DMN: Ron Leary feels the same: Give me a chance to start here or somewhere else

[Irving Cowboy]

Ron Leary feels the same: Give me a chance to start here or somewhere else
By Jon Machota

OXNARD, Calif. -- Ron Leary's feelings haven't changed. If he's not going to start, he would like to be traded. The four-year veteran has been working with the second-team offense at left guard through the first week of Cowboys training camp.

"I know I'm a starter in this league, so I just approach it like I'm a starter," Leary said. "I make sure I'm ready for whatever comes my way. As far as all the trade talks and everything, that's just going to happen."

Seeking a trade for an opportunity to start, Leary did not attend the voluntary portion of the team's offseason program.

"What happened in the offseason, that needed to happen," Leary said. "But I've been working this whole time, so I knew I would come in and be ready for camp."

Leary started 16 games in 2013 and 15 in 2014. He started three of the first five games last season before a groin injury opened the door for rookie La'el Collins to take the starting spot. Collins is working with the Cowboys' first-team offense at left guard.

"It's tough, but I'm a God-fearing man, so everything that's going to happen is going to happen on his time and it's going to happen at the right time," Leary said. "I'm not too much stressing about it. I'm just going to stay ready to play football."

Leary said he hasn't talked with Cowboys management since training camp started, but his feelings about being a starter haven't changed.

"Right now, I'm just going to play football," Leary said, "but I still feel the same on that."

 

[dbair1967]

I watched him in the practice yesterday and he looks to be in great shape, stoned everybody he went against too.

Been many accounts from those covering the team that he has had a great camp. I'd hate to see him traded unless we get real value in return.

 

[MrB]

I watched him in the practice yesterday and he looks to be in great shape, stoned everybody he went against too.

Been many accounts from those covering the team that he has had a great camp. I'd hate to see him traded unless we get real value in return.

I've been hearing and reading the same thing about him, that he's having a great camp. In spite of not showing up for the voluntary camps he's handled this situation like a pro. He's made his point about wanting/deserving to start on a team. He's continued to make that point by showing up to camp on time and being in great shape. So are they looking for a DE for him? Any truth to the rumor of him going to the Saints for Cam Jordan?

 

[dbair1967]

So are they looking for a DE for him? Any truth to the rumor of him going to the Saints for Cam Jordan?

This would seem to go against what most teams believe to me. Guards are not as important as quality DE's.

Unless there more going on than known to the public, I cant see the Saints parting with Jordan for Leary unless we are throwing in something more.