Bleav in Cincy

The Bengals are 1-0. This is not a drill! Matt and Willie are here to break down the Bengals victory in Cleveland and what to look for as the season goes on. The won this weekend in perhaps the most unexpected way. Joe Flacco throwing the ball all over the place, while Joe Burrow struggles. The Bengals D stifling the Browns; run game. Being on the right side of kicking woes for a change. Losing time of possession by over 10 minutes and having 22 fewer offensive snaps. The Bengals not giving up a sack for over three quarters, then suddenly giving up 3 consecutive sacks. Dogs and cats, living together. Mass hysteria. Topics include: Topics include: How did the offensive line look, 3 sacks not withstanding? How did rookie guard Dylan Fairchild hold up in his first NFL action? The Dalton Risner era begins ahead of schedule. Joe Burrow more fizzle than sizzle fo shizzle Where were Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? Okay, then where were Andrei Iosivas and Mike Gesicki? B.J. Hill and Logan Wilson looking like their old selves Rookie Shemar Stewart sees more action than expected Trey Hendrickson does not miss a beat Myles Murphy's outlook T.J. Slaton has some juice Kris Jenkins showing why they called him mutant in college Demetrius Knight looking like a vet Dax Hill's Versatility D.J. Turner's dude-like qualities Cam Taylor-Britt's consistent inconsistency An unexpected Mike Hilton replacement Jordan Battle making Nick Saban proud That’s right, we dig deep. No stone is left unturned and unlike the Bengals defense in the preseason, no gap is unaccounted for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back to break down their thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 1 game against the Browns on Sunday, as well as revealed their expectations on the season. They also ended the episode with a fun game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season is almost here. It’s time to get your story straight. Lay all your cards on the table. Here come the final takes before the Bengals hit the gridiron in 2025. What is going to happen? How are they going to do? Will they make another Super Bowl run or miss the playoffs? If only there were some ball-knowers around to break it all down… Oh wait, there are. We are Matt and Willie, and we know ball. Matt and Willie have all the Bengals takes you could ever ask for, and many that you would have never asked for. This week we talk about everything you need to know going into the Bengals opener: Who are this year’s captains and what does it mean? <li>What are they going to do at right guard?</li> <li>Why, oh why? Joseph Ossai</li> <li>Can the Bengals run defense stop the Browns rushing attack?</li> <li>Can the Bengals pass protection hold up?</li> <li>What about this Noah Fant guy?</li> <li>What will the Risner family addition mean to Cincinnati?</li> <li>How sharp is Demetrius Knight’s learning curve?</li> <li>What does Trey Hendrickson mean to this team and more importantly, how quickly can he get going?</li> We also give our game predications and season-long predictions. So that will be fun. Once of us sees a lot of offense in this game and a record number of win for the season. The other one is Willie. It is time for this team to finally get out to a fast start, but first it is time for Matt and Willie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have come to a cease-fire on the long-standing contractual issue between he and the club...sort of. What does the future hold for Hendrickson and the Bengals? Cincinnati made their final roster decisions--with a couple of small surprises. What moves might the Bengals make next? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is a tale far too familiar for Bengals fans. The official end of the preseason and beginning of the regular season in Cincinnati occurs when a star player ends his holdout. Trey Hendrickson gets a big raise, and just like that preseason is over. It’s kind of like Groundhogs Day, but Punxsutawney Phil a much better against the run. The other sign that training camp has ended is the cuts. “And then there were 53” If you see that as an Agatha Christie reference, we can be friends. If you see that as Seinfeld reference, we can still be friends, but you really pick up a book once in a while. The Bengals have made their cuts and are down to their “final” roster. That is of course final until waiver claims go through, which depending on when you are reading this, may have already happened. If this is the case, what is the future like? But I digress… The Bengals have made their initial cuts and Matt and Willie have much to discuss. Preseason darling Mitchell Tinsley has earned his stripes. <li>Matt Lee has made the team! This is not a drill people!</li> <li>What’s the deal with keeping only 8 offensive linemen?</li> <li>How did 2 UDFA DTs make the squad?</li> <li>Are 5 TEs enough?</li> <li>Bengals stick with Marco Wilson and D.J. Ivey, but send</li> <li>When did the Balyn Lux hype train derail?</li> <li>Is PJ Jules in it for the long term?</li> <li>Who the heck is William Wagner?</li> All this and Andy Rooney on this week’s edition of Matt and Willie Know Ball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -What's it like to win not only one, but three Super Bowls? -A a pro and a father, what's it like to be NFL dynastic royatly? What is the 2025 outlook for the 2025 Bengals and the Broncos? -What's the NFL landscape? