London Fletcher Would Be Perfect Addition to Philadelphia Eagles

"The dream team."

Vince Young doomed the Eagles in the preseason.

Well, he didn't really doom the Eagles. He just supplied the fodder to make the Eagles look foolish this season.

The Eagles' play doomed the Eagles this season.

But I believe the Philadelphia Eagles are one player away from making the Super Bowl.

Let us assume that they will be in contention next season, with this same group of players.

The Eagles are still young at linebacker. And, while they have plenty of speed and ability at the position, it is the weakest link in the defense. A strong line-backing corps will make them stronger against the run, thereby improving an already dominant pass rush.

For this reason, the Philadelphia Eagles, who have plenty of draft picks, should concentrate on only one player this offseason in free-agency.

London Fletcher.

Go get him away from the Washington Redskins.

Yes, he is 36. Yes, he does not fit in with Coach Reid's seemingly strong belief in youth.

But, London Fletcher is a gamer.

He is a guy who never quits, and he is the perfect man to bring to a young linebacker crew.

He will be a presence against the run and he will be a great bargain. Very few teams will compete for big money with Fletcher, so the Eagles can most likely pick him up to finish his career in Philly. This will be just enough time to bring these young linebackers up to speed.

I think that young Jamar Chaney, young Brian Rolle and young Casey Matthews have great promise. They just need time to develop, and Fletcher brings the Eagles a fantastic player at the end of his career.

And, in my mind, he is the missing piece needed to get the Eagles back to the Super Bowl.