Locked on Bengals with James Rapien

Focusing on the Cincinnati Bengals offense, the guys break down what they're watching for in 2023 Training Camp. We discuss Joe Burrow's increasing comfort in an increasingly cohesive shotgun offense, in hopefully an increasingly normal offseason. Plus, how Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas power up depth at wide receiver, questions behind Irv Smith Jr. at tight end, Cordell Volson and Jonah Willia...

Focusing on the Cincinnati Bengals offense, the guys break down what they're watching for in 2023 Training Camp. We discuss Joe Burrow's increasing comfort in an increasingly cohesive shotgun offense, in hopefully an increasingly normal offseason. Plus, how Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas power up depth at wide receiver, questions behind Irv Smith Jr. at tight end, Cordell Volson and Jonah Willia...

The questions facing the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023's training camp may be on the margins. Still, training camp can start to answer some of the questions we have about this year's team. We talk about evaluating the offensive line as Orlando Brown takes over LT and Jonah Williams moves to the right side, sorting out running back depth, and communication in the secondary with new starting safeties,...

The questions facing the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023's training camp may be on the margins. Still, training camp can start to answer some of the questions we have about this year's team. We talk about evaluating the offensive line as Orlando Brown takes over LT and Jonah Williams moves to the right side, sorting out running back depth, and communication in the secondary with new starting safeties,...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon agreed to a salary reduction on Friday for the last two years of the four year extension he signed in 2020. We break down what that means for Mixon, and the Bengals' cap situation as we wait for Joe Burrow's extension. For Mixon, the new contract terms give him a better shot to stick with the Bengals through 2024 and a chance to recoup reducy salary via in...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon agreed to a salary reduction on Friday for the last two years of the four year extension he signed in 2020. We break down what that means for Mixon, and the Bengals' cap situation as we wait for Joe Burrow's extension. For Mixon, the new contract terms give him a better shot to stick with the Bengals through 2024 and a chance to recoup reducy salary via in...

Breaking down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's calm approach to the rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs while Patrick Mahomes' comments reveal the respect he has for Burrow and the Bengals. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions about the Bengals' interior pass rush that may be looking for another player, or contributions from Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai in subpackages or a step from...

Breaking down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's calm approach to the rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs while Patrick Mahomes' comments reveal the respect he has for Burrow and the Bengals. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions about the Bengals' interior pass rush that may be looking for another player, or contributions from Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai in subpackages or a step from...

Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) is joining Pro Football Network, and he joins the guys to get into some big topics ahead of Cincinnati Bengals training camp. We get into Joe Burrow's extension years, money, and timing, and how likely Tee Higgins and Logan Wilson extensions are to follow. Then, it's training camp expectations szn, including what to watch for on the offensive line, for rookies, and th...

Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) is joining Pro Football Network, and he joins the guys to get into some big topics ahead of Cincinnati Bengals training camp. We get into Joe Burrow's extension years, money, and timing, and how likely Tee Higgins and Logan Wilson extensions are to follow. Then, it's training camp expectations szn, including what to watch for on the offensive line, for rookies, and th...

Corey Dillon has a problem with the way the Cincinnati Bengals are putting together their Ring of Honor and has added to his history of epic rants, and while he has a point about the process, it will be interesting to see how his approach lands with fan voters. Then, we take a look at PFF's annual cap health report, where the Bengals have repeated in the top spot for a healthy cap even in the midd...

Corey Dillon has a problem with the way the Cincinnati Bengals are putting together their Ring of Honor and has added to his history of epic rants, and while he has a point about the process, it will be interesting to see how his approach lands with fan voters. Then, we take a look at PFF's annual cap health report, where the Bengals have repeated in the top spot for a healthy cap even in the midd...

The Baltimore Ravens have a new offensive coordinator and new faces on defense, the Cleveland Browns are a big "if" (again), and the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to reprise their role as an everpresent annoyance. We break down which team poses the biggest threat to the Bengals' hopes of threepeating in the AFC North, and whether simply being in the AFC North will be the biggest hurdle to obtaini...

