I'm not writing off JJB one iota. But he's 34, he's recovering from a ruptured quad and he's likely to miss the first one-two months of the season. Even when he's fully match fit (maybe another month) he's going to be vying for back row places with Ablett, Ferres, Cuthbo and others. Unless you see him playing prop for Peacock-esque stints? Realistically he could never have been named as captain even though I agree 100% with your assessments of his qualities and leadership.

Yes he will miss maybe a couple of months but under the new set up it is a long long season and hopefully he will return fresh at a time when we may well have another bout of injuries. So I see him figuring strongly in the important end of the season. I am happy with Mags as captain and would make JJB one of say 3 vice captains along with Burrow and Ward.

I'll drink to that. And when it's his turn to bow out he deserves the same send off as JP, KS and KL enjoyed.

Quite right

JJB the amount of serious long term injuries he has had and returned his attitude is admirable.I hope the club look after him when he finishes

An obvious choice and I wish him every success.

jjb is already being looked after with roles within the foundation

I hope so. His enthusiasm and charisma would be great in the Foundation getting people involved.

Well deserved - his contribution to the team's success over the past 11 years matches anyone.

A fitting choice hopefully he will continue to the be inspirational leader he has been for the last few seasons.

A great player without doubt one the 10 best players of the whole SL era

Two kicks last year led to us winning two trophies

I think Danny will be fine as captain. I'd like to see JJB as club captain and danny as on-field captain. JJB really sums up what it means to be a rhino

I can see no reason why he won't do an excellent job... Looking forward to seeing how Leeds go this season, big holes to fill and i'm sure all opposition fans will be curious to see how Leeds rearrange themselves.

Been a great player now for over a decade and changed his game as pace diminished. Great in big games and will be sorely missed when retires. I think he will be rightly proud to lead the team and for all he has done deserves all Leeds fans support and a bit of slack if he does throw a small wobbler now and then. This new less experienced group may need to hear a bit more emotion.

Having a good captain is probably less important than having a number of leaders across the team. It would be unfair to blame McGuire for not being as good a captain as Sinfield when he also won't have Peacock around. Having said that the squad has enough experience to get by IMO.

Every Rhino fan appreciates the heart and soul that JJB has put into the club...but...don't let sentiment get in the way of fact. He is no spring chicken and he will become even more injury prone/take longer to heal as time marches on. The guy needs some luck on the injury front, but having him around the squad in any capacity is a boost - he IS Mr Leeds.