The Bengals love our third-stringers. First Ryan Fitzpatrick and now Leonard join the ranks. At first glance, a player like Orien Harris (six teams in three years, started one game total) is just a depth add, but perhaps Spagnuolo sees something he likes.

…and besides, prior to the trade the Rams had five running backs, Antonio Pittman, Brian Leonard, Kenneth Darby, Samkon Gado and the new guy, 7th round draft pick Chris Ogbonnaya. Now count how many “legitimate” DTs we have… three, Adam Carriker, Clifton Ryan and the new guy, Darell Scott. The bottom line is Spag is no dummy. If he called the shots on this trade, and I have no doubt he did, he has good reasons. And of course there’s always the "inside knowledge" factor. The coaches know more about what’s going on with their players than we do.

Also, just ask yourself, what has Leonard ever really done for the Rams? Remember he was there number 2 pick. Has he played like a number 2 pick?

Go Rams!

he gets a much better chance to make a case for playing time…not as many actors on the stage, so to speak, and he gets a fresh start.

I think Lenoard can do well anf the Bengals might just be that team. I always like him but never thought he’d ever be a super start.

Now if we can get a useful player in exchange for Joe Klopfenstein, I’ll declare Devaney the greatest GM in town since the heydey of Walt Jocketty.