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back this week to discuss several Cincinnati Bengals topics as the team prepares for their final preseason game of the 2025 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -The Bengals' first-team offense continues to churn out points in the early portion of the preseason. -Cincinnati's defense made more plays against Washington, but first-team concerns continue. -Will the Bengals make moves after final cuts? -The Bengals are still trying to finalize a deal with Trey Hendrickson. -What's to come of the reported visit with guard Dalton Risner? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back this week to share their thoughts on what they saw from the Bengals in their first preseason action, and what they need to see on Monday night in Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bengals rookie class was on full display on Thursday night with all six draftees and several UDFAs seeing action. Matt and Willie talk about what they say from these youths. Of course, the big name that everyone is talking about is Shemar Stewart. His Dad has a Thanos chain, but the “blip” in his young career caused by his bro of an agent is now over. Stewart is here and on Thursday night he made it clear that he is ready to contribute in a big way. Matt and Willie discuss his performance and what his rookie campaign could look like. Then they talk about defensive tackle Howard Cross III who saw an unexpected amount of action. Cross’s performance on Thursday has met with mixed reviews, but he has a lot of buzz in the building. Stepping back four yards, we come to the linebacker position where rookie Demetrius Knight made the start next to veteran Logan Wilson. Fellow rookie Barrett Carter saw significant action with the twos. Both will be expected to contribute for the Bengals defense this season. What type of first impression did they make? Now, let’s talk about the offensive line. Rookies Dylan Fairchild and Jalen Rivers had very different nights. Fairchild seemed as snug as a glove at the left guard position, which is to say that he looked comfortable. Rivers had a bit more turbulence at tackle and appears to have flipped spots with Cody Ford in the aftermath. Overall depth on the offensive line is full of questions. Questions like: Whatever happened to Matt Lee? <li>What the heck are they doing with Cordell Volson?</li> <li>How confident are they in Devin Cochran?</li> <li>Will Jaxon Kirkland keep on keeping on?</li> <li>Will Seth McLaughlin get a shot to play?</li> Anyway, y’all should listen, like, subscribe, and tell your friends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals starters saw a full quarter of action in the preseason. Matt and Willie have their instant reaction to the Bengals first preseason game. Who looked good? Who is not going to have a fun film session tomorrow? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bengals are finally playing real (kind of) football again, and Jason and Kevin are back to share what they'll be on the lookout for Thursday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Camp report! Shemar Stewart has reported to camp and Trey Hendrickson is about to do the same. Matt and Willie discuss the impeding return of Trey Hendrickson. What does it mean? Are we getting close deal? Is this just a power play? Then they talk about the youth movement on defense. The Bengals are looking to utilize the young talent that has gone neglected in recent years and pushing more young players into key defensive roles. More than that, they are embracing their identity as a young, feisty, chippy defense. So what does that mean for Trey? Obviously, he is their best defensive player, and they need him out there, but how does the veteran fit in to the Al Golden age? He said he wants to be a captain. Is he the kind of leader this group needs? After the Bengals gave up the smallest concession imaginable so that his future former agent could save face after making himself, Shemar Stewart is in the house. How has he been received? How has he looked? We transition from the most talked about players of the offseason to the least talked about player of the offseason: Jermaine Burton. The way his rookie season went, no news is good news with Burton, and fortunately all has been quiet. Now we are starting to see why the Bengals were so excited about him as he has been a camp standout making big plays left and right. And let’s not forget about Ja’Marr Chase and his well-deserved 99 rating in Madden. Taco-bout impressive. Amirite? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: Who has been impressing in the first few days of training camp? What's going on at right guard? Which rookies have been impressing? Did Shemar Stewart finally sign with the Bengals? Any updates on Trey Hendrickson? