Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. turn to listeners to find out what you want to know. We run through answers to your questions as the season of OTAs comes to an end this week with mandatory minicamp on the horizon.  We talk about the stadium lease, Ryan Hewitt, Joe Mixon, defensive expectations, Bill Lazor's offense and making wide receiver predictions.  Plus, we pow...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a look at the ongoings from the second week of the OTA program including what veteran absences have opened up for a crop of young players.  Also, we talk anthem policy fallout in Cincinnati, Dre Kirkpatrick's connection to a drug raid and the Bengals' long Vegas odds in Degenerate Corner.  Hear interviews with A.J. Green and Jord...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a look at the developments that surfaced on the first day of on-field practice for the 2018 Cincinnati Bengals this week.  With the opening of OTAs they discuss Carlos Dunlap's noticeable absence, John Ross' noticeable presence, a rookie opening eyes and dive into what the restructured offensive line looked like.  Plus, hear from...

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. sit down after rookie minicamp to discuss the crop of new players at Paul Brown Stadium and which are most likely to latch on the with the club in the long run.  Plus, we talk about Paul Daugherty's column regarding millenials, Reds, Bengals and the city's sports culture. We also drop thoughts on the new world of gambling....

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. run through a few news items following the draft, including the grievance filed by Eric Reid and safety summit about the kickoff involving special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons.  Also, they run through their projected two-deep roster now that draft picks are in the mix and a snapshot of the 53.  Plus, hear from first-round pick Bil...

After a long weekend featuring 11 picks and another 12 college free agents, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin was kind enough to join us for a live BBP event at Fifty West Brewing company on Monday night.  We run through the background and perspective on all 11 picks, discuss the dynamics of making (and not making) draft weekend trades, best picks, asking Tobin to explain himself and...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take one final overview look at what to expect from the club in this week's NFL Draft.  We weigh the options as set forth in the NFL beat writer Mock Draft, then play out a seven-round mock draft with the decisions to be made in the middle rounds, rank our thoughts on the team's overall top 21, take fan Twitter questions and also powe...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the news surrounding the Bengals as they return for the offseason program.  Talking Eric Reid, Vontaze Burfict, visit from Lamar Jackson and players nursing injuries.  Then we dive into the team's defensive draft options on the table.  Hear from Optimistic Bobby about the exciting BBP event coming to 50 West and Dane Brugl...

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into what will come of the visit from free agent safety Eric Reid, then take a dive into the offensive draft preview.  Hear an interview with draft expert from NFL Media Lance Zierlein.  Plus, power ranking airplane food and getting mad about The Masters.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. rank the team's draft needs by position in advance of their 12-part series previewing the team's approach.  Plus, an interview with Bill Bender, college sports writer for The Sporting News, about prospects he saw up close that could be Bengals fits. Also, an interview with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News about concerns Cincinnati shou...

After an eventful week of interviews and activity at the league meetings in Orlando, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski re-convene for reaction to things heard and seen.  You hear interviews with Katie Blackburn, Troy Blackburn, Duke Tobin and Marvin Lewis on different topics surrounding the direction of the team. That includes Vontaze Burfict, relationship with fans, "win-now," direction of the ne...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to one of the busiest weeks of the team's offseason. Discussing the four-game suspension of Vontazee Burfict, return of Tyler Eifert, signing of Preston Brown, market of AJ McCarron, future of Russell Bodine plus our view of the best and worst moves the club made. Also, we power rank the most heartbreaking moments in this almost...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer up reaction to the team's big trade for left tackle Cordy Glenn.  They run down the fallout from who could be next to sign and how this changes the draft outlook. Also, they discuss the team's decision to pass on the Adam Jones contract option.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. offer a complete preview of what to expect from the Bengals in free agency.  We dive into the chances Tyler Eifert and Russell Bodine return and why perhaps a team taking a shot on Eifert needs to be prepared to evolve.  Then we run down the sad list of all the Bengals unrestricted free agent signings since 2011 and take a series of y...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski broadcast from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.  Hear interviews with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, head coach Marvin Lewis, offensive line coach Frank Pollack and director of player personnel Duke Tobin.  Paul and Jim offer takeaways from all those interviews, things heard inside the bars and r...

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski trudge through the fallout from the AJ McCarron grievance.  Hear the conversation with McCarron from minutes after he learned his freedom rang.  Plus, we dive into what to make of the Bobby Hart signing and pick second-wave free agents worth targeting.  Finally, we power rank Tupac conspiracy theories as Unsolved hits USA N...

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a look at the state of the quarterback room in Cincinnati.  We offer a primer on the possible outcomes of the McCarron restricted free agent grievance which will finally be settled this week. Plus, we discuss the criticism of Andy Dalton and his future as viewed by the team.  Plus, power ranking romantic comedies for Valentine's Day and c...

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. react to the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and discuss what the takeaways are for the Bengals.  Then they run through the personnel moves the Bengals should make this offseason if they want to put together a similar path as the Eagles from 7-9 to champs.  Also, power ranking french fries and earning cake.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a litany of items following the Bengals through January.  The discussion starts with reaction to the conversation with Mike Brown about retaining Marvin Lewis and relationship with the fan base. Then, we dive into things heard during our trip to Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, specifically pertaining to the re-shaping...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at what trends Cincinnati can derive from this weekend's playoff games including a direct conversation about Andy Dalton.  Plus, we talk about the latest coaching staff moves and what it means for the direction of the team.  We also power rank Amercian Gladiators and Jim rants about fake money.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss more of the fallout of Marvin Lewis' return to Cincinnati and the staff changes made in the week since.  Hear from Lewis and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor.  Plus, Bizarro BBP and power ranking coffee.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss the team's decision to bring back Marvin Lewis for a 16th season.

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the final week of the regular season. In particular, does the fight the Bengals showed against Detroit mean much in the long run? We dive into the legacy of Marvin Lewis and who else could be in their last Bengals game on Sunday.

The lightly awaited showdown between Jim Owczarski and Hot Take James -- James Rapien from ESPN1530 -- takes place on the BBP. They debate Andy Dalton, quarterbacks and how the Bengals should be handling their most important position. Plus, Optimistic Bobby comes to the reality of nine losses and we quickly offer predictions for the Lions game.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive into the wild weekend where the report surfaced about Marvin Lewis walking away and the coach's decision to run from the news in the days since. Hear from Lewis, Clint Boling and A.J. Green. We look into what this means and how it will play out over the final two weeks of the regular season. Plus we power rank the best of Lewis'...