Bengals Beat Podcast: First week fallout

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski use the first off day of camp after five practices to assess the fallout from an active opening week. 

We discuss what will come of the cornerback position in light of William Jackson III tearing his pectoral, Leon Hall, the tight end uncertainties, Ryan Hewitt's extension, our surprises of camp and behind the scenes of Jim's feature on Andy Dalton. 

You'll hear from Tyler Eifert, Dre Kikrpatrick and Tyler Boyd. Plus, Jim's mad about emails. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Camp preview

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski return from the summer break to preview training camp which begins Friday on the fields adjacent Paul Brown Stadium.

We dive into the interesting plan for Vontaze Burfict, the unique relationship between Mike Brown and Marvin Lewis and the storylines we're most interested to watch starting this weekend. 

You'll hear from both Lewis and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.

Plus, we introduce our weekly segment: "What is making Jim made this week?" and throw back to a classic with the new intro for the 2016 season.  

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Bengals Mythical Ring of Honor Podcast Series: Chad Johnson with guest Mo Egger

Over these four weeks, the Enquirer will unveil each former player of what would be our mythical four-member Bengals Ring of Honor Class. The club doesn't currently have a Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame, but if they did decide to institute one, these would be our picks. With the selection, we sit down for a podcast conversation with each of the Bengals' legends about their careers, life after football, the state of the game and, of course, the current Bengals.

In this final conversation, rather than sit down with our inductee, as I did last year for our podcast series looking back at the 2005 season, I dove into the debate over a fourth selection that could have gone dozens of different directions.

For the discussion I brought in longtime Cincinnati sports talk show host at 700 WLW and ESPN1530 Mo Egger. We break down the four choices, the toughest decisions and his off-the-radar choice for who would be his fourth member of a potential four-person Ring of Honor class.

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Bengals Mythical Ring of Honor Podcast Series: Boomer Esiason

Over these four weeks, the Enquirer will unveil each former player of what would be our mythical four-member Bengals Ring of Honor Class. The club doesn't currently have a Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame, but if they did decide to institute one these would be our picks. With the selection, we sit down for a podcast conversation with each of the Bengals legends about their careers, life after football, the state of the game and, of course, the current Bengals. Enjoy the series. 

In this conversation with our third inductee, I caught up with him on the phone to talk about how his memory if the 1988 Super Bowl evolved over time, his strong feelings about Andy Dalton, how close he came to returning in 1998, watching his son Gunnar pick up the torch fighting Cystic Fibrosis and much more. 

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Bengals Mythical Ring of Honor Podcast Series: Ken Anderson

Over these four weeks, the Enquirer will unveil each former player of what would be our mythical four-member Bengals Ring of Honor Class. The club doesn't currently have a Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame, but if they did decide to institute one these would be our picks. With the selection, we sit down for a podcast conversation with each of the Bengals legends about their careers, life after football, the state of the game and, of course, the current Bengals. Enjoy the series. 

In this conversation with the second inductee, I sat down at Dickmann's Sports Cafe in Northern Kentucky with former NFL MVP quarterback Ken Anderson. The conversation touched on parallels between his career and Andy Dalton, evolution of the passing game and even his own case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

Anderson also detailed the work of his foundation in helping adults with autism which includes a celebrity softball game fundraiser Friday at the home of the Florence Freedom.  

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Bengals Mythical Ring of Honor Podcast Series: Anthony Munoz

Over the next four weeks, the Enquirer will unveil each former player of what would be our mythical four-member Bengals Ring of Honor Class. The club doesn't currently have a Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame, but if they did decide to institute one these would be our picks. With the selection, we sit down for a podcast conversation with each of the Bengals legends about their careers, life after football, the state of the game and, of course, the current Bengals. Enjoy the series. 

