Bleav in Bengals

Dr. Fred Grossman joins the show to discuss ALS, the ongoing research being done to better understand and treat the disease, and the recent ALS diagnosis of former Titans running back Chris Johnson. They break down what ALS is, why continued awareness and medical research are so important, and how the football community can support Johnson and others impacted by the disease. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Solomon Wilcots got the chance to interview Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor in order to ask him all about his plan and expectations for this upcoming 2026 season. Listen in to hear all about his thoughts on the roster, the schedule and anything else in between straight from the horses mouth. If you are a Bengals fan you won't want to miss this one! Listen in NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Solomon Wilcots makes the case that this is the best Bengals roster of the Burrow era, crediting a front office that traded a top-ten pick for Dexter Lawrence and went ten deep on the defensive line with Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Shemar Stewart. He wraps with the secondary upgrades — Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger at safety — and full confidence the 2026 Bengals are built for a Super Bowl run. Ho...

Solomon Wilcots breaks down five reasons to be fully optimistic about the 2026 Bengals, starting with the front office's $132.7 million free agency haul headlined by trading a top-ten pick for Dexter Lawrence, a move without precedent in Cincinnati history. He credits Zach Taylor's offense for five straight top-ten seasons in scoring and efficiency, arguing the three-year playoff drought was purel...

On Bleav in Bengals, Carl Banks joins Solomon Wilcots to break down what Bengals fans can expect from Dexter Lawrence after the blockbuster move from New York to Cincinnati. The Giants legend opens up on why he publicly challenged Dexter last season, what may have led to the drop in production, and why he still believes Dexter can change in defense when he’s motivated. The conversation also dives...

Solomon Wilcots welcomes Cincinnati Bengals 2026 seventh-round pick Landon Robinson to talk about life as a new Cincinnati Bengal. Robinson shares how four years at the Naval Academy built the discipline and mental toughness he believes will carry him through rookie camp, and reveals that over 20 teams were ready to sign him as an undrafted free agent had the Bengals not taken him. Solly recounts...

Solomon Wilcots is joined by Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic to break down the behind-the-scenes story of Cincinnati's blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence — a move that required Bengals ownership to do something they've never done before: deal a top-10 pick for a proven veteran while taking on significant future salary cap obligations. Dehner reveals how B.J. Hill served as the secret agent in l...

Solomon Wilcots is back with another episode of Bleav in Bengals in order to breakdown ALL of the Bengals picks this year in the 2026 draft. Solly lets us know his thoughts about all the new players and where they might be able to contribute and in how long we should expect to see them. He starts with the Bengals effective first round pick, Dexter Lawrence who they traded the actual first round pi...

The   Cincinnati Bengals   make a massive statement by trading for All-Pro DT   Dexter Lawrence —and it could change everything. Solomon Wilcots breaks down why this move is a game-changer, why the Bengals didn’t overpay, and how Lawrence instantly upgrades the defense as a true difference-maker. Plus, what this means for the draft, key needs still remaining, and how Cincinnati can build a Super B...

Solomon Wilcots joins us this week to talk all about the Draft and the kind of players that the Cincinnati Bengals need to be taking with they're picks, especially at 10th overall. He gets into a lot of what each of 5 players he hopes are still on the board for them when they are up to pick and what they can do for the team and then gives a crash course on how he wants the Bengals to be playing de...

Cincinnati Bengals captain Ted Karras joins Solomon Wilcots to talk about his mission with the Cincy Hat Foundation, his offseason training, and the team’s mindset.  From building opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to breaking down the Bengals’ push to get back to the playoffs, Karras shares insight both on and off the field. To purchase a hat: https://thecincyhat.com Hos...

Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks to break down the Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft strategy and the state of a defense that desperately needs playmakers at every level. Brooks defends his mock draft selection of LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at #10 overall, but names Ohio State safety Caleb Downs as his ideal pick if available — arguing championship defenses are built strong down...

