The Redskins have begun preparing for the 2012 season and they want to make sure their defensive leader returns. Fletcher joined Washington as a free agent in 2007. The defender has expressed interest in staying with the team past this season. Washington head coach Mike Shanahan echoed his interest in retaining the middle linebacker, and now general manager Bruce Allen has offered his endorsement behind getting a deal done. "We want to, we want to–and he wants to come back," Allen said. "We're just waiting for the season to finish, and then we're gonna take care of business. "He's a captain. We want our captain back."