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I know what you are thinking. You think this podcast is going to be about the same two guys that every Bengals podcast has been about lately, don’t you? Well, it isn’t. We will talk about that guy and the other guy too, but only briefly. We want to be a little different. So let’s talk about quarterbacks, specifically the new Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who doubles as the old Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback, Desmond Ridder. How did he get here? Why is he here? What does it mean? Could they trade Browning? Are they hoping to develop Ridder and trade him? They also picked up former 1st Round pick Taven Bryan who could bring a boost to the interior pass rush is defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery can get him right? Speaking of former 1st Round picks, Noah Fant in the house. I know ya’ll love to make fun of Drew Sample for being a blocking tight end, but it appears they are now just going for tight ends who don’t like to block. Good receiver though so this could be fun. The list of running backs on this team is suddenly as long as a Tolstoy novel with the depth of Atwood and the intrigue of Flynn, which is to say it’s good. Chase Brown broke out a year ago, the reliable Samaje Perine returns, Zack Moss is ready to give it another go, and Tahj Brooks is the exciting newcomer. So we got that going for us, which is nice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: Bengals training camp is set to kick off this week! Mike Brown addressed the media and talked about the hopes of Trey Hendrickson getting extended and frustration Shemar Stewart being unsigned. Duke Tobin and Stewart's agent, Zac Hiller, had a public back-and-forth about Stewart's contract status. The Bengals made six moves preceding camp--can Desmond Ridder and Taven Bryan make the final roster? Cincinnati has both good and bad news regarding players coming back from injury. And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish are the newest members of the Bengals' Ring of Honor. -Who should be the nominees in the 2026 class? -A to Z Sports' Ryan Roberts talks about Al Golden's potential impact on the Bengals' defense this year. -Can Howard Cross III make a push onto the Bengals' final roster? -What does Roberts make of some of the other members of the Bengals' 2025 draft class? -T.J. Watt is signing a mega-extension with the Steelers--what is the impact of that contract on Trey Hendrickson? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back to rank each position group into one of three categories, Rising, Neutral, or Falling, based on where they stand now compared to the end of the 2024 season. A surprisingly optimistic episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this 3-part series we will talk about Netflix’s Quarterback. What did we learn about the man, the myth, the legend Joe Burrow? Joe Burrow is not a rah-rah guy, and he knows it. He isn’t trying to be someone else, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be a leader. He doesn’t point fingers when things go wrong, but he is fast to give praise to others when they go right. How does he communicate with his team? How does he keep them focused? How does he keep them motivated? How does he work with his head coach, Zac Taylor? He is respected throughout the league. Steve Spagnuolo calls him the best in the business (other than their guy). Pass-rushers complain that he is getting the ball out too fast. Countless players tell him he is awesome between plays. In fact, players who would go on to earn Super Bowl rings a few months later argue about who will get his jersey after the game. The Chase’s think he’s a bad dude. We get a look behind the curtain at how Burrow and his fashion stylist Kyle Smith give him those great dame day welk in looks, even if he wears it backwards or without a shirt underneath. Burrow grew up watching American Idol and the Biggest Loser with his mom. Now he doesn’t know how to use his laundry machine or fix anything around the house. I blame Simon Cowell because Randy Jackson would never... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this 3-part series we will talk about Netflix’s Quarterback. What did we learn about the man, the myth, the legend Joe Burrow? Joe Burrow is al about details. He and Ja’Marr Chase know each other so well, that they always seem to be on the same page. Chase knows where Burrow is going to put the ball in a certain situation. Burrow knows how to get Chase a ball that he can convert not only to a catch, but to yards after the catch. From the subtlest of gestures to discussions about how they ran a certain route five years ago. These two have got communication figured out. Joe Burrow is a high-energy human being. He can’t stand being on a boat because he feels like it’s too much of a time commitment and he can see everything pretty quickly. He watches documentaries but gets bored. So he watches YouTube videos and teaches himself to play the piano. Then he sets up stations with activities around his house and spends fifteen minutes at a time doing different things to keep himself engaged. When the season approaches, he can feel his energy build. During the season he reminds himself to stay disciplined and consistent, He must not get bored with the monotony of the season. He ends the season watching a game at home by himself eating what appears to be a Rueben or maybe some sort of pastrami sandwich with coleslaw. Either way, he can’t do anything to change the outcome of the AFC East game he is watching, and he knows that sucks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this 3-part series we will talk about Netflix’s Quarterback. What did we learn about the man, the myth, the legend Joe Burrow? Joe Burrow loves playing football, but he doesn’t like how it puts him in the public eye. His business is out there for all of use to see. Unlike my job and your job, millions of people are watching every time he makes a mistake. He doesn’t like his private life being out there, but in this documentary it was. We saw a lot of who he is as a competitor on the field and as just a regular guy. He gets razzed by his friends for wearing “chainmail leather.” He bleaches