The Baltimore Ravens have a new offensive coordinator and new faces on defense, the Cleveland Browns are a big "if" (again), and the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to reprise their role as an everpresent annoyance. We break down which team poses the biggest threat to the Bengals' hopes of threepeating in the AFC North, and whether simply being in the AFC North will be the biggest hurdle to obtaini...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow attended a glitzy white party, and that might solidify his position as the brightest star the Bengals have ever had. Plus, we take a stab at projecting his 2023 statline, discuss first round rookie Myles Murphy's like contributions in year one, and try to figure out what would happen if the offense and defense played a full football game against each other...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow attended a glitzy white party, and that might solidify his position as the brightest star the Bengals have ever had. Plus, we take a stab at projecting his 2023 statline, discuss first round rookie Myles Murphy's like contributions in year one, and try to figure out what would happen if the offense and defense played a full football game against each other...

Offensive tackle Orlando Brown was the crown jewel of the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason, and his fit with the team along with Jonah Williams' transition to right tackle and Cordell Volson's sophomore campaign could have a significant impact on how far the team gets in 2023. Will their combined efforts be enough to keep Joe Burrow upright? Will they be able to open more holes in the running game? J...

Offensive tackle Orlando Brown was the crown jewel of the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason, and his fit with the team along with Jonah Williams' transition to right tackle and Cordell Volson's sophomore campaign could have a significant impact on how far the team gets in 2023. Will their combined efforts be enough to keep Joe Burrow upright? Will they be able to open more holes in the running game? J...

Joe Burrow will take a hometown discount! He's carried by his weapons and defense! John Sheeran joins the show to decide whether these Joe Burrow narratives are fact or fiction. Plus, we talk about Brian Callahan's recent comments on the show about the play action game and future for the Cincinnati Bengals' explosive passing game. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platform...

Joe Burrow will take a hometown discount! He's carried by his weapons and defense! John Sheeran joins the show to decide whether these Joe Burrow narratives are fact or fiction. Plus, we talk about Brian Callahan's recent comments on the show about the play action game and future for the Cincinnati Bengals' explosive passing game. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platform...

Finishing up our conversation with Brian Callahan, we get into the rookie class with notes on how Charlie Jones can win in the NFL and how he can earn the coaching staff's trust early, Andrei Iosivas looking less raw than expected, and Chase Brown taking steps to become an NFL running back. We also spend some time at the end of the show discussing the key takeaways, including the points of emphasi...

Finishing up our conversation with Brian Callahan, we get into the rookie class with notes on how Charlie Jones can win in the NFL and how he can earn the coaching staff's trust early, Andrei Iosivas looking less raw than expected, and Chase Brown taking steps to become an NFL running back. We also spend some time at the end of the show discussing the key takeaways, including the points of emphasi...

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Brian Callahan joins the guys for another two part episode, starting with the progression of quarterback Joe Burrow, additions of Orlando Brown and Ivr Smith Jr, and iterating on last season's shift to a shotgun heavy offense. We also discuss Jonah Williams and Joe Mixon after they've been in the spotlight this offseason, and Cordell Volson's improvement. P...

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Brian Callahan joins the guys for another two part episode, starting with the progression of quarterback Joe Burrow, additions of Orlando Brown and Ivr Smith Jr, and iterating on last season's shift to a shotgun heavy offense. We also discuss Jonah Williams and Joe Mixon after they've been in the spotlight this offseason, and Cordell Volson's improvement. P...

The guys break down key factors for the Cincinnati Bengals to level up in 2023 including continuitity on the coaching staff as Lou Anarumo and Brian Callahan are back for 2023, the addition of Orlando Brown, and improved depth with draft picks like Charlie Jones and DJ Turner. Plus, we get into how the running game can realistically improve with some of those improvements and continuity, how Chris...