CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are riding a four-game winning streak thanks to the hot quarterback play of Joe Burrow, who's been the most accurate passer in the NFL the last three weeks and a defense that's forced 10 turnovers in their four-game win streak. The Bengals are tied with the Chargers for the best net difference (+9) in turnover margin. Trags and James Rapien of SI.com discuss the keys to the streak and how to manage Ja'Marr Chase and his back going forward. Learn more about your ad choic...
Nov 07, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 24
CINCINNATI -- Fresh from one of the most impressive regular season wins of the Zac Taylor era in San Francisco, the Cincinnati Bengals now turn their sights to winning a game in the AFC when they host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Trags is joined by Richard Skinner of Local12 in Cincinnati to look back on what went right in San Francisco and how they can continue that trend Sunday against the Bills and register their first win in the AFC this season. Learn more about...
Oct 31, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 23
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals look to continue a trend from the past two seasons when they play the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday in the Bay Area. The Bengals have won their last two games out the bye week and are 12-3 in 15 regular season games over the past two seasons after the bye. But don't expect any trades to bolster the roster before the Oct. 31 NFL trade deadline as history suggests the Bengals value the draft picks too much. What changes will the Bengals make after the bye to ...
Oct 24, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 22
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals enter their bye week with a .500 mark, having won their last two games to get back to break even. The defense saved the day against Seattle while the offense came through the week before against Arizona before going ice cold in Sunday's win. Trags is joined by Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic to discuss how the Bengals can put it all together in the second half and get on another late-season roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 17, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 21
CINCINNATI -- Sunday's performance in Arizona just underscores how well Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase work together. Trags has Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com on to discuss the work the two put into making sure they can keep producing at a high level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 20
What can Zac Taylor, Brian Callahan and Bengals offensive coaches do to get Joe Burrow and the offense out of a serious funk? Why is the defense not playing at its level of the last two seasons? The Bengals have plenty of games left in the season but the time for urgency is now and that starts with a game against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday in the Desert. Mike Petraglia welcomes ESPN Bengals beat writer Ben Baby to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Oct 03, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 19
CINCINNATI -- In a must-win situation, the Bengals defense delivered a knock-out blow to the Los Angeles Rams Monday night in a 19-16 win at Paycor Stadium. Trey Hendrickson had a pair of sacks, Logan Wilson had a pair of interceptions and Dax Hill was a lightning rod all over the field. The defense allowed Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase to get their offense going in the second half and escape with the win. Trags is joined by Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writer Kelsey Conway to break down a cr...
Sep 26, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Joe Burrow's right calf is again a serious issue for the Cincinnati Bengals and how they treat it will go a long way in determining if the quarterback will be at full strength later in the season. Trags is joined by Mo Egger of ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati to discuss every scenario facing the team and what a team led by Jake Browning would look like in the coming weeks. Also, what happened to allow Miami of Ohio to shock UC at Nippert Stadium last weekend heading into this week's Big XII opener with ...
Sep 19, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 17
CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow had a rough performance in a Week 1 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He threw for just 82 yards on 14-of-31 passing. But he and the Bengals have a great chance to bounce back this week against another AFC North rival in the Baltimore Ravens. Aaron Rodgers doesn't have that chance after tearing his Achilles four plays into his New York Jets era Monday night. What does it mean for the AFC? What do the Bengals need to do this week to make corrections? Trags and James Rapien of...
Sep 12, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Bengals franchise quarterback Joe Burrow is back practicing from a strained right calf but will he be cleared to play against Myles Garrett and the formidable Cleveland Browns pass rush? Trags is joined by Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com to discuss Burrow's calf, his ongoing contract negotiations and his leadership as a captain ever since he arrived in Cincinnati. The two also discuss how Mike Hilton has embraced his role as a leader in a young but extremely talented secondary. Learn more about your...
