Another Raven of interest Jim Leonhard

[Rampage]

Newsome: Ravens’ Leonhard likely moving on
Posted: Combine, News | Jason Feller | Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Jim Leonhard, Ozzie Newsome
Safety Jim Leonhard made a name for himself with an outstanding playoff performance, but that might not be enough to keep him in Baltimore.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome indicated Leonhard could be headed elsewhere this offseason.

“He has to look at if he comes back, he’s competing for a starting job. If he goes to one of these 31 other teams, then he will probably go in and be a starter and everyone wants to play,” said Newsome.
“I understand Jimmy probably wants to go somewhere else.”
The free agent to be was a revelation during his fourth season. He started 13 games and established career highs with 69 tackles and six passes defensed.
In the postseason, Leonhard was at his best, putting up spectacular numbers. He had 16 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a 0.5 sack in three playoff games.

He was also a valuable punt returner and special teams performer.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/21/newsome-ravens-leonhard-likely-moving-on/

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Ya I like him alot..I'd take either of their SS..Landry or Leonhard. Both are solid SS

 

[This is Our Year]

I was VERY impressed with this kid in the 3-4 games I saw him play this season. Not sure if he's a RFA or an UFA might be thinking of Landry, but this guy can play and has a real nose for the ball. Could also be a decent PR option if we had him.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I was VERY impressed with this kid in the 3-4 games I saw him play this season. Not sure if he's a RFA or an UFA might be thinking of Landry, but this guy can play and has a real nose for the ball. Could also be a decent PR option if we had him.

he's alot like Patrick Crayton in that respect, he fair catches alot

 

[Alexander]

He would be a great addition. But he'll end up with the Jets if I had to bet on it.

 

[TheCount]

He was pretty darn good in the playoffs but just okay during the season. He'll probably command more money than we're willing pay for a backup safety, someone will overpay him.

As long as Roy is here, I don't think we'll invest a lot of cash at the safety position.

 

[AbeBeta]

i doubt we get him but he really embodies the idea of "football playing dude"

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Ozzie has Tom Zib waiting..... Leonard is gone.

 

[rathalarge]

Guy was making plays. I bet Buffalo wish they'd kept him!!

 

[dbair1967]

beware of one yr wonders

 

[miamicowboy21]

He would be a great addition. But he'll end up with the Jets if I had to bet on it.

Schefter is already speculating that Leonard and Bart Scott could end up as jets.

 

[TheCount]

Ozzie has Tom Zib waiting..... Leonard is gone.

I liked Zib coming out, interested to see how he does. He's a Raven if ever there was one.

 

[lane]

leonhard is all you ever want in a football player.

 

[dbair1967]

69 tackles...1TFL... 6 pds...1 int

yeah, we gotta have that guy