G - Ronald Leary

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(02-16-2017, 12:57 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: THIS is the Guard we should target if we can't retain Zeitler. Didn't allow a sack and is a great run-blocker.


It’s easy to think of Ronald Leary as a backup lineman, but he was a starting guard who lost his job because Dallas lucked into La’el Collins in freakish circumstances at draft time. With Collins injured this season, Leary stepped back into the starting spot at left guard in Dallas and actually upgraded the unit. Leary didn’t allow a sack all season, but it was his run blocking that was the biggest difference, and he was not an insignificant part of Ezekiel Elliott’s league-leading season running the football.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-50-nfl-free-agents-of-2017/

Dallas didn't "luck" into La'el Collins any more than any other team did. He was a UDFA. Every team had an opportunity to go after him. Dallas made the best sales pitch.
Bengals could have done the same.