Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

Orlando Brown Jr. is one of the most important leaders for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026, and is fresh off negotiating his own contract extension with the team earlier in an offseason that has featured player-driven leadership and a massive trade for Dexter Lawrence. OBJ joins Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry to break down how he negotiated his contract, the OL room coming together to lobby for re-s...

Joe Burrow is an elite quarterback, regardless of what any national talk show host or analyst may say otherwise. That said, could winning a league MVP validate his status?   Alex Frank, Joe Goodberry, and Coach Art Valero discuss if Burrow needs the highest individual award in the NFL, in addition to the ultimate team goal of winning the Super Bowl.   Ja'Marr Chase is viewed by some as the best wi...

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting national media love this summer, but this isn't the top-heavy roster that many assume. Ted Karras and Dax Hill are underrated and are critical to the Bengals success in 2026.  Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry dive into why Karras and Hill aren't getting the attention they deserve and why they're important to the Bengals. We discuss other underrated Bengals like Chas...

DJ Turner enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025 and a contract extension could be on the horizon for the Cincinnati Bengals this summer. Should Turner get a deal similar to Jaycee Horn or Derek Stingley Jr, and would the Bengals be comfortable with those potential cap hits in the future? Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down what DJ Turner does so well as a player, where he ranks amongst other NF...

The Cincinnati Bengals have teased fans with play action reps in practice often in the Zac Taylor-Joe Burrow era. Dan Hoard is back to discuss how much the Bengals will expand that part of their playbook, DJ Turner's ascension, and share stories that only he can tell about recent Bengals greats A.J. Green, Geno Atkins, and Andrew Whitworth. Plus, Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry wrap up this week's 2...

When the Bengals needed to change offensive coordinators in the Winter of 2024, they went in-house and promoted Dan Pitcher. The move has paid massive dividends, and Pitcher is poised to coordinate the best Bengals' offense of the Joe Burrow era this season.   Alex Frank, Joe Goodberry, and Coach Art Valero discuss Pitcher's surge to being a really good offensive coordinator and why there should b...

In part 1 of a 2-episode series, Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry are joined by Dan Hoard to peel back the curtain on why 2026 feels different. No one is closer to the team than Hoard, and we discuss the Dexter Lawrence trade, the focus on leadership changes from Joe Burrow and his favorite call from the Zac Taylor era. Photo Credit: Sam Greene Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! Where you'...

Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow have successfully evolved the Cincinnati Bengals' offense every year in response to the unique defenses they face. And all of that work has them primed for an even better performance in 2026. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down the Bengals’ offensive evolution from heavy zone runs and under-center looks to a vertical shotgun attack with LSU designs built around Ja’Ma...

The Cincinnati Bengals face a pivotal question: will more under-center play action help Joe Burrow’s offense rediscover explosive plays? Burrow and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher know the offense needs to be more explosive, but shifting the offense isn't as simple as "just going under center." Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down Burrow’s passing splits, under-center run game with Chase Bro...

One of the bright spots last year for the Bengals was the emergence of their offensive line. In particular, rookie left guard Dylan Fairchild settled in nicely and has given Joe Burrow a much-needed boost at left guard.   Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero, and Joe Goodberry discuss Fairchild's flourish last year and what his expectations can be in Year 2.   Scott Peters was hired prior to the 2025 Seas...

Despite all of the hype for the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals, some analysts still question the Dexter Lawrence trade and wonder if the defense will be good enough. We're here to bust that myth. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry start with the idea that Lawrence is "declining." There's plenty of proof that he'll be the star difference-maker the Bengals need. We also break down how this year's retooled defen...

Critics still claim the Cincinnati Bengals can’t protect Joe Burrow, but they must not have been paying attention in 2025. With Scott Peters’ impact and breakout performances from Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild, the offensive line quietly became a strength last year. Could this be the year old narratives finally die? Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down the film takeaways and data to bust li...

Joe Burrow said Wednesday that he feels the same way going into this season and about this team that he did about his 2019 LSU team. Uh... whoa! He's not just saying that just to say it.   Alex Frank, FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman, and Coach Art Valero discuss how Joe Burrow is going very bold with his expectations for the Bengals and what it means.   How good can the Bengals' cornerback room...

