Bengals Beat Podcast: Post-Super Bowl outlook

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reconvene following Paul's week spent in San Francisco for the Super Bowl. They discuss the hot national topic of the Bengals, particularly linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Also, delve into free agency developments, franchise tag and veteran cut possibilities. 

Hear from Boomer Esiason on Burfict and the Bengals-Steelers rivalry, Carlos Dunlap on playoff defeats and Andrew Hawkins on the state of the AFC North. 

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BBP: Assessing staff overhaul

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take the BBP on the road. Jim joins on the phone from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., to run through all being uncovered among the sea of coaches, scouts and prospects at one of the largest scouting events of the draft season.

This is not a draft podcast, however, still plenty of time later to dive into that topic. Instead, we focus on the largest overhaul to a coaching staff in the tenure of Marvin Lewis. We examine why so much change and the possible pitfalls of the movement.

Hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther about the construction of his new group and new offensive coordinator Ken Zampese about his move up into the role vacated by Hue Jackson.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoff Fallout, Part 2

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski couldn't conquer all the fallout from Saturday's loss to the Steelers in one episode so they break out part two to make sure we cover all the ground.

We dive specifically into Hue Jackson landing in Cleveland, Vance Joseph to Miami, possible OC replacements and thoughts on all 15 Bengals free agents.

Plus, hear from George Iloka, Adam Jones and keeping it real with Pat Sims.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoff Fallout

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski attempt to chip away at the avalanche of fallout from Saturday night's 18-16 loss to the Steelers. We touch on Marvin Lewis' control over the team, the reality of Vontaze Burfict's persona, the reaction of Jeremy Hill and the most confounding element of a wild night at Paul Brown Stadium. 

Plenty of emotional audio from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, defensive end Carlos Dunlap, head coach Marvin Lewis and, believe it or not, an exciting conclusion to Geno Speaks. 

We also will add a Part 2 to this podcast later in the week as we discuss free agents, Hue Jackson and so many other topics we didn't have time to touch on. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Playoffs Week 1

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive head first into the storylines one year in the making as playoff week finally arrives and it's the Pittsburgh Steelers coming to town. 

We discuss whether or not the quarterback factor serves as a valid excuse, the Steelers as the ideal opponent, dealing with the mental challenge of the fifth season in a row at the same spot, Hue Jackson's future and many other topics. 

Hear from Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick, Domata Peko and Marvin Jones about those topics, plus, the sad, fitting close to That's So Jagy and a fitting song to conclude the podcast before one of the most important games in the Marvin Lewis Era. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 17

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski sit down at the bar at Moerlein Lager House after Beyond The Stripes and invite you in to have a drink and listen to the conversation coming off the 20-17 overtime loss in Denver. 

We debate if AJ McCarron could win this team a playoff game, if results would be different with Andy Dalton, pros/cons of playing injured players this weekend, if Vontaze Burfict needs to alter the way he plays and the reliability of Mike Nugent. 

Hear from Russell Bodine, McCarron, Nugent and Burfict about all those topics, plus, this week in That's So Jagy and the depreciating results caused by a lack of sleep. 

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday, next week we look forward to the first week of the postseason and the question five years in the making.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 16

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into the logistics of the most important regular season game of the season on Monday Night Football against Denver. We assess the multitude of injuries, needs of the offense, expectations for AJ McCarron, Denver's QB situation and take Twitter questions. 

We spend much of the time debating an important conversation piece: Can the Bengals make the Super Bowl if they lose in Denver? The answers may surprise you. 

Plus, hear from running back Jeremy Hill and linebacker Vontaze Burfict on their evolving situations. 

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday, though next week will be later with the MNF game. 

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