Thread: Broncos to sign G Ronald Leary

Adam Schefter‏Verified account @AdamSchefter 1m1 minute ago

Cowboys G Ron Leary plans to sign with the Denver Broncos assuming no last-minute negotiating snags, per sources.

Mike Garafolo‏Verified account @MikeGarafolo 1m1 minute ago

Broncos to sign G Ronald Leary to a four-year deal worth $35m with $20m gtd, source says. Big money for a guy once lost in the shuffle.

If I recall correctly, Leary is more of a LG. If Garcia starts next year, he'd probably move to RG, which is where he was better two years ago. Solid start.

Definite improvement for the run game.

Didn't he lose his job to a rookie?

He's a good pickup. We'll see how he does playing next to lesser linemen, and you never know about those pesky degenerative knee conditions, but he's far better than any guard options on the Denver roster last year. Doesn't solve Denver's tackle problem, and the draft will likely garner more of an OT in training than a Day 1 stud, but there are ways around that.

There aren't a lot of ways around getting destroyed up the middle on every play, so Leary will help there. Might provide our FB with an actual hole to charge through, too.

Originally Posted by slim

Didn't he lose his job to a rookie?

Yes, but it was injury related and the rookie was pretty damn good. He had a groin injury and that allowed La'el Collins to step in. But then Collins went down this year and Leary was pretty damn good.

Originally Posted by slim

Didn't he lose his job to a rookie?

He was better than that rookie/2nd year when he got his job back. He's a good player. Denver gave him his asking price, which Dallas could not. They figure not to lose much with Collins re-taking the starting job for about 8 million cheaper, but Denver doesn't have that kind of OL depth. He should help Paradis as well by not falling all over himself the second there's any bull rush, which will be a new feeling for Paradis. Watching the pocket collapse like cheap papier mache under even the briefest of pressures can't have been fun.

One thing at a time.

Broncos agreed to terms with LG Ronald Leary, formerly of the Cowboys, on a four-year, $35-million contract.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports the deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money and makes Leary the fourth-highest paid guard in the league, although Kevin Zeitler and perhaps T.J. Land will jump him in the coming hours. Leary is coming off a quality season in Dallas, but the Cowboys were never going to pay him at the top of the guard market with La'el Collins set to return from injury. Leary should be an immediate upgrade on 2016 LG Max Garcia, who the Broncos will likely try to move to the right side. Despite adding Leary, Denver has more work to do along the offensive line, specifically at tackle. Mar 9 - 12:32 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7804/ronald-leary

Mike Klis‏Verified account @MikeKlis 18m

Ronald Leary has played left guard but either he or Max Garcia will switch to RG. Broncos still in play for at least 1 starting OT. #9sports

Sign DJ Fluker to play RG and let Garcia backup Paradis.

How is stephenson still on roster.

Biggest thing about beefing the middle of line. Allows a QB to step up in pocket. Neithe of our QBs could do that last year.

Well after reading Carol's last post, if this guy plays G and Garcia plays G, does that push Schofield out to T? :puke:

Originally Posted by slim

Didn't he lose his job to a rookie?

They put Collins out there because he's a huge talent. Last year Dallas had people offering them picks for Leary after they drafted Collins. They wanted him on the roster in case Collins didn't take at the new position. So yes and no.

Originally Posted by GEM

Well after reading Carol's last post, if this guy plays G and Garcia plays G, does that push Schofield out to T? :puke:

Schofield was decent at times at guard last year and I think his versatility keeps him around as a backup. I'd be fine with that if dump Sambrailo and Stephenson