In this conversation with the first inductee and no-brainer in this exercise I sat down with Anthony Munoz prior to one of his Anthony Munoz Foundation events at Sycamore High School. He talks about Super Bowl memories, the play that really haunts him, the challenges athletes face after the game, surreal nature of driving to Canton when you're in the Hall of Fame, his choice on the most underrated candidate for a Bengals Ring of Honor and his wildly successful foundation helping kids across Cincinnati. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Minicamp Wrap Up

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski sit down to wrap up the Bengals' mandatory minicamp and take a look back at the entirety of the offseason program as the team heads into the six-week summer dead period.

We talk about what we learned from the young group of receivers, questions at linebacker and the debate of defensive line rotation. We also jump deeper into who could land the next contract extension, joint practices with the Vikings and a teaser for this year's historical podcast series.

You'll hear from both defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and defensive line coach Jacob Burney.

Also, we shout out to you for help in some pressing multimedia projects.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: OTAs Week 2

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski sit down after the second OTA practice open to the media this offseason. 

We jump into four primary topics. We discuss the Tyler Eifert injury, fallout and everyone's quick trigger to blame the medical staff. The topic of Dwight Freeney and the changing value of veteran players in the softer NFL. We dive deeper into the long conversation Jim had with Andrew Whitworth about his future in the league. Finally, we talk briefly about Vontaze Burfict before answering a few of your Twitter questions. 

You'll hear our exclusive interviews with defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, reserve tight end C.J. Uzomah, Whitworth and Burfict. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Extensions, rookies and waiver claims

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski come together to break down a busier than normal two weeks of May.

We jump into four primary topics. We ask if Shawn Williams made the right choice inking the four-year extension with the Bengals. Observations are offered from rookie mini-camp, including a tangent on the possible infusion of increased rotation on the defensive line. More on Jeremy Hill again standing up and answering to all the fumble questions. Will his first-class reaction matter next January? Finally, we judge if there is anything to be taken from the Bengals failed waiver claim on Zach Mettenberger.

Hear from Williams, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, rookie Tyler Boyd, receivers coach James Urban and a portion of Hill's media session.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Draft Review

Following the 2016 NFL Draft, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski gather to break down all seven picks and the fallout across the roster for the Bengals. 

Hear from cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick reacting to a first-round corner showing up in the cornerback room, Tyler Boy on confidence to make an instant impact at receiver, Andrew Billings, Marvin Lewis and defensive line coach Jacob Burney about the fourth-round pick's motivation and offensive line coach Paul Alexander venting about fan frustration surrounding Russell Bodine. 

All and more in one of the most comprehensive BBP sessions yet. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Draft Spectacular

The third annual NFL Draft Spectacular Podcast arrives as I'm joined by three draft gurus to talk Bengals-specific draft analysis and break down the questions being asked inside Paul Brown Stadium right now. 

First off is Dane Brugler, of CBS Sports and NFL Draft Scout, who put out the draft guide to end all draft guides. His scouting book looks at 450 prospects with every piece of information and breakdown imaginable. If you want to know more about players in this draft and their strengths, weaknesses. 

Second comes Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus. Their team moved from the pro analytics game and added college assessment the last couple years as they grade and compile information on every player from major college football. Hard to find a deeper dive into the tape and analytics than this.

Finally, we bring in Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated. He's currently counting down his top 50 draft prospects with scouting profiles on all of them. We jump into the concept of drafting Jaylon Smith out of Notre Dame and the interesting ranking of a few Bengals targets in his top 50. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Free agents and the draft

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski join up to discuss the additions of receiver Brandon LaFell and linebacker Karlos Dansby and how it affects the club's outlook on the draft. 

