Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. run through some of the troubling trends with the Bengals offense, how players have reacted to Sunday's shellacking and possible trade options at tight end. Plus, three questions with storytime from Fletcher.
Enquirer Bengals squad Paul Dehner Jr., Fletcher Page and photographer Sam Greene walk clear across the Kansas City sports complex outside Arrowhead Stadium following the Bengals getting crushed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. We offer up reaction heard from the locker room, what would make this year a success and what went wrong with the defense.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss the litany of injuries to the Bengals, how the heck they could pull off an upset against the Chiefs and offer predcitions. Plus, hear from Optimistic Bobby and then a 20-minute conversation with Sunday Night Football and legendary play-by-play man Al Michaels. He discusses working with Cris Collinsworth, his Cincinnati roots and many other anecdotes from his illustrious career.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss moving on from Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but not before diving into the rationale behind a few key decisions in Sunday's game. Notably, hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and head coach Marvin Lewis on the fateful final plays of loss to Pittsburgh. Also, discussion over the Vontaze Burfict sideshow and hear his latest altercation with a media member. Then diving into the numbers with Pro Football Focus, a case...
Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page on the win that left you feeling like so many that came before it and debating a whole lot of questionable stuff that went down, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Antonio Brown.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss what to expect from Vontaze Burfict and JuJu Smith-Schuster a year after their incident at PBS. Hear from cornerback Darqueze Dennard. Plus, Fletcher and Paul profess complete disdain with themselves in their predictions and hear from C.J. Uzomah's turn in the Beyond The Stripes car wash.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the opportunities in front of the team to slay historic dragons over the next two weeks. That starts with a gut check of getting over their Steelers Problem and analyzing if the defense has actually turned a corner after beating Miami. Hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on that topic. Plus, hear from Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle on a few areas of concern with the club. Also, the fallout of the team moving into ...
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the team's win against Miami while walking out of Paul Brown Stadium as the club moves into sole possession of first place in moving to 4-1.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page offer a preview of Sunday's game against the Dolphins and predict the outcome. Plus, we analyze how Vontaze Burfict looks upon his return to the team, injury news with Joe Mixon and Billy Price, plus, hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons on a game-changing development for this team. Finally, Preston Brown joins us to talk Burfict, struggling defense and all things hometown hero from Beyond The Stripes.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the seemingly wide gap between 3-1 and 2-2. Plus, they run through the real impact and potential pitfalls of a return. Plus, diving into the numbers with Pro Football Focus.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta and react to what felt like a bigger win than just one game against the Falcons.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page explore the club's important win in Atlanta and what we learned from the victory.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page run through what to expect and predictions for Sunday when the Bengals (2-1) travel to take on the Falcons (1-2). Hear from defensive end Carl Lawson on how he handles his lack of sacks amid a host of pressures. Also, Optimistic Bobby joins to discuss the possibility of a Bengals playoff drought fridge and Tyler Eifert talks mullets and more from Beyond the Stripes this week.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page recap an interesting couple days where Marvin Lewis offered up a tense press conference and everyone discussed the fallout from John Ross' lack of effort on interceptions. Plus, hear from Marvin Lewis and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. And then Austin Gayle from Pro Football Focus, three questions and the idea for podcast offshoots to teach Cincinnati lessons to Fletcher.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr., Fletcher Page and photographer Kareem Elgazzar react to the Bengals' loss to Carolina on the drive to the hotel from Bank of America Stadium.
In the BBP2, Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by his new partner on the beat Fletcher Page. On top of a getting-to-know-you session, they roll through a newsy week at Paul Brown Stadium, including a host of injury updates. After that, they offer predictions for Sunday's game at the Carolina Panthers and discuss a life surrounded by acronyms. Plus, hear from Giovani Bernard, who was our guest on Beyond the Stripes this week, talking about his role taking over for Joe Mixon a...
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with visual journalist Kareem Elgazzar to discuss how the Bengals go forward for a few weeks without Joe Mixon and the view from atop the AFC North. Hear from offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, Pro Football Focus and three questions for Kareem on life as a photographer on game day.
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and pinch-hitter Pat Brennan discuss the Bengals moving to 2-0 after a 34-23 victory against the Ravens.
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. welcomes sports reporters from Fox19 Joe Danneman and Jeremy Rauch to the BBP. They discuss if the opening game of the season alters the way they view the Bengals this year. Most encouraging and discouraging developments. Plus, hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus and Three Questions for the TV guys.
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by visual journalists Sam Greene and Kareem Elgazzar as well as reporter Pat Brennan in the aftermath of the team's opening day win against the Colts.
The Colts are working through the growing pains as a young team even with Andrew Luck. Enquirer beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and visual journalist Kareem Elgazzar run through what to watch for in the season opener on Sunday. Plus, hear from Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel about the scuffling state of football in Indianapolis, Optimistic Bobby returns for his enthusiastic outlook and breaking news for your Sunday enjoyment, plus, the Hot Seat with Paul Daugherty and Michael Johnson....
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by Bengals reporters Richard Skinner, of Local12, and Jay Morrison, of The Athletic, to preview the season. They take offer an over-under for wins, offensive stats, defensive stats and some creative props as well. Plus, hear from Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus about the Bengals' preseason analytics and Colts personnel.
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by FC Cincinnati beat writer on loan Pat Brennan as they exit Paul Brown Stadium after the Colts beat the Bengals on Thursday night. They discuss injuries, taking care of Lot 24, AJ McCarron and the worst kind of alphabet soup.
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com and they run through how the roster is expected to fall with final cuts this weekend. They talk in-depth through position battles at quarterback, receiver and defensive back. Plus, inside the numbers with Pro Football Focus and a big episode coming next week.
Enquirer beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and photographer Kareem Elgazzar discuss what they witnessed at New Era Field with the Bengals beating the Bills in the third preseason game.
In the farewell BBP for Jim Owczarski, it's fire all cannons and light the bridge on fire time. We discuss the bold move to let go of starting safety George Iloka, wonder if Michael Johnson could be next and hear from PFF on a surprise offensive lineman having a good game. Plus, Jim offers his surprising season prediction before walking off to his new job, we discuss our favorite BBP moments and bid one final adieu in Mad/Happy.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about the team's win at AT&T Stadium while walking from the press box to the rental car. They nearly get run over by a truck.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk through the roster battles that have come into the focus during the first few weeks of training camp. Talk centers on the offensive line but drifts into dilemmas at receiver and defensive back. Also, diving into the advanced analytics with Austin Gayle from Pro Football Focus and big news from both Paul and Jim.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer thoughts on what they witnessed as they walk out of Paul Brown Stadium following the Bengals' 30-27 preseason win over Chicago.
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski roll through their three top concerns and three most pleasant surprises from the first two weeks of training camp while preparation turns toward the preseason opener against Chicago. Plus, three questions and 125 miles.
