CINCINNATI, Ohio — Bengals coach Zac Taylor addressed reporters on Monday as the team prepares for its season opener against the Browns in Cleveland. Here are seven takeaways from what he told reporters.

1. The defense is at full strength for Week 1

The Bengals’ defense is heading into the season opener against Cleveland fully healthy after a disjointed training camp. Taylor pointed out that key players like B.J. Hill missed significant portions of camp due to injuries, and defensive ends Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart missing practice due to their respective contract negotiations. With the full unit practicing together for the last week and a half, Taylor expressed excitement about the group’s cohesion and potential. This clean bill of health is a significant boost ahead of a cri

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