Buccaneers sign former Bengals RB/FB Brian Leonard

DaRealdeal · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:42 pm Post subject:

Schiano loves him some Rutgers.

I don't mind this move with our lack of depth at RB and our need for a 3rd down back. He's a good pass blocker that can catch the ball out of the backfield.

bucstopshere · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 14612 Location: Las Vegas

Championship!

But seriously like the move. He did good things at Rutgers and I'm sure he'll don the 40 jersey and everyone will instantly fall in love
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mfw096 · Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 2936 Location: UNLV

tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 14184 Location: Montréal

He will not wear #40. Better not.

I honestly don't like him much. Not really a fullback, and Lorig is a good one anyway. He is a good blocker, but nothing much with the ball in his hands. Ionno it's not a huge deal and I don't care that much, I just don't think he'll be a contributor.
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deuces22wild · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 12315 Location: Mack on the sig

Another solid move.
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eggybucsfan31 · Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 10399 Location: Westerly RI

Later Blount.
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REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

Meh solid move. Adds depth to the rb position. Liked his potential when he entered the league but really didn't live up to it. Maybe schiano can bring something out of him.

Grade: C+.

bucsfan333 · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 38488 Location: the mitten

Lil' Shorty · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:46 am Post subject:

I like it. Dude is better or at least no worse than Blount. He can block and is a tough ball carrier. Plus be can catch and we don't lose having a RB that can leap over people, which was clearly LeGarrette's best attribute. If anyone is gonna get something out of Leonard it's Schiano.
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He Hate Me · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:53 am Post subject:

I wanted us to draft him when he came out. I haven't seen him with the Bengals so I'm pretty excited to see what he has.

tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 14184 Location: Montréal

Apparently he is better than I gave him credit for, according to Bengals fans. Great blocker, good receiver out of the backfield.

Already way better than Blount.
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Pvsports9 · Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 1536

really? better than blount huh? let's see how many yards he collects if doug is lost for the season on some freak injury...

Blount= 1000 yard back

BL= backup backup

5nick5 · Joined: 25 Jan 2011 Posts: 1257 Location: Florida

Soul Glo · Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 2849 Location: FL

Blount and Leonard are complete opposites.

Blount has some special abilities, when he can get a head of steam and in the open he's one of the most dangerous runners in the NFL. But doesn't have much burst till he gets a few yards. Can't block, not much of a receiver.

Leonard more versatile, can move him around. Catch, block.

it's a shame for Blount, because he has the talent, but in today's passing league if he never improves his blocking and catching. he'll never get much PT, too predictable.