his hair like he’s playing rhythm guitar for Nirvana. When he pops a griddy, he asks his friends how it looked. And every Monday night, he gets on the sticks with his boys from Athens. Then there is the other Joe Burrow. The competitor. This is the guy who hates how it feels to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes not to feel that way. He is addicted to winning. He thinks conservatively at the beginning of the year, but he gets aggressive when he faces a top offense or top quarterback. He hates mistakes. He hates mental breakdowns. He doesn’t think screaming and yelling is the answer to those problems. He loves short weeks because it means less install and more execution. From family brunch with the Chase’s to Batmobile buyer's remorse, we talk about it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: The Netflix series "Quarterback" is must-watch TV for Bengals fans. Joe Burrow's multi-faceted personality was on full display throughout the series. Some touching moments were aired on "Quarterback" when Burrow and his parents talked about his childhood. ESPN is releasing top-10 positional players in the league--where do Bengals players rank? Which Bengals players could appear on the list next year? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There has been a lot of negativity in this fan base recently, and I get it. Why can’t they just sign Trey Hendrickson already? What is going on with their first round pick? Why haven’t they signed a top-end guard? I get it! Believe me I get it. Let me tell you a little something, the grass isn’t always greener, and if you take a look around the AFC North, that is what you’ll find. So, the Bengals haven’t been as active. Neither have the Ravens or the Browns. In his 2000 classic On the Grind Nelly said “All money ain’t good money, but no money ain’t good.” While the aforementioned teams may be making “no acquisitions,” not all acquisitions. are good acquisitions. *cough Aaron Rodgers The Steelers are usually very consistent. They have a way of team building that is pretty consistent, but they seem to have lost their way. They just recently made a “Blockbuster trade.” I capitalized “Blockbuster,” because I assume the reason they gave the trade that title is that it would have been much more relevant years ago. They may have acquired Jalen Ramsey, but Minkah Fitzpatrick was the best player in that trade and he’s out the door. They brought in DK Metcalf, who is an upgrade on George Pickins for obvious reasons, but it would have been a much better idea to pair him with Pickins. The Ravens haven’t done much this offseason and have a mix of aging vets and big projections in key places. Jaire Alexander is a name, but he has not been able to stay healthy. DeAndre Hopkins is not the man he was in Houston. Did they really move the needle at all? The Browns are frankly confusing. Seriously, what are they trying to do? The drafted two quarterbacks in the mid rounds. They spent a bunch of money on a guard they probably don’t need. They made some good picks, but it almost seems like they are building depth for the future and not trying to win games now. I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to feel a little better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Former Bills first round pick and 11-year NFL veteran John Fina discusses the NFL and AFC landscape. -Fina talks about the Bills' offseason, their recent rivalry with the Bengals and what is ahead for both teams this year. -Fina makes predictions for the Bengals' and Bills' 2025 seasons. -Fina reminisces about his career and affinity for Bengals great Anthony Munoz. -The Bengals have come to an agreement with Hamilton County--what happens in a decade with the stadium? -Does the agreement mean more headway can be made with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your friendly neighborhood ball-knowers return to discuss the Bengals ongoing saga with defensive end contracts. Who would have thought that David Mulugheta’s guy (Joseph Ossai), would be the easy one. No, Trey Hendrickson is not getting traded. That is the fetch of NFL rumors. Stop trying to make it happen. No, Shemar Stewart is not going to enter next year’s draft. That would be downright nutty. Both Hendrickson and Stewart seem to have the support of their teammates. For their part, both Orlando Brown and Joe Burrow seem pretty confident. Trey Hendrickson is working out in Cincinnati at Black Sheep Performance (No connection to the Chris Farley/David Spade film of the same name). He hosted a youth football camp in Dayton last weekend. He’s doing charity events for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital wearing his jersey and Ted Karras’s hat. All of these things seem to be very good signs that the Trey Hendrickson drama could be nearing an end. Then there is Shemar Stewart. This drama just won’t die. His agent had a conversation with Chrisitan Fauria and Bleav’s own Solomon Wilcots and he said a lot of things that you would expect him to say, but he did make a couple of comments that are pretty telling. Plus, we talk about what Chris Tucker and Zac Taylor have in common: P.H.A.T. Taylor wants his Physical Hungry Accountable Team. Me, I just want Rush Hour 4: Commuter Lane. Besides, maybe there a better, more up to date acronym for the 21st century? