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Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into Al Golden's defense at Notre Dame, what we learned about him as linebackers coach in Cincinnati and how it could specifically make things look different in 2025 for the Bengals.  From players who benefit the most to those looking like misfit pieces, a dive into the future at DC.  Follow Charlie on Twitter and subscribe to his FREE substack: https://open.substac...

Paul and Mark take stock of the latest turns of the offseason.  (4:00) What's next for the Bengals and how much should fans be paying attention the stadium email mud-slinging?  (10:00) The coaching carousel is spinning quite fast and could there be eyes landing on Dan Pitcher because of it? (16:00) Concert announcement. Cool.  (21:00) Your questions on timing of signing Tee-Ja'Marr, return of Year...

Paul and ESPN1530's Mo Egger tackle the Bengals near-culmination of the search for a new defensive coordinator and a slew of other important topics.  (3:00) Bengals mock offseason is coming next week! (6:30) What stands out about new OL coach Scott Peters and how steep the climb will be the goal of the line (15:30) Do we have any problems with the process that landed on Al Golden? (22:00) The blur...

Paul and Charlie dive into the 2024 film of the Bengals' defensive line. The biggest project to fix this offseason comes with many questions and we try to provide some answers.  Who can you count on to be a solution?  What did we learn about Kris Jenkins as a rookie?  How far did the career ceiling drop on Myles Murphy? Was there underlying hope?  What will they lose in BJ Hill?  What does the 202...

Paul and Mark dive into one of the best football weekends of the year.  (2:00) Who to root for this weekend? (6:00) The Bengals DC search comes into focus and an interesting nugget about a top candidate (22:00) Listener questions: How personnel could shift, Dax Hill's fifth-year option, under center play action, full-kit wankers and Baywatch nights.  (50:00) Ambush questions about Penn State and f...

Paul and Jay talk offer up the latest on the state of the Bengals' defensive coordinator search, welcome Mo Egger to talk about the team's list of free agents and potential cap cuts. Plus, a visit from a Mo Egger parody account.  Thoughts on the divisional round, latest announcement on the 2025 International Series, Dane Brugler's mock draft, a Growler Bet and Jay brings a blast from the past for...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Charlie Goldsmith break down the film of Tee Higgins in 2024 in search of answers for who the wide receiver is now as a player and what that means for the Cincinnati offense with or without him.  From the plays that won, those that amazed and the replacements that lost, a full view of what you are buying if you ink the top free agent (if available) in March.  Subscribe to Charl...

Paul and Mark kick off the first weekend of the Bengals' offseason.  Get updates on the defensive coordinator search, the Wal-Mart parking lot game, Evan McPherson, Mike Hilton, Justin Rascati, ownership money and taking issue with the orange pants conversation.  Plus, neighborhood power moves and why is one guy, potentially in a robe, deciding if my kids go to school?  Watch and subscribe on YouT...

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith take a spin through the plays that defined the Bengals' failed season, specifically, those that shaped the primary lessons from both an offensive and defensive perspective.  From offense in short yardage to situational football to defensive effort and execution, they dive into what must be different going forward for a new coordinator or within the current staff.  Watch...

Paul and Mo take on the outlook of the Bengals' offseason on Balds Don't Lie.  (2:00) The Bengals passed on making Duke Tobin available this week. Fair or foul? (19:00) Most important element of the offseason checklist (32:00) Where else will the drama come from? Trey Hendrickson? (39:00) Important thoughts on orange pants and crossing guards Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Paul and Jay react to the Bengals letting go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.  They talk through what Taylor had to say about the move, the hot seat this puts him on, the task of figuring out how to start faster, ticking through what we're hearing about the DC candidates and what's next...

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison talk through the Bengals' fifth-straight win to keep their playoff hopes alive.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul and Mark wrap up a regular season of Who Dey Light with all eyes on Saturday night between the Bengals and Steelers.  They take questions on draft class, simplification of the defense, a darkhorse coordinator candidate, how the team can evolve personnel strategy and the stat that keeps on giving.  Plus, becoming a heckler at Kroger, being tortured about the state of the newspaper industry and...

