Manhattan Project wrote:The main thing I like about this deal is that he turned down more money from Denver in order to sign with us which really speaks volumes about Ryan as a coach. Leonhard will give us effort every play, which is good. He is a no nonsense player that prides himself on working hard, cant complain about that.
Good point and every team and every unit needs these kind of guys. You can't have a big time talent or pro bowler at every position. But when you fill the positions next to your stars with hard workers and tough guys you usually have great balance... just look at the Ravens, they had guys like Lewis, Suggs, Scott or Reed yet they also started guys like Bannan, Johnson or Leonhard... and let's make no mistake about, we almost have as much terrific talent on the defense as the Ravens had last year... Jenkins and Revis are absolutely elite level, dominant talents and guys like Harris, Pace or Rhodes are very talented too...