Sep 06, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
CINCINNATI -- In his second day back on the practice field, Joe Burrow again tossed the football around, worked on timing with his star receivers and commanded the offense with play calls. His return to team work is expected sometime next week after the Bengals return from a 3-day Labor Day break. Trags was on the scene Thursday and says Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan likes what he sees so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 01, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 14
CINCINNATI - With the insight of Bengals coach Zac Taylor, Trags breaks down the Bengals roster cuts from Tuesday and what it all means going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 13
CINCINNATI -- All signs point to Joe Burrow returning to the practice field soon and in time to prepare for the Sept. 10 season opener in Cleveland against the Browns. What about the back-up quarterback role? Could a familiar face return? And what should we expect from first-round draft pick Myles Murphy? Trags discusses these questions and much more with Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network on this week's installment of the JungleRoar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Aug 22, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
CINCINNATI -- Tee Higgins called the relationship between himself, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd a brotherhood that is as close as "blood". Bengals fans are hoping the team can extend him and Joe Burrow in the coming weeks and months. What will a healthy Higgins mean to the 2023 title chances in Cincinnati? Trags and James Rapien discuss this, the offensive line decisions looming and running back in the latest episode of the JungleRoar Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Aug 15, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 11
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are playing it smart with Joe Burrow's injury and his new contract extension and Mike Petraglia and Richard Skinner of Local12 explain how. Plus, loads of camp observations as the Bengals prepare for the Green Bay Packers to come to town and the significance of re-signing Logan Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 08, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 10
CINCINNATI -- On the latest JungleRoar Pod, Trags is joined by former Bengals right guard and color analyst Dave Lapham to discuss what makes this Bengals offensive line one of the team's strengths heading into a season with Super Bowl hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 9
CINCINNATI -- On the latest JungleRoar Podcast, Trags is joined by Paul Dehner Jr. to discuss the biggest issues for the Bengals heading into camp, led by a new deal for Joe Burrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 8
CINCINNATI -- Mike Petraglia sits down with Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. to talk about his expectations in a high-powered offense, heading into the summer break and Trags has some fun with the latest drama involving Ja'Marr Chase and Patrick Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 7
CINCINNATI -- Tyler Boyd returned to Bengals offseason practice this week. He said he missed his teammates and the camaraderie inside the locker room. Trags takes a look at what that means to the 2023 Bengals and why Boyd is more focused on ending the Super Bowl drought rather than his future after this season. Head coach Zac Taylor also explains why he wants his players fresh this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
CINCINNATI -- How will a new contract extension for Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow impact the rest of the Bengals roster? How will the Bengals take care of Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase? And how will a new NFL kickoff rule impact Bengals rookie Charlie Jones? Trags discusses these topics and more with Mike Niziolek of Cleveland.com on the latest JungleRoar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On the latest JungleRoar Pod, Trags is joined by Jay Morrison of The Athletic to discuss why the Kumbaya of Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase matters so much to Bengals and why these three stars not only participating in offseason program but being on the same page is so important for taking that final step in 2023 to a Super Bowl title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
CINCINNATI -- In the latest JungleRoar Pod, Bengals play-by-play voice Dan Hoard previews the Bengals and NFL schedule release on Thursday night and what sticks out to him about one of the most impressive offseasons the franchise has ever enjoyed. Also, Friday marks Bengals rookie minicamp and Dan looks forward to some of the rookies he's most looking forward to getting to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 10, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals concluded their 2023 draft over the weekend by adding depth and speed in their secondary and edge rush. James Rapien of AllBengals.com and LockedOn Bengals joins Trags on this episode of the JungleRoar Pod to break it all down and take a look at the futures of Joe Mixon, Jonah Williams and La'el Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
CINCINNATI -- Jungle Roar Podcast host Mike Petraglia chats with "From Bulldog to Bengal" co-authors Scott Burson and Sam Smathers. Trags discusses what they revealed about Bengals franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, his family values and where his leadership skills come from. The book is available now on Amazon and through OrangeFrazer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
CINCINNATI -- The 2022 season did not end with the first Super Bowl trophy in Bengals history. Instead it ended in heartbreak in the AFC Championship at Kansas City. In the final episode of the 2022 Jungle Roar Pod season, Trags is joined by James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals podcast to discuss what went wrong, where the Bengals can improve and the biggest roster decisions facing the franchise heading into the spring roster build season. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 02, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 39
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals are one win away from a return to the Super Bowl, becoming just the ninth team in history to make it back to the big game after losing the Super Bowl the prior year. Only three teams have lost one year and won the Super Bowl the next. They are the Cowboys in Super Bowl VI, the Dolphins in Super Bowl VII and the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. On the latest JungleRoar Pod, Andrew Gillis of Cleveland.com joins Trags to talk about Cincinnati's dismantling of Buffal...
Jan 25, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 38
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals look to shock the football world again when they go on the road to Buffalo to take on the Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. Bengals play-by-play voice Dan Hoard joins me to recap "Fumble In The Jungle" aka "Biggest Play In Bengals History" that got the Bengals there, his call of history and what Bengals OL needs to do to have a chance vs Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 19, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have questions along their offensive line as they head into the playoffs. How will Hakeem Adeniji and Max Scharping hold up on the right side of the offensive line? Will the Bengals defense be able to continue to turn over opponents the way they did in the final three weeks of the season? How much can this team lean on Joe Burrow? Mike Petraglia is joined by Mike Niziolek of Cleveland.com to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 10, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 36
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals supported the Bills and safety Damar Hamlin after his collapse Monday night at Paycor Stadium. Mike Petraglia is joined by Jay Morrison of The Athletic to discuss what it all means going forward and how the cities of Cincinnati and Buffalo are drawn closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 08, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 35
CINCINNATI -- Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Mike Petraglia to discuss what makes this Bengals team so unique and special and whether this is the best Bengals team in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 34
