Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the makeup of the 53-man roster and how the team ended up with the third-youngest squad in football. Plus, a breakdown of how the kicking decision unfolded and running through our predictions for the season. And, #GenoSpeaks!
Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. go into the details and behind the scenes of the NFL's five-game suspension of linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Also, they run through the 53-man roster with final predictions of who will be cut and who will survive. Hear from Burfict following the Bengals' game in Washington.
Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a closer look at possible veteran moves, including analysis of Michael Johnson. We eventually predict how the defense will break at final cuts. Hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Plus, optimistic Bobby wonders about Mike Brown, Jim flip-flops on car spiders and we discuss the glory of a new couch.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a comb through the offensive roster with analysis of who has moved to the bubble, what veterans might not make the team and the domino effect of decisions being discussed right now. Plus, hear from guard Trey Hopkins, offensive tackles Jake Fisher and Cedric Ogbuehi, plus wide receivers coach James Urban. Then optimistic Bobby drops one of the most optimistic questions imaginable and Jim and I talk about bee-bos....
Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. offer their three ups and three downs from the training camp practices. Hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons about the kickers, question of the week from Optimistic Bobby and pitfalls of running a Yaris to a quarter million miles.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to developments from the first week of training camp. You'll hear from Giovani Bernard on his incredible return from ACL surgery, Jeremy Hill on pressure of his fourth season, Tyler Eifert on being cleared and Marvin Lewis on Vontaze Burfict. Plus, we discuss the fights and backlash triggered during Tuesday's practice. Plus, much thanks to our new presenting sponsor, Fifty West Brewery.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about the most influential in their Bengals 50 countdown: The Brown Family. You'll hear from every member of the family. Mike Brown talks about the rare emotions he saw of his father and the challenges economic challenges facing the franchise. Katie Blackburn discusses her football lineage and how she differs from her dad. Paul Brown on what life in a football family looked like growing up. Troy Blackburn offers insight to all ...
Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take you behind the scenes and into the best of the background interviews done during the Bengals Influential 50 series. We walk through conversations with OC/coach Bruce Coslet, coach Sam Wyche, quarterback Boomer Esiason, agent Leigh Steinberg, quarterback Akili Smith and coach Dave Shula. Listen to the stories behind the stories from 50 years of Bengals football.
This season marks the 50th of football for the Cincinnati Bengals, five decades filled with highs, lows, dynamic personalities and innovations that changed the face of the National Football League. The Enquirer brings you the 50 most influential people in Bengals history through various forms of media, bringing you the names and untold stories that shaped this franchise over its first half century -- good, bad and ugly. As part of the third week of the 50 Influential Bengals project, we focus on...
The second week of the 50 Influential Bengals catches up with those that covered them over the years. We chat with Enquirer beat writer from the 80s, Mike Dodd, to talk about impressions of Paul Brown and the characters of two Super Bowl teams. Then we chat with SiriusXM/Sporting News' Alex Marvez, who recalls his time in the 90s covering the club and the unique perception of the team now from a national perspective. Finally, we close with behind-the-scenes stories from former Bengals scribe and...
As part of The Outsiders portion of Bengals 50 project, Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with former Hamilton County Commissioner and current Bengals Director of Business Development Bob Bedinghaus to re-visit how the messy evolution of building Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park evolved, what he views as misperceptions of the deal, why he staked his political career on the issue, his one regret, and, of course, the popular replay holograms. Here are a few samples: Bedinghaus on the primar...
Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. wrap up the offseason program as the mandatory minicamp comes to a conclusion. They look at what developed over the last few months, particularly in the kicking competition, and look at what will be going on with the club between now and training camp. Hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons and linebacker Vinny Rey.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss Joe Mixon and dive deep into the club's internal debate about how to handle the rotation of Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard and Mixon. You'll hear from Mixon, Tyler Kroft and Andy Dalton. Plus, we talk about other OTA observations and stump for science.
It's the second week of OTA, and things don't look great on the o-line. Also, Andy Dalton and A.J. Green break down what they want to see out of young wideouts, hear from Cody Core -- and what's in the duffel bag!?!?!
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss Marvin Lewis' opinion on the approved rule changes for the season, observations from the first OTA practice as well as a cluster of news coming out of the cornerback room. Hear from Lewis, cornerback Darqueze Dennard and right guard Andre Smith. Also, Jim wins an award, lanes are disrespected and Paul stares out the window.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss how the addition of new weapons in the draft play into the expectations of Andy Dalton. They also touch on the depth on the offensive line and prognositcations about the Bengals offseason which came true. Also, story time about the birth of Paul's first child and why even pumping gas makes Jim mad.
