No ‘Susan Lucci’ talk this year: Redskins LB Fletcher takes Pro Bowl snub more in stride

Redskins’ Fletcher deals with latest Pro Bowl snub

ASHBURN, Va. — Last year, he called himself “the Susan Lucci of the NFL.” This year, London Fletcher has a more calm reaction to his latest snub.

The Washington Redskins middle linebacker has been the league’s most prolific tackler this decade and hasn’t missed a game in his 12-year career, yet he’s never been voted to the Pro Bowl.

Fletcher was indignant last year, calling himself “Hall of Fame worthy” and comparing himself to the soap opera star who was nominated 18 times for an Emmy before finally winning.

The Redskins had only one player selected for the Pro Bowl — rookie linebacker Brian Orakpo (oh-RAK-poh).

Fletcher said Wednesday he’s not disappointed. He said that he’s a first alternate for the first time, so he still has a good chance to make it.