Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals

Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin As free agency, and the off-season in general, roll on, Paul and Jay react to Jarran Reed signing with Kansas City. Was Reed a fit in Cincinnati's defensive scheme, and was there a chance to sign the 28-year-old edge rusher? San Francisco leapfrogged several teams in the draft after trading with Miami for the 3rd-...

Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Paul and Jay recap Cincinnati's week of signings and roster moves. What are the odds the Bengals break ties with elder statesman, Giovani Bernard? Who was the club's most interesting addition this week according to the guys? Plus, PDJ and JM discuss Ryan Kerrigan's visit to Cincinnati. Rundown: (1:00) News, signin...

Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Paul and Jay are Cincinnati's 'American Pickers'! The guys look through the free-agent bargain bin and decide which second-wave signees fit the Bengals' system. Which position takes precedence: guard, defensive tackle or wide receiver? Who could be cost-effective options at the aforementioned positions? The guys r...

They did it! They finally (actually) did it! '9' can breathe a sigh of relief because he now has a talented blocker in front of him! Welcome to Cincy, Riley Reiff! Paul and Jay react to the 'Great Barrier Reiff" pledging his services to Cincinnati, and project how he'll shield Joe Burrow. Will the Bengals approach the draft differently now? Have the team's priorities shifted after this signing? Th...

Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati adding to its secondary, signing DBs Mike Hilton and Chidobe Awuzie. What does each bring to the table? Is there a drop-off between William Jackson III and Awuzie, Hilton? Are these signings a wash? Plus, the guys talk cap compliance. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Paul, Jay and The Athletic's New Orleans Saints keyboard-busting scribe Katherine Terrell discuss Cincinnati's most expensive off-season signing so far, Trey Hendrickson. Terrell opines about Hendrickson's increased production in 2020 and the reason behind it. The podcasting triple-threat also gab over Hendrick...

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Disclaimer: The podcast was recorded prior to Cincinnati signing former Saints defensive end, Trey Hendrickson, to a reported 4-year, $60 million contract. Paul and Jay react to the opening day of free agency. Was missing out on premium offensive linemen like Joe Thuney disappointing? What will the rest of the...

Paul welcomes recent Bengals defensive lineman, Carl Lawson, to the show! The two discuss Lawson's time in Cincy, the Bengals not franchise tagging him, who the frontrunners to sign him are, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to Cincinnati not exercising the franchise tag on Carl Lawson or William Jackson III. What does this mean for the two Bengals defenders? Is there a chance at least one returns? How does this affect Cincy's approach to free agency starting next week and the draft? Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Hosted on Acast. See...

Are the Bengals spendin' big this off-season? Paul and Jay assess Cincinnati's current position ahead of the franchise tag and free agency period. Plus, the two deconstruct Bengals' director of player personnel Duke Tobin's comments about this off-season. Where would the Bengals spin big first? How will their acquisitions affect their draft approach? The duo also discuss the latest off-season news...

Paul and Jay examine the Bengals' attempt to reconnect with its fanbase and establish new traditions by way of social media, marketing, and more. Elizabeth Blackburn, the club's Director of Strategy and Engagement, is at the effort's core. She describes to Paul and Jay the organization's goals and ideas in this pursuit. What's the bedrock of tradition? Can Cincinnati imitate what Kansas City, amon...

What a journey...a hypothetical, Excel sheet and Bengals-centric journey. Paul and Jay react to readers' and listeners' experiences constructing Cincinnati's roster. What were some of the common themes? What action was ubiquitous, and why weren't there so few budget signings? Plus, where do you stand on long-term versus franchise tag signings? The duo discusses some recent news nuggets, including...

Tag! You're...it? But who's "it"? Paul and Jay look further into that question as Cincinnati faces franchise tagging either William Jackson III or Carl Lawson. The guys weigh the pros and cons of retraining each guy on a one-year deal and discourse about which player is the most likely candidate for a long-term extension. It's a cap casualty closeout! (It's like a clearance sale, but the price tag...

It's sledding weather! Grab your jackets, balaclavas, gloves and deicer for for your face because your tears from seeing another Bengals-less Super Bowl will freeze! Paul and Jay analyze the Tom Brady Buccaneers' Super Bowl win from a Bengals perspective. Aside from the obvious, what can Cincinnati takeaway from Tampa Bays' performance? Jay's on an Amazon binge. It's even starting to bleed over in...

Bengals great, Willie Anderson, a former offensive tackle, is a Pro Football Hall of Fame candidate. What will it take to catapult a generational right tackle into the annals of history? Paul and Jay explore Anderson's Hall of Fame case, including the challenges threatening his chances; the advent of offensive line stats and more. Plus, Anderson, himself, speaks on self promotion, and the outpouri...

Who doesn't want defensive lineman who records nearly 30 sacks in two two season? Well, the Bengals, I suppose. Paul and Jay react to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 'President of Pressure', Shaquil Barrett's, comments about nearly being a Cincinnati Bengal, if not for supposed injury concerns. What does this revelation say about the front office? Is this one of the worst misplays by the organization? PDJ a...

With the Senior Bowl on the horizon, Paul and Jay plunge into Cincinnati's strategy in Mobile, and who better to provide insight than the boots on the ground. Pro scouting director Steven Radicevic and college scouting director Mike Potts share their thoughts on this year's senior class and players who opted out. In desperate need of pass rushers, PDJ and JM highlight quarterback punishers that co...

In the lap of luxury from the breath-taking Candlewood Chateau (Suites), Jay catches up with Paul at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Before Jay drops the latest news from Mobile, Alabama, he and Paul react to the Bengals announcing new team uniforms will be revealed this Spring. The guys toss around some design ideas, and then discuss Jay's report from the Senior Bowl. The two establish the names in Mobi...

Paul and Jay join forces via online video conferencing to map out Cincinnati's offseason offensive strategy. Before the two generals talk tactics, pincer movements and other schemes, Marion Hobby was appointed as the team's defensive line coach. Does this hiring move the needle in any way? Which offensive position should be the club's top priority? Well, duh, it's offensive line, that's a rhetoric...

You've gotta love the offseason! Cincinnati reunites with former offensive line coach, Frank Pollack. What positive strides can the Bengals make under Pollack's guidance? Is Bengals' offensive lineman, Billy Price's, excitement the collective sentiment from the team's locker room/o-line staff? How will Pollack contribute to the running scheme as he doubles as the club's run game coordinator? Jay s...

Welcome to the 2020 season wrap-edition of HTPG! Paul and Jay kick off the program discussing Cincinnati's decision to retain both head coach Zac Taylor and defensive coordinator Lou Amarumo, following the team's 4-11-1 end-of-year record. How surprised were the guys that the Bengals kept both coaches? Was this the right decision by Mike Brown? PDJ and JM ponder the likelihood of Cincinnati flashi...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to the Bengals' disappointing season-finale against the Baltimore Ravens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Another year, another 365 days of disappointment (if you're a Bengals fan...except for you eternal optimists out there). Paul and Jay survey the "Bengals should tank" and "winning is valuable" arguments, and decide which case better suits Cincinnati's current situation. The Athletic's Baltimore Ravens wordsmith Jeff Zrebiec rejoins the program for the first time since the two AFC N...

With one game left in the 2020 season, Paul and Jay discuss who will almost certainly not be back in 2021. The guys also debate the best receiver in franchise history. Jay brings the stats including a gem about bad Bengals teams finishing seasons on a high. Finally the guys set the stage for a great finish to the growler bet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to Cincinnati's fourth win of the season, defeating the Houston Texans, 37-31, at NRG Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.