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Upcoming players and position battles to watch. -Players who turned heads in early workouts. -Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals have resumed talks...we'll see... -It's a big year for the Bengals' special teams units -And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cincinnati Bengals are on summer break and Jason is all doom and gloom. Kevin tries to bring him around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Shemar Stewart airs some dirty laundry about his contract negotiations with the Bengals. -Trey Hendrickson is also holding out of minicamp, as he seeks an extension of his own. -Germaine Pratt is now a Raider. -It's a HUGE year for Dax Hill. And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -What is James' opinion of the Bengals' offseason? -What are the biggest concerns with the team's draft class? -What has James seen from Al Golden in person at OTAs? -Who are the most intriguing players with the Bengals entering minicamp? -Everything Trey Hendrickson And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s hard to imagine a more troubling rookie season then what Jermaine Burton had, and this is coming from a Bengals fan. I mean seriously, we lived through John Ross, Jackson Carman, Cedric Ogbuehi, and countless players who spent their first season on IR. Burton may just take the cake. It started moments after he was drafted when his former head coach, a usually stoic Nick Saban, noticeably cringed. Saban praised neither the pick nor the player. He didn’t even talk about potential. He simply stated that Burton had a lot of maturing to do. It continued with missed walk-throughs, healthy scratches, evictions, and worst of all, an alleged domestic assault. I don’t think it is a stretch to say that most Bengals fans were ready to move on from Burton, but the Bengals were not. Then: Silence. Let’s face it, when it comes to Burton, no news is good news. We went almost 5 months without hearing his name, which means he went the same amount of time without getting himself in trouble. Now there have been a lot of whispers coming out OTAs that Burton may be on the right track. Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow have praised him. Burton has talked about his mistakes and the mentorship he has received from veterans like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and B.J. Hill of all people. He has a long way go to earn any trust from, well, anybody, but don’t we all love a redemption story. Matt and Willie break down the Jermaine Burton Saga from New Moon to Breaking Dawn. Be sure to subscribe to Bleav in Cincy to hear the latest from the whole crew on everything Cincinnati Bengals! In addition to Matt and Willie Know Ball, you’ll hear from the Orange and Black Insider, Bengal Jim and Friends, and Three-and-Out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Trey Hendrickson's contract holdout continues as OTAs commence. -The Bengals ad Shemar Stewart are at a contract impasse, as Cincinnati is attempting to insert new contract language into his first round deal. -Charlie Jones has flashed, but injuries have caused his pro career to sputter. Can he take the next step in year three? -The Bengals have plans for Cam Sample on defense, but he'll need to prove valuable under new defensive coordinator Al Golden to be in the team's longer-term plans. -And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back to break down their early 53-man roster prediction. Who is in and who is out and who is on the bubble? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olympic Flag Football Fever... Catch it! Spike it! Do a little dance. It looks like NFL Players will be allowed to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics much to the chagrin of the US National Flag Football Team (who have notably played and grown the sport, not to mention won multiple world championships over the last several years.) Anywho... Matt and Willie have a flag football fantasy draft selecting only current Cincinnati Bengals players, but here is the catch, not one can play their natural position. That's right, quarterbacks can’t play quarterback, offensive skill players can’t play receiver, defensive linemen can’t be pass-rushers, and defensive backs can’t play in coverage. You got it? A couple of things to note. There is no blocking in flag football, even on running plays. Also, the field is 70 yards long and only 25 yards wide. On offense you get a quarterback and four receivers, one of who snaps the ball. Defensively you get one pass rusher and four coverage guys. Here are the teams they came up with. They justify each pick after making the selection. Who do you think did better? The Wild-Matts aka the Mild-Cats QB/WR - Cam Taylor-Britt WR - DJ Turner WR - Shemar Stewart WR - Tycen Anderson WR - D.J. Ivey Pass Rusher/QB - Demetrius Knight DB - Ja’Marr Chase DB - Tee Higgins DB - Jermaine Burton DB/PR - Logan Wilson Steamboat Willies QB - Chase Brown WR - Geno Stone WR - Trey Hendrickson WR - Dax Hill WR - Barrett Carter Pass Rusher - Amarius Mims DB - Joe Burrow DB - Jake Browning DB - Andrie Iosivas DB - Tanner McLaughlin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I don’t know about you, but I need a break from talking about extending a certain NFL sack champion of sack-pion if you will. I love Trey Hendrickson. I want him to be happy. I want it to be here. At this point, the conversation has become more Toxic than the subject of Briteny Spears’s 2003 banger of the same name. So, let’s talk about someone else, shall we? On this week’s edition of “Matt and Willie Know Ball” we look to the future. The Bengals