Taylor previews Bengals - Browns pt. 1, as he talks: - being grateful for a drama-free clubhouse - just how good is Myles Garrett? - is the CLE Defense overrated? - which matchups the Bengals should exploit offensively - why Baker Mayfield can't be trusted - will Cincinnati move to 6-3? All that and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGM...
Nov 04, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
For as good as the Baltimore win felt, the loss to the New York Jets hurts just as badly. After falling 34-31, do the Bengals now have longterm concerns for the rest of this season? Taylor talks: - the nonexistent 1st Quarter offense - the inability to adjust defensively - whacky stats in the unlikely loss - what matters going forward from this game? You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül ...
Nov 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Who could have seen this coming?! The Bengals destroy the Ravens and in the process climb to the top of the AFC, seven weeks into the season. What stood out this week when watching the beatdown of Baltimore? Taylor discusses: - Cincinnati as the most exciting team in the NFL - the Bengals taking advantage of the Ravens defensive woes - the area Joe Burrow flashed the MOST in his career-high performance - the latest Ja'Marr Chase skill we got to witness - why Sam Hubbard was the defensive player ...
Oct 25, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Another week, another fabulous guest to break down the upcoming opponent. This week, Ken McKusick from 1057 The Fan joins Taylor to talk Ravens. The episode is chock full of content, including: - what the Bengals offense must avoid on Sunday - how Trey Hendrickson could be poised for a huge game - the one Ravens defender that could wreck the Bengals' plans - Baltimore's proneness to getting beat deep on pass plays - and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things...
Oct 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The Bengals handedly beat a bad Lions team and fans finally got to see some offensive fireworks. The win wasn't without some frustrations, but sitting at 4-2 the Bengals feel confident. Just as importantly, we have seen Zac Taylor evolve his play calling for the betterment of the team. Taylor (the host, not the coach) discusses where Taylor (the coach) has improved, plus: - the similarities between this game and the Jacksonville win - how impressive the offseason signings of Hendrickson and Awuz...
Oct 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The Den welcomes in Jeremy Reisman from SB Nation's Pride of Detroit to preview the Bengals - Lions matchup, including: - similarities between the two rebuilding franchises - the RB duo of Swift/Williams - Sewell's struggles, and considering Chase in hindsight - some fluky defensive efficiency - which Bengals player(s) are bound to go off? - and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül...
Oct 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In the wildest of wild games, the Bengals ultimately fell to Green Bay 25-22, in overtime. Taylor covers the things he liked and did not like from the game, including: - why this game represented a major missed opportunity - the reason Bengals fans should be disappointed by the loss - continued offensive inconsistency - why Zac Taylor will continue to be doubted after each loss - just how special Ja'Marr Chase is All that and more! Don't forget to subscribe to the Who Dey Den and drop a little 5...
Oct 11, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Taylor chats with JJ Lahey from PackersTalk.com about the upcoming Cincy - Green Bay matchup. Topics discussed include: - the impact of the Jaire Alexander injury - will the GB defensive line be able to generate pressure to mask DB concerns? - has Aaron Rodgers lost a little something in his game? - conflicting game predictions All that and more! Don't forget to subscribe to the Who Dey Den and drop a little 5 star rating. Who Dey! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all ...
Oct 06, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Bengals took care of biz against Jacksonville, although it wasn't easy. Listen in as Taylor recaps Week 4, including: - Zac Taylor listening to the pod - the ugliest of ugly first halves - Logan Wilson receiving national recognition - the offense scratching the surface of their potential - Joey B, a leader of men All that and more! Don't forget to subscribe to the Who Dey Den and drop a little 5 star rating. Who Dey! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Beng...
Oct 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Cincinnati has a huuuge night ahead, playing host to a primetime game, under the lights, before a (likely) sellout crowd, against a not-so-good team. Easy W, right? Not so fast... Jordan de Lugo from Generation Jag joins to talk the upcoming tilt between feisty feline football teams, including: - is the Bengals OL in for a long day? - where can Cincy attack the Jags defense? - is there a chance this game is closer than anticipated? - how the heck do you properly pronounce J-a-g-u-a-r-s? You can ...
