JohnnyHector Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 New Jet Jim Leonhard to return punts by Dave Hutchinson Tuesday March 03, 2009, 3:09 PM Have a little nugget here folks on new Jets safety Jim Leonhard. Leonhard, a favorite of coach Rex Ryan, is an outstanding punt returner in addtion to a solid safety and Ryan plans to use him in that role to give Pro Bowler Leon Washington a break because he wants to use him more in the running game. Last season, Leonhard averaged 11.6 yards per return with a long of 46 yards on 20 returns. He isn't a dynamic returner but he does the most important thing that a punt returner must do -- he catches the ball. Ryan recently told me that Leonhard can catch the ball ``in a hurricane.'' Ryan is excited about having Leonhard as a punt return option because he plans on giving Washington more carries this upcoming season and he doesn't want to wear the diminutive Washington down. Washington had just 76 attempts for 448 yards (5.8-yard average) and three touchdowns last season. As a safety, Leonhard, 5-foot-8, 186 pounds, is a four-year veteran out of Wisconsin. He had 69 tackles, one sack and one interception last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 cool indeed.............. I wonder if we'll see both leon & tj in backfield at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Sounds great. Especially since it will free up Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 cool indeed.............. I wonder if we'll see both leon & tj in backfield at the same time? I'm sure we will. Give the other team's D something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Great news, get the playmakers involved in the offense...imagine that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetkid94 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 IS THERE ANY REASON NOT TO LIKE RYAN??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If Leon can touch the ball on offense 10 to 12 times a game I will be very fricken happy. Rex just keeps saying the right things. You got to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So our best playmaker is going to be getting the ball more on offense? What a crazy concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There's a novel idea, give Leon more touches on offense. I wonder why nobody thought of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So our best playmaker is going to be getting the ball more on offense? What a crazy concept. Who would have thunk it? Heres a question though, who came up with this idea? The guy that failed to give our best play maker the ball last season (schotty) or the guy that is coming into change turn this ship around? (Ryan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetkid94 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 you know what else is a crazy concept? SIGNING LEON LONG TERM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravejamriot Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Who would have thunk it? Heres a question though, who came up with this idea? The guy that failed to give our best play maker the ball last season (schotty) or the guy that is coming into change turn this ship around? (Ryan) Schotty: Hey, I think we should get Leon the ball more, he is our best playmaker. When he gets the ball, good things happen. Mangini: Yea, but that's what their defense is expecting. If we don't give Leon the ball... they will be so confused and lost!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So our best playmaker is going to be getting the ball more on offense? What a crazy concept. Nah, I don't buy it. It just makes too much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Who would have thunk it? Heres a question though, who came up with this idea? The guy that failed to give our best play maker the ball last season (schotty) or the guy that is coming into change turn this ship around? (Ryan) Next thing you know, we'll actually be blitzing on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 :ban::ban::ban: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Next thing you know, we'll actually be blitzing on defense. Get out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Next thing you know, we'll actually be blitzing on defense. :ahhh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why is he announcing this stuff now? The other teams now have proof that we will indeed have a punt returner next year. What an idiot. What's next Ryan reveals what leg Vilma injured a few years ago? Mangini is rolling over in his grave. All his hard work has been undone. :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Holy ****! We have a coach who actually gets it! Bravo Rex, bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why is he announcing this stuff now? The other teams now have proof that we will indeed have a punt returner next year. What an idiot. What's next Ryan reveals what leg Vilma injured a few years ago? Mangini is rolling over in his grave. All his hard work has been undone. :-P He also announced that Bart Scott will play on defense... DAMN there goes the element of surprise week 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why is he announcing this stuff now? The other teams now have proof that we will indeed have a punt returner next year. What an idiot. What's next Ryan reveals what leg Vilma injured a few years ago? Mangini is rolling over in his grave. All his hard work has been undone. :-P You may be on to something and not even realize it. I think Rex and company are feeding the media MIS-information. Let them think Leonhard will return punts... they will have no clue what to do when they see Leon back there. Awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There's a novel idea, give Leon more touches on offense. I wonder why nobody thought of that before. That's the scary part. The dunce that didn't think of it before is still the O.C. Let's hope Rex puts the fear of God into Schotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 You may be on to something and not even realize it. I think Rex and company are feeding the media MIS-information. Let them think Leonhard will return punts... they will have no clue what to do when they see Leon back there. Awesomeness. Smoke screen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 IS THERE ANY REASON NOT TO LIKE RYAN??????????? I havent found 1 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 You may be on to something and not even realize it. I think Rex and company are feeding the media MIS-information. Let them think Leonhard will return punts... they will have no clue what to do when they see Leon back there. Awesomeness. Awesomeness would be feeding them misinformation because he plans on having Jenkins return punts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Awesomeness would be feeding them misinformation because he plans on having Jenkins return punts. He would get a few yards after first point of contact on every return no doubt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why is he announcing this stuff now? The other teams now have proof that we will indeed have a punt returner next year. What an idiot. What's next Ryan reveals what leg Vilma injured a few years ago? Mangini is rolling over in his grave. All his hard work has been undone. :-P Mangini is to busy contemplating the effects of painting everything white at his practice facility and checking his players wonderlic scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Next thing you know, we'll actually be blitzing on defense. You dont say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 As long as Leon is still returning KO's this will be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He may be able to field a punt in a hurricane, but can he catch them at the Meadowlands? Sounds like a quote that could be repeated after his first muff, ala the DFat bowling ball with butcher knives one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 As long as Leon is still returning KO's this will be awesome. agree,,and call me carzy, ut i think leon can handle a few punt returns and EXTRA work in backfield also..I like Leon reurning all kicks and doin more in backfield,,work his ass off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 agree,,and call me carzy, ut i think leon can handle a few punt returns and EXTRA work in backfield also..I like Leon reurning all kicks and doin more in backfield,,work his ass off.. I think they want to use leon more on 1st down and not just 3rd and long miracle plays... so the train of thought is not to get him winded on a punt return and then toss him in a 1st down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why are people giving Rex credit for this when so many people here were killing Schotty (rather than Mangini) for not giving Leon enough touches on offense? Who's fault was it under Mangini? Mangini or Schotty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why are people giving Rex credit for this when so many people here were killing Schotty (rather than Mangini) for not giving Leon enough touches on offense? Who's fault was it under Mangini? Mangini or Schotty? Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why are people giving Rex credit for this when so many people here were killing Schotty (rather than Mangini) for not giving Leon enough touches on offense? Who's fault was it under Mangini? Mangini or Schotty? Even if it is Schott's idea you have to give Rex credit for letting his OC do things like, I don't know, have some input in the offense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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