We delve into the options now available at receiver and growing momentum toward spending early draft resources on a position many might not be thinking about. Plus, a look at the departure of Wallace Gilberry, future of Reggie Nelson and how many cups of coffee are necessary in order to break down Mike Williams and Hakeem Nicks. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Owner's Meetings Roundup

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about the news created during the annual owner's meetings this past week in Boca Raton, Fla., where Jim enjoyed extended interviews with Marvin Lewis, Mike Brown and others. We discuss the latest updates on AJ McCarron trade prospects, Marvin Lewis' contractual future, the league continuing to apologize for what happened in the playoffs, the rise of Katie Blackburn and who the Bengals could still sign in free agency. Plus, hear extended portions of the sitdown interview with Bengals president and owner Mike Brown. Download Here

Bengals Beat Podcast: Free Agency Fallout

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski come together following a busy 48 hours of Bengals free agency. Cincinnati essentially wrapped up all its major moves on the open market and we take you behind the scenes of what went right, what went wrong, who stole money and where the team goes from here.
Hear from linebacker Vinny Rey as he discusses his return to the Bengals.

Also, Jim and I discuss the receiver quandary without Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu, how the Bengals showed boldness in their spending and get heated over the question of what the club should do with AJ McCarron.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Free Agency Primer

A look at Bengals free agency with Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr., and Jim Owczarski. Download Here

Bengals Beat Podcast: Free Agency Primer

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski gather after spending a few days in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. After all the chatter, the picture clears for how the Bengals will tackle the daunting task of re-signing their horde of free agents. We talk about who it looks like tops the priority list and a surprising name we think it looks like will bolt for greener pastures.  

Plus, we take on a few Twitter questions to assure we have all things free agency covered for you as we approach the critical start of the new league year for Cincinnati. 

Hear from Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin on the the team's process of re-signing free agents, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther on the depth of this draft defensively possibly influencing decisions and head coach Marvin Lewis on needing to establish roles with players hitting the open market. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Post-Super Bowl outlook

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reconvene following Paul's week spent in San Francisco for the Super Bowl. They discuss the hot national topic of the Bengals, particularly linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Also, delve into free agency developments, franchise tag and veteran cut possibilities. 

Hear from Boomer Esiason on Burfict and the Bengals-Steelers rivalry, Carlos Dunlap on playoff defeats and Andrew Hawkins on the state of the AFC North. 

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BBP: Assessing staff overhaul

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take the BBP on the road. Jim joins on the phone from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., to run through all being uncovered among the sea of coaches, scouts and prospects at one of the largest scouting events of the draft season.

This is not a draft podcast, however, still plenty of time later to dive into that topic. Instead, we focus on the largest overhaul to a coaching staff in the tenure of Marvin Lewis. We examine why so much change and the possible pitfalls of the movement.

Hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther about the construction of his new group and new offensive coordinator Ken Zampese about his move up into the role vacated by Hue Jackson.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoff Fallout, Part 2

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski couldn't conquer all the fallout from Saturday's loss to the Steelers in one episode so they break out part two to make sure we cover all the ground.

We dive specifically into Hue Jackson landing in Cleveland, Vance Joseph to Miami, possible OC replacements and thoughts on all 15 Bengals free agents.

Plus, hear from George Iloka, Adam Jones and keeping it real with Pat Sims.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoff Fallout

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski attempt to chip away at the avalanche of fallout from Saturday night's 18-16 loss to the Steelers. We touch on Marvin Lewis' control over the team, the reality of Vontaze Burfict's persona, the reaction of Jeremy Hill and the most confounding element of a wild night at Paul Brown Stadium. 

Plenty of emotional audio from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, defensive end Carlos Dunlap, head coach Marvin Lewis and, believe it or not, an exciting conclusion to Geno Speaks. 

We also will add a Part 2 to this podcast later in the week as we discuss free agents, Hue Jackson and so many other topics we didn't have time to touch on. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoffs Week 1

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive head first into the storylines one year in the making as playoff week finally arrives and it's the Pittsburgh Steelers coming to town. 

We discuss whether or not the quarterback factor serves as a valid excuse, the Steelers as the ideal opponent, dealing with the mental challenge of the fifth season in a row at the same spot, Hue Jackson's future and many other topics. 

Hear from Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick, Domata Peko and Marvin Jones about those topics, plus, the sad, fitting close to That's So Jagy and a fitting song to conclude the podcast before one of the most important games in the Marvin Lewis Era. 

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