Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and pinch-hitter Pat Brennan discuss the Bengals moving to 2-0 after a 34-23 victory against the Ravens.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. welcomes sports reporters from Fox19 Joe Danneman and Jeremy Rauch to the BBP. They discuss if the opening game of the season alters the way they view the Bengals this year. Most encouraging and discouraging developments. Plus, hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus and Three Questions for the TV guys.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by visual journalists Sam Greene and Kareem Elgazzar as well as reporter Pat Brennan in the aftermath of the team's opening day win against the Colts.

The Colts are working through the growing pains as a young team even with Andrew Luck. Enquirer beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and visual journalist Kareem Elgazzar run through what to watch for in the season opener on Sunday. Plus, hear from Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel about the scuffling state of football in Indianapolis, Optimistic Bobby returns for his enthusiastic outlook and breaking news for your Sunday enjoyment, plus, the Hot Seat with Paul Daugherty and Michael Johnson.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by Bengals reporters Richard Skinner, of Local12, and Jay Morrison, of The Athletic, to preview the season. They take offer an over-under for wins, offensive stats, defensive stats and some creative props as well. Plus, hear from Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus about the Bengals' preseason analytics and Colts personnel.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by FC Cincinnati beat writer on loan Pat Brennan as they exit Paul Brown Stadium after the Colts beat the Bengals on Thursday night. They discuss injuries, taking care of Lot 24, AJ McCarron and the worst kind of alphabet soup.

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com and they run through how the roster is expected to fall with final cuts this weekend. They talk in-depth through position battles at quarterback, receiver and defensive back. Plus, inside the numbers with Pro Football Focus and a big episode coming next week.

Enquirer beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and photographer Kareem Elgazzar discuss what they witnessed at New Era Field with the Bengals beating the Bills in the third preseason game.

In the farewell BBP for Jim Owczarski, it's fire all cannons and light the bridge on fire time. We discuss the bold move to let go of starting safety George Iloka, wonder if Michael Johnson could be next and hear from PFF on a surprise offensive lineman having a good game. Plus, Jim offers his surprising season prediction before walking off to his new job, we discuss our favorite BBP moments and bid one final adieu in Mad/Happy.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about the team's win at AT&T Stadium while walking from the press box to the rental car. They nearly get run over by a truck.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk through the roster battles that have come into the focus during the first few weeks of training camp. Talk centers on the offensive line but drifts into dilemmas at receiver and defensive back. Also, diving into the advanced analytics with Austin Gayle from Pro Football Focus and big news from both Paul and Jim.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer thoughts on what they witnessed as they walk out of Paul Brown Stadium following the Bengals' 30-27 preseason win over Chicago.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski roll through their three top concerns and three most pleasant surprises from the first two weeks of training camp while preparation turns toward the preseason opener against Chicago. Plus, three questions and 125 miles.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer up observations from a bustling first five days of training camp next to Paul Brown Stadium. They run through their three ups and three downs of the first week, allow #HotTakeJames to pop in on a pitch limit, hear from Tyler Eifert, answer your three questions and get mad about jogging etiquette.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. react to an interesting day at the team's media luncheon and take a deeper look at five key storylines from training camp, which begins Thursday. Hear from club president Mike Brown. Also, the debut of three questions, more Vegas suggestions and kicking it on the back deck for the first episode of the new season.

On the path to writing about the No. 1 overall play in the last 30 years of Bengals history, stories were told. Some not so relevant to Stanford Jennings' 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXIII, but fun nonetheless. They surface here as you hear from coach Sam Wyche, receiver Mike Martin and Jennings while we wrap up this offseason series.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the behind-the-scenes stories and process of the series ranking the top five plays of the last 30 years in Bengals football. We talk about the interesting things said and not said at all in discussing these moments as well as how some of them relate to the current club. Plus, hear from Jerome Simpson about his famous flip.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski use the dead period in the NFL schedule to reach out to you, the fans of the BBP. We want to know what you want more or less of in the podcast as we plot the podcast format for the 2018 season. Our Bengals opinions, interviews, power rankings, guests, live shows, you name it we want to know if you want more or less of it. Shoot your opinions to us on Twitter @pauldehnerjr and @jimowczarski or send an email to us [email protected] or [email protected]. Thank you all for listening to the podcast during the year and we look forward to hearing how we can make the show even better for you this year.