Jim Owczarski pilots this "bootleg #BBP " as Paul Dehner, Jr. is out, and he gets veteran reaction about Joe Mixon, John Ross, reviews the rookie mini-camp and Vontaze Burfict tells you about his offseason workouts.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to a busy three days for the club as they selected 11 players, including controversial running back Joe Mixon. We discuss the theme of the draft and breakdown who these players are and where they fit into the scheme of the roster. Also, hear Marvin Lewis, Joe Mixon, John Ross, Jordan Willis, offensive line coach Paul Alexander and Brandon Wilson.
Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take one final deep look at the draft outlook for Cincinnati. We rank the top three players we would want the Bengals to get and the top three players we think they will end up with in the first round. We also take time to preview Day 3 and the importance of it in the big picture. Plus, hear from Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin and then Paul and Jim discuss the preferred demeanor of goats and llamas.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer reaction from Adam Jones berating a local television reporter during open locker room on Monday. After, they answer your draft questions on everything from Corey Davis in the first round to late-round kickers.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the outlook for the draft on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, we spend 30 minutes discussing prospect fits with analysts Steve Palazzolo and Mike Renner at the NFL analytics site Pro Football Focus.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into what the Bengals plans are on offense entering the draft later this month. They run through the whereabouts of QB coach Bill Lazor, intriguing post-draft fallout at tight end, discouraging offensive line situation and what is not happening at receiver. Joining the podcast is draft guru for CBSSports.com and NFLDraftScout.com , Dane Brugler. You can pick up his incredibly in-depth Draft Guide handbook by popping over to his Twitter ...
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss news made at the league meetings in Phoenix. Hear extended conversation with Bengals owner Mike Brown and head coach Marvin Lewis on the team standing behind Adam Jones, trade potential of AJ McCarron, Carlos Dunlap's tweet, the valuing of guard, Andrew Whitworth, the stadium lease and Lewis' contract situation.
Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to a week where the #Bengals entered the fray of free agency with two signings. Also, they analyze the departures of Rex Burkhead and Connor Barwin before diving into what Carlos Dunlap's questioning tweets means in the big picture. Plus, we are both happy and mad about the NCAA as well as no barking from the dog and no smog.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reacted to the first week of free agency and a rattled fan base. We discuss what happened and the club rationale on Andrew Whitworth, Kevin Zeitler and Dre Kirkpatrick. Plus, the moves to expect next by the club. Hear from Zeitler and head coach Marvin Lewis. Also, the time for humble pie arrives and the unveiling of the first in five consecutive days of mock drafts from Paul.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski post an early podcast this week to get a jump on the outlook at free agency kicks up this week. We run through what we know and the are curious to see develop with the big three of Dre Kirkpatrick, Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler. Plus, we talk about the interesting development at receiver with the draft and Brandon LaFell. Hear from offensive coordinator Ken Zampese, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and we bring in a new segment to co...
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski sit down following the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to discuss the latest developments as the Bengals approach the draft and free agency. The majority of this week's podcast consists of a 30-minute conversation with Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin. Topics include Adam Jones, AJ McCarron, potential picks at No. 9, Cedric Ogbuehi, kickers and angry-about-the-salary-cap guy.
With Jim Owczarski on vacation this week, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr., sits down to talk Bengals with ESPN1530 and 700WLW sports talk host Mo Egger. They run through popular and unpopular opinions on Kevin Zeitler vs. Andrew Whitworth, optimism toward 2017, handling Adam Jones and the best and worst things about a game day at Paul Brown Stadium. Plus, Egger unloads cathartically on his pathetic Knicks and we promote the future fight between Jim Owczarski and #HotTakeJames....
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a host of topics, spending most of their time on the peer pressured first Enquirer mock draft of the season as well as surprise reaction to it looking more like OL Kevin Zeitler won't be signed by the Bengals. Also, we touch on the Adam Jones case that gets weirder by the week, Trevor Roach's retirement, season ticket prices and what's great about the Grammy's.
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reconvene in Cincinnati after two weeks on the road. They discuss what can be gained by the Bengals from the Super Bowl, looking deeper at the Andy Dalton comparison to Matt Ryan, analyzing the assertive comments from A.J. Green, an interesting twist in the AJ McCarron situation and challenging #HotTakeJames.
