BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard

arsaint · 04-08-2013, 02:34 PM

The New Orleans Saints added another piece to attempt to beef up their defense as safety Jim Leonhard signed a one-year contract contract with the team Monday, Leonhard said via Twitter.

Leonhard spent last season with Denver as mostly a backup. Leonhard was a starter the previous four seasons with the Jets and the Ravens. Leonhard, 30, spent his first three seasons in Buffalo (2005-2007).

New Orleans Saints sign veteran safety Jim Leonhard to one-year deal | NOLA.com

papz · 04-08-2013, 02:38 PM

I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan.

FinSaint · 04-08-2013, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan.

I think he really stood out when he was with the Ravens, but I don't know what he is like as a player these days.

hagan714 · 04-08-2013, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan.

So am i. watched him for years up here on the east coast. the dude knows how to play football that all i can say. he seems to have that knack to be in the right place at the right time.

st thomas · 04-09-2013, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan.

don't know a whole lot on jim but if papz says roll with him, i'm in.

rezburna · 04-08-2013, 02:39 PM

Don't like it.

Seer1 · 04-08-2013, 02:42 PM

Oh, thank the heavens. Something new to argue about!

SmashMouth · 04-08-2013, 02:50 PM

Go Leon! Can Leon do it all?

Danno · 04-08-2013, 02:52 PM

Probably want depth, in case Harper gets cut. IIRC Leonhard is primarily a free safety, but can play both.

I like him for depth, but not as a starter. It appears he's a bit injury prone.

Rugby Saint II · 04-08-2013, 02:54 PM

I'm all for it. It gives us depth that we really need and could allow us to cut ties with one of our current safeties. If that's the direction that the FO wants to go then we can still address safety in the draft and it's not such a pressing matter come crunch time.

04-08-2013, 02:34 PM	#1
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard The New Orleans Saints added another piece to attempt to beef up their defense as safety Jim Leonhard signed a one-year contract contract with the team Monday, Leonhard said via Twitter. Leonhard spent last season with Denver as mostly a backup. Leonhard was a starter the previous four seasons with the Jets and the Ravens. Leonhard, 30, spent his first three seasons in Buffalo (2005-2007). New Orleans Saints sign veteran safety Jim Leonhard to one-year deal \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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04-08-2013, 02:38 PM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan. SapperSaint, hagan714, st thomas and 2 others like this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Originally Posted by papz I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan. I think he really stood out when he was with the Ravens, but I don't know what he is like as a player these days.

04-08-2013, 04:39 PM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Originally Posted by papz I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan. So am i. watched him for years up here on the east coast. the dude knows how to play football that all i can say. he seems to have that knack to be in the right place at the right time.

04-09-2013, 12:24 AM	#5
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Originally Posted by papz I really like the signing... especially for depth purposes. I wanted us to sign him a few years ago prior to him signing with the Jets. I'm a fan. don't know a whole lot on jim but if papz says roll with him, i'm in.

04-08-2013, 02:39 PM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Don't like it. Who Dat Que likes this.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Oh, thank the heavens. Something new to argue about! UK_WhoDat, Boutte, Ashley and 2 others like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Go Leon! Can Leon do it all? foreverfan likes this.

04-08-2013, 02:52 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard Probably want depth, in case Harper gets cut. IIRC Leonhard is primarily a free safety, but can play both. I like him for depth, but not as a starter. It appears he's a bit injury prone.

04-08-2013, 02:54 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: BREAKING: Saints sign S Jim Leonhard I'm all for it. It gives us depth that we really need and could allow us to cut ties with one of our current safeties. If that's the direction that the FO wants to go then we can still address safety in the draft and it's not such a pressing matter come crunch time.

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