Scribe Session 10.28: Standing their ground

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner reflect on the wild weekend at Paul Brown Stadium following the Bengals dramatic 27-24 victory against Baltimore. 

You hear from offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and head coach Marvin Lewis as the team enjoys a change in momentum with their first victory in over a month.

We discuss the offensive pass interference penalty and subsequent reaction, the resounding belief in Andy Dalton, the Mohamed Sanu phenomenon, rise of the secondary and run through how the current injuries should play out. 

Also, we rate the gifts of the three wisemen and Skinny returns to the tell tales of the 70s. 

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Scribe Session 10.21: Arriving at a Crossroads

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner sift through the wreckage of the Bengals 27-0 shellacking up I-74 in indianapolis. .

You hear from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and Marvin Lewis as the Bengals try to figure out how to piece the puzzle back together with a suddenly enormous game taking place at Paul Brown Stadium this weekend against surging Baltimore.

We discuss if this team has a fatal flaw, if getting healthy could be enough, trends of the offensive clunker, A.J. Green's playing status and why a cloud hangs over the status of Vontaze Burfict.

Also, we bring a few stories from the road and we break out a classic from the late 90s for this critical juncture in the season.

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Scribe Session 10.14: It just got weird

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner discuss a Bengals season that took an odd turn following the 37-37 tie and the podcast follows suit.

You hear from Mike Nugent, offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and angry Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, as well as insight from inside the locker room following a day few people will forget or quite know how to feel about at PBS.

We discuss Nugent's future, the struggling defense, Vontaze Burfict's Kurt Angle impression, the offensive magic and biggest injury concerns.

Meanwhile, Skinny brings back another old man moment, we say hello to a live audience and in an embarrassing display, Paul pays up on an embarrassment bet at the conclusion of the podcast being forced to sing a sweet 70s ballad. Indeed, it gets weird.

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Scribe Session 10.7: Fresh adversity

Issues galore to discuss as the Bengals come off their first loss of the season at New England. 

We delve into the defense dealing with adversity for the first time all year, the concept A.J. Green has received a pass by critics in big games, fans constant displeasure with Brandon Tate and reflecting on those who have already jumped off the bandwagon. 

You hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, Green, Marvin Lewis and safety George Iloka. 

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Scribe Session 9.30: Bye Week Perspective

he Bengals return from bye week, so Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner back away and take stock of the new reality looking over the big picture of the season four weeks in. 

We discuss concerns with the defensive line pass rush, Dalton's struggles in the spotlight, if fans should believe should the Bengals beat New England, debate if the schedule looks easier or harder now and delve deeper into the phenomenon of the Devon Still story. 

Also, no old guy moment of the week, but we do have a special appearance from late Georgia legend Larry Munson and Skinny admits to his rapping prowess. 

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Scribe Session 9.23: Best in the NFL?

The Bengals are 3-0 entering the bye week so Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner discuss the most dominant team in football through three weeks.
We ask the question if the Bengals are the best team in the NFL and are they the best Bengals team since 1988, as Paul Daugherty contended this week. We offer concerns going forward as well as debating how the return of injured players will affect the dynamic.
Hear from Hue Jackson about his imaginative play-calling and how he plans on using Marvin Jones when he returns against New England and also hear from Jones himself in regards to how fast he believes he can return to the 10-touchdown receiver he was last season.
Also, Skinny harkens back to 1976, we break out Puddy from Seinfeld and chances increase I will be forced to sing Air Supply.
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If you want to listen on your drive to work or during the morning workout, just download/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by following the link here. The podcast will come directly to you the instant we post a new one.
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To download the app, search for "Cincinnati.com" in the iTunes app store, or here's a direct link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/www2.cincinnati.com-bengals-football/id390749633?mt=8
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Scribe Session 9.16: Optimism grows

With a 2-0 start in the books, beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner discuss all the developments from this weekend's 24-10 victory against Atlanta.

You hear from Andy Dalton and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther on the quarterback's altered philosophy and the coordinator's first signature shutdown against Atlanta's high-octane passing game.

Skinny and I delve into the versatility shown in Hue Jackson's offense, how many carries is too many for Giovani Bernard, the defense taking shape and all injury concerns from Vontaze Burfict's head to A.J. Green's toe.

Also, we discussed press conference guinea pigs, Travis Tritt and Skinny's old guy moment of the week harkens back to his college days.

As always, keep in mind we will be bringing you these podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season, so lock it in.
If you want to listen on your drive to work or during the morning workout just download subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by following the link here. The podcast will come directly to you the instant we post a new one.
The best way to follow is to listen in the podcast section of our must-have Bengals app.
To download the app, search for "Cincinnati.com" in the iTunes app store, or here's a direct link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/www2.cincinnati.com-bengals-football/id390749633?mt=8
For android, download our Bengals app in Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yinzcam.nfl.bengals&hl=en
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