Leonard!

[hambone35]

We really got a steal in Leonard, extremely sharp player, should have had that int but really like what I see. 

[BProland85]

1 minute ago, hambone35 said:

We really got a steal in Leonard, extremely sharp player, should have had that int but really like what I see. 

 

He was one of my favorite LBs in the draft. Just needs to finish and catch those interceptions and he’s a potential pro bowl player sooner rather than later. 

[a06cc]

Likewise. Leonard seems to be what we need.

[Calmack]

He's been awesome. How long has it been since we had a linebacker with these instincts and coverage skills? 

[DaveA1102]

So many said he was taken too early. If he ends up playing up to the potential of how he has looked so far in pre season, it will look like a steal.

 

He was everywhere today.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Another gem found by Ballard. What else is new, right?

[CR91]

Gotta love that range. Combine that with Moore with Hooker on the backside, thats a alot of ground we can cover

[Fisticuffs111]

I know people had their favorite prospects they wanted in the 2nd but I never got why some people didn’t like the pick. All you have to do is watch his tape for just a little bit. Really exciting player.

[Calmack]

Where's the poster the talked about his different DNA? I wanna think he was onto something. 

[Stephen]

11 minutes ago, Calmack said:

Where's the poster the talked about his different DNA? I wanna think he was onto something. 

I always liked the pick but wished we had doubled up. edmonds and leonard would have been a sick combo, but then the oline would suck worse lol

[NorthernBlue]

12 minutes ago, Fisticuffs111 said:

I know people had their favorite prospects they wanted in the 2nd but I never got why some people didn’t like the pick. All you have to do is watch his tape for just a little bit. Really exciting player.

I remember tons of people wanted him, but with the 49th pick, but we took him 36th. At this point, who cares where he was drafted as long as he’s a stud 

[Defjamz26]

It seems like Leonard and Nelson are the two rookies we can expect to make an immediate impact their rookie year.

 

He’s lived up to the hype. All throughout the pre-draft process we heard about his coverage ability. And so far he’s been outstanding in coverage. 

[Douzer]

Oh yeah, 53 can play!

[Scott Pennock]

I wouldn't label a second rounder a steal, however, I liked the pick then (the entire second round actually) BUT I LOVE the pick now after watching him wear the shoe!

[richard pallo]

He's going to be a great Colt for a long time. 

[ztboiler]

If Leonard keeps it up he will make both Ballard and a certain over the top poster around here look pretty smart

[GoColts8818]

He’s showing why he was a 2nd round pick which many here questioned.  I hope he keeps it up once the games count.

[Case]

The man is a baller. In a few years he could be a pro bowler. 

[Stephen]

2 hours ago, MightyLucks said:

The man is a baller. In a few years he could be a pro bowler. 

May be a pro bowler from the start

[MPStack]

2 hours ago, MightyLucks said:

The man is a baller. In a few years he could be a pro bowler. 

I like what I see from him so far. I can't think of the last LB the Colts had who covers a lot of ground and especially is very good in coverage. 

[Lawrence Owen]

6 minutes ago, MPStack said:

I like what I see from him so far. I can't think of the last LB the Colts had who covers a lot of ground and especially is very good in coverage. 

Cato June

 

[MPStack]

1 minute ago, Lawrence Owen said:

Cato June

 

Funny, because I was going to mention June. 

[NewEra]

I wish we could have held onto Mike Peterson longer. I hated seeing him play for the kittens....June was awesome for us too

[Matabix]

Don't forget Skai. Walker may have just lost his spot. Maybe Sam lb for Walker. Morrison looks alot faster as well. So our lb core is looking real good.

[a06cc]

3 hours ago, Lawrence Owen said:

Cato June

 

Cato June had a problem tackling. So I hope that’s not the case with Leonard lol

[jameszeigler834]

36 minutes ago, Matabix said:

Don't forget Skai. Walker may have just lost his spot. Maybe Sam lb for Walker. Morrison looks alot faster as well. So our lb core is looking real good.

Morrison still stinks though.

[Lawrence Owen]

2 hours ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Morrison still stinks though.

I didn't think he stunk.  Bad fit for our team with what we wanted, yes.  But he was a baller.  He came every down and brought lumber when tackling.  He just couldn't cover a bed if he had a sheet.

[Surge89]

Leonard was first round talent. Those who complained about the pick we're misinformed. Now for the rest of the second round though... Ugh.

[Luck 4 president]

I like Leonard but still wish we would have taken josh Jackson and Harold Landry with the first 2 2nd round picks then Leonard with our last pick in the 2nd. 

[jameszeigler834]

1 hour ago, Lawrence Owen said:

I didn't think he stunk.  Bad fit for our team with what we wanted, yes.  But he was a baller.  He came every down and brought lumber when tackling.  He just couldn't cover a bed if he had a sheet.

He missed a lot of tackles and a lot of the tackles he made were 8-10 yards down the field.

[Lawrence Owen]

1 minute ago, jameszeigler834 said:

He missed a lot of tackles and a lot of the tackles he made were 8-10 yards down the field.

I Remember seeing him slip blocks  to tackle RB's at the LOS.  Also remember 1 play where he followed a stretch play and slipped pass a blocker to tackle for a loss near the sideline.  The guy has skills VRS the run.  

