Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

I noticed he's also a free agent who had a good season but may not manage to be a priority to the Ravens. Any thoughts?

Leonhard's contract is up after strong season -- baltimoresun.com

Re: Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

Sounds solid. He's very much on the small side for safety though, and with Meriweather as SS, we might need to go bigger. Of course...I dunno though, I guess w the success Meriweather had as a run supporter this season at a compact 5'11, I am less worried about the size of the safeties.

Re: Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

Good Lord, you're not kidding. 5'8", 185#, and he started 13 games for the Ravens? Heck, he makes Bubba, at 5'10", 200#, look like Kyle Brady. . . . :o

Re: Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

interesting...i think meri is a little small for SS, and i want him to play FS...

if we put an even smaller guy at SS......i just dont know

Re: Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

I liked Leonhard when he played for Buffalo 2 years ago and had actually hoped the Pats would look at him. I hope they look at him again as he's a very tough hombre. He'd been good for the Pats depth and a tremendous help on special teams.

Ravens S Leonhard May Be Salary Cap Victim
 

Maybe we can jump in and grab this kid if this happens before he decides to reunite with his former DC Ryan or because of the Jets salary cap issues. I love the way he plays.
The National Football Post | Leonhard May Be Salary Cap Victim

Re: Ravens S Leonhard May Be Salary Cap Victim
 

Didn't he used to play Webster?

(psst, been chatting about this some in the draft forum, too)

Re: Ravens S Leonhard May Be Salary Cap Victim
 

I'd take him in a second. Wish he was bigger, but I think he'd be a good SS for us.

Re: Ravens S Leonhard May Be Salary Cap Victim
 

No need for Leonhard when you already have one of the best in the NFL in Rhodes. I'd be stoked if he came here, watching him play, he screams "Patriot".

Re: Safety Jim Leonhard - Possible FA Addition
 

There is one major warning sign with Leonhard. How much he has benefited from playing next to Ed Reed, and behind that front seven?

Will Demps, another guy that a bunch of people craved when he was leaving the Ravens, signed a decent contract with the Giants, and was subsequently replaced in the lineup during his 1st year. He was released the following training camp.

Demps was replaced at safety in Baltimore by Dawan Landry, a 5th round rookie, who also became a playmaker in year one. Landry's injury opened the door for Jim Leonhard, a guy who only cracked the Buffalo lineup due to injuries to KO Simpson and Donte Whitner. He also became a playmaker in Baltimore.

I'd be wary of signing him to starter money, but as a 3rd safety/5th corner type, he's definitely interesting.