Enquirer and Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski wrap up what happened during the team's three-day mandatory minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium. They discuss the interesting injury development for Tyler Eifert, return of Carlos Dunlap and John Ross' offseason of the most interesting man in the building. Hear from Marvin Lewis, Carlos Dunlap and tight end C.J. Uzomah. Then we rank the team's position groups from strongest to weakest to unveil a potentially concerning fall off point. Finally, in honor of summer's arrival we power rank bodies of water and bid adieu for break.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. turn to listeners to find out what you want to know. We run through answers to your questions as the season of OTAs comes to an end this week with mandatory minicamp on the horizon. We talk about the stadium lease, Ryan Hewitt, Joe Mixon, defensive expectations, Bill Lazor's offense and making wide receiver predictions. Plus, we power rank the biggest mental blunders in recent Bengals and sports history in honor of JR Smith.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a look at the ongoings from the second week of the OTA program including what veteran absences have opened up for a crop of young players. Also, we talk anthem policy fallout in Cincinnati, Dre Kirkpatrick's connection to a drug raid and the Bengals' long Vegas odds in Degenerate Corner. Hear interviews with A.J. Green and Jordan Willis. Finally, we power rank movie theater seat positions and anticipate the competitive event of the summer coming up this weekend.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a look at the developments that surfaced on the first day of on-field practice for the 2018 Cincinnati Bengals this week. With the opening of OTAs they discuss Carlos Dunlap's noticeable absence, John Ross' noticeable presence, a rookie opening eyes and dive into what the restructured offensive line looked like. Plus, hear from offensive line coach Frank Pollack on what he's looking for, individual player expectations and a few tricks he has up his sleeve. Finally, we power ranking players over 35 with a hat tip to Andrew Whitworth for the suggestion and can't decide if the NBA makes us mad or happy.

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. sit down after rookie minicamp to discuss the crop of new players at Paul Brown Stadium and which are most likely to latch on the with the club in the long run. Plus, we talk about Paul Daugherty's column regarding millenials, Reds, Bengals and the city's sports culture. We also drop thoughts on the new world of gambling. The podcast wraps with us power ranking the way things are ranked.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. run through a few news items following the draft, including the grievance filed by Eric Reid and safety summit about the kickoff involving special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons. Also, they run through their projected two-deep roster now that draft picks are in the mix and a snapshot of the 53. Plus, hear from first-round pick Billy Price and a compilation of all the failed conference calls during draft weekend. Then power ranking birthdays and the latest round of Jim complaining about traffic patterns.

After a long weekend featuring 11 picks and another 12 college free agents, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin was kind enough to join us for a live BBP event at Fifty West Brewing company on Monday night. We run through the background and perspective on all 11 picks, discuss the dynamics of making (and not making) draft weekend trades, best picks, asking Tobin to explain himself and primary takeaways from this draft weekend. Plus, an appearance from Optimistic Bobby and Q&A session with Tobin that includes questions about John Ross, PFF, best and worst pick of his career and monitoring vaping. Thanks to all who came out, Fifty West for hosting and everyone for following along through the BBP during the entire draft season.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take one final overview look at what to expect from the club in this week's NFL Draft. We weigh the options as set forth in the NFL beat writer Mock Draft, then play out a seven-round mock draft with the decisions to be made in the middle rounds, rank our thoughts on the team's overall top 21, take fan Twitter questions and also power rank fictional dogs. Reminder, there will be a live BBP from Fifty West Brewing Company Pro Works the Monday after the draft at 7 p.m. with Bengals player personnel director Duke Tobin. Come join, have a beer, listen to draft discussion and have your question answered.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the news surrounding the Bengals as they return for the offseason program. Talking Eric Reid, Vontaze Burfict, visit from Lamar Jackson and players nursing injuries. Then we dive into the team's defensive draft options on the table. Hear from Optimistic Bobby about the exciting BBP event coming to 50 West and Dane Brugler of NFL Draft Scout on his in-depth look at Bengals draft fits. Plus, a final 40 minutes with Sam Palazzolo and Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus on what the production analytics say about Bengals draft needs.

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski dive into what will come of the visit from free agent safety Eric Reid, then take a dive into the offensive draft preview. Hear an interview with draft expert from NFL Media Lance Zierlein. Plus, power ranking airplane food and getting mad about The Masters.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. rank the team's draft needs by position in advance of their 12-part series previewing the team's approach. Plus, an interview with Bill Bender, college sports writer for The Sporting News, about prospects he saw up close that could be Bengals fits. Also, an interview with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News about concerns Cincinnati should have with Cordy Glenn and Preston Brown which developed during their time with the Bills. And we tack on to the end a 45-minute conversation between Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, and Dehner Jr. about the draft and other storylines surrounding the club. Finally, we answer your Twitter questions and power rank pay-to-park methods. This week with 100 percent less dog barking.