The Cincinnati Bengals wrap minicamp early, with Zac Taylor showing full confidence in this veteran roster. Joe Burrow invoked the mystique of his 2019 LSU Tigers, raising the bar and urgency for Cincinnati’s Super Bowl ambitions. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry are joined by Mike Petraglia (CLNS Cincy & Jungle Roar Pod) to analyze Burrow’s leadership evolution, the overhauld defense's new leadershi...

The Cincinnati Bengals ended minicamp early, and Joe Burrow set a Super Bowl standard in his final press conference before training camp in late July. Burrow drew bold parallels to his 2019 LSU Tigers, while Zac Taylor praised locker room chemistry and veteran leadership from additions like Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down Burrow’s evolving “mean” leader...

The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off mandatory minicamp as Joe Burrow stayed late on day 1 to keep working with his receivers. Josh Newton’s impressive interception and Charlie Jones’s highlight grab stood out, and Bralyn Lux got his shot in the slot battle. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down minicamp battles, the cornerback shuffle, and all of the highlights and notes  from minicamp, including...

To celebrate the Locked On Podcast Network's 10th Anniversary, we're ranking the Top 10 Joe Burrow games and Top 10 Ja'Marr Chase games. Alex Frank, Jake Liscow and Coach Art Valero discuss Alex's lists for Joe Burrow's and Ja'Marr Chase's Top 10 Games. Which games made the lists, and which didn't?   Then, Alex, Jake, and Coach discuss the current state of the Bengals' organization after a resurge...

To celebrate the Locked On Podcast Network's 10th Anniversary, we're ranking the Top 10 Bengals' single season performances over the last 10 years! Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry discuss the best seasons we've seen recently, led by Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase putting up two of the best years in Bengals history. Who made the cut as Jake and Joe take you down memory road and rank the best seasons in...

Joe Burrow is one of, if not the best, quarterbacks in the NFL. When it comes to Burrow as a clutch quarterback, that's when the conversation gets really interesting.   Alex Frank and Coach Art Valero discuss Burrow's play in high-leverage moments and on the NFL's biggest stages. They also discuss how for those that argue he's not clutch that maybe he's actually just unlucky.   Burrow's contract w...

A day after the Cincinnati Bengals broke precedent and restructured Joe Burrow to create $10 million in cap space. What does the move signal for upcoming extension talks? Jake Liscow is joined by Mike Petraglia to unpack the significance for DJ Turner’s contract negotiations and TJ Slaton’s chance to stick on the roster as vital nose tackle depth, while addressing speculation around potential line...

The Cincinnati Bengals restructure quarterback Joe Burrow's contract in order to create cap space in 2026. How much cap space did they create and could a roster move be on the horizon?  Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry dive into all of the details of the Burrow restructure and if this means the Bengals are close to extensions witrh DJ Turner, Chase Brown, Myles Murphy or Dax Hill.  The guys also disc...

Bengals' cornerback DJ Turner is coming off a spectacular season in 2025, his third in the NFL. Turner is now eyeing a contract extension with the Bengals, but should he be the No. 1 priority for the Bengals when it comes to a contract extension?   Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss how the Bengals and Turner can come to an agreement on a contract extension while still taking ca...

Chase Brown is a great fit in the Bengals offense, and Samaje Perine is a good backup, but both of the Bengals' primary running backs are in the last year of their deal in 2026 and that leaves questions for the future.  Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down what the Bengals have at running back, Brown as an extension candidate, and whether anyone could emerge at RB3 or beyond as there aren't cl...

Erick All appears to be back to form and running with the starters in OTAs. His return could fill out the tight end room in Cincinnati with Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample leading the way and potenially give this high-powered Bengals offense another position of strength.  Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry take an in-depth look at the Bengals' tight end room with breakdowns of their individual skills and...

Perhaps the toughest test for the Bengals this season is in Week 2 when they go down to play the Houston Texans, who have the NFL's most frightening defense.   Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero, Mike Santagana, and CLNS Media Bengals beat writer Mike Petraglia discuss the challenges the Bengals will face in their first road game of the season and how they can beat a really good and tenacious Texans' de...