Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

Kenny Moore, on paper, is a great fit for what the Bengals need to solidify their slot cornerback position. Jake Liscow and James Rapien discuss why adding Moore would make sense for the Bengals, and why the Bengals might have reservations about adding the veteran defensive back. Plus, DeAndre Hopkins and Kyle Van Noy have expressed interest in playing with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, so the guys di...

The Bengals added linebacker Swayze Bozeman on waivers from the New York Giants along with 11 undrafted free agents to fill out their 90-man roster, and got through rookie minicamp with full participation and no contract drama. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what it means that they went the waiver route to add a veteran linebacker with special teams experience, and if it portends inactivi...

While Joe Burrow says he is pretty excited about the additions to the Bengals, the focus now shifts to the Bengals actually living up to their potential on the field. The Bengals may be Super Bowl contenders this season, but if they don't live up to their potential, there could be a feeling of if they ever will.  Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero, and FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman discuss why it i...

The great thing about the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 draft class is that you can reasonably project impactful year-1 roles for each player. From Cashius Howell's pass rushing chops to Landon Robinson's unique defensive tackle body type, James Rapien and Jake Liscow break down how the Bengals' draft class will contribute as rookies. Plus, Joe Burrow showed up on Thursday ahead of Friday's rookie mini...

Joe Burrow is excited about the Cincinnati Bengals' front office realizing they're in a window, treating the offseason with an aggression that culminated in major veteran additions like Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe, culminating in the Dexter Lawrence acquisition. Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into the "Burrow vs. Cincinnati" narrative in the wake of Burrow's latest comments signaling appreciation...

A lot has changed for the Cincinnati Bengals since we first graded their free agency additions, most notably the huge swing to trade for Dexter Lawrence. They also re-signed Joe Flacco, signed Kyle Dugger, and added Cashius Howell and others in a draft class that we generally liked. With that in mind, it's time for Jake Liscow and James Rapien to grade the Bengals' entire offseason to date, which...

Look, the Cincinnati Bengals' offense is going to be really good in 2026. It could be the best offense in team history. But for that to happen, there's one thing this offense must be that made them so successful initially in 2021: creating explosive plays down the field.  Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, Coach Art Valero, and FOX19's Gabi Sorrentino discuss how the Bengals offense can take the top off opp...

The Cincinnati Bengals haven't signed a linebacker this offseason, and that's led some to the conclusion that they simply didn't want to add a starter with Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter on the roster. Jake Liscow and James Rapien don't buy it, so we get into a mythbusting episode and break down what the Bengals' intention was for the offseason, why they pivoted to other plans, and how mu...

Did the Cincinnati Bengals make the right decision in declining Myles Murphy's 5th year option? Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what the Bengals were thinking as they turned down the $14.46M 5th year of team control for Murphy.  Do the Bengals see him as a starting-level edge rusher with investments in Shemar Stewart, Boye Mafe, and Cashius Howell at the position? Would they approach him w...

After signing Boye Mafe in free agency and drafting Cashius Howell in the Second Round in the NFL Draft, the Bengals declined to pick up Myles Murphy's fifth-year option. Duke Tobin says they want to have a long-term relationship with the ascending edge rusher, so is this the right thing for the Bengals to do with Murphy? Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero, and CLNS Media Bengals beat writer Mike Petrag...

Bengals Assistant General Manager Mike Potts joins the show to break down each player in the Bengals' 2026 draft class, from Cashius Howell to Landon Robinson. Jake Liscow and James Rapien discuss Howell's unique profile among Bengals pass rushers, the size-speed combinations in Tacario Davis and Colbie Young, adding more wrestling athletes to the offensive line with Connor Lew and Brian Parker II...

The Cincinnati Bengals made major moves to upgrade their defense in the 2026 offseason, and Assistant General Manager Mike Potts joins the show to take you behind the scenes of the Dexter Lawrence trade, how excited the team is about their new-look defensive line, and how they were approaching the linebacker position despite making no additions, so far.  Jake Liscow and James Rapien discuss those...

