It just depends on the match-up - If TB is in comeback it's Leonard - if it's a close grind out game then it's Rainey - I think it was clear on Monday Night that Rainey will be given the workload unless the game situation dictates a change . . .Leonard may still be a good flex play on certain weeks (he'll be trusted to block and maybe the 3rd down back) . . . Rainey is probably the better choice though as TB has established the run over the past 3 weeks .. .
How do you figure? Leonard had 20 carries to Rainey's 8. Leonard also caught 2 passes on 3 targets. Rainey seems like the more explosive guy but Leonard is bigger and was actually #2 (and getting a lot of work) even before James went down.
Leonard will take a run that was blocked for 10 yards and get 10 yards and never any more. Rainey can take a run that was blocked for 10 yards and get 30 yards. He will take over Mike James role in the offense soon.
OG - yes Leonard was the #2 and got first crack at proving himself - it became clear as that game went on that exactly what Patriots said was true - Leonard isn't a threat to bust one out like Rainey - those 8 carries - were the last 8 carries of the game and he was trusted around the goal line - good pt. on Leonards 2 catches - that's why he'll be flex play on some matchups - he's good out of the backfield and pass blocks better than Rainey - but Rainey has the upside here. . .
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likes25Tue 11/12/13 8:11 PM
Did he mean using them in a timeshare, or selling them a timeshare?
johnwhichelloTue 11/12/13 5:18 PM
like he has a choice
gomerp13Tue 11/12/13 6:15 PM
Which is the better add? Rainey appeared to have more shift but Leonard has some experience.
G-R-I-MWed 11/13/13 1:28 AM
It just depends on the match-up - If TB is in comeback it's Leonard - if it's a close grind out game then it's Rainey - I think it was clear on Monday Night that Rainey will be given the workload unless the game situation dictates a change . . .Leonard may still be a good flex play on certain weeks (he'll be trusted to block and maybe the 3rd down back) . . . Rainey is probably the better choice though as TB has established the run over the past 3 weeks .. .
OGDoggyDocThu 11/14/13 5:24 AM
How do you figure? Leonard had 20 carries to Rainey's 8. Leonard also caught 2 passes on 3 targets. Rainey seems like the more explosive guy but Leonard is bigger and was actually #2 (and getting a lot of work) even before James went down.
William83Thu 11/14/13 10:00 AM
Leonard will take a run that was blocked for 10 yards and get 10 yards and never any more. Rainey can take a run that was blocked for 10 yards and get 30 yards. He will take over Mike James role in the offense soon.
MustangGuy6Fri 11/15/13 10:20 AM
Hope not, Leonard was the only one I could get my hands on in the waiver.
QuestToBeGreatSat 11/16/13 11:10 PM
Leonard or Pierre Thomas?
G-R-I-MSun 11/17/13 11:24 AM
OG - yes Leonard was the #2 and got first crack at proving himself - it became clear as that game went on that exactly what Patriots said was true - Leonard isn't a threat to bust one out like Rainey - those 8 carries - were the last 8 carries of the game and he was trusted around the goal line - good pt. on Leonards 2 catches - that's why he'll be flex play on some matchups - he's good out of the backfield and pass blocks better than Rainey - but Rainey has the upside here. . .