Sep 29, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
What's better than knocking off a division rival on the road?! The Bengals handed the Steelers a loss in Week 3 and in the process remained in 1st place in the AFC North. Taylor breaks down the game, including: - Ja'Marr Chase off to a historic start - where the playcalling is still lacking - how Joe Burrow jumped another major hurdle in his recovery - and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credi...
Sep 27, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Cincinnati ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins the pod to talk his Bengals fandom, including: - being 'optimistically beaten down' by this franchise - is Zac Taylor's job really in danger? - what Joe Burrow means to Cincinnati - dealing with the Steelers playoff loss alone in a bar - and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRg Creative Commons ...
Sep 23, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Week 3 brings us the first AFC North matchup of the season, against our bitter rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Tommy Jaggi from Still Curtain enters the Den to talk the black and yellow, including: - Which major players may be limited by injuries - How to best attack the Steelers defense (hint, it isn't dink and dunk) - Is Big Ben washed? - Do Pittsburghians hate JuJu's TikTok dances as much as everyone else does? Plus, a mini rant against the national media that continues to push the same old narrat...
Sep 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Week 2 wasn't kind to Cincinnati, as the Bengals left Chicago on the short end of a 20-17 game. Joe Burrow was sloppy, Zac Taylor's play calling was bad, but his presser after the game was maybe worse. Did we see (or hear) the first crack in the Burrow-Taylor relationship? Listen in to see why this loss COULD be the first domino that fell if/when Zac Taylor loses his job. You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a mix of fantasy football. Intro/Outro M...
Sep 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Bears are led by a familiar face, with Andy Dalton at the helm. But besides Dalton, how familiar are you with the Bengals Week 2 foe, Chicago? Luckily, Robert Schmitz from SB Nation's Windy City Gridiron joined me to talk Chicago football. - Has Khalil Mack lost a step? (GASP) - How much Justin Fields will we see on Sunday? - When will the first round of boos pour in for Andy Dalton? - and more! You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ), talking all things Bengals, with a smattering...
Sep 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Winner winner, chicken dinner! The Bengals kick off their 2021 season with a win over the Vikings in dramatic fashion. There was a lot to like from game one, but also some areas to improve. Topics discussed include: - Zac Taylor's aggressiveness (the good AND the bad) - the ups and down play calling - the defensive line's push - Evan McPherson's arrival - and more! Want to connect with other Bengals fans? Join the Who Dey Den discord channel ! Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jef...
Sep 13, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Week 1 of the 2021 season is finally here! So who better to educate us on all things Vikings than Athletic beat reporter Arif Hasan . Arif discussed many topics, such as: - tater tot hotdish - preparing himself for Skyline Chili - the recipe to beat Kirk Cousins - the new-look Vikings defense (with a couple of familiar faces) - why Tyler Boyd should EAT in Week 1 - a game score prediction - and more! Want to connect with other Bengals fans? Join the Who Dey Den discord channel ! Intro/Outro Musi...
Sep 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 15
With a bout of Covid behind him now, Taylor returns to the mic just in time for the start of the regular season. Are we feeling more or less confident in this team heading into the 2021 season? What have we learned about this team over the past eight weeks? Plus, Taylor teases his Week 1 guest and introduces the Who Dey Den Discord! If you're a listener to the show, join the Discord to chat with other Bengals fans, provide input on future episodes, and be the first to know about giveaways. Intro...
Sep 06, 2021•12 min
Sound the alarms! The first ever emergency episode of the Who Dey Den unfortunately is required to discuss the recent reports surrounding Joseph Ossai's knee surgery. In this episode, Bengals fans get some much needed grounding, and some perspective on why this doesn't doom the 2021 season. You can find Taylor on Twitter (@_TaylorCornell), talking all things Bengals and fantasy football.
Aug 22, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We are now two weeks through the preseason, and some of the uncertainty surrounding the Bengals has begun to clear up. The defense continues to look nasty, the Guard position suddenly seems more than capable, and optimism begins to swell. However, some questions remain: - Will Ja'Marr Chase put it together before the season starts? - Who exactly will be the starting five offensive lineman? - Should Joe Burrow play in the preseason finale? You can find Taylor on Twitter (@_TaylorCornell), talking...
