His measurables are pretty good. He seems like someone who if brought in as a backup can be developed into a starter. But he may not want to play again after a huge pay cut.Leatherwood should have been a 2nd or 3rd Rd pick. His confidence is shot. I think he would be a good signing. Not as a starter but as a project to work with Mitchel and the coaching staff to develop him. He was outstanding in college. He needs a good coaching staff to rebuild his confidence.
Off of waivers?! They liked him enough to pick up his rookie contract. ... okBears Claim Leatherwood.
I want to continue this a bit. If the Bears liked Leatherwood enough to assume his rookie contract then why didn't they just trade a 7th for him. Either the offered it and it was rejected by the Raiders or they felt that a 7th was too high of a price. Either way, nuts.Off of waivers?! They liked him enough to pick up his rookie contract. ... ok