Scribe Session 11.25: Tracking the magic number

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner break down the Bengals in preparation for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay and assessing the developments from Sunday's win against Houston.

You hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons and head coach Marvin Lewis.

We delve into the topic of the Bengals defense, what was learned about Giovani Bernard/Jeremy Hill and Lewis' comments about fans not showing up on time to games.

Also, we discuss unhealthy Thanksgiving addictions, prediction failures and why Schoolhouse Rock should be playing in the Bengals locker room this week.

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Scribe Session 11.18: Return of the swagger

You hear from wide receiver A.J. Green about the words he hadn't heard in a long time as well as defensive coordinator Paul Guenther regarding the injection of attitude and run defense supplied at linebacker that could bring back the stout Bengals defense of earlier days. 

Also, Skinny and I discuss the Andy Dalton roller coaster, the new most hated man in the NFL and my ability to become the first person to spend two days in New Orleans without a hangover, 

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Scribe Session 11.11: The Game Changer

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner look forward at the dramatically different feel surrounding the Bengals after the Browns laid a 24-3 beatdown at Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday.

You hear from cornerback Terence Newman about why these blowouts keep recurring and from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson regarding how to pull Andy Dalton from the abyss of 2.0.

Also, Skinny and I discuss Dalton vs. the defense in terms of most concerning going forward, the Bengals poor response to adversity and it's time to hop on the soapbox for a rant on why the Bengals future has come into clearer, gloomy focus.

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Scribe Session 11.4: Midpoint Assessment

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Richard Skinner take stock of where the Bengals stand at the midway point in the season following a 33-23 victory against Jacksonville.

In a special final 30 minutes of the podcast we break down the wall once again and welcome Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com into the roundtable and debate the midseason Bengals awards for MVP, best assistant coach, best storyline, rookie of the year and the most important aspect of the final eight games.

In the first 30 minutes Skinny and I talk about what will happen now to Jeremy Hill when Giovani Bernard returns from injury as well as handicapping the AFC North heading down the stretch.

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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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