Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into what the Bengals plans are on offense entering the draft later this month. They run through the whereabouts of QB coach Bill Lazor, intriguing post-draft fallout at tight end, discouraging offensive line situation and what is not happening at receiver. Joining the podcast is draft guru for CBSSports.com and NFLDraftScout.com , Dane B...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss news made at the league meetings in Phoenix. Hear extended conversation with Bengals owner Mike Brown and head coach Marvin Lewis on the team standing behind Adam Jones, trade potential of AJ McCarron, Carlos Dunlap's tweet, the valuing of guard, Andrew Whitworth, the stadium lease and Lewis' contract situation.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to a week where the #Bengals entered the fray of free agency with two signings. Also, they analyze the departures of Rex Burkhead and Connor Barwin before diving into what Carlos Dunlap's questioning tweets means in the big picture. Plus, we are both happy and mad about the NCAA as well as no barking from the dog and no smog.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reacted to the first week of free agency and a rattled fan base. We discuss what happened and the club rationale on Andrew Whitworth, Kevin Zeitler and Dre Kirkpatrick. Plus, the moves to expect next by the club. Hear from Zeitler and head coach Marvin Lewis. Also, the time for humble pie arrives and the unveiling of the first in five consecut...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski post an early podcast this week to get a jump on the outlook at free agency kicks up this week. We run through what we know and the are curious to see develop with the big three of Dre Kirkpatrick, Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler. Plus, we talk about the interesting development at receiver with the draft and Brandon LaFell. Hear from offens...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski sit down following the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to discuss the latest developments as the Bengals approach the draft and free agency. The majority of this week's podcast consists of a 30-minute conversation with Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin. Topics include Adam Jones, AJ McCarron, potential picks...

With Jim Owczarski on vacation this week, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr., sits down to talk Bengals with ESPN1530 and 700WLW sports talk host Mo Egger. They run through popular and unpopular opinions on Kevin Zeitler vs. Andrew Whitworth, optimism toward 2017, handling Adam Jones and the best and worst things about a game day at Paul Brown Stadium. Plus, Egger unloads cathartically on his pat...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a host of topics, spending most of their time on the peer pressured first Enquirer mock draft of the season as well as surprise reaction to it looking more like OL Kevin Zeitler won't be signed by the Bengals. Also, we touch on the Adam Jones case that gets weirder by the week, Trevor Roach's retirement, season ticket prices and wh...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reconvene in Cincinnati after two weeks on the road. They discuss what can be gained by the Bengals from the Super Bowl, looking deeper at the Andy Dalton comparison to Matt Ryan, analyzing the assertive comments from A.J. Green, an interesting twist in the AJ McCarron situation and challenging #HotTakeJames.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski catch up on a newsy few weeks for the club, recapping Jim's week at the Senior Bowl and Paul joining from Houston at the Super Bowl. They talk about Marvin Lewis hoping for an extension, Ken Zampese analyzing the bones of the offense, Duke Tobin hinting at possible draft day movement, Adam Jones update, return of Randy Bullock, Pro Bowl and mu...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski chat with Jim joining from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The topic of the hour continues to be the Adam Jones arrest video and we discuss how that changes things and what surprised us about the Bengals reaction. Plus, we dive from there into the hot draft topic of controversial Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon. We also discuss kickers with Da...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the threads between the four teams in the conference championship games and how those connect to rebuilding the Bengals. Plus, they run through their personnel suggestions for returning the club to the playoffs next season.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski weigh in on the arrest of Adam Jones and what they suspect it will mean for his future with the Bengals. Plus, they offer perspective on the list of 14 Bengals free agents and the domino effect as the Bengals lay out their priorities.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski record on Monday after players clean out their lockers and discuss what was learned about players looking into an offseason likely to be filled with change in Cincinnati. Hear from AJ McCarron about potentially being traded, Tyler Eifert on yet another season of rehab and A.J. Green on what went wrong in Houston. Plus, we dabble in jo...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through who they think will be playing their final Bengals game Sunday and what came of the muddled Marvin Lewis retirement mess.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the litany of off-field stories surrounding the Bengals. We take you inside the truth about A.J. Green bolting Houston, Tyler Eifert needing back surgery and people making up Marvin Lewis rumors. Plus a discussion of the quandary the team faces in free agency on the offensive line.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss injuries to starters and what young players will have a chance to play, plus our predictions for how Christmas Eve will unfold in Houston. Also, hear from PFF on Bengals key free agents, Adam Jones on why veterans want to finish the season and Brandon LaFell on a surprise Christmas at home with his family.

With Cincinnati officially eliminated from the playoffs, Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski debate the question on everyone's mind: Who is to blame? The fingers are being pointed. We also talk about the fourth-quarter riddle and if Vontaze Burfict is maturing. Hear from George Iloka and Tyler Eifert. Plus, the shocking conclusion to #ThatsSoJaggy, why you shouldn't ask to help...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the meaning of Sunday's game against the Steelers and offer predictions. Plus, hear from Dre Kirkpatrick on his impending free agency, Pro Football Focus on Le'Veon Bell and Bengals radio team of Dave Lapham and Dan Hoard on their relationship and spot on the front lines of the Bengals relationship with fans, clients.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about Marvin Lewis' coaching future, the postgame antics of Dre Kirkpatrick and Adam Jones with full audio, the potential calming of Vontaze Burfict and development of rookie wide receivers. Hear from Dre Kirkpatrick, Adam Jones, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and receivers coach James Urban. Plus, what to do when signs try to tell y...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a closer look at how realistic the nightmare scenario is of a loss and elimination from the playoffs in Cleveland this weekend. Plus, Jim gloats about his strong Twitter week. You also hear from Pro Football Focus on the specific performance of the Bengals running backs, Rex Burkhead on the Hot Seat from Beyond The Stripes and offensive line coach Paul Alexan...

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at what the future holds for Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher, as well as discussing the outlook for A.J. Green and rate the importance of the final month. Plus, hear from Marvin Lewis and A.J. Green.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski break down the different sects of angry Bengals fans right now and go deep into the ettiquette abyss of wearing a bag to a game. Including a shout out to fans to help answer the questions. Plus, hear from Pro Football Focus on the trends of the Bengals offensive line, George Iloka on the Hot Seat from Beyond The Stripes and the conference call with former Bearcat...

This week Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski pose and debate the question of if this season is an aberration or beginning of a trend for Marvin Lewis as the team recovers from the loss in Baltimore. We also talk about the message sent by holding on to Mike Nugent and what the team has left to hold on to. You'll hear from Vinny Rey and Dre Kirkpatrick. Also, a fiery conversation about which way bath...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the decision to activate Cedric Peerman instead of first-round pick William Jackson III, the notion of tanking and look at the matchups in Baltimore this weekend. Plus, hear from Pro Football Focus on the improved Ravens defense up the middle, Brandon LaFell from Beyond The Stripes and the entertaining conference call with Baltimore's Steve Smith Sr.