It's the "A Change Would Do You Good" edition of the Bengals Booth Podcast as we visit with two people who have changed teams this year: Offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo and linebackers coach Al Golden.
Podcast highlights include:
- 1:49 – Hoard begins the podcast speaking with Su'a-Filo talking about the free agent process.
- 4:00 – How Su'a-Filo looks to fit in and lead the offensive linemen.
- 5:23 – What the challenges are for Su'a-Filo switching from left guard to right guard.
- 6:48 – Su'a-Filo explains what the Bengals are getting in defensive tackle D.J. Reader.
- 12:25 – Su'a-Filo talks about his family and how they have been adjusting to life during the pandemic.
- 14:30 – Golden talks about the connections he has with the Bengals coaches from previous stops.
- 16:34 – A discussion about the personnel starting with veteran linebacker Josh Bynes.
- 19:20 – Golden breaks down the three linebackers the Bengals took during the 2020 NFL Draft.
- 25:20 – How head coach Zac Taylor helped Golden adjust and evaluate the linebackers during the offseason.
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View images of the newest Bengals offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo in action.
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) and center Joe Looney (73) set up to block Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (left) during a 2018 NFL week 10 regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 27-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) and center Joe Looney (73) block Washington Redskins defensive end Stacy McGee (92) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. The Dallas Cowboys won 31-23. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) during an NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Dallas. The Cowboys won, 44-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) sets up to block during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Rams, 44-21. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 44-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) blocks against Detroit Lions middle linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) sets up to block during a 2018 NFL week 13 regular season game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Saints, 13-10. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) sets up to block Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Anthony Rush (66) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 17-9. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) sets up to block Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Anthony Rush (66) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 17-9. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) blocks Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) during a 2018 NFL week 10 regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 27-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
