Clark Harris dropped key passes in clutch situations. He is NOT someone I'd want on the Jets, aren't we too used to guys like that? However Leonard has done enough to warrant retirement of his jersey talks and he gave up primary rushing duties to a top 5 runningback in the nation, and of course blocked for him. It's going to be a shame if he becomes the perennial pro-bowler at FB in the league and then everyone compares it to passing on Ed Reed for Bryan Thomas, compared to whoever we may pick with that second 2nd round pick.
Could someone please enlighten me as to how he's a great blocker? Before this year he was the primary runner, a guy other people blocked for. Now because of the emergence of Rice he's playing up back but even then he's used as more of a receiver. You rarely see him as a lead blocker up the middle. In the right system he may in fact become a Pro Bowler but that wouldn't happen with Schottenheimer's offense. When looking at prospective fullbacks, think Lorenzo Neal and Mack Strong, not Richie or Mike Anderson.
I've seen almost every down of Rutgers football this year, Brian Leonard was terrific as a blocking back for Ray Rice. Do you think that Leonard was going out for passes on Rice's runs? Of course he wasn't, he had a clear and visible impact in the running attack.
Im curious to know why is this guy a fullback, now I just read something on another site and it seems true. This kid is not slow, shows he can run, why is he a fullback ? Is it because he's white ? Now im being serious cause I just cant see why a guy of his talent level is being put to a position of less use. One more thing, this kid needs to stop that jumping shi* it wont rock in the NFL.
This guy won't be a typical fullback in the NFL, he will be an H-Back (hybrid Fullback and Tight End). Like Chris Cooley of the Redskins. The Redskins utilize the H-Back, the Jets do not. The H-back is asked to block, pass protect, and run receiving routes from multiple sets. The H-back can line up in the backfield, on the line, or is put into motion. On one play, he may be asked to serve as lead blocker for the tailback. The next, he may be sprinting 15 yards downfield to catch a pass. While I agree that Leonard has loads of talent and I am a homebody (our hometowns are 30 minutes apart), I don't think we will draft him on day 1. He has day 1 talent and will be gone on day 1. The team that does draft him will have considerable talent at the position and a threat that other teams will have to wargame for.
its just a label. 3 out of his 4 yrs at Rutgers he was the leading rusher and/or receiver. He played more fullback last year due to Ray Rice's emergence, but all that does is add another notch to his belt. We knew he was a great runner and receiver allready, and last season he showed he was a good blocker. He has the talent to play HB, FB, and TE, and thats all i care about. People throw a titty tantrum when they read we should draft Brian Leonard FB, not knowing hes so much more. All they see is the "FB" label being taken in the 2nd rd and start crying . We didnt draft Brad Smith QB to play QB. If we draft Leonard, its not just so he can be a FB exclusively. I wish i could compare him to somebody, but there really isnt any body to compare him to. He brings more to the table than Mike Alstott did coming out of college, and thats saying alot. BTW, Alstott was a early 2nd rd pick, so people need to can it about not drafting him in the 2nd.
I think he'd be great for this offense- I haven't watched him enough to get a good grasp of how good a blocker he is, but we all saw what Anderson/Sowell did with Chad around. Those guys weren't half the athletes that Leonard is either. Having a versatile player like Leonard screams of a Mangini player. If his blocking is fine, I'm ready to go.
i know leonard is good in all but look at askew. he was a waste of a 2nd round pick. if we can get loeanard 3-4 round then i am all for it.
Askew isnt nowhere near as good as Leonard. All because Askew turned out to be bust has nothing to do with Leonard as a player. Dewayne Robertson hasnt turned out to be anywhere near what we expected of him especially him being a top 4 pick, does that mean we shouldnt draft Okoye or Alan Branch in the 1st if they fell to us? How bout Bryan Thomas? Hes played well this season but wasnt what we expected early on. Does that mean we should avoid any DE/OLB hybrids in the 1st this year? We shouldnt draft Woodley then?
I think the combine will put a lot of Leonard doubters to rest. I imagine he will run in the 4.5's like a bunch of other '2nd round' RB prospects such as Michael Bush and Kenny Irons. Oh, and he can block and catch better than both of those guys. Does anyone remember BJ Askew's 40-time?
You can tell so many people have hardly ever seen BL play. They are just seeing FB and thinking "FB is useless!!". BL is a shit load more then just a guard in the backfield. He will be a great pass catcher coming out of the backfield for Chad who loves to dump the ball off and he can do something with it after he catches it. He is also a good enough running to be used in short yardage and to spell any HB. Hell there even talk of him being a HB. Then to top it all off he is a great leader and a good blocker. There no way he last past the 2nd round.
