Locked on Bengals with James Rapien

We all know that the Cincinnati Bengals' season hinges on Joe Burrow's calf health, but besides that, there are some players worth highlighting for their early contributions to the 2023 team, and some areas and players who need to improve. We break down the skill players who are shining, Ja'Marr Chase's useage, the tight end and backup RB spots, and how the defensive line needs to improve after 2...

We all know that the Cincinnati Bengals' season hinges on Joe Burrow's calf health, but besides that, there are some players worth highlighting for their early contributions to the 2023 team, and some areas and players who need to improve. We break down the skill players who are shining, Ja'Marr Chase's useage, the tight end and backup RB spots, and how the defensive line needs to improve after 2...

Zac Taylor was non-committal when discussing Joe Burrow's calf injury on Monday, but the outlook for Week 3's MNF is murky at best. We discuss the outlook for Burrow's availability going forward, plus get into some film takeaways and what went wrong against the Ravens with Mike Santagata. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked O...

Zac Taylor was non-committal when discussing Joe Burrow's calf injury on Monday, but the outlook for Week 3's MNF is murky at best. We discuss the outlook for Burrow's availability going forward, plus get into some film takeaways and what went wrong against the Ravens with Mike Santagata. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked O...

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing an 0-2 start for the second straight year, but unlike last year, Joe Burrow aggravated an injury after starting to show signs of shaking off the rust. Plus, Lou Anarumo and the Bengals' defense still don't appear to have the answers for Lamar Jackson's evasiveness despite the Baltimore Ravens being down two starting offensive linemen, and despite a Charlie Jones p...

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing an 0-2 start for the second straight year, but unlike last year, Joe Burrow aggravated an injury after starting to show signs of shaking off the rust. Plus, Lou Anarumo and the Bengals' defense still don't appear to have the answers for Lamar Jackson's evasiveness despite the Baltimore Ravens being down two starting offensive linemen, and despite a Charlie Jones p...

Reaction to the Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. Who is the class of the NFC East between the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys? Will the Cincinnati Bengals rebound after their week one loss to the Cleveland Browns? What about the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs both looking for their first win. Is the play for the New York Jets to stick with Zac...

Reaction to the Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. Who is the class of the NFC East between the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys? Will the Cincinnati Bengals rebound after their week one loss to the Cleveland Browns? What about the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs both looking for their first win. Is the play for the New York Jets to stick with Zac...

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals offense can only be better than they were in Week 1 as they take on the Baltimore Ravens in their home opener. We break down what they can do to get the offense on track and how the defense faces a different Lamar Jackson-led offense than we're used to, but those injuries for Baltimore could be a lot to overcome. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! h...

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals offense can only be better than they were in Week 1 as they take on the Baltimore Ravens in their home opener. We break down what they can do to get the offense on track and how the defense faces a different Lamar Jackson-led offense than we're used to, but those injuries for Baltimore could be a lot to overcome. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! h...

Kevin Oestreicher joins the guys to break down the biggest stories and most important matchups as the once again injured Baltimore Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals, who are looking to get their offense that struggled in Week 1 back on track. The Ravens will present familiar challenges on defense for Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense that hasn't had its best games against Mike MacDonald's crew...

Kevin Oestreicher joins the guys to break down the biggest stories and most important matchups as the once again injured Baltimore Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals, who are looking to get their offense that struggled in Week 1 back on track. The Ravens will present familiar challenges on defense for Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense that hasn't had its best games against Mike MacDonald's crew...

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals thinned out their offensive line depth releasing La'el Collins from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The "why" isn't abundantly clear outside of the fact that it clears significant cap space, and we break down the other possible answers. Plus, some All-22 takeaways include positives on the defensive side of the ball, and a look forward...

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals thinned out their offensive line depth releasing La'el Collins from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The "why" isn't abundantly clear outside of the fact that it clears significant cap space, and we break down the other possible answers. Plus, some All-22 takeaways include positives on the defensive side of the ball, and a look forward...

Joe Burrow played poorly against the Browns on Sunday, and when your offense is built around your quarterback, you usually lose. We break down what went wrong, what the coaching staff can do differently, and why there isn't necessarily cause for panic after a poor performance. Plus, we get a peek at Burrow's potential cap numbers on his extension, and the Baltimore Ravens may be banged up for thei...

Joe Burrow played poorly against the Browns on Sunday, and when your offense is built around your quarterback, you usually lose. We break down what went wrong, what the coaching staff can do differently, and why there isn't necessarily cause for panic after a poor performance. Plus, we get a peek at Burrow's potential cap numbers on his extension, and the Baltimore Ravens may be banged up for thei...

The Cincinnati Bengals' offense laid an egg in Cleveland as Joe Burrow played one of his worst games as a pro. This team isn't going to win many games when Burrow plays poorly. Receivers didn't beat man coverage, the offensive line didn't seem to hold up against an improved Browns pass rush and defensive scheme, and the offense couldn't get the job done even with the team going plus-2 in the turno...

The Cincinnati Bengals' offense laid an egg in Cleveland as Joe Burrow played one of his worst games as a pro. This team isn't going to win many games when Burrow plays poorly. Receivers didn't beat man coverage, the offensive line didn't seem to hold up against an improved Browns pass rush and defensive scheme, and the offense couldn't get the job done even with the team going plus-2 in the turno...

Joe Burrow's incredible success with the Cincinnati Bengals earned him a massive $55M per year with $219.01M in total guarantees, shattering Bengals' precedent to make their franchise QB the highest paid player in the NFL. We react to and break down what we know about Burrow's extension so far, and discuss what may be next now that the team has Burrow's deal done. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtex...

Joe Burrow's incredible success with the Cincinnati Bengals earned him a massive $55M per year with $219.01M in total guarantees, shattering Bengals' precedent to make their franchise QB the highest paid player in the NFL. We react to and break down what we know about Burrow's extension so far, and discuss what may be next now that the team has Burrow's deal done. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtex...

National reports remain optimistic that Joe Burrow's deal will get done before Sunday, and James Rapien shares that feeling heading into Week 1. Plus, we preview the biggest keys to victory and X factors for the Cincinnati Bengals to take care of business in Cleveland. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your fa...

National reports remain optimistic that Joe Burrow's deal will get done before Sunday, and James Rapien shares that feeling heading into Week 1. Plus, we preview the biggest keys to victory and X factors for the Cincinnati Bengals to take care of business in Cleveland. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your fa...

In our first Crossover Thursday of the year, Locked On Browns host Jeff Lloyd joins Jake to discuss the biggest storylines - competence in Cleveland, Joe Burrow's imminent deal with the Bengals - as the Bengals will face a highly motivated Browns team looking to show it belongs on the list of AFC contender. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find...

In our first Crossover Thursday of the year, Locked On Browns host Jeff Lloyd joins Jake to discuss the biggest storylines - competence in Cleveland, Joe Burrow's imminent deal with the Bengals - as the Bengals will face a highly motivated Browns team looking to show it belongs on the list of AFC contender. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find...

The Cincinnati Bengals issued their first depth chart for 2023 and while there aren't many surprises, there are a few tidbits worth digging into, and we circle the gameday activation question for the running back position again. Plus, the Bengals signed another AFC North alumni in TE Zach Gentry, and while Zac Taylor has shown immense growth as head coach in Cincinnati, we look for areas that coul...