Guys who say Leonard is a perfect fit for this team have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Schottenheimer wants a big blocking fullback. Look at the fullbacks he picked up off WW, and how he uses Ryan as a FB. Look at San Diego... That's the model he wants.
Oh God the other 2nd round pick used on a FB? Shoot me now! I'm willing to look at FB only after the more pressing needs of DE, OLB, CB, RB and OG and OT have been addressed. We've got no business picking a FB on the first day.
You take the best guy that fits your team. If you draft by position you often wind up with lesser players.
That may be true, but that doesn't mean he won't be a hell of an offensive weapon for some other team. He has 2nd-3rd round talent and everyone seems to realize that but you.
I really want a Brandon Jacobs clone. That would make my draft. I'd alternate Jacobs and Washington and that would be a kick-ass running attack.
What's not to like about him? He's a great blocker, has terrific hands, tremendous athletic ability and speed, and has handled multiple roles on an offense. You can say he's not a fit for the team, or it's dumb to draft a FB before the second day all you want, but I can't see how you wouldn't be impressed with him.
Im agreeing with you GH and this response isnt targeted towards you. They see the word "Fullback" and write the guy off, regardless of how productive he is and how much he brings to the table. Even though with this 1 draft pick we can knock off HB, TE, and FB from our draft needs, what does it matter, hes a "Fullback." btw, Jerome Bettis was a FB in college, how did that work out for him? now i wait for the post saying that the FB is a dying breed anyway....
i think leonard is worth a 3rd rd pick. but he'll be gone by then. but to compare him to Bettis? Bettis played the competition of Notre Dame at about 20 lbs heavier. I think Leonard will be a great player, hes got all the tools and can block/run/catch. My earlier point is though, how big of a role does the FB have in our scheme? I said there doesnt seem to be much use for FB in our offense aside from blocking, being that we use multiple WR sets and motion to create open passing lanes. And the scheme is a derivative of SD where the best blocking FB in the game plays, but as I said is only used for blocking. Now maybe the reason FB doesnt have a big role is because of the lack of faith the staff has in Askew? I find it hard to believe Askew(whos best skill set is running the ball) would not see some carries by now out of the FB spot. I'm not saying Leonard couldnt perform in the same versatile way in our offense. I just dont think anything besides blocking would be asked of him. Regardless, if he was available in the 3rd rd (which he wont be) I'd take him. Only way I would take him with our late 2nd rd pick was if a BPA at a position we truly need looked like a lackluster option. Basically I'm saying I dont know how interested the Jets would even be in him. :breakdance:
If he's still there in the 4th the Jets will most certainly take him, there is a chance they'd take him in 3rd (better pick than Schlegal and Smith!) if they are happy with their 1st and second round picks.
brian leonard can suck it, ive said it 10000 times, im sick of all these rutgers bandwagon fans jerkin off to brian leonard....spending a first day draft pick on him is a waste
He is easily a first day pick...easily. He would be perfect to block in front of Leon or Houston. I've watched all Rutger's games and the guy picks up blitzing linebackers like no other. It would give Chad a half second extra every time he steps back in the pocket which is huge. Fullback will become the "new" tight end. It's going to be the next glory position in the league.
No way I'd take him before round 7. I could be dead wrong, and I certainly do not watch all of RUs games, but what I saw over the last couple years was an invisible player against good teams. Granted, the team determined RIce is a better player (he is, by far), but Leonard did nothing. How people think he has 2nd or 3rd round talent is beyond me. I'd be upset if we took him before round 7.
I want a new FB starting next year, Ryan has played ok I've had it with Askew. But no first day pick on a FB. Maybe Pociask could be groomed at that position.
The Jets don't need Brian Leonard. I loved Phillip Rivers as a player, but the Jets didn't need a quarterback when he came out of college. This team has far more needs than fullback. Fullback should always be last priority. Now, as it regards Rutgers, I would not at all be opposed to the Jets expending a draft pick on Clark Harris, who might bring a bit more to the table over the middle than Chris Baker. -X-
i'm the furthest thing from a "bandwagon" rutgers fans, as i've had season tickets for the past 6 years. regardless... leonard will be a 1st day pick, and is a lot more than a fullback.. in response to the clark harris comment, i couldn't disagree more... speakign of people who have disappeared, he did nothign this year, and is very overrated.. drops a lot of catchable balls.
