CINCINNATI -- Bill Belichick has always had a reputation for taking on elite level quarterbacks and giving them looks they've never seen before. Joe Burrow has the Bengals on a six-game win streak and can clinch a playoff spot with a win Saturday in Foxboro. How will the Patriots, coming off a stunning walkoff loss to the Raiders in Las Vegas, handle the challenge? Trags talks with former CLNS Media colleague Evan Lazar, who now offers expert analysis for Patriots.com. Learn more about your ad c...
Dec 22, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 33
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have ripped off five straight wins and stand five-games above .500 at 9-4, both high-water marks under Zac Taylor. They are battling Baltimore for first in the AFC North and have shown an ability over the course of the season to handle the adversity that comes with injuries to star players. Trags is joined by Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic to explain why this is such an impressive and encouraging trend for team heading into the final four weeks. Learn more about your a...
Dec 15, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 32
CINCINNATI -- Another epic chapter in the early part of the Burrow-Mahomes Rivalry is in the books and the Bengals quarterback has claimed all three meetings following a 27-24 thriller over the Chiefs at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. Mahomes said Tuesday it's not a rivalry until he beats Burrow. Is he right? How can the Bengals improve in their last five games to make a run at the playoffs and a deep run in the NFL playoffs? Mike Petraglia is joined by Mohammad Ahmad of Cleveland.com to discuss all ...
Dec 06, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 31
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals appear to be hitting their stride as they prepare for a rematch with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals, without Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon, managed to beat the Tennessee Titans on the road on Sunday. Now, it appears the Bengals will be getting Chase back as well as likely Joe Mixon, adding to an offense that features Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Hayden Hurst and several role players. Trags chats with James Rap...
Nov 30, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 30
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase returns to Bengals practice this week after missing the last three games with a hairline fracture in his hip. Could he return this week against the Titans? Or is it more likely the Bengals give the star receiver another week and shoot for the Chiefs game at Paycor Stadium on Dec. 4? Trags is joined by Mike Niziolek of Cleveland.com to discuss this, the secondary and other issues facing the Bengals as they get ready for Mike Vrabel's Tennessee Titans this Sunday in Nas...
Nov 23, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 29
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are a better team than they were when they took the field on opening day against the Steelers. And again, the Bengals are favored to take care of business this Sunday in Pittsburgh. But after disappointing losses to the Steelers, Ravens and Browns in the first half, the Bengals have little to no margin of error remaining. How will the likely return of DJ Reader impact the Bengals. Will Joe Mixon continue what he showed against Carolina? Trags is joined by Jay Morrison o...
Nov 15, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 28
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals beat up on the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 to head into their bye with a 5-4 record, the same record they had in 2021, when they won five of their next seven games to capture the AFC North. Can they repeat that or better this season with the gauntlet of a schedule ahead? If they get healthy and improve their consistency, Dan Hoard tells Trags the answer is definitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 10, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
CINCINNATI -- With starting cornerback Chido Awuzie out for the season with a torn right ACL and Ja'Marr Chase out for at least the next several weeks with a hip injury, the Bengals are searching for answers and looking for players to step up in their absence. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon and the offense continue to search for consistency nine weeks into the season. Richard Skinner of Local12 joins Mike Petraglia to discuss how the Bengals could find success like they did in 2021, despite se...
Nov 03, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals finally appear to be gathering some momentum after winning four of five to move over .500 for the first time this season. Trags and James Rapien discuss some of the key improvements and whether rookie corner Cam Taylor-Britt might just push Eli Apple out of his starting cornerback spot or if a platoon could be in the future for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 25
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals scored 30 points for the first time last week in their 30-26 win over the New Orleans Saints. Is this a sign that the offense behind a rejuvenated offensive line, could finally be turning a corner? Bengals beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer Kelsey Conway joins Trags to discuss what needs to happen for this one-time occurrence to turn into a positive trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 21, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 24
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals offense continues to struggle to find rhythm five weeks into the 2022 season. What can Joe Burrow do to kick start the offense? Are checkdowns the answer? What about playcalling? Trags welcomes Bengals writer Andrew Gillis of cleveland.com to discuss what can be done to boost the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 23
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals star running back Joe Mixon professed ultimate confidence this week in the team's ability to get the run game on track. Trags is joined by The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. to explain why that confidence is not misplaced. Also, Joe Burrow starts a foundation to help with food insecurity and childhood mental health in Ohio and Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 22
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals recorded their first win of 2022 when they beat the New York Jets, 27-12, Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Will it carry over and be the start of something much bigger? Mike Petraglia is joined by James Rapien of AllBengals.com to discuss what needs to happen on a short week against the Dolphins for the momentum to continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have started 0-2 and Joe Burrow does not look himself to open the season. Trags and Geoff Hobson discuss the potential for the Bengals to turn things around by just playing better in the trenches and winning physical battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged this week that he needs to do a better job of slowing down his internal clock when the game speeds up like it did Sunday in the fourth quarter on the non-touchdown by Ja'Marr Chase. Mike Petraglia is joined by James Rapien of SI.com and AllBengals.com to discuss game management and the need to beat a wounded Dallas Cowboys team this Sunday in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 13, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 19
CINCINNATI -- After months of waiting, the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals are finally ready to begin defense of their AFC championship. For the first time, they'll be opening the season against their arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Trags is joined by Jay Morrison of The Athletic to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of one of the most talented rosters heading into a season in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 07, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 18
CINCINNATI -- Mike Petraglia and Richard Skinner of Local 12 Cincinnati talk about the biggest moves the Cincinnati Bengals made at the 53-man cutdown and the impact tight end OJ Howard could have on the roster if he even makes the team. (NOTE: Bengals were awarded former New England Patriots tight end Devin Asiasi off waivers along with offensive guard Max Scharping and defensive tackle Jay Tufele from Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 31, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 17
CINCINNATI -- A monster day for Ja'Marr Chase and a very solid day for Brandon Allen and the offense as the Cincinnati Bengals conduct their final practice before their preseason opener Friday against the Arizona Cardinals Friday at Paycor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 16
CINCINNATI -- How will the Cincinnati Bengals handle the Jessie Bates holdout at camp and which players could pick up the slack in the secondary? Will Vonn Bell take over play-calling duties in the secondary in his absence? How prepared is rookie Dax Hill to take Bates' spot? Trags talks with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com to preview everything about training camp that opens on July 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 21, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
CINCINNATI -- The Pittsburgh Steelers this week signed star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a four-year extension worth $18.4 million annually, including a reported $36 million guaranteed. How will that impact discussions between the Cincinnati Bengals and their star safety Jessie Bates? Bates has yet to sign his franchise tag worth $12.9 million for 2022.Bates has until July 15 to sign or negotiate an extension with the Bengals. Mike Petraglia welcomes James Rapien to the Jungle Roar Podcast to di...
