There was no shortage of support in Cincinnati for the Bengals to sign free agent guard Joe Thuney last year. The idea was backed by every factor you could think of.
From the moment Thuney joined the New England Patriots in 2016, he became one of the most stable blockers in the NFL. He never missed a single game with the Patriots as he established himself as a consistent all-around left guard with the Pro Football Focus grades to back it up.
Like most offensive lineman drafted by Bill Belichick, Thuney developed quickly and played to his full potential.