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Joe Burrow seems to be clearly in favor of Jessie Bates getting paid by the Cincinnati Bengals, and he's aware of the areas that the Bengals need to be better on offense to level up in 2022. Plus, we have observations from the final open OTA session of the Bengals' offseason program, including Alex Cappa looking healthy, Burrow's surprisingly quicks, and more! Find and follow Locked On Bengals on...

Joe Burrow seems to be clearly in favor of Jessie Bates getting paid by the Cincinnati Bengals, and he's aware of the areas that the Bengals need to be better on offense to level up in 2022. Plus, we have observations from the final open OTA session of the Bengals' offseason program, including Alex Cappa looking healthy, Burrow's surprisingly quicks, and more! Find and follow Locked On Bengals on...

Former agent Joel Corry thinks Jessie Bates may want to reset the safety market, we break down the likelihood that the Cincinnati Bengals are the team to make that happen. Plus, Riley Reiff visits the Jets, who also hosted Larry Ogunjobi. That prompts us to ask: Would you rather have Larry O or Riley Reiff back for 2022? Finally, we expose more Ja'Marr Chase-Tee Higgins duo disrespect. Find and fo...

Former agent Joel Corry thinks Jessie Bates may want to reset the safety market, we break down the likelihood that the Cincinnati Bengals are the team to make that happen. Plus, Riley Reiff visits the Jets, who also hosted Larry Ogunjobi. That prompts us to ask: Would you rather have Larry O or Riley Reiff back for 2022? Finally, we expose more Ja'Marr Chase-Tee Higgins duo disrespect. Find and fo...

Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Ring Of Honor voting closes on Friday, so Jake and James weigh in on the candidates for this year's class. We also take your mailbag questions, including newcomer OTA updates, poaching from AFC North rivals, and revisiting the three 1,000-yard receiver idea. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Ring Of Honor voting closes on Friday, so Jake and James weigh in on the candidates for this year's class. We also take your mailbag questions, including newcomer OTA updates, poaching from AFC North rivals, and revisiting the three 1,000-yard receiver idea. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

The Cincinnati Bengals are in Phase 3 of the offseason program that allows for some competition and a little more intensity at practice. Dax Hill stood out and drew praise from head coach Zac Taylor, as did newcomers Ted Karras, Hayden Hurst and Tycen Anderson. The guys also cover Jessie Bates' continued absence, Tyler Shelvin's wrist injury, and break down other key notes from Taylor's press conf...

The Cincinnati Bengals are in Phase 3 of the offseason program that allows for some competition and a little more intensity at practice. Dax Hill stood out and drew praise from head coach Zac Taylor, as did newcomers Ted Karras, Hayden Hurst and Tycen Anderson. The guys also cover Jessie Bates' continued absence, Tyler Shelvin's wrist injury, and break down other key notes from Taylor's press conf...

The Cincinnati Bengals 2022 UDFA crop has some promising names that could make a difference at impact positions. We break down the likeliest undrafted players to make the 53-man roster. Plus, is Mike Hilton underrated as one of the best slot corners in the NFL? And we break down Andrew Whitworth's threat to leave the Bengals in the middle of the 2015 season. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on yo...

The Cincinnati Bengals 2022 UDFA crop has some promising names that could make a difference at impact positions. We break down the likeliest undrafted players to make the 53-man roster. Plus, is Mike Hilton underrated as one of the best slot corners in the NFL? And we break down Andrew Whitworth's threat to leave the Bengals in the middle of the 2015 season. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on yo...

The Cincinnati Bengals 2022 UDFA crop has some promising names that could make a difference at impact positions. We break down the likeliest undrafted players to make the 53-man roster. Plus, is Mike Hilton underrated as one of the best slot corners in the NFL? And we break down Andrew Whitworth's threat to leave the Bengals in the middle of the 2015 season. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on yo...

What are reasonable expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 after reaching the Super Bowl ahead of schedule? The guys answer that question, break down the factors that will contribute to Zac Taylor being a more aggressive play caller this year, and try to find the sneaky contributors from the offseason's crop of new Bengals. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platfo...

What are reasonable expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 after reaching the Super Bowl ahead of schedule? The guys answer that question, break down the factors that will contribute to Zac Taylor being a more aggressive play caller this year, and try to find the sneaky contributors from the offseason's crop of new Bengals. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platfo...

We haven't talked enough about Joe Mixon's breakout potential as the "other" Joe who will benefit from an improvement in offensive line talent level. Jake and James dive into why Mixon could have a career year before dismantling the CBS "triplet" rankings that put the Bengals' trio of Mixon, Joe Burrow, and Ja'Marr Chase behind the Chargers' triplets. Finally, Akiem Hicks signing with Tampa and St...

We haven't talked enough about Joe Mixon's breakout potential as the "other" Joe who will benefit from an improvement in offensive line talent level. Jake and James dive into why Mixon could have a career year before dismantling the CBS "triplet" rankings that put the Bengals' trio of Mixon, Joe Burrow, and Ja'Marr Chase behind the Chargers' triplets. Finally, Akiem Hicks signing with Tampa and St...

A prominent Bengal has his own personal microwave in the locker room, there were a few new absences from Tuesday's workout, and James thinks Hayden Hurst looks fantastic in his early Bengals days. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162Spotify: h...

A prominent Bengal has his own personal microwave in the locker room, there were a few new absences from Tuesday's workout, and James thinks Hayden Hurst looks fantastic in his early Bengals days. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Spotify:...

Joe Burrow has the 4th best odds to win MVP and there's an ongoing concern that he takes too many sacks. The guys break down Burrow and sack avoidance and examine the odds. Then we dive into a potential question on the Bengals' roster, WR4, and who may step up or be brought in to provide some supplementary depth behind the big 3. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms...

Joe Burrow has the 4th best odds to win MVP and there's an ongoing concern that he takes too many sacks. The guys break down Burrow and sack avoidance and examine the odds. Then we dive into a potential question on the Bengals' roster, WR4, and who may step up or be brought in to provide some supplementary depth behind the big 3. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms...

Will Alex Cappa's injury incentivize the Bengals to sign a veteran offensive lineman? What threatens the projected improvement for the remade OL? Plus, we revisit a decade of drafts to find a "redo". Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162Spotify...

Will Alex Cappa's injury incentivize the Bengals to sign a veteran offensive lineman? What threatens the projected improvement for the remade OL? Plus, we revisit a decade of drafts to find a "redo". Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Spoti...

Mike (@bengals_sans) Santagata joins the show to break down the college tape on the Cincinnati Bengals' first four 2022 draft picks. We break down the fit, first-year impact potential, strengths, and areas to focus on for early improvement for the first-year players based on technique observation from college game tape. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Pod...

Mike (@bengals_sans) Santagata joins the show to break down the college tape on the Cincinnati Bengals' first four 2022 draft picks. We break down the fit, first-year impact potential, strengths, and areas to focus on for early improvement for the first-year players based on technique observation from college game tape. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Po...

Alex Cappa has a core muscle injury and Hakeem Adeniji was the first RG off the bench, highlighting the potential depth issues on the interior of the offensive line if the young guys don't take strides. Speaking of young guys, Jackson Carman addressed the media for the first time this year, and while he may not be the best on the mic, Frank Pollack had positive things to say about the second-year...

Alex Cappa has a core muscle injury and Hakeem Adeniji was the first RG off the bench, highlighting the potential depth issues on the interior of the offensive line if the young guys don't take strides. Speaking of young guys, Jackson Carman addressed the media for the first time this year, and while he may not be the best on the mic, Frank Pollack had positive things to say about the second-year...