Colts Release Leonard

[HoosierinFL]

Its pretty sad, the guy worked hard to get himself drafted and busted heads for the Colts until he got injured. But he clearly just isn't the same player anymore, had to happen.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Also, good on Shane Steichen for having some balls and standards, willing to clear out the big contracts when necessary. Long may it continue.

Reich would have never done this.

[ChaosTheory]

It's a simultaneous feeling of "holy shit" and "well, yeah."

I thought they would give him the rest of the season. I didn't know they'd be on the hook for almost $13m for doing it. His performance wasn't cut-worthy... it just didn't justify the money.

Crazy. This is almost Bob Sanders-level of shining bright for a short time. Surprise pick at #36, four straight All-Pro seasons, and next thing you know, he's not a Colt anymore.

[nate505]

Wow. Even though I get it, this is still pretty shocking to me.

I'm guessing his attitude wasn't helping things. Still, it's hard to reconcile with just how good he was for a few years.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Reich would have never done this.

Frank would have given him play calling duties- on offense.

[Chromeburn]

Damn injuries. He was on a hof pace better than Ray Lewis. Sucks

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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I think that Leonard will eventually start playing really well if another team signs him ...... maybe not the first game or 2 that he plays for them, but I think that he will eventually reclaim his status as a force to be reckoned with for opposing offenses.

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he wont


dude is done. sucks how his career has gone but you don't keep a guy like that in the locker room when his play is bad

[apballin]

Yep he was scared of full speed face up tackles and it was evident… can’t pay a guy like that 20mil

Hell of a fall from all pro but they gave him plenty of opportunity and he sealed his fate with shitty soft play and bitching about playing time

[Luck4Reich]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

he wont


dude is done. sucks how his career has gone but you don't keep a guy like that in the locker room when his play is bad

Agree with this 100%

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

he wont


dude is done. sucks how his career has gone but you don't keep a guy like that in the locker room when his play is bad

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His play is not bad. He was great before his injury, and he's been average since he's been back.

And I don't have a problem with a player who says that he wants to play more ...... a "guy like that" is somebody who is using steroids and/or snorting cocaine and/or fighting with his teammates.

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