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Grading the 2019 Broncos offensive linemen

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Offensive tackle Dalton Risner #66 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Offensive tackle Dalton Risner #66 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Ron Leary
BUFFALO, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Ron Leary #65 of the Denver Broncos during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 24, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Ron Leary

2019 Stats: 12 games played, eight penalties, one sack allowed

As far as giving up sacks, Ron Leary did pretty well in that department. But the two things on the field that are making Broncos Country pessimistic is his untimely penalties and his inability to stay healthy.

Denver brought in Leary from Dallas in hopes that he could be the same player he was during his time in the Lone Star State. But after one solid year, he started to fall apart.

The injuries were a big reason. He missed over half of the 2018 season due to injury. The thought was that he would return stronger than ever. But alas, he missed four games and did not perform well.

Pro Football Focus graded him as a 58.4, which is the lowest that we have seen so far among Broncos offensive linemen. Leary is going to be a cap casualty this season. I firmly believe that the Broncos will cut their losses and save a little of money by releasing Leary.

Such a shame that such a promising player had a fall from grace.

Grade: D+

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