The Cincinnati Bengals started the draft with a pure pass rushing edge defender unlike the guys they already had, and got great value on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Jake Liscow and James Rapien take it all into account as they grade this year's Bengals draft class, from trading #10 for Dexter Lawrence, to drafting Cashius Howell in the 2nd round, and finishing with Landon Robinson in the 7th. It all c...

The Cincinnati Bengals made seven draft picks over the weekend, including their first pick in the second round with edge rusher Cashius Howell. Did the Bengals have a good draft? Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss that, with Alex explaining why he believes the Bengals did.  Speaking of Howell, he could make an immediate impact. But did the Bengals draft an edge rusher too early,...

The Cincinnati Bengals have spent a lot of money this offseason, and adding Dexter Lawrence had Duke Tobin talking about a cap squeeze in his post-draft press conference on Monday. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the cap situation after Tobin drew attention to it Monday, including a potential Joe Burrow restructure, how Myles Murphy's 5th year option fits into their plans, and whether a ve...

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted 4 straight offensive players to on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, investing in the trenches with Connor Lew and Brian Parker,  adding a pair of pass catchers with Colbie Young and Jack Endries, before returning to the defensive trenches and Bengals fan Landon Robinson. Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into the day 3 roller coaster that featured a trade, a head-scratch...

After all that time talking about linebackers and cornerbacks, the Bengals picked one of the best pure pass rushers in the class in the second round in Cashius Howell. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down how the Bengals landed on Howell, how he'll immediately fit into Al Golden's defense, and the impact he can make early in his NFL career. Plus, they went with traits at cornerback in the 3rd....

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell 41st Overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL teams selected 19 offensive players in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which sets the Bengals up nicely with defensive options for their second round pick. James Rapien and Jake Liscow break down the best available prospects for the Bengals, and discuss who they may be targeting now that we've seen the first round.  Plus, we get into Caleb Downs and Rueben Bain each slipping past 10, wh...

The Joe Burrow Effect is real, so much so that the Cincinnati Bengals are without a First Round pick for the first time since 1989. Burrow's happiness is a bigger topic than it should be, so that's why the Bengals making this seismic trade ignites the conversation on if Burrow now feels better about the Bengals and the direction the organization is heading.  Speaking of the Bengals' organization,...

Without a first round pick, it feels harder than ever to predict who the Cincinnati Bengals will select in the 2026 NFL Draft. Jake Liscow and James Rapien work their way through the scenarios and names that could be in play for the Bengals in their final predictive mock of the year. Is Jacob Rodriguez the favorite at 41? Would it be ideal if they can snag a falling corner like Chris Johnson in th...

After taking their massive swing to trade for Dexter Lawrence, the Cincinnati Bengals will start the 2026 NFL Draft on Day 2. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down how their priorities have shifted without a first round pick and the potential impact defender like Rueben Bain or Caleb Downs they may have been hoping to pick in the 1st round.  The guys discuss how talent and need could intersect f...

This is all in. Mike Brown, Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, Al Golden, and the Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 Season by trading for Dexter Lawrence, the best defensive tackle in the NFL.  Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss this seismic move that is a complete shift in organizational philosophy in a win-now window for the Bengals.  While the Bengals now don't have the 10...

Dexter Lawrence's huge arrival in Cincinnati sent a shockwave through the Bengals' locker room and fanbase, and with a 1-year extension he'll be the centerpiece for Al Golden's defense for the near future. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the reaction from Zac Taylor, Al Golden, and players like BJ Hill, Ted Karras, and Amarius Mims as the offseason program began Monday with extra energy fr...

The Cincinnati Bengals made a blockbuster trade on Saturday night when they sent the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence. James Rapien and Jake Liscow react to the news live and explain what it means for Cincinnati and their defense! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer...