Bengals Podcast: Digesting the draft

Bengals columnists Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski come off the blur of draft weekend to break down all the picks and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the weekend went down. 

We run through the list of all nine draft picks, discuss their strengths, weaknesses and possible roles. Plus hear from offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth about his frustration with how the organization has handled his expiring contract situation. 

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Bengals NFL Draft Preview Podcast

Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. hosts along with newest edition to the Bengals coverage team, fellow columnist and new tag-team partner Jim Owczarski. After an introduction to Jim and understanding his background conversation shifts to previewing what the Bengals will do with their nine selections this weekend.

Also, you hear interviews with director of player personnel Duke Tobin discussing how to approach trades and finding value in a draft with extra picks, safety George Iloka talks about frustration from slipping down the draft board and second-year cornerback Darqueze Dennard divulges his feeling that there's "blood in the water" in his search for the starting job at cornerback.

We rank the Bengals' draft needs, talk about the possibility of trading down and break down how expectations are changing for how this draft could unfold.

Reminder, we will keep these Bengals podcasts coming regularly throughout the offseason and on a weekly basis once the season picks back up.

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Bengals NFL Draft Spectacular

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. dials up three of the premier experts in NFL Draft coverage for in-depth discussion of how prospects could fit into the Bengals system and who to look for as the draft unfolds.

Hear from Doug Farrar NFL writer for Sports Illustrated and host of the Chalk Talk Podcast. He discusses names like La'el Collins, T.J. Clemmings as well as why Bengals fans should be excited about the possibility of drafting Ohio State WR Devin Smith. You can follow Doug and his podcast at this link.

Dane Brugler joins second. He's the lead NFL Draft analyst for NFLDraftScout.com and CBSSports.com. He reflects on his extensive 187-page NFL Draft Guide, highly recommend picking up a copy of that here. We talk about why he's high on Rashad Greene, low on Tyler Lockett and the possibility Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman lands in Cincinnati.

The podcast finishes up with Phil Savage, former NFL GM and current executive director of the REESE'S Senior Bowl among many other national draft analyst duties. Savage also serves as an analyst for Alabama football so we start by discussing the positives and negatives of selecting the Tide's safety Landon Collins in the first round.

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Scribe Session 3.17: Doc and Dehner

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with columnist Paul Daugherty inside his home office as the two analyze what this week of free agency meant for the Bengals going forward. 

We touch on the ripple effect of Michael Johnson, the change of culture and perception then venture into the deeper topic of Chris Borland and if the NFL is in trouble as young players retire early. 

Also, hear from Johnson, new linebacker A.J. Hawk and a conversation with Andrew Whitworth about concussions and education among the new generation of NFL player. 

We conclude jumping into detail on Doc's fourth book, which hits bookshelves today, An Uncomplicated Life: A Father's Memoir Of His Exceptional Daughter. Doc talks about why he wrote, his emotions going through the process and, of course, how exceptional his daughter, Jillian, truly has become. 

And, of course, we talk about how far his Redskins have fallen, the ball of tears he will be at Jillian's wedding and spark our idea of a future musical education podcast series. 

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Scribe Session 3.3: Guest Geoff Hobson

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. heads inside the offices of Paul Brown Stadium to sit down with Bengals.com beat writer Geoff Hobson to discuss the oncoming storm of the free agency and draft season in the latest Scribe Session podcast.

You also hear interviews with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther from the NFL Scouting Combine.

Dehner and Hobson debate and discuss if the Bengals should ditch company policy and attack a free agent near the first wave next week. Also, more on the positions best filled through the draft, the lingering A.J. Green contract questions and all the other issues living inside the Bengals offices these days.

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Scribe Session 1.27: Mo Egger Edition

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. heads to the ESPN1530 studios to sit down with sports talk show host Mo Egger and break down all things Andy Dalton, the long view of his Bengals future and the inherent problem with the position quietly haunting the NFL.

Also, we delve into what should be free agent and draft targets along with bringing you portions of interviews with Marvin Lewis and Hue Jackson from the Senior Bowl.

And stick around for the final 15 minutes where we attempt to renovate Cincinnati Gardens or Hara Arena for the greater good.

Keep an eye out, there will be plenty more podcasts coming as we roll into the offseason. 

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Scribe Session 1.6: Debriefing the Season

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner sit down and react to the latest of four consecutive one-and-done playoff appearances. 

The topic quickly turns to the future and how to pull this team over the playoff hump. We touch on the possibility of a 2015 Marvin/Andy swan song, what went wrong with the defensive line, discuss the future of free agents and the coaching staff. 

Plenty of meaty topics to go through, plus a look back at some of the wild moments of the season including deli meat carnage at Beyond The Stripes. 

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