MiltonWaddams Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Has worked under some strong defensive coordinators and head coaches. Intrigued by what he will bring to the table, but we knew he was an in-demand DC this hiring cycle, so let’s hope he can live up to the hype. 2 1 1 Quote
KingBoots8 Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I’m going to enjoy this, but he might not be here long. Guess we better just win right away 😘 2 Quote
Big Turk Posted January 31 Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Great move. He was also an asst HC for Denver and was interim HC for Wisconsin for half a season, not a newbie but still looking to prove himself as a DC so I love it. Plus a former Bill! He was the DC at Wisconsin for 5 years and had 4 top 10 defenses including one year ranked #1 and another #5 in the country... 3 3 3 Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Just now, boater said: Whew.... we can all relax now. I bet the Ravens are upset, they were pursuing him also. I feel like that was never the right move for him with Jesse minter planning to call defensive plays. I think he may have just been interviewing with them to squeeze more money from the Bills. They never even announced they interviewed him so I feel like it’s been in the works this whole time to come here. 2 1 1 Quote
Joe Ferguson Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I hope he defends the Chiefs more than 13 seconds. 2 2 1 Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted January 31 Posted January 31 If they can add Raheem Morris as DB Coach and give him some assistant title I’d really love it. Leonhard is a great hire IMO. 10 5 Quote
Coach Tuesday Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Home run hire. He has been my coaching crush since the end of his playing days when it was obvious that he’d become a great one some day. 4 3 2 Quote
Big Turk Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I'm guessing there is going to be a lot of "how come we didn't see this under McDermott??" happening when the games start being played... 6 3 Quote
Dablitzkrieg Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Someone explain to me how we satisfied the Rooney rule with our DC and OC and ST hires? There was no reporting on us interviewing anyone. I didn't think the Rooney rule applied to assistants 1 1 1 Quote
DJB Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Finally someone who attacks the offense instead of sitting back with the “bend but don’t break attitude “ This is my favourite hire so far!! 4 1 Quote
Chandler#81 Posted January 31 Posted January 31 What's up, Bills Mafia!? Bills are hiring Jim Leonhardt to be the defensive coordinator, and I AM FIRED UP ABOUT THIS! This is so exciting! Leonhard was a good NFL safety who began his career with the Bills as a UDFA from 2005 to 2007 & 2013. He played through the 2014 season. One of those undersized, gritty dudes that just made plays. Was an outstanding DC at Wisconsin (where he played college ball) from 2017-2022. He served as the Broncos' DBs coach and defensive pass game coordinator over the last 2 seasons. He was also the assistant HC in 2025. THIS DEFENSE WILL BE DIFFERENT! Multi-front. Man coverage. Blitzing. GO BILLS! 7 4 8 Quote
Walking Tall Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I really like the hire but I would love to see Brady try to add a position coach that has head coaching experience so he has a sounding board. 1 6 Quote
US Egg Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Denver East? Not my 1st choice, but in Brady I trust. Glad it’s over. Now what are we gonna trash? 1 1 Quote
TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Big, big, big changes coming to Buffalo's defense. We could see 3, 4, and 5 man fronts. 6 1 Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Just now, Dablitzkrieg said: I didn't think the Rooney rule applied to assistants it definitely does. The reason I am asking here too is because I am not sure any of this breaking news about Leonard or Carmichael is truly official. Quote
RoscoeParrish Posted January 31 Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Someone explain to me how we satisfied the Rooney rule with our DC and OC and ST hires? There was no reporting on us interviewing anyone. Who cares? Just win baby. 2 6 Quote
Draconator Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Just now, US Egg said: Now what are we gonna trash? Game day threads will come soon enough 1 2 Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 31 Posted January 31 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Big Turk said: He was the DC at Wisconsin for 5 years and had 4 top 10 defenses including one year ranked #1 and another #5 in the country... Yeah and they decided to hire Luke fickell instead of him. Oops. but yeah I meant prove himself as a NFL DC Edited January 31 by YoloinOhio 1 1 Quote
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