Ron Leary: 5 best fits in NFL free agency

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Ronald Leary (65) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Ronald Leary (65) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Minnesota Vikings

Somehow, among all of these teams, the Vikings have hands down the worst group of offensive lineman. Injuries, lack of talent, and more sent this line spiraling down hill, and turned a 5-0 start into a 3-8 finish. It left the Vikings looking very mediocre, but even with an average, to slightly below average line, this team could be competing again very soon.

That is why this team needs to do whatever they can to spend on the offensive line. When looking at the line, Joe Berger and Alex Boone are likely the only names that will certainly find themselves as starters next year. Berger played a lot of guard but he is better off at center and with the Vikings need for a center, he should be back there in 2017.

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So while they do have Boone at guard, they could use a partner in crime, and at the least would have solidified the interior. This is another team looking to run the ball first, and use their talent at guard and center to mask the potential issues they will have at tackle.

They can draft and groom at tackle, but if they can add Leary, they are looking at a stable interior line and three players who can all start next to each other immediately. If anyone is going to break the bank for Leary, it should be the Vikings, and they should be able to win any bidding war necessary to make it happen.