Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor on Signing Dalton Risner

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00:00Another veteran player, you know, that's performed well as his time in the league.

00:04And so, you know, the timing's good to get him in here a week before the game and see where he's at.

00:08So we'll see the timing of getting him out here at practice.

00:12If so, just be going through individual and some stuff today.

00:15We wouldn't throw him in there full speed, but it's good to get a veteran in here who's played a lot of winning football

00:20and get him in the mix there in the O-line.

00:24What is the process like for a lineman who's, you know, new to everything, trying to get up to speed at this time of the year?

00:28Getting with the line coaches, you know, just to understand our terminology, our calls, our cadences, all that kind of stuff.

00:34But, again, smart guy who's been in several different systems.

00:38So expect him to be able to adapt quickly.

00:40Can he adapt quickly enough to be potentially available for Cleveland?

00:44Is that realistic?

00:45Yeah, I think available for Cleveland, absolutely.

00:46Now, we'll see.

00:47We'll get him on the field.

00:48We had a workout with him last week.

00:50He looked great.

00:50Looks like he's in great shape, great mindset.

00:53So, again, we'll get him out there, put the pads on, let him go through some of the stuff

00:57and see where he's at next week.

00:58Where do you plan on starting him out at position?

01:01He'll be at guard, yeah.

01:02Both guard spots?

01:03He'll be at guard, yeah.

01:04You mentioned Dolphins' workout, how he impressed.

01:07When you bring in a better, especially an offensive lineman, what are you looking for in the visit, at that stage?

01:12Yeah, just to make sure they've been doing something.

01:14You know, and he had.

01:16You know, and he was gung-ho to do it.

01:18Some guys probably would have said, no, I'm not doing that.

01:20You can sign me or not.

01:21He was kind of over the top, like, I want to do this, and if you want me to run a 40, I'll run a 40.

01:26I mean, he was just over the top.

01:28You could get a feel for his mindset, his eagerness, and so we're happy to have him.