Locked on Bengals with James Rapien

The guys break down some offseason roster building mailbag topics including how the Bengals should attack the Tight End position between the draft and free agency, ideal positions in each round for the first two days of the 2024 NFL draft, some players they're excited to see at the combine, and how the Tee Higgins decision provides an interesting lens to discuss roster building philosophies. Join...

Tee Higgins' future is back in the spotlight after the "report" that the Bengals will use the franchise tag, so the guys reset the conversation with a breakdown of the pros and cons for each of the paths forward as the Bengals navigate roster building for 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite p...

Tee Higgins' future is back in the spotlight after the "report" that the Bengals will use the franchise tag, so the guys reset the conversation with a breakdown of the pros and cons for each of the paths forward as the Bengals navigate roster building for 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite p...

Jermaine Eluemunor's social media activity suggests a keen awareness and respect for the Cincinnati Bengals organization, and he could be a target in free agency. We review the top options at right tackle, including Eluemunor, and the deep free agency interior defensive line group that the Bengals could target in the new league year. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtex...

Jermaine Eluemunor's social media activity suggests a keen awareness and respect for the Cincinnati Bengals organization, and he could be a target in free agency. We review the top options at right tackle, including Eluemunor, and the deep free agency interior defensive line group that the Bengals could target in the new league year. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtex...

The Cincinnati Bengals have added another offensive coach in Jordan Salkin, and Fredi Knighten will backfill the assistant QB Coach role. We break down the latest on the Bengals' coaching staff and get into the most pertinent lessons they could take away from the Super Bowl as they reset the roster in the offseason. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbeng...

The Cincinnati Bengals have added another offensive coach in Jordan Salkin, and Fredi Knighten will backfill the assistant QB Coach role. We break down the latest on the Bengals' coaching staff and get into the most pertinent lessons they could take away from the Super Bowl as they reset the roster in the offseason. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbeng...

Will the Cincinnati Bengals keep Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase together long-term? Reaction to their comments from Super Bowl LVIII radio row, plus thoughts on Willie Anderson not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. James and Jake also make three draft picks in the mock draft simulator, including two trench selections! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/l...

Will the Cincinnati Bengals keep Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase together long-term? Reaction to their comments from Super Bowl LVIII radio row, plus thoughts on Willie Anderson not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. James and Jake also make three draft picks in the mock draft simulator, including two trench selections! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/l...

The Cincinnati Bengals officially named Brad Kragthrope QBs coach, Jordan Kovacs secondary/safeties coach, and made a surprise hire bringing in Justin Rascati to be Passing Game coordinator. The guys break down each of those moves and why they could make sense, and what the Bengals should do to finish their coaching staff for 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext....

The Cincinnati Bengals officially named Brad Kragthrope QBs coach, Jordan Kovacs secondary/safeties coach, and made a surprise hire bringing in Justin Rascati to be Passing Game coordinator. The guys break down each of those moves and why they could make sense, and what the Bengals should do to finish their coaching staff for 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext....

In our final episode focused on the 2024 Senior Bowl, we take a full episode to focus on the trenches. Which prospects fit best with the Cincinnati Bengals? The guys are joined by Parker Blake of AllBengals.com to discuss the top Bengals targets along the offensive line in Mobile, key options on the defensive front, and much more following Parker's first Senior Bowl experience. Join the Locked On...

In our final episode focused on the 2024 Senior Bowl, we take a full episode to focus on the trenches. Which prospects fit best with the Cincinnati Bengals? The guys are joined by Parker Blake of AllBengals.com to discuss the top Bengals targets along the offensive line in Mobile, key options on the defensive front, and much more following Parker's first Senior Bowl experience. Join the Locked On...

Wrapping up Mike Renner's takeaways on Senior Bowl standouts that might be Cincinnati Bengals draft targets, including WR Javon Baker, TE Ben Sinnott, OT Amarius Mims, DT Michael Hall, DL Darius Robinson and more prospects! Plus, find out who Mike's surprising standout was from the Senior Bowl. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Lo...

Wrapping up Mike Renner's takeaways on Senior Bowl standouts that might be Cincinnati Bengals draft targets, including WR Javon Baker, TE Ben Sinnott, OT Amarius Mims, DT Michael Hall, DL Darius Robinson and more prospects! Plus, find out who Mike's surprising standout was from the Senior Bowl. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Lo...

Should the Cincinnati Bengals target Georgia tackle Amarius Mims with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? How should they approach the first 3 rounds of the draft? The guys are joined by Mike Renner to discuss Mims, Ladd McConkey and other Senior Bowl skill player standouts in part one of a two-part Senior Bowl recap! Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedo...

Should the Cincinnati Bengals target Georgia tackle Amarius Mims with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? How should they approach the first 3 rounds of the draft? The guys are joined by Mike Renner to discuss Mims, Ladd McConkey and other Senior Bowl skill player standouts in part one of a two-part Senior Bowl recap! Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedo...

Should the Cincinnati Bengals target Georgia tackle Amarius Mims with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? How should they approach the first 3 rounds of the draft? The guys are joined by Mike Renner to discuss Mims, Ladd McConkey and other Senior Bowl skill player standouts in part one of a two-part Senior Bowl recap! Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedo...

With the Senior Bowl boosting standout performances into Jake and James' NFL draft consciousness, the guys take a look at a mock draft simulator to talk about some of the options for the first two days of the draft - featuring some of the top prospects participating in Mobile's pre-draft all-star game. Trench players stand out in the first round, wide receivers start competing for attention in the...

With the Senior Bowl boosting standout performances into Jake and James' NFL draft consciousness, the guys take a look at a mock draft simulator to talk about some of the options for the first two days of the draft - featuring some of the top prospects participating in Mobile's pre-draft all-star game. Trench players stand out in the first round, wide receivers start competing for attention in the...

The Cincinnati Bengals have been dealing with trench play issues for years, and we're still talking about how they can get it right. They have an opportunity to patch up depth and upside between free agency and a stacked 2024 draft class at offensive tackle, and a deep free agent class with solid early options at defensive tackle in the draft. They need to align their evaluations and invest resour...

The Cincinnati Bengals have been dealing with trench play issues for years, and we're still talking about how they can get it right. They have an opportunity to patch up depth and upside between free agency and a stacked 2024 draft class at offensive tackle, and a deep free agent class with solid early options at defensive tackle in the draft. They need to align their evaluations and invest resour...

At the combine in 2023, Duke Tobin boldly told the rest of the NFL to get their own Tee Higgins. In 2024, with Tee's contract expiring, the tone is more uncertain. He talked a lot about dividing up the salary cap pie, is keyed in on trench play at the Senior Bowl, discussed a number of Bengals veterans, and the need to specialize Dax Hill in 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! http...

At the combine in 2023, Duke Tobin boldly told the rest of the NFL to get their own Tee Higgins. In 2024, with Tee's contract expiring, the tone is more uncertain. He talked a lot about dividing up the salary cap pie, is keyed in on trench play at the Senior Bowl, discussed a number of Bengals veterans, and the need to specialize Dax Hill in 2024. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! http...

Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt weren't as good in 2023 as they were in 2022, so we break down what exactly went wrong, what still went right, and what the 2024 outlook should be for the Bengals LBs with Mike Santagata. Mike's writeup of the Bengals' linebackers Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite...