Redskins Rumors: Keenan Robinson or Darryl Sharpton to replace London Fletcher?

In Redskins rumors today, the search to replace the retired London Fletcher at linebacker is on, with Keenan Robinson and Darryl Sharpton the front-runners for that honor.

Rich Tandler and Tarik El-Bashir of CSNWashington.com are split on who they would choose to replace Fletcher. Tandler believes that Robinson presents the best fit for the Redskins going forward, but needs to prove that he can handle it first:

"The best solution would be for Keenan Robinson, who was drafted in 2012 to be Fletcher’s successor, to win the job. However, due to a pair of pectoral muscle tears he has not played in a game since November of his rookie year. It will be a tall order for him be ready to start in the very complex Jack position by the time September rolls around."

El-Bashir counters that  Darryl Sharpton's cap number could play a factor in making him the guy come September: "If I must predict who’ll start Week 1 alongside Perry Riley, I’m going to go with Darryl Sharpton. At 26, he’s the youngest inside linebacker the Redskins signed in free agency. He’ll also earn almost twice as much as Akeem Jordan, 28, and Adam Hayward, 29."

"Of course, there isn’t always a direct correlation between a player’s cap hit and his position on the depth chart. But it should give you a good idea of whom the Redskins expect to play the most. I consider Keenan Robinson the wildcard," said El-Bashir.

Whichever direction the Redskins decide to go, either young man is going to have a lot of work ahead to fill the shoes of London Fletcher.

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