Trey Brown is the hottest name for GM jobs in the Bengals' front office, fielding requests from the Patriots and Raiders over the last few years. He joins the guys to talk about the how offseason came together, how the Bengals do things differently and what he likes about their approach, and his experience leading to Cincinnati. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts...
May 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1904
The Cincinnati Bengals made a few "large" changes to their offensive line for 2024 in signing Trent Brown and drafting Amarius Mims. Naturally, we wanted to chat with an expert about the new faces, so Brandon Thorn (Trench Warfare Newsletter, Offensive Line Masterminds Summit) joins the guys for scouting reports on Brown, Mims, and Matt Lee. Plus, he breaks down whether the Bengals' 2024 OL is improved compared to last year. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/l...
May 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1903
Joe Burrow threw on the run, took play action reps from under center, and threw deep in Tuesday's practice open to the media. We break down the biggest takeaways from his practice reps on the field, and then dissect what he had to say about the rehab and "flying blind" as the only professional QB to suffer a scapholunate ligament injury. Plus, Burrow spent extra time working with tight ends Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson and talked about his approach to not overdoing it and pushing himself too h...
May 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1902
The Cincinnati Bengals have a healthy amount of remaining cap space after the draft, and you're wondering whether they'll use it to sign veterans like Calais Campbell or Xavien Howard. The guys break down the spending possibilities, then get into the expected punter battle between Brad Robbins and UDFA Austin McNamara. We also discussed which rookies may make a year-1 impact, including Amarius Mims' chance to win a starting job in training camp, and who will emerge as WR3 in 2024. Join the Locke...
May 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1901
Amarius Mims has been discussed as a risky prospect since before the draft, and some have named him one of the big "bust" potential first round picks. After getting to know Mims a bit, taking a deeper dive into his profile as a prospect, and talking to College Scouting Director Mike Potts, the guys break how that risk has been characterized. Plus, we parse the list of college free agent signings and their chances to stick on the roster or practice squad. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commun...
May 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1900
Mike Potts, the Bengals' College Scouting Director, joins the guys to give his perspective from inside the building on the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 Draft Class that he helped shape. We break down Amarius Mims' pass protecting ability and where exactly his "floor" is, the upside with Kris Jenkins, Jermaine Burton, Erick All, and how strongly the team felt about some of its late-round draft picks.Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow ...
May 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1899
PFF's Trevor Sikkema thinks the Bengals' 2024 draft class was a top 10 haul in the NFL. He joins the guys for a deep dive into what Amarius Mims is ready for and where he can improve, Kris Jenkins' high floor in a class highlighted by home run swings, Jermaine Burton's NFL fit, and why Erick All was his TE3. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...
May 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1898
The Cincinnati Bengals used all 10 of their picks in the 2024 NFL Draft? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? James Rapien and Jake Liscow share their thoughts and give a grade for every pick! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Spotify: https...
Apr 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1897
PFF's Steve Palazzolo was a big fan of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 draft class, so the guys invited him onto the show to discuss his reasoning. We break down Steve's WR4 Jermaine Burton, the run game playmaking of Kris Jenkins, Amarius Mims' natural pass protection ability and overall upside, and more takeaways on the newest crop of Bengals rookies. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast pl...
Apr 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1896
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and Jake and James break down the biggest themes from the Bengals' draft, where they seemed to skew toward upside and film and took some risks to hopefully reap great rewards. Plus, we review all of the players they added on day 3, including the exciting upside of former Iowa tight end Erick All and a potential starting center of the future in Miami's Matt Lee. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow...
Apr 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1895
The Cincinnati Bengals added a pair of defensive tackles in Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson on day 2, providing much-needed depth for the defensive interior that struggled behind DJ Reader and B.J. Hill in 2023. They also went off the board and picked Jermaine Burton, the talented Alabama wide receiver with well-chronicled character concerns at pick 80 to provide their first surprise of the draft. The guys break down the picks, how they fit with the team's short- and long-term needs, and why ...
Apr 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1894
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Join the Locked on Bengals Subtext Community: joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBengals?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Downl...
Apr 27, 2024•5 min•Ep. 1893
Jake has taken a trip to fantasyland and desperately wants the Cincinnati Bengals to trade up for Johnny Newton. But James brings him back to reality as the guys break down the day 2 paths for the Cincinnati Bengals, which may be more flexible since they got Amarius Mims in the 1st round.Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lo...
Apr 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1892
The Cincinnati Bengals picked Amarius Mims with the 18th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys break down the mammoth UGA product's upside and risk, why it made sense, and what it means for Frank Pollack to have a litmus test for the "can he develop a tackle" question. We also discuss who they passed on to make Mims the pick, and whether that choice was a reasonable one. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your...
Apr 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1891
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Amarius Mims with the eighteenth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Join the Locked on Bengals Subtext Community: joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBengals?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your frien...
