RB - Brian Leonard

[Bond]

Maybe we're lucky enough to take him in the second and not have to pay a fat contract to turner, he's lost weight, so he can play halfback in a tradiitional role, he can also play HBack, and TE in a Chris Cooley style, his talent along with the versaitility could be a nice addition.

[gr8slayer]

Somehow I doubt Dick is into the HBack.

[Saratoga Slim]

I've got nothing against Leonard, he looks like a very good player and an outstanding guy. I just see him as more of a contributer than a featured back in the NFL.

[gr8slayer]

I've got nothing against Leonard, he looks like a very good player and an outstanding guy. I just see him as more of a contributer than a featured back in the NFL.
Agreed.

[Don't Panic]

That's what he is... a perfect compliment to a smaller every down back. He won't go 1st round... who is willing to use a 1st round draft pick on a FB/complimentary HB?

[justasportsfan]

. who is willing to use a 1st round draft pick on a FB/complimentary HB?


Patriots with their screen plays?

[gr8slayer]

That's what he is... a perfect compliment to a smaller every down back. He won't go 1st round... who is willing to use a 1st round draft pick on a FB/complimentary HB?
Bucs/Alstott?

[Bond]

Leonard is at Top 3 RB on many draft boards right now.

He was 238 in his bowl game (Texas Bowl vs. Kansas State) but slimmed down to 224 for the Combine.

He had outstanding numbers there (4.52 40, 28 reps, 34.5 vert, 10'2" broad jump, 6.88 3 cone), besting all RBs at the weight lifting and posting a top 40 time.

He has great pass-catching abilities out of the backfield, but was put on hold last year so that Rice could get (much) more work for the best of the team. It worked.

Leonard is an excellent athlete and player and also, more importantly, has the right mindset and character to be a team player.

I don't know that he will be given a shot as "the man" in the backfield, but could easily fill a 3rd down RB role or a HB type guy such as Cooley.

That's the part that troubles me - I can't find a good comparative player. Cooley? He's a better runner. Alstott? Leonard has slimmed down and is a better receiver.

Whatever role he carves out in the NFL, he'll be a big asset to that team. <!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_6559569-->

[Bert102176]

I say we can find someone better I'm not too impressed with this kid as a full time HB