Paul and Jay talk through Joe Burrow's notable comments this week about the plan for Tee Higgins and the need for the Cincinnati front office to start getting those deals done early.  Then they take aim at Bengals-Steelers as Cincinnati tries to keep their playoff hopes alive for one more day in their season finale.  Plus, Growler Bet, RPB, ARBIES and predictions.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube:...

Paul and Jay take aim at Saturday's Bengals-Steelers game ticking through a series of news items and are joined by ESPN1530's Mo Egger.  (5:00) News on finalized opponents, playoff scenarios, most likely of 3 prongs to fail and Monday's conversation with Dan Pitcher (24:00) Lessons from the Sheldon Rankins situation (36:00) Burrow and the MVP discussion with Mo Egger (56:00) Is this Lou Anarumo's...

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into the game film for a few observations from the Bengals' 30-24 win against the Broncos. They dive into the plays you might have missed from Joe Burrow's latest gem and a few realities about the Bengals' defense in overtime.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Paul and Jay recap a wild night at Paycor Stadium where the Bengals kept hope alive for the playoffs with a 30-24 victory against the Denver Broncos.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Li...

Paul and Mark wrap up 2024 leading up to Saturday's game against Denver and the latest live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at noon.  They discuss Ja'Marr Chase's Offensive Player of the Year case, attitude in the locker room toward the game, Sheldon Rankins' illness, defensive players helping themselves and our favorite Who Dey Light topics of the year.  Plus, catch Mark at t...

Paul and Jay return to preview the Bengals' elimination game on Saturday against the Broncos at Paycor Stadium.  Next live show: Saturday at noon at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Giveaways, Q&As and Paul might buy your bar tab.  News: Resetting the playoff picture, game timing and tiebreakers (4:30) Hear from OC Dan Pitcher and DC Lou Anarumo on Joe Burrow's cadence as a weapon...

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith run through their favorite plays from the Bengals-Browns game.  Charlie starts by going through the offensive line problems after analyzing the 59 "danger plays" that have occurred for Burrow over the last seven weeks since Orlando Brown Jr. went down.  Paul dives into the young defensive players that are starting to show signs of breaking through, with a focus on Kris J...

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul and Jay recap the Battle of Ohio on a day when the Bengals beat the Browns and keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They talk about the emerging hope from young players on defense. Hear from Amarius Mims about his sideline spat with Frank Pollack and Tee Higgins on 'Superman' as well as a closer look at playoff picture.  Watch and subscribe on...

Paul and Mark run through the week in Bengals stories and take listener questions.  They start by discussing all the permutations of the playoff picture after Denver lost to Los Angeles on Thursday night. What's the biggest obstacle left? How long are the odds?  They discuss Burrow's gift of katanas to his offensive linemen and living the best life of a 12-year-old who won the lottery.  Questions...

Paul and Jay take a look ahead to the weekend as the Bengals take on the Browns.  Come down to the Christmas live show at BetMGM and Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. The Christmas Show will feature jerseys, teams gear, signed items and a special prize regarding Bengals-Broncos for those who make it between 10-11AM on Sunday.  Hear from Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor about the outburst of the week...

Paul, Jay and ESPN 1530's Mo Egger take on another week of drama with the Bengals.  Next live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Giveaways galore (2:00) News on Sam Hubbard, Browns QBs, schedule shuffling and Amarius Mims appreciation (6:30) Playoff picture talk and when it could get real-ish (10:45) Mo Egger joins (20:00) Allure of the Burrow video (21:00) The jarring number of...

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into the film from the Bengals' 37-27 win in Nashville. They take a closer look at how Tee Higgins helps the offensive line, the demoralizing day produced by Amarius Mims, the shrug that says so much about Burrow and Chase Brown. On defense, they touch on the instincts of Mike Hilton, an encouraging day for Myles Murphy and unsung heroes from all the turnovers.  Wat...