He didn't miss many tackles once he got within arms reach.  And OFC a lot were 8-10 yards down field,...that can be said about ALL the LB'ers in the NFL.  His speed hindered him,...plain and simple. Well, that and you'd have to put a deer whistle on a football for him to know it was in the air coming near him.....

[Defjamz26]

30 minutes ago, Lawrence Owen said:

I Remember seeing him slip blocks  to tackle RB's at the LOS.  Also remember 1 play where he followed a stretch play and slipped pass a blocker to tackle for a loss near the sideline.  The guy has skills VRS the run.  

He didn't miss many tackles once he got within arms reach.  And OFC a lot were 8-10 yards down field,...that can be said about ALL the LB'ers in the NFL.  His speed hindered him,...plain and simple. Well, that and you'd have to put a deer whistle on a football for him to know it was in the air coming near him.....

If I’m not mistaken he was 1/3 of the Colts who allowed that deep completion to Walker last season in the 2nd game against the Titans. 

[Surge89]

2 hours ago, Luck 4 president said:

I like Leonard but still wish we would have taken josh Jackson and Harold Landry with the first 2 2nd round picks then Leonard with our last pick in the 2nd. 

 

Huge fan of Jackson and Landry but Leonard is a better talent than both that was true before the draft and is reaffirmed in the preseason.

[LucknessMonster12]

8 hours ago, a06cc said:

Cato June had a problem tackling. So I hope that’s not the case with Leonard lol

 

He has the size, and tackling ability that June didn't. But, June was the first comp that came to mind.

[Luck 4 president]

3 hours ago, Surge89 said:

 

Huge fan of Jackson and Landry but Leonard is a better talent than both that was true before the draft and is reaffirmed in the preseason.

Both Jackson and Landry have been the top graded players at their positions (not just rookies) by pff just saying. 

[Lawrence Owen]

2 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

If I’m not mistaken he was 1/3 of the Colts who allowed that deep completion to Walker last season in the 2nd game against the Titans. 

I'm not going to pretend i remember.  I missed some of the games also because of work.  It is quite possible, i mean,...i'm not advocating for his return.  I was just saying he was not as bad as everyone is all of a sudden making him out to be.  The guy did have a lot of heart, and put 100% into each snap.  he did generally tackle well, but no-one is perfect.  Green bay needed a thumper in the middle of their Linebackers because of an injury to their starter.   That is definitely what they got.  We needed another CB who can tackle, and keep plays in front of him, with upside.  We got that.  Win-win.

[Surge89]

15 minutes ago, Luck 4 president said:

Both Jackson and Landry have been the top graded rookies at their positions by pff just saying

 

Pff doesn't grade linebackers well. No matter there is no question they are good players and I wanted them in Indy, but Leonard had first round tape and production the other 2 we're second round players. As far as a steal I'd say Leonard still equates as one more so than the other 2. 

[jameszeigler834]

4 hours ago, Lawrence Owen said:

I Remember seeing him slip blocks  to tackle RB's at the LOS.  Also remember 1 play where he followed a stretch play and slipped pass a blocker to tackle for a loss near the sideline.  The guy has skills VRS the run.  

He didn't miss many tackles once he got within arms reach.  And OFC a lot were 8-10 yards down field,...that can be said about ALL the LB'ers in the NFL.  His speed hindered him,...plain and simple. Well, that and you'd have to put a deer whistle on a football for him to know it was in the air coming near him.....

Just didn't work for him here see what he does in Green Bay cause here I think Moore and Leonard have earned the starting jobs.

[Luck 4 president]

1 hour ago, Surge89 said:

 

Pff doesn't grade linebackers well. No matter there is no question they are good players and I wanted them in Indy, but Leonard had first round tape and production the other 2 we're second round players. As far as a steal I'd say Leonard still equates as one more so than the other 2. 

Nobody thought Leonard was a 1st rounder. Most had him graded as a late round 2- round 4 player. Even most colts fans at the time of the pick thought he was a reach. Same with Braden Smith. He was a round 3 guy who Ballard reached for. Jackson and Landry however were graded as first rounders and fell to the 2nd. Where they were drafted now doesn’t matter but so far from what we’ve seen in preseason games, the other two are the better players. 

[Surge89]

16 minutes ago, Luck 4 president said:

Nobody thought Leonard was a 1st rounder. Most had him graded as a late round 2- round 4 player. Even most colts fans at the time of the pick thought he was a reach. Same with Braden Smith. He was a round 3 guy who Ballard reached for. Jackson and Landry however were graded as first rounders and fell to the 2nd. Where they were drafted now doesn’t matter but so far from what we’ve seen in preseason games, the other two are the better players. 

 

First I could care less what the supposed draft experts say. 

 

Second Leonard again had first round production and first ability.  No question regardless of the biases people have for schools.

 

Third Josh Jackson may have had 1st round tape but he did not have first round ability.  Everything about him was less than first round. 

 

Landry I will concede.

 

Too say from what we have seen in 2 preseason games that they are the better players speaks to me as one who hasn't actually watched the other 2 players and just looking at stats.  I'll just leave it at that.