Darius Leonard passes concussion protocol **Updated page 3**

[Mitch Connors]

22 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Why would he not play? He has  practiced almost every day at camp. It’s not like he hadn’t practiced. Maybe limited snaps but he hasn’t even been limited in practice.

I think that speaks to the skeptics Leonard mentioned in the abovementioned article excerpt.

I hope he plays. I really hope he plays great. I view him with an 'ill believe it when I see it' lens now. I don't think I'd be happier for someone to show me how wrong I am than him but I need to see it to believe it. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I think what will be more interesting to watch is how Bradley uses him. Leonard and Kenny Moore are pretty close the same player as far as their playmaking ability. Bradley has to find a way to get both of them around the ball more. Both need to be used on blitzes more too. That is their strength.

[BlackTiger]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Both need to be used on blitzes more too. That is their strength.

 

Its unfortunate that both are really good at it but our DC doesnt like using those positions in that way.  Kenny didnt get paid by being a sit back in a zone corner.

[Jackie Daytona]

19 minutes ago, Mitch Connors said:

I think that speaks to the skeptics Leonard mentioned in the abovementioned article excerpt.

I hope he plays. I really hope he plays great. I view him with an 'ill believe it when I see it' lens now. I don't think I'd be happier for someone to show me how wrong I am than him but I need to see it to believe it. 

Exactly my view on it.  Make me a

Eat crow Darius!  I'm sooooo ready Shaq or not, let's get back to the amazing days!

7 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I think what will be more interesting to watch is how Bradley uses him. Leonard and Kenny Moore are pretty close the same player as far as their playmaking ability. Bradley has to find a way to get both of them around the ball more. Both need to be used on blitzes more too. That is their strength.

Since when has blitzing been Leonard's strength?  I'd say he can for sure....but he's not really an edge rusher....

[Superman]

4 minutes ago, Jackie Daytona said:

Since when has blitzing been Leonard's strength?  I'd say he can for sure....but he's not really an edge rusher....

 

He had seven sacks his rookie year...

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

7 minutes ago, Jackie Daytona said:

Exactly my view on it.  Make me a

Eat crow Darius!  I'm sooooo ready Shaq or not, let's get back to the amazing days!

Since when has blitzing been Leonard's strength?  I'd say he can for sure....but he's not really an edge rusher....

One of his strengths.

[Jackie Daytona]

7 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

One of his strengths.

Ok.

[sb41champs]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/09/07/colts-shaquille-leonard-concussion-out-to-prove-doubters-wrong/70787298007/

 

Really good article from the IndyStar about Shaq Leonard's motivation.

[throwing BBZ]

 

 I'm sure he has worked very hard to get back to as good as possible.

Deep down he wants to lock in the $15.6M for this season.

 Just making the opening game roster does this. I hope he has fun and is once again a real difference maker.

[holeymoley99]

Lets just hope no friendly fire from Franklin this year for him.....just saying

[w87r]

2 minutes ago, holeymoley99 said:

Lets just hope no friendly fire from Franklin this year for him.....just saying

Already had some with Moss.

[Ratking]

On 9/7/2023 at 5:34 PM, RollerColt said:

Dear God.... 

The Colts had 4 defenders eclipse a 90 PFF grade for the week:

EJ Speed - 94.8

DeForest Buckner - 92.5

Zaire Franklin - 92.2

Grover Stewart - 90.2

Other notables: Kwity Paye - 74.1

Shaq Leonard - 66.3

Rodney Thomas - 43.9 (low for the unit)

 

Yea... for 100 million Shaq is a lot better than speed lol 

[Solid84]

3 minutes ago, Ratking said:

The Colts had 4 defenders eclipse a 90 PFF grade for the week:

EJ Speed - 94.8

DeForest Buckner - 92.5

Zaire Franklin - 92.2

Grover Stewart - 90.2

Other notables: Kwity Paye - 74.1

Shaq Leonard - 66.3

Rodney Thomas - 43.9 (low for the unit)

 

Yea... for 100 million Shaq is a lot better than speed lol 

He'll need some games to get up to speed (pun intended). The guy has barely played any games in over a year now. He'll get there.

[Ratking]

7 minutes ago, Solid84 said:

He'll need some games to get up to speed (pun intended). The guy has barely played any games in over a year now. He'll get there.

I hope he does get there. But when? And how much of his 100 million dollar contract will have been spent cheerleading on the sidelines or limping around on the field? 50 percent? 60 percent?