extended Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. Yeah, even Higgins. Nobody thought they would do it, but they did it. Duke Tobin told the rest of the NFL to go get their own and he meant it. To paraphrase Ariana Grande (also notable for extensions) “You want ‘em. We got ‘em.” Who could the Bengals look to extend in the next year? Could it be a veteran offensive lineman? Perhaps the purveyor of a well-known haberdashery Maybe the Bengals newly announced Canadian interests would couple nicely with a Chase Brown extension It could also be another young pass-catcher with an Ivy League pedigree Maybe a young defensive end will step up or Geno Stone will go off this year We also discuss the Bengals Ring of Honor. After adding Tim Krumrie and Corey Dillon a year ago, the most obvious picks are already in. The Bengals Ring of Honor voting could be a much tighter race in 2025. Matt and Willie make their picks. Perhaps the voice of the franchise or someone who went to the Brown/Blackburn Alma Mater could be next. And then there is the news that the NFL has voted to allow their players to participate in Olympic Flag Football. What’s that all about? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back this week to discuss the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals schedule, which was released on Wednesday. They share their thoughts on the entire schedule and make week-by-week predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals continue their public stalemate. -Aside from Cincinnati's desire for Hendrickson to honor his other recent contract extension, they are also continuing to maintain their long-standing precedent with players and contract issues. -John and Anthony break down the Bengals' schedule game-by-game and give a way-too-early record prediction. And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He refuses to open up. And when he gets anywhere close to being vulnerable, he fires off a zinger or some obscure reference to something very specific to a 40-year-old white man from middle America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No, Willie is not related to that guy you think he is related to. No, he not that guy either. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the immortal words of Garth Algar "I just hope you didn't think it sucked" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this show: -The Bengals have signed a number of their rookies already. -Geno Stone took a pay cut--is that a sign of a forthcoming Trey Hendrickson extension, or maybe more safety additions in free agency? Neither? -Can Cordell Volson hang on to the starting left guard spot this year? -Will Cam Taylor-Britt show that he can be a solid long-term starter at corner in 2025? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode: -What's the latest with Trey Hendrickson? -What positions might the Bengals be monitoring in post-draft free agency? -It's a make-or-break year for Jermaine Burton in just his second pro season. -Can Geno Stone carry over his late-season heroics from 2024 to become more reliable under Al Golden? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back to discuss the 2025 NFL Draft and share their takes on the six players the Bengals selected to hopefully help the team make another Super Bowl push. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -We recap the team's six selections and contemplate their fits. -What's next for the team? -What did we make of their draft strategy? -Some UDFAs that have caught our eye. And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -What does Shemar Stewart bring to the table right away? -Just how big of a risk is Stewart? -Who are some of the names and at which position groups the Bengals could be targeting on Night 2? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -What's the latest, if anything, with Trey Hendrickson? -It appears that Cincinnati is looking at defensive line in the first round. -Who are players likely to be picked in round 1 by Cincinnati? And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Draft Day! Jason and Kevin are back with 3AO. To celebrate draft day, they put 17 possible targets for the Cincinnati with the No. 17 overall pick into tiers. What do you think? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -A comprehensive list of top-30 visits conducted by the Bengals with incoming prospects before the draft. -Relaying a few notable comments on prospects from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah from a media conference call we were on this week. -We break out "The Wheel of Defensive Linemen" and give a handful of mini previews at random. -We unveil our first three-round mock of the draft season. And more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: -The Bengals and Hamilton County are bouncing proposals back and forth for some massive upgrades in Paycor Stadium. -Many of the proposed changes put forth by the Bengals are in the name of "fan engagement". -Cincinnati has been meeting with a lot of local guys for pre-draft visits--particularly those from THE Ohio State. -We break out "The Wheel of Prospects" and give you a handful of mini-profiles of intriguing defensive linemen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Kevin are back this week with special guests Andrew and Ryan from Gridiron Grading to discuss the upcoming draft, their grading system, their new app, and go through a mock draft. Check it out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.