Cincinnati Bengals Talk

The Cincinnati Bengals picked South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. with the 49th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team also selected Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round (81st overall) to protect Joe Burrow. James Rapien reacts to the picks and gives a preview for Day 3. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

The Bengals added some protection for Joe Burrow by selecting Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round (81st overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Zac Taylor and Dan Pitcher react to the pick during Friday's press conference.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Fairchild had a conference call with the media after he was picked. This is the audio from that call. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cincinnati Bengals picked South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. with the 49th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Zac Taylor and Al Golden react to the pick during Thursday's press conference. The Bengals took Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They're hoping that Stewart and Knight can give their defense a major boost under new defensive coordinator Al Golden. Advertisi...

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round (49th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Listen to his conference call with reporters following the selection on Friday night. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart is officially a Bengal! He talked to reporters about the pre-draft process, his meeting with the Bengals, wearing Geno Atkins' former number and so much more after being selected No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

James Rapien discusses Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart and addresses Stewart not remembering any pre-draft contact with the Cincinnati Bengals. Rapien compares it to Ja'Marr Chase's blunder when Chase was picked fifth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Maybe Stewart can be the Chase on defense after his draft night blunder! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simpleca...

The Cincinnati Bengals added edge rusher in Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. What will they do on day two? James Rapien discuss their draft strategy, why offensive line needs to be address, plus he talks about the top prospects still on the board, including Nick Emmanwori, Xavier Watts, Tate Ratledge, Kevin Winston Jr., Carson Schwesigner and so many other playe...

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. James Rapien reacts to the pick, explains the risk involved, why the selection makes sense and what it means for Al Golden, Jerry Montgomery and the Bengals' defensive coaching staff! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart with the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Zac Taylor and Al Golden react to the pick during Thursday's press conference. Stewart joins a defensive line room that includes Trey Hendrickson, B.J. Hill, Myles Murphy and TJ Slaton. LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://tinyurl.com/53j7djb6 Spotify: h...

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is audio of a conference call that the Bengals beat writers and television reporters had with Stewart on Thursday night. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Who will the Cincinnati Bengals take in the 2025 NFL Draft? James Rapien makes his prediction for all six of the Bengals' picks, including round-by-round analysis and other targets the Bengals could be eyeing!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have reached an agreement in principle to extend the team’s lease at Paycor Stadium. James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller react to the news before attempting their All Name Mock Draft of 2025 - assembling their BEST draft, graded only by the prospect's name. Plus, the guys react to the news surrounding running back Zack Moss. Moss agreed to a re-worked deal...

The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of needs entering the 2025 NFL Draft. What SHOULD they do in the first round with the 17th overall pick?  James Rapien shares his thoughts on some of the top prospects in this draft and explains why he'd be happy with five different prospects that should all help the Bengals re-establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders! Advertising Inquiries: https...

Who will the Cincinnati Bengals take in the 2025 NFL Draft? They're finalizing their draft board in the coming days and it's time to predict what we think it will look like! James Rapien is joined by Joe Goodberry, Jake Liscow, Mike Santagata, Matt Minich, Patrick Carlisle and Draft Guy Jared to discuss the Bengals' options in the first few rounds. They'll talk about Walter Nolen, Jihaad Campbell,...

James Rapien and Geoff Hobson join Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison on The Growler Podcast for the 2025 version of the Mega Mock! We have properly predicted the Bengals first-round pick three years in a row and hit on four total picks. The guys go through the debates of the Bengals' draft plans, including Walter Nolen vs Derrick Harmon, the Al Golden variable, when to pick a safety, Colson Lovelan...

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin discussed all things 2025 NFL Draft on Monday. He talked about the state of the offense, the importance of protecting Joe Burrow, what they’re looking for on defense and so much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

The Cincinnati Bengals have the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is on April 24, 2025! The Bengals have to finalize their draft board. James Rapien names his top six targets in round one with three honorable mentions! LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://tinyurl.com/53j7djb6 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/snwujmmh Amazon: https://t.co/EH...

The Cincinnati Bengals are days away from the "artificial deadline" for trading Trey Hendrickson and adding quality draft picks. They appear committed to working out a deal with the defensive end, but is there still a scenario where that might change? James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller discuss trade scenarios ahead of the NFL Draft, visits from notable defensive tackle prospects, updates on the fu...

The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of weaknesses going into the 2025 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean they should limit themselves to certain positions. James Rapien explains why Michigan tight end Colston Loveland would help unlock another level to the Bengals' offense that they haven't had at any point in the Joe Burrow era.  He also explains how the Bengals could still address their biggest nee...

The Cincinnati Bengals have to take a guard in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will it be in the first round?  James Rapien discusses their options, why the Bengals may have to do something they’ve done in the past, and what guards could make sense in the first round. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

The Cincinnati Bengals have a number of pressing needs to address in the 2025 NFL Draft. Protecting Joe Burrow should be at the top of their list of priorities, but they have yet to sign a starting guard in free agency. James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller rank the guard position along with other positions the Bengals should target early in the draft. Plus, Joe Burrow meets Al Pacino, Paycor Stadium...

The Cincinnati Bengals need to bolster their defense. Which defensive playmakers make sense for them in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft?  James Rapien shares his thoughts on the top targets at pick No. 17, including some non-defensive line options that could be high on the Bengals' draft board! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Cincinnati Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson took exception to a comment Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn made on Tuesday. Hendrickson shot back at the Bengals during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. James Rapien reacts to the comments and explains why this could just be the start of a battle between Hendrickson and the Bengals.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor suggested that a guard signing may not happen anytime soon. Are the Bengals taking a huge risk ahead of the NFL Draft? James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller react to Taylor's comments on holes in Joe Burrow's protection. Plus, Taylor implores patience from Bengals fans as the team works out an extension with Trey Hendrickson. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...