Apr 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1890
The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here, and it's time for one final, predictive, mock draft. Jake and James take you through all 10 potential Cincinnati Bengals draft picks and discuss the players they think are in consideration and most likely for the Bengals to take when the draft starts on Thursday night. And they start with a heavy investment in the trenches. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite p...
Apr 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1889
Are the Cincinnati Bengals targeting Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? What about Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell? The guys are joined by Joe Goodberry to discuss darkhorse first round options for Cincinnati and what the Bengals could be looking for at wide receiver. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://po...
Apr 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1888
Draft analyst Mike Renner joins Jake to discuss some potential Day 3 draft targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. We've spent a ton of time covering early-round targets, especially the first round. But with the draft right around the corner, here's a bonus episode to cover some Day 3 prospects who could be Bengals targets including WR Josh Cephus, CBs Dwight McGlothern and Qwan'tez Stiggers, and NTs Khristian Boyd and Evan Anderson. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext....
Apr 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1887
Bengals Director of Pro Scouting Steven Radicevic joins the guys to preview the 2024 NFL Draft. He discusses how the Bengals have approached the build up to the draft and building their board, the strength and depth of the draft class, how the process has evolved over the years, and more! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Apr 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1886
In our final Mock Draft Monday for 2024, Jake and James put on their GM hats and go through their ideal (realistic) draft targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. From early trench picks to trying to find value at the skill positions and even a big trade(!), find out who could make the biggest impact for the Bengals as the guys run through their scenarios to try to better the team. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals ...
Apr 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1885
We got a group of Bengals content creators and draft experts together including Joe Goodberry, Mike Santagata, Matt Minich, Draft Guy Jared, Patrick Carlisle, and put together a big board that we think best estimates what the Bengals have put together this week. The guys break it down the rationale behind the rankings and where they might do things a little bit differently.Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on y...
Apr 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1884
The 2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft episode four sees the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and Philadelphia Eagles make first round selections in the NFL Draft. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J McCarthy, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, Joe Alt, Malik Nabors, Dallas Turner and Olu Fashanu, Quinyon Mitchell, Brock Bowers, Terrion Arnold, Troy Fautanu, Brian Thomas Jr. And Jackson Powers-Johnson are off the board. Who wi...
Apr 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1883
Joe Goodberry (Bengals On The Brain, FirstStar Logistics) joins the guys to get into some hopes and dreams, and fears and nightmares for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL Draft. What should the Bengals learn from Dax Hill's time in the NFL? How important is it to have a plan and stick to the plan, especially with young, but talented prospects? Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast plat...
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1882
Who will the Cincinnati Bengals target in the 2024 NFL Draft? Dane Brugler of The Athletic joins the guys for a Bengals-specific interview to discuss the top offensive tackles, defensive tackles, nose tackle depth in this year's draft class and so much more! Their conversation includes Amarius Mims, JC Latham, Byron Murphy, Johnny Newton, Brock Bowers and Dane's favorite Day 2 receiver fit! Check out Dane's "The Beast" draft guide ! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubte...
Apr 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1881
Zac Taylor met with the media as the Bengals reconvened for the offseason program on Monday, including another positive update on Joe Burrow. We also heard that there's a plan for Dax Hill, and Dax met with the media at his locker. The guys break down what might be next for the Bengals' 2022 first round pick, and why a position change may reflect a poor development plan. Plus, the Bengals brought back Joe Bachie to bolster LB depth as the offseason program begins. Join the Locked On Bengals Insi...
Apr 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1880
The 2024 NFL draft is just over a week away and Jake and James get into the draft simulator potentially for the last time this year. Presented with a choice in the trenches in the first round and looking for value in the second and third rounds, the guys add a collection of three trench players and two offensive skill players to add depth and talent to the Bengals' roster, starting with Alabama RT JC Latham.Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Fin...
Apr 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1879
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Apr 13, 2024•31 sec
Brock Bowers defeated Olu Fashanu in the finals of the inaugural Cincinnati Bengals draft bracket, and the guys break down the voting results and the potential big board revealed by your voting throughout the bracket. Plus, we catch up on the latest news for the Bengals' pre-draft visits with prospects, including some likely Day 3 offensive tackles and potential special teamers. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengal...
Apr 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1878
How many times have you heard someone say "The Bengals have a rare opportunity to add a 1st round offensive tackle" in this draft cycle? There's a reason! The guys discuss why there's pressure to use pick 18 on a right tackle of the future and where there are scenarios that would have them going another direction. Plus, we entertain the idea of trading up if Johnny Newton falls, Dane Brugler's Beast draft guide reveals more T'Vondre Sweat questionmarks, and the team revealed their free agents' j...
Apr 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1877
Olu Fashanu blew out Troy Fautanu, while Brock Bowers beat Taliese Fuaga in the Final Four of the Bengals 1st round bracket project, where you're voting for who you want the Bengals to pick at 18. The guys break down the matchups, there's more OT vs. TE debate, and set up the 5th place game after consolation matchups between JC Latham and Brian Thomas Jr, and Byron Murphy and Johnny Newton. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Lock...
Apr 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1876
