It was during training camp that the Cincinnati Bengals were trying to find the solution at right guard. They had options, but none were very intriguing.
Xavier Su’a-Filo was experienced, but underwhelming. Michael Jordan looked improved, but not quite good enough. Rookie Jackson Carman, selected 46th overall in the NFL Draft just a few months prior, was simply not far along enough to handle starting reps.
As the season quickly approached, optimism at this spot was fading as these three options failed to inspire much confidence. D’Ante Smith emerged as a dark-horse candidate, but injury took him out of the running.