Solomon Wilcots opens by endorsing the Bengals' re-signing of Joe Flacco as backup QB, pointing to his strong six-start performance and Joe Burrow's history of missing games over six seasons as justification. The episode's main argument is a pointed critique of the Bengals' cap structure: by front-loading all guaranteed money into year one, they're burning 80% of their free agency cap space upfron...

Solomon Wilcots is back this week to discuss how Trey Hendrickson has officially joined the Ravens and is no longer a Cincinnati Bengal, as he reflects on his time here, he gets into why it might not be the worst move going forward. In addition, he takes apart some of the Bengals free agent signings so far and says how he feels about them. Listen in to this episode of Bleav in Bengals for a Free A...

Solomon Wilcots reacts to the Bengals’ defensive shakeup after Trey Hendrickson signs with the Baltimore Ravens, breaking down what the move means for Cincinnati’s pass rush and the AFC North rivalry. Wilcots explores whether the Bengals should pursue Maxx Crosby as a potential replacement and discusses the team’s broader defensive needs after a season plagued by missed tackles. He also analyzes k...

Solomon Wilcots breaks down the NFLPA report card controversy after the NFL filed a grievance to block teams’ grades from going public, and the Bengals’ results raise eyebrows. Cincinnati ranked 28th overall, earning failing grades in food services, nutrition, and family treatment, while the coaching staff and facilities received strong marks. Solomon also dives into Joe Burrow’s recent comments a...

LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Bucky Brooks breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 1 workouts, spotlighting the defensive linemen and linebackers who are rising up draft boards. This year’s class is loaded in the trenches, especially at edge rusher and defensive tackle, and teams looking to build through the front seven are in great shape. Bucky emphasizes how the Combine validates...

Solomon Wilcots is joined by sports business attorney Jesse Taylor for a wide-ranging offseason discussion that blends football evaluation with NFL business realities. The two break down why the Bengals must prioritize defensive difference-makers in the draft, stressing tackling, leadership, and proven production over raw traits. Taylor provides insight into rookie contract guarantees, voiding lan...

Solomon Wilcots dives into the Bengals’ offseason crossroads, starting with the future of Trey Hendrickson and why Cincinnati may let him walk rather than use the franchise tag. He lays out a clear philosophy for team building: stop drafting traits and start prioritizing true difference-makers and leaders who consistently produce on the field. Wilcots also defends Zac Taylor, pushing back on calls...

Solomon Wilcots on the HOF, Bill Belichick, and Super Bowl preview. (0:00-0:17) Introduction to the podcast and main topic (0:17-1:09) Discussion about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame candidacy (1:09-2:40) Criticism of "whining" about Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer (2:40-7:13) Belichick's cheating allegations and Spygate (7:13-10:04) Fairness in Hall of Fame voting and ot...

Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche, who reflects on his upcoming induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame and discusses the historic impact of HBCUs and the AFL on the integration and growth of the NFL. The conversation then shifts to previewing Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, with both emphasizing that this matchup will...

Solomon Wilcots is here to have a heart to heart with Bengals fans in order to talk about the things that need to change around the Bengals team and organization in order for the Bengals to become true competitors again and make it back to the playoffs. He also touches on the AFC North coaching situation and how it has gone out of control with every coach but the Bengals having been fired. Listen...

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are back together to talk about how far they believe the Bengals are from getting back into the playoffs and how they felt watching the playoffs without Joe Burrow in it. They discuss what they would like to see from the Bengals this offseason in order to propel them back to success and it doesn't involve drafting by need. They also discuss a bit about whether...

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith take us through the end of the season with the Cincinnati Bengals and tell us how we got here, sitting outside the playoffs. What have the Bengals been doing that sabotages them that other teams out there just aren't doing to themselves. They also look towards the future and potentially what the offseason may hold. For all that and more listen in to Bleav in B...

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith discuss the Bengals big win this past Sunday over the Cardinals that brings the Bengals to a record of 6-10. They discuss what went right and why this game was such a success where most of the rest of the season has been a major disaster. The guys also discuss Joe Burrow's Christmas gift to his Offensive Linemen where he gave them all Fossils. Listen in to hea...