Bengals Beat Podcast: Real concerns vs fake concerns

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski debate what were real reasons for concern and what were only preseason mirage concerns after the Bengals' debacle on Monday in Tampa. 

You'll hear from offensive line coach Paul Alexander on Jake Fisher falling behind, safety George Iloka on why it would be crazy to panic and running back James Wilder on a special night as the son of a Bucs legend. 

Meanwhile, Jim and I weigh in with our thoughts on what to do with the depth on the offensive line, off-the-radar prospects with think could land on the 53 and the first significant travel foul of the Owczarski-Dehner Era during our first ever Airing Of The Grievances. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Camp winners and losers

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski assess the state of the team following the first preseason game looking forward to Monday night at Tampa Bay.
You'll hear from Marvin Jones about his return to the field and undrafted rookie Terrell Watson about his splash performance running the ball.
Meanwhile, Jim and I weigh in with our winners and losers, float trade possibilities and answer your Twitter questions.
Look for this podcast every week throughout the season and into the offseason. The next podcast will post following the game at Tampa Bay. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: First Camp Week Observations

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer up their look at the storylines developing from the first five days of Bengals training camp. 

Hear from Clint Boling about the development of Russell Bodine and difference in blocking Geno Atkins this year compared to last. Hear from Vance Joseph about Leon Hall's growing time spent at safety as well as an early gauge on the race for cornerback snaps. Then hear Margus Hunt talk about his return from a back injury and a concerning analogy. 

Meanwhile, Jim and I discuss what we've seen from AJ McCarron, assess the Michael Johnson injury ripple effect, take your Twitter questions and attempt to remember what day it is. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Camp Opens Edition

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski kick off the season on the Bengals Beat Podcast looking at the team following Tuesday's media luncheon.

Hear from Mike Brown, Marvin Lewis and Hue Jackson on the Ring of Honor, Lewis' motivation of handing Brown the Lombardi Trophy and Jackson on motivating players in contract years.

We delve into all those topics, including whether or not Marvin Lewis would actually retire if he won the Super Bowl, new look of the wide receiver room after James Wright was waived-injured and conclude offer up some sneak previews of big stories to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Look for this podcast every week throughout the season and into the offseason.

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2005 Bengals Podcast Series: Carson Palmer/Kimo Von Oelhoffen

Quarterback Carson Palmer and former Bengals/Steelers defensive lineman Kimo Von Oelhoffen talk about the 2005 season and the play that changed the fate of the Cincinnati Bengals year.

Palmer goes into memories of Chris Henry, why Chad Johnson guaranteeing the playoffs made a difference and the surreal moment in the aftermath of his ACL tear.

Von Oelhoffen discusses his view of Cincinnati from the other side and, of course, his reaction to the injury that essentially ended the Bengals chances.

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2005 Bengals Podcast Series: Brian Simmons/Rich Braham

This week, I chat with linebacker Brian Simmons and center Rich Braham. These two play on opposite sides of the ball but shared perspective on watching the Bengals transform from a laughingstock of the league into the one of the most exciting around upon earning their first and only playoff berths as pros.
Simmons, now a scout with the Jacksonville Jaguars, discusses his firsthand view of the rise and fall of Odell Thurman, why the Bengals clinching the division against Detroit is a day he will never forget and much more. Braham sheds light on the topic of why the offense was so advanced and, of course, his view lining up near Kimo Von Oelhoffen on the play that changed the season. 

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2005 Bengals Podcast Series: Deltha O'Neal

This week, I chat with cornerback Deltha O'Neal. He spent four years with the Bengals and enjoyed his best season as a pro in 2005. He set a Bengals record with 10 interceptions, went to the Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro. Along with partner in turnovers Tory James, O'Neal led the way on one of the most opportunistic defenses in team history. The Bengals picked off 31 passes in 2005. The next highest number in the Marvin Lewis Era? Twenty, notched each of the last two seasons.
The conversation runs the gamut with the fun-loving former first-round pick of the Broncos. He talks about the poor perceptions some rookies had originally arriving at Cincinnati, how Odell Thurman could have been in the same realm as Ray Lewis, his relationship with Marvin Lewis and what he witnessed from fans in the city that season that was unlike anyone had ever seen.

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