.

We do not seem to catch a break anywhere! :cry:

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:11 am

You never know. We could throw a kid out there and he may actually be pretty good. That kid from TX is pretty athletic. Just not sure he should be trusted to call all the defensive plays.

emoses14 · Post by **emoses14** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:25 am

frankcal20 wrote:It's always tough but I listen to Sirius NFL Radio and a saying they have on "Moving the Chains" rings to this possible situation:

FATHER TIME IS UNDEFEATED!!!

+infinity

G0V0LS33 · Post by **G0V0LS33** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:15 pm

Man we just cannot seem to have ANY luck at all this year. We are definately a MASH unit! Oh yeah ... Hey butter :moon:

butterd97 · Post by **butterd97** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:17 pm

Ha! No worries man I will get you back on that one!! but yeah we are gonna be a team full of back ups before long with all these injuries.

G0V0LS33 · Post by **G0V0LS33** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:19 pm

Hey on a good note Forbath is looking good at kicker!

butterd97 · Post by **butterd97** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:23 pm

G0V0LS33 wrote:Hey on a good note Forbath is looking good at kicker!

The silver lining to the season, we have a kicker! :celebrate:

which if he would have been playing since week one then we might have 2 more W's on the record

CanesSkins26 · Post by **CanesSkins26** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:38 pm

frankcal20 wrote:Will be a tough loss if he is injured but something I've noticed is that he's not the same player he was last year. He does seem to have lost a step in my opinion. He's missed tackles he's had no problem making and he is one of many that expose us in passing situations.

I have as much respect and maybe more of London but I'm only speaking the truth here. I hope he's healthy so he can continue to help these young players grow but if he's hurt, someone will have to step up.

I agree with this. Fletcher is clearly not the same player that he was last year. Age was going to catch up with him eventually.

rskin72 · Post by **rskin72** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:47 pm

CanesSkins26 wrote:
frankcal20 wrote:Will be a tough loss if he is injured but something I've noticed is that he's not the same player he was last year. He does seem to have lost a step in my opinion. He's missed tackles he's had no problem making and he is one of many that expose us in passing situations.

I have as much respect and maybe more of London but I'm only speaking the truth here. I hope he's healthy so he can continue to help these young players grow but if he's hurt, someone will have to step up.

I agree with this. Fletcher is clearly not the same player that he was last year. Age was going to catch up with him eventually.

I had noticed this as well....especially in yesterday's game. Maybe he has been playing through an injury.....remember back in the preseason London was out/missed some practices and everyone was pretty secretive about what the problem was, maybe this was the reason.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:29 pm

Any news about the status of the injury to Fletcher????

I am REALLY hoping it is not serious. We saw what happened to Baltimore last Sunday and they DO have a secondary. :cry:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:30 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Any news about the status of the injury to Fletcher????

I am REALLY hoping it is not serious. We saw what happened to Baltimore last Sunday and they DO have a secondary.

I heard he's expected to play this week.

From Yahoo FF

Mon, Oct 22
Coach Mike Shanahan described the injury that Fletcher suffered Sunday as a "slight hamstring strain," the Washington Times reports.
Recommendation: We'll track his status in the coming days, but the odds would seem to favor Fletcher, given that he has played in 231 consecutive games.
(Rotowire.com)

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:49 pm

I read on twitter that Shanahan said Fletcher has been having issues with his balance and is going to see a neurologist to figure it out...

Kilmer72 · Post by **Kilmer72** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:06 pm

andyjens89 wrote:I read on twitter that Shanahan said Fletcher has been having issues with his balance and is going to see a neurologist to figure it out...

Yeah I read this too. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... ce-issues/

Without Fletch I think we will be getting burned more often.