Root for Saints so London Fletcher can go to Pro Bowl: MERGED

[oldskinfan]

If you don't have a dog in the race already for the playoffs, remember to root for the Saints to make it to the Super Bowl. If that is the case, Vilma will not play in the Pro Bowl and London Fletcher is next in line.

GO SAINTS! Especially if it's them vs. the 'Pukes in the NFC Championship

[Redskinmayhem]

If you don't have a dog in the race already for the playoffs, remember to root for the Saints to make it to the Super Bowl. If that is the case, Vilma will not play in the Pro Bowl and London Fletcher is next in line.

GO SAINTS! Especially if it's them vs. the 'Pukes in the NFC Championship

I know it'll be London's first PB but I don't know how I (or he for that matter) feel about him getting in as a "Second Fiddle". I guess going is better than not going lol.

[oldskinfan]

I know it'll be London's first PB but I don't know how I (or he for that matter) feel about him getting in as a "Second Fiddle". I guess going is better than not going lol.

From a recent interview, I think he'll take it any way he can. He is a legit 1st alternate and if the records were reversed (Skins 14-2, Saints 4-12) he would be going.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

i'd love to see fletcher get to the pro bowl,but i have an 80 year old uncle who has been a viking fan in the twin cities for as long as they have been around.he always pulls for the skins when they are'nt playing the vikings,so
i'm gonna return the favor cause i'd love to see the vikings win it all 1 time before he pops the mortal coil.gotta go with the vikes from here on out,sorry guys!

[Grant]

For me its Colts,Vikes,Cards…I just don't want the boys or the saints getting the ticket and going.

[The Skinsinator]

Definitely. I think everyone here will root for them considering if they lost and Dallas won the nfc championship would be in Dallas and not New Orleans.

Who Dat????? GO SAINTS!!!!

[skinfan43]

I can't root for any other team except the Skins. I don't really root for players as a consolation prize... now, I just want the Cowpukes to lose.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

if it ever came down to nfc east teams other than the skins,no matter who won i would'nt consider pulling for them!i hate the cowboys,but i hate the eagles and giants damn near equally!

[VegasSkinsFan]

London has deserved to go for awhile...doesnt matter who is in the playoffs...but it would be great to see him finally get to the ProBowl.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

he'd probably want to go as a starter and not an alternate,in my view.

[chicago_skinz_fan]

Got to bump this thread. :)

[BigTex]

Thank you New Orleans!!!!

[ryflan47]

I will be making the 8 hour drive late Thursday/ early Friday morning with a buddy. Can't wait to get to Miami (never been), and I'm pumped Fletch will be there! Like usual, my trip will be documented on Facebook (sorry about the Jets Falcons game, my buddy never uploaded them). Hopefully my buddy brings a camera (I don't have one). NSF pics possibly too? :P

[The Skinsinator]

Very happy for London cause of this. He is very deserving of pro bowl status for sure. Truly a great team player.

[skinfanjon]

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy he's going and all, but it kind of loses the luster a bit when you go as a replacement.

He really deserves to go based on his abilities, not because the Saints made it to the Super Bowl.

[Fathead]

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy he's going and all, but it kind of loses the luster a bit when you go as a replacement.

He really deserves to go based on his abilities, not because the Saints made it to the Super Bowl.



10 years from now no one will care.

[skinsfan36]

congrats to fletch who is a finalist for walter payton man of the yr

[oldskinfan]

I think at this stage in your career, you take it as a blessing and you Thank God. To me there is no * on this one because she should have gone years ago - based on results and not a "popularity" contest.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/fletcher-says-hes-finally-pro.html?wprss=redskinsinsider

London Fletcher via Twitter:

"12 years and 1 Overtime later....FINALLY Pro Bowl bound. Well worth the wait! God is great!!!"

[Skins57]

Would be sweet if he wins the MVP of the pro bowl to prove the voters wrong

[BigTex]

London Fletcher via Twitter:

"12 years and 1 Overtime later....FINALLY Pro Bowl bound. Well worth the wait! God is great!!!"

Looks like Fletcher doesn't care how he got in so why should any of us. I'm happy for the man. This is obviously one of the best things to happen to him during his pro career and I'm glad he'll be representing us in the Pro Bowl!

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

has it been confirmed he's going yet?

[grandslam]

Congrats Fletch!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/25/london-fletcher-finally-makes-it-to-the-pro-bowl/

[joethefan]

I was gonna post this earlier but I was sure everyone knew it...Good for him. He still should have gone before vilma IMO, but i guess thats what winning does for you.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

he has company too.wonder if brett favre is going?

The NFC replacements are Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (replacing Drew Brees), Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (replacing Jon Stinchcomb), Giants offensive guard Chris Snee (replacing Jahri Evans), Panthers center Ryan Kalil (replacing Jonathan Goodwin), Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (replacing Jonathan Vilma), Cardinals free safety Antrel Rolle (replacing Darren Sharper) and Eagles strong safety Quintin Mikell (replacing Roman Harper).

[Skins57]

he has company too.wonder if brett favre is going?

The NFC replacements are Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (replacing Drew Brees), Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (replacing Jon Stinchcomb), Giants offensive guard Chris Snee (replacing Jahri Evans), Panthers center Ryan Kalil (replacing Jonathan Goodwin), Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (replacing Jonathan Vilma), Cardinals free safety Antrel Rolle (replacing Darren Sharper) and Eagles strong safety Quintin Mikell (replacing Roman Harper).

Favre took one helluva beating yesterday doubt he is going anywhere other than Mississippi to rest

[Biggie]

Good for you London. You've more than earned it.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Congrats to London...way overdue imo.

[oldskinfan]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/jason-reid/fletcher-heads-for-pro-bowl-wi.html?wprss=redskinsinsider

"It makes it even better to be playing not with just a teammate but to be playing with one of my fellow linebackers," Fletcher said. "We'll be out there enjoying the Pro Bowl festivities together."

[Goskins11]

congrats to fletch who is a finalist for walter payton man of the yr

i saw that too. I'm glad that's he's going to the probowl. he earned it no doubt, but he shouldn't have been snubbed all these years.

[guess88]

*buying the Fletcher probowl jersey for sure

[skinfanjon]

Looks like Fletcher doesn't care how he got in so why should any of us. I'm happy for the man. This is obviously one of the best things to happen to him during his pro career and I'm glad he'll be representing us in the Pro Bowl!

It doesn't bother me in the slightest, he's more than earned it for many years now. I'm just saying it sucks a little bit that even now he didn't get in on the first ballot so to speak, especially now that so many others are withdrawing and it will gain more and more attention in the media.

This year is the most convoluted Pro Bowl ever, and I suspect some changes will be in order for the coming years. I just wish he would get what he rightfully deserves, which is to be elected as a starter for the NFC, but like everyone else, I'm happy he's going in any capacity.

I hope my comments weren't misinterpreted, I have nothing but the utmost repect for his leadership and abilities and I think we as Redskin fans understand better than anyone (other than the Buffalo contingent) exactly what he brings to the table. To me, he's almost the Art Monk of LB's. Yeah, I said it. I just wish he'd been here his whole career.

Congrats to LBF, if we had 53 of you we'd never lose.

[BraveHeartFan]

Finally being given his due is nice to see. Fletcher has deserved this for a long time.