Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

This week's BBP comes following the first day of school for the Zac Taylor Era in reacting to the team's return to the stadium for the first time since all the changes went down.  We have an inside look at how that went down, what was said in the first meeting and what didn't need to be said at all.  Then we break down the running back and quarterback options in this year's draft.  Finally, Steve...

As the start of the official draft preview podcast series begins we set the table for April. That means updating on news about player visits and one more potential free agency signing. Then we rank the Bengals positional needs in the draft to give a better view of where the team sees their points of emphasis.  Finally, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joins to offer insight into the dynamics of what the...

Fletcher Page joins Paul Dehner Jr. from Arizona, site of the annual NFL meetings not long after Mike Brown spoke to a small contingent of local reporters about the state of the team. He makes some interesting statements about the future of Andy Dalton, A.J. Green and more.

Looking deeper at all the moves made -- and not made -- by the Bengals during the first week of free agency. Plus, a thought at what the overarching theme of their actions ended up being.  Plus, hear from Preston Brown about being a big-body linebacker in a small, fast linebacker world.  Of note: We recorded prior to the release of Vontaze Burfict, so it is not discussed. Feel free to cue up any o...

Taking a look at the dynamics of who could stay or go and the market for everyone as free agency is upon us.

This week's Bengals Beat Podcast features Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page breaking down the dynamics of the first round post-Combine.  Looking specifically at linebacker, the Josh Rosen conversation, offensive tackle reality and free agency on the horizon.

Coming to you from the Combine in Indianapolis, Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner tackle an interesting week for the club in Indy as a report sent them into emphatic denials about the future of John Ross.  Plus, hear from Duke Tobin, Brian Callahan and Jim Turner as we analyze interesting things said about the linebackers, offensive line and tight ends that will have an e...

In an emergency reaction to the Bengals finally landing a defensive coordinator, we discuss what we learned about former NY Giants defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo.  Also, hear from Zac Taylor about the process and his opinion on how this all went down. Plus a long sitdown with Anarumo about everything confronting him as he is introduced to the local media.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page dive deeper into the logistics of the never-ending search for a defensive coordinator. We ask the question: Where is the hurting the most and how much will it matter?  Then we dive into the personnel moves we suggest this offseason with the Combine right around the corner.

Enquirer and Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the additions to Zac Taylor's staff that have set off a storm of opinions, including offensive line coach Jim Turner.  Hear from Taylor on Turner and from offensive coordinator Brian Callahan on his new role with the team.  Plus, we answer your questions about Vontaze Burfict, free agency aggression and Wiki...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the primary takeaways from the official introduction of Zac Taylor as the new coach of the Bengals.  We run down what we know about his staff and issues with the acquisition process going forward. Plus, discussing his take on Andy Dalton and two very interesting comments made by Mike Brown.  Hear 15 minutes directly with Taylo...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page check in and offer up 15 minutes of the conversation with the current Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor from the Super Bowl in Atlanta.  Hear from him, as well as what was said by A.J. Green, Anthony Munoz and Boomer Esiason about the state of the club.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Fletcher Page checks in from Mobile, Alabama where Jon Gruden committed Bengals news.  Talking about the expected future offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, what's next for the Bengals and Taylor and we drop the unedited 16-minutes interview with Duke Tobin on you.

Bengals Beat Podcast dives into the team's decision to go with Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor and what could be next for his coordinators.  Plus, hear from two coaches who worked closely with him at the University of Cincinnati on how he connected there. Also, MMQB's Andy Benoit talks about the story he wrote in December about Zac and Press Taylor being "coaching's next big thing."  And we tak...

Looking into the news that LA Rams QB coach Zac Taylor has surfaced as who the Bengals want for their head coach position.

Enquirer and Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page take you inside the team's search for a new head coach. We run through the candidates, interviews, who is in the room, The Hue Factor and where we think this lands.  Plus, looking at where Marvin Lewis could land, the wild world of the AFC North and many other topics from the bunker of the search.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the day many fans thought would never come. The Bengals part ways with head coach Marvin Lewis.  Hear Lewis' final press conference, behind the scenes of his final days, looking forward to coaching candidates, talking about Hue Jackson's shot at the job and the incredible crossroads the organization finds itself in.

Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr., along with visual journalist Kareem Elgazzar at the wheel, drive home from Cleveland.  Topics range from the never-ending speculation over Marvin Lewis' future, Vontaze Burfict's potential final disrespectful act, the Browns' ballin' on the Bengals and late-night road-trip weirdness.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page answer questions about potential coaching candidates, John Ross, quarterback, tight end future, cap casualties, Hue Jackson, Pro Bowl and our favorite condiments and Christmas movies.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the team being eliminated from the playoffs despite beating the Raiders and the construction of the roster going forward.

Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page are joined by a prestigious media roundtable of Kat Terrell of ESPN, Richard Skinner of Local 12 and Jay Morrison of The Athletic to dive into what it's like covering the latest edition of Marvin Lewis' potential final days.  We talk about the criticism of asking the "tough questions," who the core of this team should be going f...

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss a week where the fans might make a statement about how they feel as the team reaches out to them to take their temperature.  Plus, the Browns in the AFC North, engaging the Westerman Hive with Pro Football Focus and taking a look at the draft order.  Finally, we take Christmas questions and push the #BoycottPecans m...

Driving out of Carson, California are Enquirer photographer Kareem Elgazzar and beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page. They discuss a string of positives in the Bengals loss before diving into a series of mistakes that continue to happen to this team.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page work through any validity to national reports about Marvin Lewis, wonder if the Bengals have potential to be the new Rams and predict what will go down on Sunday in LA.  Plus, Optimistic Bobby joins with optimistic thoughts about marketing the Bengals.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss what the Packers firing Mike McCarthy looked like and the obvious reaction of Bengals fans to the news.  Marvin Lewis takes a first bite out of job security questions and Bill Lazor discusses the Mixon situation and other boxes that went unchecked.