Aug 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Football has FINALLY returned to Cincinnati, and the Bengals are undefeated! More importantly though, we got some answers to key questions along this roster, and some beautiful surprises as well. - Is the Kicker battle already won? - How well (or poorly) did Jackson Carman play in his first game action? - Will D'Ante Smith be our first rookie OL to crack the starting lineup? - Can Darius Hodge be a difference maker on the defense? - Does Chris Evans now have an inside track to the RB3 role? You ...
Aug 17, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
There's finally some real football games being played, and some real, important storylines to follow for the Bengals over the next few weeks. In Episode 10, Taylor talks: - Being okay with Jackson Carman not starting - Focusing on the defensive line - Ja'Marr Chase and a key point from his presser - A Kicker battle! - Chad OchoCinco campaign You can find Taylor on Twitter (@_TaylorCornell), talking all things Bengals and fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II ...
Aug 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The final installment in the position group series brings us wide receiver talk, and LOTS of it. Scott Connor (@CharlesChillFFB) joins Taylor to talk the STRONGEST position group in Cincinnati, the receivers, including: Is JuJu Smith-Schuster actually a better version of Tyler Boyd? Is Tyler Boyd a better version of Jarvis Landry? Is it possible for Ja'Marr Chase to silence the 'shoulda drafted Penei Sewell crowd?' You can find Taylor on Twitter (@_TaylorCornell), talking all things Bengals and ...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Special guest Zim (@zimwhodey) joins Taylor on episode 8, and gets a little defensive! That's right - linebackers and defensive backs. - The DB's have been dominating training camp thus far, but will they carry that into the season? - Can the Bengals coaching staff find a way to use Akeem Davis-Gaither in a productive way? - When will Jessie Bates get paid? - Plus, some swooning over the Bengals wide receiver trio. All that and more, on Episode 8 of the Who Dey Den. You can find Taylor on Twitte...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
We all love Joe Mixon, but is he the most talented running back in the division? Is he even, perhaps... the LEAST talented starting running back in the AFC North? Taylor continues his journey through all of the position groups, and today tackles the running back position, and gives his observations from Saturday's Back Together Saturday practice. Want to make a request for future content? Maybe even make a guest appearance on a pod? Hit up Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ) and let him know. ...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The AFC North boasts a Super Bowl champion, league MVP, and Baker Mayfield among the quarterback position. So where does Joe Burrow fit in amongst the likes of Ben Roethlisberger, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield? Have we seen enough to crown Burrow as the QB you want to lead your franchise for the next five seasons? Take a listen as Taylor dives into quarterback discussion in Part IV of the series. Want to make a request for future content? Maybe even make a guest appearance on a pod? Hit up T...
Jul 29, 2021•27 min
It's back to back episodes of the Who Dey Den! Continuing the series analyzing position groups, Taylor is joined again (still?) by Mike to see if the revamped defensive line can improve on a shoddy performance last year. Mike Santagata (@bengals_sans) joins Taylor to dive deep into the Bengals new-look defensive line. Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap, and Carl Lawson have departed, while Trey Hendrickson, Joseph Ossai and Larry Ogunjobi. Will the line be able to improve on a poor 2020 campaign? Talkin...
Jul 28, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
After a long hiatus, Taylor returns to talk all of the latest Bengals news and introduce his new series, looking at each major position group and seeing where the Bengals stack up against the rest of the AFC North. Mike Santagata ( @bengals_sans ) joins Taylor to dive deep into the Bengals offensive line as it currently stands. Talking points include: - How good can Jonah Williams be? - Will Billy Price ever develop into a contributor? - Was passing on Tevin Jenkins for Jackson Carman an egregio...
Jul 27, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Sure, the schedule release was last week, but Taylor was (is) sick so the recording was postponed. Enjoy episode three, as Taylor looks at some interesting aspects of each matchup, including: Which stretch of games could see the Bengals string together some wins? Wait, how bad has Zac Taylor been against the AFC North?! How many games does ZT need to win to save his job? If you missed the first couple of episodes, check them out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another episode of the W...
May 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The man behind @BengalsTalk , Nate, joins Taylor in the Den to talk through the Bengals 2021 Draft. Was it everything he hoped for, or leave him wanting more? You can find Taylor on Twitter ( @_TaylorCornell ) talking all things Bengals and fantasy football. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRg Creative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-heartful-of-kersene Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/y-tbE2FIA1o...
May 02, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
