I am a huge Jets fan, and a Huge rutgers fan. I would love to see the Jets draft brian leonard in the 3rd round, and keep him in jersey. I also think he'd be a great fit for the jets, as a 3rd down back/short yardage type back. He can block very well, has great hands, and runs the ball hard. I'd much rather have him in the backfield then BJ Askew or someone like that. He reminds me of like richie anderson in a way, i'd love to see him in the Green and White.
My god, if we draft him in the 6th round it would be a reach in my opinion. I don't care what the draft experts say... I don't think he's worthy of anything but a 7th round selection. That's my opinion, flame me if you wish. Just because a draft expert thinks he's worth it doesn't mean he is for OUR team.
The JETS do need a true fullback and that is exactly what Brian Leonard is. We should draft him if he is there in the third round when our pick comes up.
I wouldnt pick him untill atleast the 5th round. A FB in this offense isnt worthy of a pick in the 3rd round. Lets not let our emotions get the better of us.
Kiper said that he is a 2nd round pick because of his H- back ability. he said that he could line up a FB RB TE and can be used in the slot in a 4 wide spread. He compared him to Frank whycheck. I would love to se him on this team but I dont know if he is worth a second round pick. If he has a great combine I think that is what would be needed to get him.
We need a Lorenzo Neal type, someone who's going to run through the line and absolutely dominate a linebacker or safety.
From what I have seen from him he has that ability as well. He has opened up huge holes for Rice. He looks like a great blocker to me.
This team desperately needs a blocking FB, but maybe that is why they drafed Posciak (sp?). But that is one of the positions that is hurting the run game, Askew can't block worth a crap. I wouldn't mind using a 4th rounder on a FB, but a 2nd or 3rd might be too much.
Brian Leonard can do just about anything you ask of him whether it's H-back or fullback. Hell, he would be a better RB than anyone we currently have. I'd rather use a 3rd rounder on him than a slow ass LB. He'll be gone by mid 2nd round though.
i think something that could really help our running game is drafting....a running back i think this guy has alot going for him in that he can contribute at RB/FB/TE/ST and that is why i wouldnt complete dismiss it, but i think we have bigger needs this is all speculation b/c we have to wait for free agency...and then the draft
In the Whispers section of this weeks Jets Confidential they state how the Jets brass is very high on Leonard and have been scouting him closely. After extolling his virtues they finish by saying "Don't be surprised if the Jets use one of their 2nd round picks on this guy"....
Leonard is perfect for the Jets. He's a very versitile type player, that could play fullback, H-back, tight end, even running back a little on offense. He also would be a great special teams player, plus he's a playmaker. I'm hopin we grab him up in April!
Brian Leonard here is a possibility, certainly. His versatility is amazing. He's a Mangini/New England kind of player, but the question is: is his value as a jack-of-all-trades as high as it would be for one of our main needs.
I think the key is that he is the exact type of player Mangini wants. He was the main rusher a year ago at Rutgers but this season took a back seat to Rice without a peep and did whatever was needed of him. His a team first guy who is a great blocker, had great hands and can also get tough yards. He could easily be our #1 FB and replace the need for a "big back" like Barlow. Granted I'm a little biases as I'm a Rutgers grad but he'd be a very good pick up and could also be a compliment to Baker as a situation TE.
under your name it says Most Knowledgeable Poster, so i assume your worth your opinion. but i dont know how 2 people could think so differently. talent wise, character wise, and hard working wise brian leonard is one of the top talents in this draft. but thats only my opinion.
