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

Merry Christmas even though this podcast is being published two days before then! Still, Paul, Jay and all of us at The Athletic wish you a happy holiday! Was the victory over Pittsburgh a job-saving game for Zac Taylor and this coaching staff, or are some members resigned to their 5-24-1 fate? Tis the season to give gifts, and that's exactly what the guys do. PDJ and JM, generously, present perso...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to the Cincinnati Bengals win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison update everyone on recent Bengals news, including Geno Atkins being placed on the injured reserve. The guys discuss what's next for Atkins, and detail Cincinnati's unfulfilled return on investment from their last free agent class. A fist for HTPG: ANGRY Steelers stats, but don't worry, they're still a little sad. Paul welcomes former NFL Executive of the Year and c...

Paul and Jay react to Monday night's thrilling AFC North contest between Baltimore and Cleveland, and the duo attempt to gauge the gap in talent between the division's other three teams and Cincinnati. PDJ updates us on Joe Burrow's condition via Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Burrow's procedure. Dr. ElAttrache shared some promising words about the rookie quarterback's condition on Adam Scheft...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to Cincinnati's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We thank you for tuning in even through the low, lower and lowest points of the season, we're glad to share this dour ride with you. From "dour" to "sour", is A.J. Green and Cincinnati's relationship soured past the point of reconciliation? Paul and Jay discuss if there's any way the orange-and-black can resuscitate Green's production in its offense, and what's next for the former stud wide out? A...

The Bengals fan base is in the throes of another disappointing season, but fear not! Paul and Jay are here to inject optimism into the Cincinnati collective's veins! The duo project the Bengals' 2021 roster, including potential draft picks and free agent acquisitions. It's high time the club invests in a competent, backup quarterback. Especially since Joe Burrow may not be back at the start of nex...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to Cincinnati's, 19-7, week 13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The duo react to Brandon Allen's injury, the in-game brawl and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of, arguably, the greatest game to ever grace Bengals fans' eyes, Paul and Jay welcome columnist for The Ringer and host of "Slow News Day", among other series, Kevin Clark! Kevin helps reflect on 2019's Dolphins-Bengals epic that would end up being a watershed moment for both franchises, as each selected their faces of the franchise in this past draft. The guys explore how Cincinnati and...

Is the third time really a charm? Paul and Jay examine head coaches' third seasons and debate the merit of giving Zac Taylor at least one more turn at the helm. Plus, Taylor, himself, dishes on how to evaluate his team in a year such as this. A myriad injured reserved-related decisions are going to answers soon. What will Taylor and company elect to do with Joe Mixon and John Ross, among others re...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to the Bengals' 19-17 week 12 loss to the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium. How can we appropriate appraise the coaching staff given the team's injury situation? Zac Taylor joins some underwhelming company, and what comes next for Cincinnati? Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

In lieu of a recent report exploring growing dissent in the Bengals' locker room, Paul and Jay discuss Cincinnati's culture. It's apparent the team is losing and frustration is bred from that, but is there resentment festering throughout the organization? Is winning all it takes to exorcise toxicity from the Bengals? Starting running back Giovani Bernard explains his position on rumors of disconte...

Joe Burrow's official diagnoses was revealed to Paul and Jay, giving them an opportunity to update you all on the Bengals' rookie quarterback's status. When can fans expect Burrow to return from his injury? Will he be ready by the start of 2021, or will it be later? Paul welcomes Dr. Timothy Gibson, MD, from Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the Brooklyn Net...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison recap the Bengals loss to the Washington Football Team on Sunday as well as Joe Burrow's gruesome injury and what his absence could mean for Cincinnati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the countdown to the stretch of NFL East teams on, Paul and Jay serve injury updates on Joe Mixon, Bengals' defensive backs and tackles, including Jonah Williams. What is the future at tackle for Cincinnati? Will Williams anchor Burrow's blindside, or transition to right tackle? Paul welcomes in The Athletic's Washington Football Team scribe Ben Standig to chat about Sunday's Bengals-WFB bout...

Is it time for the Bengals to consider reallocating A.J. Green's offensive snaps to other targets because of his inconsistent season? Paul and Jay gab about Cincy's long-time wideout's future, and who could earn more meaningful playing time. The duo revisit an early October RPB where they predicted the Bengals record after "The Gauntlet", a rigorous five-game stretch that ended Sunday against Pitt...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to the Cincinnati Bengals' 36-10 loss to division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New signing alert! New signing alert! Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati adding free agent pass rusher, Takkarist McKinley, to its roster. Will the 25-year-old former first-round pick provide a punch to a much maligned Bengals defensive front? Speaking of defenses, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to terrorize opposing offenses week in and week out with their skilled defenders. How does Cincinnati pla...

It's a Joe Burrow bonanza! Jay and Paul hone in on the rookie phenom's first eight career games, and choose their top-3 plays from the quarterback through the first half of the season! The duo spoke with key figures within the Bengals organization to get their take on the prodigy, including head coach Zac Taylor, offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, assistant head coach Darrin Simmons and quarter...

It's bye week, wooo! Nothing stressful to think about at all. Not a thing...not even the offensive line which is a mixed bag (to say the least) and is scheduled to play one of the league's top defenses next week. Like I said, hakuna matata. OK, fine, Paul and Jay gab about Cincinnati's fluid offensive line layout and what the starting unit could like like against the Steel Curtain next week. The g...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison react to Cincinnati's victory over the Tennessee Titans for the team's second win in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bengals pulled off a trade? Cincinnati moved former pro-bowl defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap to Seattle in exchange for a late-round pick and offensive lineman B.J. Finney. Why was Dunlap traded? Does this further Cincinnati's defensive woes? And aside from what's transpired this season, Dunlap made his mark on the Cincinnati community. What can fans of the orange and black stripes expect from...

Another miserable showing by the defense places Paul and Jay near the epicenter of 'how does Cincinnati fix their defense' discourse. So, is it possible for the Bengals to improve their stop unit? The guys explore that, the Geno Atkains/Carlos Dunlap usage kerfuffle and more. Among less likely options to improve the front line, could the club orchestrate a trade before next week's deadline, and if...

Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's heartbreaking, last-second loss to Cleveland at home that spawns more questions than answers about this ailing team. Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports clichés, you've gotta love'em. Paul shares this affection for trite remarks, especially this gem: is this a must-win game? He and Jay entertain the notion that this Sunday is vital for Cincinnati. Is this weekend really that important? What could be the fallout from a loss? The duo revisit the it's-time-to-part-ways-with-Geno-Atkins discourse before Cincy's divisional bout. The Athletic's C...