BeastMode54 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 on NewYorkJets.com he expresses his frustration and anger towards the way he was treated when he left. he said quote: "'“I was surprised. I expected to have some conversation with them and they basically said, ‘We’re moving on,’ " Leonhard told newyorkjets.com today. "You don’t forget something like that."' Another bonehead move by a bonehead FO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 on NewYorkJets.com he expresses his frustration and anger towards the way he was treated when he left. he said quote: "'“I was surprised. I expected to have some conversation with them and they basically said, ‘We’re moving on,’ " Leonhard told newyorkjets.com today. "You don’t forget something like that."' Another bonehead move by a bonehead FO Face it, he is on his 3rd team in 3 years. Baltimore didn't see him as valuable enough to keep either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 and if he was still on the bills, hed be getting beat worse than coy wire used to. and we'd all be bitching about the FO keeping another hard working, high motor, white guy. meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Face it, he is on his 3rd team in 3 years. Baltimore didn't see him as valuable enough to keep either. Yet Rex Ryan knew how good he was and made him a high prority this off season. The Ravens have a lot of great D talent and could afford to lose him in football terms and not afford to keep him as far as salary cap goes. Either way Id rather have him over Wilson/Scott/Byrd. He was one of the best playmakers on the team when he was on Buffalo. Not a great athlete, just a good football player always making plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm no big fan of this team's front office, but I'm not too sympathetic to his argument. The guy was an undrafted player who was never really more than a 2nd or 3rd team safety who played not because he was particularly good, but because they had no one else. Honestly, what did he expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 which is funny because he has been a starter for both the Ravens and Jets, but couldn't cut the mustard in Buffalo go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 He was a starter for the ravens because they lost Dawan Landry to injury last year. As for the jets he knows ryans system and once they traded abram elam it was a short term solution. Jim Leonhard still doesnt make plays, and he has the added benefit of a solid front 7. He's still not a much different player from the guy that rich gannon once said "This guy looks like he shouldn't even be on the field" in a bills/jags during his last year with the Bills. It was funny seeing Leonhard dive at ricky williams with his head down and Williams simply leaping over poor jim. Isolated in coverage he's a liability, and doesn't offer much in run support. He's not a playmaker, and offered little as a punt returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 He was a starter for the ravens because they lost Dawan Landry to injury last year. As for the jets he knows ryans system and once they traded abram elam it was a short term solution. Jim Leonhard still doesnt make plays, and he has the added benefit of a solid front 7. He's still not a much different player from the guy that rich gannon once said "This guy looks like he shouldn't even be on the field" in a bills/jags during his last year with the Bills. It was funny seeing Leonhard dive at ricky williams with his head down and Williams simply leaping over poor jim. Isolated in coverage he's a liability, and doesn't offer much in run support. He's not a playmaker, and offered little as a punt returner. Please take your common sense and understanding of the game elsewhere, we're trying to F.O. bash in here..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yet Rex Ryan knew how good he was and made him a high prority this off season. The Ravens have a lot of great D talent and could afford to lose him in football terms and not afford to keep him as far as salary cap goes. Either way Id rather have him over Wilson/Scott/Byrd. He was one of the best playmakers on the team when he was on Buffalo. Not a great athlete, just a good football player always making plays. It helps having good players around you. That was his problem on the Bills. Coaching etc left him on his own looking foolish on plays. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 which is funny because he has been a starter for both the Ravens and Jets, but couldn't cut the mustard in Buffalo go figure. You got a point there for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 not sure why he'd be that upset or what he felt he was deserving of as a reserve barely sticking to the roster. These coaches cut guys all the time and I'm sure it's not easy. Going to a defense that he can actually play in is the best thing that ever happened to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Gimem a break with Jimmy Leonhard. he was the guy teams targeted when he played for the Bills. A converted receiver outplayed him that season and Ko Simpson was coming back from injury. if anyone says they were disappointed or mad when he wasn't re-signed is a complete liar. He was a fringe NFL player. But you guys are right. What would the Jets do without his 23 tackles and 1 pass defended this season? http://www.nfl.com/players/jimleonhard/profile?id=LEO708542 It's pretty obvious teams gameplans are to not throw at JL and throw at scrubs like Ed Reed or Kerry Rhodes. People are seriously whining about Leonhard??