Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 8

On the latest BBP Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into the Vontaze Burfict situation, take Twitter questions about the linebackers and secondary as well as the Antonio Brown punt return quandary. Plus, what if NFL quarterbacks were press box food? 

Locker room sound this week comes from Marvin Lewis, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons and linebacker/former Pittsburgh Steelers defender Chris Carter. 

In the final 20 minutes we catch up with friend of the BBP Mo Egger, of ESPN1530 and 700WLW to discuss the pleasant state of the fan base, winning over Andy Dalton critics and the nightlife of Provo, Utah. 

For more on this week's matchup with the Steelers, also take a listen to last week's podcast dissecting the importance of Bengals-Steelers and what this rivalry means in the big picture of the season. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 7

On the latest BBP Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski power through after traveling back from covering the game in Buffalo. They discuss what Cincinnati proved over the perfect six weeks of the season as well as diving deep into the Steelers-Bengals showdown now set up for the final 10 weeks. 

Guests this week include The Geno Whisperer striking as Jim talks with the elusive Geno Atkins and hear from Andrew Whitworth on his frustrations with NFL policy of allowing media in the locker room.  

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. Next week we will welcome in special guests for midseason roundtable leading up to the Pittsburgh game. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 6

On the latest BBP Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to the 27-24 come-from-behind victory against Seattle, the fit of Giovani Bernard, looking forward to Buffalo and what this means toward breaking the postseason drought. 

Plenty of special guests this week as you hear from OC Hue Jackson, OL Andrew Whitworth and CB Adam Jones. Plus, we spend 10 minutes discussing the state of the team with longtime Bengals color analyst Dave Lapham. 

Plus, we introduce the Blazer Game. 

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. Next we will recap the trip to Buffalo and take a look at the state of the team entering the bye week.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 5

On the latest BBP Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the Bengals' 4-0 start to the season and debate where the Bengals ranks among the six undefeated teams. 

Hear from linebacker Rey Maualuga and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther on the state of the defense while the offense plays as well as any in Marvin Lewis' tenure. 

Plus, we discuss "seeds of concern," struggles of kickers including Mike Nugent, preview the monster matchup with Seattle and the proper ways to overlap drugs when fighting a cold. 

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. Next we will recap Seattle and lookahead to a trip to Buffalo before the bye.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 4

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the Bengals 3-0 start to the season and if this truly is the a different evolution of quarterback Andy Dalton as well as the opportunity within the changing landscape of the AFC North. 

Hear from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, receiver Marvin Jones and cornerback Adam Jones about Dalton's demeanor and output. 

Plus, we look forward to Kansas City and discuss a possible issue between off-field problems and on-field decisions on the Bengals defense. 

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. The next we will recap the Kansas City game and lookahead to the defending NFC Champions coming to PBS. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 3

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the Bengals 2-0 start and whether or not this owns a different feel than fast starts in the past.

Hear from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson on the development of Andy Dalton, what to make of Jeremy Hill's fumbling issues and A.J. Green quitting on play.

Plus, we take Twitter questions, try to figure out what the heck is wrong with Baltimore and see our first glimpse of cantankerous Jim.

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. The next we will recap the AFC North opener and lookahead to a return to Paul Brown Stadium against Kansas City.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 2

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski return from Oakland to review the positives and negatives of the opener against Oakland and what that means in the big picture of the season and against San Diego.

Hear from Adam Jones about his incident with Amari Cooper, Vontaze Burfict about his rehab and A.J. Green opening up about what his contract extension means to him personally.

Plus, we wonder about linebacker depth, the Raiders general awfulness, we segue our faces off and I regale with stories of my reality television past.

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. The next we will recap the home opener against San Diego and look forward to the North opener against Baltimore.

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