Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

On the BBP2 Enquirer beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. are joined by Bengals.com chief Geoff Hobson to discuss what went wrong in 2017 and how far this team is away from being back in the mix in 2018. Plus, Optimistic Bobby wants to fall over and Corey Dillon was so good we included two BTS segments.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. jump into the mess left after the Bears blow out the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Most importantly they discuss the question of if Sunday's results took any doubt away from if the team and coach will part ways at season's end. Plus, we discuss who is at fault after a performance like that and the tumultuous season of A.J. Green. Hea...

Running through a newsy week at the Bengals facility, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the surprise move of John Ross to IR, the suspension and reversal of George Iloka, ripple effect of Sashi Brown being let go in Cleveland, Optimistic Bobby, predictions for Chicago and a preview of Jim's giant story for this weekend. Hear from Marvin Lewis and Iloka.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski parse through fallout from the Bengals brutal loss against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football. We talk how this fell apart, ramifications, reaction to the carnage and wonder how you fix a team incapable of finishing. Plus, Jolly Plumbing Jack of All Trades Player of the Week, power ranking 80s sitcoms and "I know about the cup game."

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. conduct their first live BBP at 50 West Brewing Company. And after 20 minutes of Steelers discussion and intriguing Town Hall of listener Q&A breaks out to dive deep into the state of the franchise. We hit on Marvin Lewis, Mike Brown, drafting errors, Andy Dalton, honoring former players, stadium experience and Optimistic Bobby wor...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss what will be the defining stretch of the 2017 season and where the Bengals will land playing a line of quality teams. Plus, we wonder if Sunday against Cleveland was an outlier in the running game or sign of real progress, talk about what Bengals fans desperately need to see out of this franchise right now and ask what to make...

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer what they are thankful for, discuss the future of Hue Jackson and if it could be in Cincinnati, plus, Optimistic Bobby makes a big announcement about the live BBP at 50 West next Thursday.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a deeper look at the Bengals offense coming off a win in Denver, plus, the fact somebody has to win the sixth seed in the AFC and breakout game of Vontaze Burfict. Hear from Burfict and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. Plus, power ranking commonly misspelled words and combatting man-spreading.

With Jim Owczarski in Denver on assignment this week, we head over to the Fox19 studios and sit down with sports director Joe Danneman. We talk about the culture in the locker room, his incident with Adam Jones, the future of the franchise and why Marvin Lewis decided to air out John Ross. Plus, Optimistic Bobby on basic math and tracking Jim down in the Rockies to get a prediction.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss fallout from the 24-20 Cincinnati loss to the Tennessee Titans while on their way back from Nashville. They look at the traits of losing teams as they move to 3-6, yet another week debating intent of Vontaze Burfict, any semblance of hope and tone of Marvin Lewis. Hear from Josh Shaw, Darqueze Dennard and Vinny Rey. Plus, we p...

Enquirer beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. run through the news of the week involving Jake Fisher, Eric Winston, Derron Smith and A.J. Green's suspension. Plus, hear from offensive coordinator Bill Lazor on the search for solutions and we preview the Bengals at Titans. Finally, Optimstic Bobby's rough Sunday and what makes a Bengals fan.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to the meltdown in Jacksonville with conversations about A.J. Green, playing with passion, calling out teammates and forecasting a season well short of expectation. Hear from A.J. Green, Adam Jones and Brandon LaFell. Plus, Jolly Plumbing jack of all trades player of the week, power ranking Bengals most likely to fight and the p...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive behind the scenes of what happened in the botched trade for AJ McCarron between the Bengals and Browns.  Hear from McCarron in his reaction to a wild Tuesday.  Plus, we fear for Andy Dalton's life against Jacksonville, predict Sunday's outcome and discuss #ThatSoJaggy with Optimistic Bobby. 

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the progression of the offensive line as they struggle in Sunday's victory against the Colts. Also, talking about a potential blueprint to piercing this defense. Hear from guard Clint Boling, receiver A.J. Green and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Plus, power rankings of Halloween candy and why Jim may or may not have sho...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look ahead to this week's game against the struggling Colts. They talk about the need for other weapons to emerge, a possible sliver of hope in the run game and Optimistic Bobby looks for drug prescriptions. Hear from running backs coach Kyle Caskey and the Hot Seat with Andy Dalton from Beyond The Stripes.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the problem the Bengals have with the Steelers coming off the latest 29-14 loss, finding another weapon, forgetting Joe Mixon, Vontaze Burfict's intent and Marvin Lewis' seat temperature. Plus, enjoying the road back from Pittsburgh, power ranking of public restroom hand-drying methods and calling out the restaurant community.

Bengals Beat Podcast 2 discusses the vibe around the team this week and if it's conducive to winning in Pittsburgh, plus, the unease with the offensive tackle rotation, Ben Roethlisberger's aging, Optimistic Bobby's search for closure, huge BTS with Andy Dalton, predictions and Carlos Dunlap on the Hot Seat.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a look at what's on the line in Pittsburgh and why this will be one of the most revealing games of the season for Cincinnati. Also, hear from receiver John Ross on returning to practice. Plus, milk power rankings and big people helping small people.

We call an emergency BBP2 in the bye week to discuss if the Bengals have seen the last of Tyler Eifert as he opts for his second back surgery in 10 months. Also, updating other injuries, hear Optimistic Takes from Optimistic Bobby and Kevin Huber on the Hot Seat with Doc.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. assess the new outlook on the 2017 season after the Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills, 20-16, on Sunday.  We discuss the growing confidence and versatility of the defense, an interesting comparison and the offense finding a way to work around its issues.  Hear from defensive end Michael Johnson and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor.  Plus...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr., discuss the state of the offensive line, the future of Tyler Eifert and John Ross, impact of Carl Lawson and offer predictions ​​​​​​​on Sunday's game against the Bills.  Plus, Optimistic Bobby offers his optimistic takes, hear from Michael Johnson, Hot Seat with William Jackson III and welcoming Bills Mafia. 

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. are joined by photographer Sam Greene on the road back from Cleveland and the first victory of the season for the Cincinnati Bengals. We discuss what's happening with Andy Dalton and the offense, just how bad the Browns are, the uncertain future of Hue Jackson and Carl Lawson's missing teeth.   Hear from Lawson and receiver Brandon La...

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. consider the consequences should the team lose to the winless Browns this weekend.  Plus, we talk about the chatter surrounding kickers on Wednesday, look into this defense and offer up our Cleveland predictions. Also, hear the line of #OptimisticTakes from #OptimisticBobby and listen to a Hot Seat with Giovani Bernard that he thinks...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the team's loss in Green Bay and if this was progress or more of the same.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski preview Sunday's game against Green Bay with a take on how the defense will fare against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers attack.  Also, thoughts on Marvin Lewis' reaction to firing Ken Zampese. Hear from DL Carlos Dunlap, LB Vinny Rey, DC Paul Guenther and Lewis. Plus, Optimistic Bobby continues his quest for fame and Twitter followers and Carl...