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 on NewYorkJets.com he expresses his frustration and anger towards the way he was treated when he left. he said quote: "'“I was surprised. I expected to have some conversation with them and they basically said, ‘We’re moving on,’ " Leonhard told newyorkjets.com today. "You don’t forget something like that."' Another bonehead move by a bonehead FO Leonard wasn't a fit here. He is a free roamer who needs a very good safety next to him in order to flourish. He got burnt in coverage a lot here in Buffalo and only caught on in Baltimore when he had Ed Reed covering his ass and a Baltimore pass rush that helped the secondary. What a class act this organization gave him a chance and even if he wasn't happy with the way they treated him on his way out he should just keep it to himself because without Buffalo he doesn't go to Baltimore and than doesn't land his big contract with the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 on NewYorkJets.com he expresses his frustration and anger towards the way he was treated when he left. he said quote: "'“I was surprised. I expected to have some conversation with them and they basically said, ‘We’re moving on,’ " Leonhard told newyorkjets.com today. "You don’t forget something like that."' Another bonehead move by a bonehead FOI think Marv was gone by then... and when Marv left, a whole lot of Front Office high character went with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think Marv was gone by then... and when Marv left, a whole lot of Front Office high character went with him. there are probably easily a thousand cuts made across the league every year. what do you want coaches to do? brew some tea and talk to the player for hours about their feelings and give them tissues and jerk them off on their way out the door?!? ive done a lot of contract work, and there have been times when I didnt fit well, or the project changed, and when my contract was up my boss simply told me "We're not going to renew your contract. Thanks for all your hard work. We're going to bring other people in". know what i did? said "ok, thanks" and wen ton with my life. Should I go around and bad mouth him to other employers/coworkers? boo hoo poor jim leonard. god, NFL players are all little divas these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 the same bone head fo that drafted in 1st round a pass rusher that hasnt seen the field much since teams have been running the ball. Way to waste another top 15 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 there are probably easily a thousand cuts made across the league every year. what do you want coaches to do? brew some tea and talk to the player for hours about their feelings and give them tissues and jerk them off on their way out the door?!?ive done a lot of contract work, and there have been times when I didnt fit well, or the project changed, and when my contract was up my boss simply told me "We're not going to renew your contract. Thanks for all your hard work. We're going to bring other people in". know what i did? said "ok, thanks" and wen ton with my life. Should I go around and bad mouth him to other employers/coworkers? boo hoo poor jim leonard. god, NFL players are all little divas these days. Now THAT is some seriously funny imagery. LOL! "The Turk wants to see you and bring your teacup." Priceless. Thanks for the chuckle. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 which is funny because he has been a starter for both the Ravens and Jets, but couldn't cut the mustard in Buffalo go figure. Yes, and he was in sort of demand but ended up taking less money to play for the Jets which was more like the scheme he played in Baltimore, and wanted to avoid being "miscast" as he was at the end of his Bills tenure. *with a very bad church lady voice* Great Baltimore defense and great Jets defense, but not so good in Buffalo... hmmmm....could it be....COACHING!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 on NewYorkJets.com he expresses his frustration and anger towards the way he was treated when he left. he said quote: "'“I was surprised. I expected to have some conversation with them and they basically said, ‘We’re moving on,’ " Leonhard told newyorkjets.com today. "You don’t forget something like that."' Another bonehead move by a bonehead FO When you get to line up with Ed Reed, Chris McAllister, and Samari Rolle you are going to have a chance to make more plays because they are coming after you. He stepped up and played decent, but he's not one of the top Safeties by any means. Now he's lining up with Revis, Rhodes, and Lito Sheppard. Of course alot of looks are going to come his way again. His stats are coming because the guys around him are that much better which causes OC's to test him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Being optimistic, the Bills have been good in identifying DBs that can play in recent years. It's a shame that the front 7 is so poor and never seems to get much help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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