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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...

The guys break down why Joe Burrow should stay at the top of the pecking order for NFL QBs after Lamar Jackson and a stacked Ravens roster couldn't get it done against Kansas City, plus other takeaways from the conference championship games. That includes defensive coordinator standouts in the AFC, running game and tight end contributors, taking advantage of opportunities, staying true to your ide...

The guys break down why Joe Burrow should stay at the top of the pecking order for NFL QBs after Lamar Jackson and a stacked Ravens roster couldn't get it done against Kansas City, plus other takeaways from the conference championship games. That includes defensive coordinator standouts in the AFC, running game and tight end contributors, taking advantage of opportunities, staying true to your ide...

The Cincinnati Bengals have more needs entering the offseason than they have since they established themselves as Super Bowl contenders in 2021, and a need for both instant impact and roster depth. The guys break down how they can approach the first round of the 2024 draft with that in mind, and some potential first round targets given their needs. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! htt...

The Cincinnati Bengals have more needs entering the offseason than they have since they established themselves as Super Bowl contenders in 2021, and a need for both instant impact and roster depth. The guys break down how they can approach the first round of the 2024 draft with that in mind, and some potential first round targets given their needs. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! htt...

The guys break down the big takeaways from Dan Pitcher's introductory press conference as offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. How the timing worked out for Pitch to stay in Cincinnati, what he brings to the table, and Joe Burrow's opinion on the Pitcher hire. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on you...

The guys break down the big takeaways from Dan Pitcher's introductory press conference as offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. How the timing worked out for Pitch to stay in Cincinnati, what he brings to the table, and Joe Burrow's opinion on the Pitcher hire. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on you...

The Cincinnati Bengals' coaching staff will look different in 2024. Will that lead to changes on offense for Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow and company? The guys answer that question, plus they talk about Tee Higgins' future, what the Bengals could do to address holes at running back, tight end and more! Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow...

The Cincinnati Bengals' coaching staff will look different in 2024. Will that lead to changes on offense for Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow and company? The guys answer that question, plus they talk about Tee Higgins' future, what the Bengals could do to address holes at running back, tight end and more! Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow...

Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Dan Pitcher in the organization and make him their next offensive coordinator, but he may still take interviews elsewhere and the Bengals will cetainly interview external candidates as part of the NFL's coordinator hiring process. The guys break down what's next for the Bengals' coaching staff. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https:/...

Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Dan Pitcher in the organization and make him their next offensive coordinator, but he may still take interviews elsewhere and the Bengals will cetainly interview external candidates as part of the NFL's coordinator hiring process. The guys break down what's next for the Bengals' coaching staff. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https:/...

The guys react to the breaking news that Brian Callahan will leave the Cincinnati Bengals to become the next head coach of the Tennessee Titans, and what that means for the OC job in Cincinnati (Dan Pitcher, come on down!)  Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https...

The guys react to the breaking news that Brian Callahan will leave the Cincinnati Bengals to become the next head coach of the Tennessee Titans, and what that means for the OC job in Cincinnati (Dan Pitcher, come on down!)  Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: http...

Cincinnati Bengals OC appears to be closing in on a head coaching job. What are his best options? What will the Bengals do at offensive coordinator if he leaves? The guys answer those questions, plus they discuss what we learned from the divisional round of the playoffs and wonder if people have forgotten about Joe Burrow? Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/locke...

Cincinnati Bengals OC appears to be closing in on a head coaching job. What are his best options? What will the Bengals do at offensive coordinator if he leaves? The guys answer those questions, plus they discuss what we learned from the divisional round of the playoffs and wonder if people have forgotten about Joe Burrow? Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/locke...

With a full season of film for Dax Hill's first year starting at safety, we take a deep dive into what the Cincinnati Bengals' first-year starter showed over the all his snaps. From the positives in man coverage, tackling, and blitzing, to the specific area for improvement in coverage, and communication, we go through the roller coaster that was 2023 and discuss what to expect from Hill in the fut...

With a full season of film for Dax Hill's first year starting at safety, we take a deep dive into what the Cincinnati Bengals' first-year starter showed over the all his snaps. From the positives in man coverage, tackling, and blitzing, to the specific area for improvement in coverage, and communication, we go through the roller coaster that was 2023 and discuss what to expect from Hill in the fut...

Brian Callahan is heading to Nashville for a second round interview with the Tennessee Titans, but QB coach Dan Pitcher is interviewing with the New Orleans Saints for an Offensive Coordinator job when he's supposed to be the successor in Cincinnati. What changes could be in store for the Bengals' offensive coaching staff? What would they be losing if they can't retain at least one of their offens...

Brian Callahan is heading to Nashville for a second round interview with the Tennessee Titans, but QB coach Dan Pitcher is interviewing with the New Orleans Saints for an Offensive Coordinator job when he's supposed to be the successor in Cincinnati. What changes could be in store for the Bengals' offensive coaching staff? What would they be losing if they can't retain at least one of their offens...

The guys break down what to expect from some young Cincinnati Bengals after their first full seasons starting, including Dax Hill, Jordan Battle, Cam Taylor-Britt, DJ Turner, Myles Murphy, Andrei Iosivas, Chase Brown, Charlie Jones. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcas...

The guys break down what to expect from some young Cincinnati Bengals after their first full seasons starting, including Dax Hill, Jordan Battle, Cam Taylor-Britt, DJ Turner, Myles Murphy, Andrei Iosivas, Chase Brown, Charlie Jones. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podca...

The Cincinnati Bengals have used Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd to lead their passing offense with Joe Burrow for the last few years. Two of those guys are free agents, but are the Bengals likely to change their stripes and move away from using 3 wide receivers so often? The guys break it down with Joe Goodberry and take a peek at what positional spending tells us about the Bengals' pr...

The Cincinnati Bengals have used Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd to lead their passing offense with Joe Burrow for the last few years. Two of those guys are free agents, but are the Bengals likely to change their stripes and move away from using 3 wide receivers so often? The guys break it down with Joe Goodberry and take a peek at what positional spending tells us about the Bengals' pr...

The Cincinnati Bengals face plenty of tough offseason decisions. Should they extend Tee Higgins? What about DJ Reader, Jonah Williams, Chidobe Awuzie or Tyler Boyd? James Rapien and Jake Liscow are joined by Joe Goodberry to answer those questions and so much more in the first of a 3-part series. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow...

The Cincinnati Bengals face plenty of tough offseason decisions. Should they extend Tee Higgins? What about DJ Reader, Jonah Williams, Chidobe Awuzie or Tyler Boyd? James Rapien and Jake Liscow are joined by Joe Goodberry to answer those questions and so much more in the first of a 3-part series. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow...