Cincy Jungle
The Cincinnati Bengals finally found an answer at right guard, so keeping him long-term should be a no-brainer.
And that answer seems to agree.
Earlier this week, Dalton Risner made it abundantly clear that he wants to remain in Cincinnati, saying that he’s found a home and would “love to stay and be a Bengal.”
Risner also said he hopes the Bengals don’t let him “get to March”, meaning, they re-sign him as soon as possible.
Then, on Friday, he was asked what his New Year’s resolution is.
He said (with a laugh): “To avoid being signed in August or September. That’s my New Year’s resolution. Make sure you send that straight to Duke Tobin and the whole Bengals organization for me.”
Keeping Risner shouldn’t be hard, as the 30-year-old didn’t even command $2 million last year. And his production speaks for itself. In 699 snaps, he has only been charged with three penalties and two sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
So with this team’s struggles on the offensive line and disappointing finish to the year, signing Risner is about as easy of a decision as Tobin and the front office can make.