Jun 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals don't have a minicamp but their OTAs have raised the bar of expectations inside the organization after making Super Bowl LVI four months earlier. Mike Petraglia is joined by Geoff Hobson discuss how the Bengals are approaching OTAs and why the challenge of signing Jessie Bates and Joe Burrow long terms are the signs of problems of NFL teams with great talent, which are good problems to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 10, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 13
CINCINNATI -- The defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals open OTAs next week, entering phase three of the NFL offseason workout and practice program. The Bengals have a deep and talented roster with several significant rookie additions. They also have a left guard in Jackson Carman who is trying to make a good impression on teammates and coaches alike this spring. What are the biggest storylines to take away from Bengals OTAs as they begin this week? Trags is joined by James Rapien of the Loc...
Jun 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 12
CINCINNATI -- This week on the @Jungle Roar Bengals Pod Mike Petraglia is joined by Richard Skinner of Local 12 Cincinnati to examine why the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns seem to be garnering more respect and attention than the Cincinnati Bengals, who have improved their offensive line. Also, what does 22-year-old Jackson Carman really need to do to impress the Bengals that he's serious about making a big jump in his second year in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 25, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has until July 15 to sign his franchise tag and play the season for $12.91 million or risk sitting out the entire season. Joe Burrow has turned out to be the perfect leader at the right time for the Bengals and the city of Cincinnati. Trags sits down and chats up the radio voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard to get his take on these topics and much more on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
May 18, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
CINCINNATI -- With Jonah Williams having his fifth-year option picked up and the offensive line having more apparent quality depth heading into 2022 season, the Bengals clearly had a plan what they wanted to do this offseason. That plan included adding athletic and fast athletes in the secondary and more playmakers on the edge. ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins Trags to talk about why the Bengals seem together on the same page. Also: Why veterans like Mike Hilton are the key to managing the Jessie Bates...
May 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals drafted five defensive players of the six chosen by the franchise in the 2022 NFL Draft last weekend. The team has also signed 12 undrafted rookie free agents, putting an emphasis on offensive line and skill positions. Those 18 players are expected in town for the start of Rookie Mini-camp on May 13 at Paul Brown Stadium. James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals podcast joins Trags to discuss where the Bengals stand heading into their offseason...
May 04, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 8
CINCINNATI -- This draft could tell us a lot about what the Cincinnati Bengals are thinking about their future when it gets underway Thursday night in Las Vegas. The Bengals are set to draft 31st, the latest they've ever selected in their 55 years of existence. Will they go defensive back? Will they fortify their offensive line. Will they take another receiver? Will Bengals pick up the fifth year option on left tackle Jonah Williams before May 2? Will Desmond Ridder go in the first round of the ...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
CINCINNATI -- The upcoming NFL Draft promises to be a big one for the fortunes of the Cincinnati Bengals as they look to add a few more pieces to a roster they hope will compete for a Super Bowl next February in Arizona. There are many different directions the Bengals could go at No. 31 on the first day, including of course trading down. Who are some of the key names you should know and why heading into next Thursday in Las Vegas. Trags is here to break it all down with CLNS Media's draft and pe...
Apr 20, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals are no doubt paying close attention to the explosive market for wide receivers that continued Wednesday when Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills, with $70 million guaranteed. The Bengals have three receivers that are considered among the best in the NFL in Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Chase is a first-round pick from 2021 and is under team control through 2025. Higgins and Boyd are signed th...
Apr 06, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
CINCINNATI -- The NFL Spring 2022 meetings concluded Wednesday in Palm Beach, Fla. and the Cincinnati Bengals continue to make news and blaze a trail that is raising eyebrows. The team announced they are interested in seriously pursuing options for an indoor practice facility that will allow them to practice indoors during inclement weather. Bengals vice president Katie Blackburn also indicated the team has already approached representatives for Jessie Bates on a contract extension. Where does i...
Mar 31, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
