Former Bill [edit: Jim Leonard] to interview for 'Pack" DC

[bigK14094]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-packers-interview-wisconsin-defensive-142320073.html

 

Jim Leonard, former Bills safety, will interview for DC at Packers.  Wisconsin's favorite son candidate.

[YoloinOhio]

He’s done a fantastic job at Wisky. Big 10 fans would be glad to see him go to the nfl! 

[jkeerie]

if he's successful...which I suspect he will be...he will be a head coach in no time!

[BuffaloBill]

He was always touted as being very knowledgeable about the game as a player. The story was he made up for less than all world athletic ability by using his smarts to break down tendencies and plays. 

[dave mcbride]

2 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

He was always touted as being very knowledgeable about the game as a player. The story was he made up for less than all world athletic ability by using his smarts to break down tendencies and plays. 

The entire Rex Ryan system hinged on his presence on the field. 

[Brand J]

Jim Leonard taught teammates the scheme while he was on the field. I remember George Wilson saying he owed a lot to him. Not surprising that he’s thriving as a DC, perhaps he’d even do a better job than Frazier...

[Freddie's Dead]

Jim Leonhard was an underrated DB who was able to call coverages at the drop of a hat based on what the OC was doing.  He's done good work as DC at Wisconsin.  He'll be a good get for the Pack. 

[msw2112]

He was a good player and has been a successful coach so far.  I expect Leonhard to continue to succeed and would not be surprised for him to climb the ladder and someday be a good head coach.  He's a very smart guy, seems to have a great work ethic, plus has the playing experience (college and NFL) that will command respect with the players.

[Man with No Name]

He is going to be a stud. I know we've talked about this here before. IT seems he was basically a D-Coordinator on all of Rex and Pettine's teams. 

[GunnerBill]

Yea always struck me as someone who would make a good coach. 

[somnus00]

Jim Leonhard is the type of former player that tends to make a good coach. He's a guy that succeeded on hard work and brains. He was never the most athletic guy. But he had smarts, instinct, and tenacity.

 

I wish him well until he plays the Bills.

[Saxum]

6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

He’s done a fantastic job at Wisky. Big 10 fans would be glad to see him go to the nfl! 

 

Except the Big 10 fans who are Wisconsin fans of course.

[BillsVet]

5 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said:

Jim Leonhard was an underrated DB who was able to call coverages at the drop of a hat based on what the OC was doing.  He's done good work as DC at Wisconsin.  He'll be a good get for the Pack. 

 

Finally, someone who could spell his name right.

[Freddie's Dead]

1 minute ago, BillsVet said:

 

Finally, someone who could spell his name right.

 

Amen to correctly spelling names.  Tavares Jackson says hi 

[Rico]

9 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

Amen to correctly spelling names.  Tavares Jackson says hi 

 So does Ruben Brown.

[Thurman#1]

Leonhard?

 

EDIT: Ah, it was him, and people already picked up the problem.

 

Cool for Jim. Hope he does well.

Edited February 3, 2021 by Thurman#1

[Sherlock Holmes]

Love Jim Leonhard!!! Love to have him here as a coach

[machine gun kelly]

He was a bright light on a poorly staffed Bills team.  I hope he does well whether that is in college or the pros.

[RoyBatty is alive]

22 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said:

Jim Leonhard was an underrated DB who was able to call coverages at the drop of a hat based on what the OC was doing.  He's done good work as DC at Wisconsin.  He'll be a good get for the Pack. 

You deserve recognition as the first poster  (including the OP in the title) that actually spelled his name correctly.

[Freddie's Dead]

24 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

You deserve recognition as the first poster  (including the OP in the title) that actually spelled his name correctly.

 

Thanks Roy, man deserves to have his name spelled correctly.