20 questions with JoeReedy che segue il TC per cincinnati.com
What’s up with Donte Whitner? It sounds like the pursuit of the former Bills safety has cooled off.
Any word on Jonathan Fanane? Both sides continue to talk. The Bengals would love to get him signed by Thursday but need to show more urgency (translation — better offer).
Is A.J. Green phenomenal? What’s your take? He makes 2-3 great catches per practice. The best play he made during camp so far though is the double move he put on Leon Hall on Monday.
What position do you think we’ll see signed next? Areas of emphasis remain offensive line, linebacker and defensive line.
Are there any teams interested in Palmer if the Bengals want to trade? Miami would love to have him as would the usual suspects of Seattle and San Francisco. All three will also still be in the market for a starter when the season ends.
How does Andy Dalton Look? Does he know the playbook? The one thing Marvin Lewis and a couple of the offensive linemen remark about is Dalton’s command in the huddle and how he knows how a play should look at the snap. So yes, he has an early command of the playbook.
Any chance of the Bengals looking at Braylon Edwards? No
Who do you think starts game one at QB? Dalton
Any word on if Rey has moved to MLB, and if so how is he looking? Yes he is back in his natural position and continues to look like he has adjusted to making the calls.
Last year it was Rivers, Jones and Maualuga. As of right now who are the 3 starting linebackers? Lawson, Maualuga and Howard
Is the rookie LB Dontay Moch on pace to start this year? Still adjusting to the position and has a chance to develop now with the signing of Lawson. No need to rush him in as a starter.
Which RB other than B. Scott has showed most promise thus far? Seventh-round pick Jay Finley.
How has Shipley looked thus far? Solid and dependable. Hasn’t made any flashy catches yet but so far he is doing what you would expect.
Who will be number one? Simpson? Simpson is lining up on the first team as a starter but number one option would be Green.
Is Jordan Palmer going to stick with the Bengals even after his brother ditched the team? If we go by the way things went last year, the early rosterology at QB would be Dalton, Gradkowski and Lefevour.
Do you see Dunlap, M.Johnson, Atkins and Peko starting game 1? I have the starting D-line at the moment being M.Johnson, T.Johnson, Peko and Geathers.
How has DeQuin Evans from UK looked so far? So far real good. He might have an outside shot at making the roster or practice squad.
What should the Bengals expect from Gradkowski this season? We’ll see starting Thursday when he can practice.
When is Adam Jones expected to be fully active? He is hopeful of being ready by the Sept. 11 opener at Cleveland.
How has the attendance been at Georgetown compared to years past? Way down. During Monday’s practice on the upper field I had a clear view in the shade which meant only one row deep. Last year on that same field it was 2-3 rows deep