Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs was an exercise in mostly lopsided games. It was hard to watch without thinking that the Cincinnati Bengals could have done some damage if they had done their jobs better early in the season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the "what ifs" and the obvious lessons the Bengals can learn from this year's Wild Card round. Plus, the Dallas Cowboys are set...

Matt Eberflus is reportedly involved with the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator search. Whether or not that means he's a candidate, the Bengals did complete interviews with Patrick Graham and DeMarcus Covington for the job, and Jake Liscow and James Rapien bring you the latest on the DC front. Then, the guys dive into the Bengals' 2025 offseason priorities that start with making sure their...

Jermaine Burton is in the news again for the wrong reasons, and with no more Cincinnati Bengals games on the schedule it's time for a post-mortem on the disappointing 2024 season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the latest on Burton, who very much needs to turn it around. Then, the guys reflect on the close losses and the "one more play" theme of the season that saw the Bengals come up sho...

The Cincinnati Bengals do not appear to be interested in big-name defensive coordinator candidates like Robert Saleh or Dennis Allen. So, Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why they should be, and whether they're pulling a "same ol' Bengals" in the defensive coordinator search in a year where we're asking them to do what it takes to right the ship and be a winning organization.  Join the Lock...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the current landscape of vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL and where things are headed with certain jobs, plus they discuss the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Weekend and which games on the AFC and NFC side are poised for Upset Alerts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over t...

Did the Cincinnati Bengals get it right in firing Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack, some defensive assistants, but keeping Zac Taylor? Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the decisionmaking around keeping Taylor but reshaping the defensive staff, then get into some of the reported DC hires and potential candidates for the job. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/loc...

After missing the playoffs, Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals fired 4 coaches, including defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive line coach Frank Pollack. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why the Bengals needed to make changes after a disappointing season. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on y...

The Cincinnati Bengals finish their 2024 regular season on a high note and now will hold their breath rooting for their playoff interests in the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs' backups on Sunday. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the Bengals' finale that featured Ja'Marr Chase likely locking up his triple crown on a rocky day for the offense, but had the defense there to pick the team...

Joe Burrow sent a loud and clear message to Cincinnati Bengals brass in his midweek press conference this week: Stop letting great players walk, and start getting important contracts done early. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why Burrow's comments are fascinating as the Bengals' star QB continues to be vocal about key decisions in his media availability sessions.  Plus, we get into a game...

With playoff implications hanging in the balance, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are set to light up the field, while the Steelers aim to tighten their defense. James Rapien is joined by Locked On Steelers' Chris Carter to break down the Bengals' offensive prowess against the Steelers' defensive tactics, highlighting key players like T.J. Watt and Russell Wilson. The discussion also covers the Benga...

The Cincinnati Bengals still need to beat the Steelers on the road, but even if they do they'll need the Miami Dolphins to lose a game, and now will need the Kansas City Chiefs' backups to beat the Denver Broncos on the road in Week 18 to make the playoffs. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the playoff odds in today's episode, and highlight how the Bengals are making history when they play t...

Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Gesicki, and timely plays from the defense combined to get the Cincinnati Bengals their first win against a winning team in 2024 in their final home game of the season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down how the Bengals avoided a repeat of their other tight games against decent (or better) teams and made the plays they needed to finish the game. Jo...

The Cincinnati Bengals will have left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. back on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, so the question is just how healthy he and Amarius Mims (right hand, ankle) will be. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the status of the Bengals' offensive tackles, whether this is a "Joe Burrow has to be perfect" kind of game, and the test ahead of the defense as the challenge takes a...

Can the Cincinnati Bengals outmaneuver the Denver Broncos with major playoff implications at stake? Jake Liscow is joined by Sayre Bedinger from Locked On Broncos to dive into the biggest stories and keys to the game for both teams, examining Sean Payton's patience with the Broncos' running game and whether the Bengals' D can keep it going against a solid Denver team. All of that and more in this...

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't get a whole lot of help and their playoff odds actually dropped according to most prognosticators this weekend, but the path still exists to sneak into a wildcard spot. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what needs to happen, then analyze what we can buy about the defense's late-season bounce, with some young players stepping up down the stretch. Join the Locked...

The Cincinnati Bengals have swept the Cleveland Browns for the first time in the Zac Taylor-Joe Burrow era, and in doing so gave themselves a meaningful football game to play in Week 17. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the big takeaways from the Bengals taking care of business to get to 7-8, including several records set by the offense and another opportunistic performance from the defense...

The 2024 Cleveland Browns are the worst they've been since Zac Taylor took over the Cincinnati Bengals. That should set up for the Bengals to take care of business and sweep the Browns for the first time since 2017. But despite a chance at a backup-level QB the Bengals have been successful against in their wins this season, they still have to contend with Myles Garrett, so the guys break down expe...

With Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase leading the offense, the Cincinnati Bengals face a Cleveland Browns defense that has historically given them problems, largely thanks to Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward. This episode dives into the strategic shifts, including the Browns' quarterback change to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and how these moves could impact the game. Jake Liscow and James Rapien, along wit...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the whether or not the best of the NFC can actually contend with the AFC and the Buffalo Bills who look like a force after they beat the Detroit Lions. The crew also hands out gifts or coal to their team or rivals. Plus, what does the crew think about some of the league's biggest games this week including the Denver Broncos/Los Angeles Chargers, Tampa B...

The Cincinnati Bengals' defense has been terrible against good teams this season, and their best performances of the season came against the six worst offenses in the NFL. But, if they finish the season on a five game winning streak and sneak into the playoffs, would ownership be swayed by recency bias? The guys break it down, in addition to the potential futures for Geno Stone and Cam Taylor-Brit...

There's a chance the Cincinnati Bengals get to play some meaningful December football, but they need a lot of help from other NFL teams to get there. It starts with winning out. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the narrow path forward for the Bengals, who are still the flawed team we've seen all year even if they do sneak into the playoffs. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! http...

The Cincinnati Bengals won one of the wilder games in recent memory, featuring 10 turnovers, a defensive touchdown, Sam Hubbard catching a touchdown pass, and 26 penalties. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the biggest takeaways from this week's road win against the Tennessee Titans, including the opportunistic defense, a leaky pass protection unit, and Joe Burrow's performance.  Join the Lo...

Tee Higgins' decision to part ways with agent David Mulegheta has shifted the narrative around his future with the Cincinnati Bengals. In this episode, Jake Liscow and James Rapien explore the significance of this agent change and its potential impact on the team's dynamics. As the Bengals prepare to face the Tennessee Titans, the focus turns to Joe Burrow's health. With limited practice due to a...

The Cincinnati Bengals' task when they travel to Nashville this year to face the Tennessee Titans doesn't feel as daunting as it has in years past. Jake Liscow and James Rapien chat with Locked On Titans' Tyler Rowland to find out what's going on with Brian Callahan's first year as head coach with the Titans, and get insight into the biggest stories and the keys to victory for each team in this we...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the worst divisions in the NFL and debates whether or not the NFL should look at changing their playoff structure, eliminating the divisions with the winner having an awful record from getting in and which teams might stumble in the final four games of the year? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks From legendary steaks to mouthwatering d...