After an eventful week of interviews and activity at the league meetings in Orlando, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski re-convene for reaction to things heard and seen. You hear interviews with Katie Blackburn, Troy Blackburn, Duke Tobin and Marvin Lewis on different topics surrounding the direction of the team. That includes Vontaze Burfict, relationship with fans, "win-now," direction of the new defense and more. Also, we take Twitter questions and discuss breakfast buffet inconsistency.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to one of the busiest weeks of the team's offseason. Discussing the four-game suspension of Vontazee Burfict, return of Tyler Eifert, signing of Preston Brown, market of AJ McCarron, future of Russell Bodine plus our view of the best and worst moves the club made. Also, we power rank the most heartbreaking moments in this almost impossible run in Cincinnati sports the last 20 years.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer up reaction to the team's big trade for left tackle Cordy Glenn. They run down the fallout from who could be next to sign and how this changes the draft outlook. Also, they discuss the team's decision to pass on the Adam Jones contract option.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. offer a complete preview of what to expect from the Bengals in free agency. We dive into the chances Tyler Eifert and Russell Bodine return and why perhaps a team taking a shot on Eifert needs to be prepared to evolve. Then we run down the sad list of all the Bengals unrestricted free agent signings since 2011 and take a series of your Twitter questions. Plus, power ranking the best Big Lebowski quotes to use in everyday life as the movie hits its 20th anniversary.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski broadcast from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Hear interviews with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, head coach Marvin Lewis, offensive line coach Frank Pollack and director of player personnel Duke Tobin. Paul and Jim offer takeaways from all those interviews, things heard inside the bars and restaurants during the week and insight from the prospects attending the event.

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski trudge through the fallout from the AJ McCarron grievance. Hear the conversation with McCarron from minutes after he learned his freedom rang. Plus, we dive into what to make of the Bobby Hart signing and pick second-wave free agents worth targeting. Finally, we power rank Tupac conspiracy theories as Unsolved hits USA Network.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a look at the state of the quarterback room in Cincinnati. We offer a primer on the possible outcomes of the McCarron restricted free agent grievance which will finally be settled this week. Plus, we discuss the criticism of Andy Dalton and his future as viewed by the team. Plus, power ranking romantic comedies for Valentine's Day and celebrating a great city.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. react to the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and discuss what the takeaways are for the Bengals. Then they run through the personnel moves the Bengals should make this offseason if they want to put together a similar path as the Eagles from 7-9 to champs. Also, power ranking french fries and earning cake.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a litany of items following the Bengals through January. The discussion starts with reaction to the conversation with Mike Brown about retaining Marvin Lewis and relationship with the fan base. Then, we dive into things heard during our trip to Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, specifically pertaining to the re-shaping of the offensive line. Hear directly from both Brown and Marvin Lewis. Then we offer an AJ McCarron update, check in with Optimistic Bobby days after the first can release in the history of 50 West, we take three Twitter questions, power rank the 64 box of Crayola crayons and get happy about making people mad.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at what trends Cincinnati can derive from this weekend's playoff games including a direct conversation about Andy Dalton. Plus, we talk about the latest coaching staff moves and what it means for the direction of the team. We also power rank Amercian Gladiators and Jim rants about fake money.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss more of the fallout of Marvin Lewis' return to Cincinnati and the staff changes made in the week since. Hear from Lewis and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. Plus, Bizarro BBP and power ranking coffee.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss the team's decision to bring back Marvin Lewis for a 16th season.

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the final week of the regular season. In particular, does the fight the Bengals showed against Detroit mean much in the long run? We dive into the legacy of Marvin Lewis and who else could be in their last Bengals game on Sunday.

The lightly awaited showdown between Jim Owczarski and Hot Take James -- James Rapien from ESPN1530 -- takes place on the BBP. They debate Andy Dalton, quarterbacks and how the Bengals should be handling their most important position. Plus, Optimistic Bobby comes to the reality of nine losses and we quickly offer predictions for the Lions game.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive into the wild weekend where the report surfaced about Marvin Lewis walking away and the coach's decision to run from the news in the days since. Hear from Lewis, Clint Boling and A.J. Green. We look into what this means and how it will play out over the final two weeks of the regular season. Plus we power rank the best of Lewis' evasive answers from Monday's press conference.

On the BBP2 Enquirer beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. are joined by Bengals.com chief Geoff Hobson to discuss what went wrong in 2017 and how far this team is away from being back in the mix in 2018. Plus, Optimistic Bobby wants to fall over and Corey Dillon was so good we included two BTS segments.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. jump into the mess left after the Bears blow out the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Most importantly they discuss the question of if Sunday's results took any doubt away from if the team and coach will part ways at season's end. Plus, we discuss who is at fault after a performance like that and the tumultuous season of A.J. Green. Hear from linebacker Kevin Minter, safety George Iloka, Marvin Lewis and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Also, power rank animated mice and call out a black Hyundai Elantra.

Running through a newsy week at the Bengals facility, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the surprise move of John Ross to IR, the suspension and reversal of George Iloka, ripple effect of Sashi Brown being let go in Cleveland, Optimistic Bobby, predictions for Chicago and a preview of Jim's giant story for this weekend. Hear from Marvin Lewis and Iloka.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski parse through fallout from the Bengals brutal loss against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football. We talk how this fell apart, ramifications, reaction to the carnage and wonder how you fix a team incapable of finishing. Plus, Jolly Plumbing Jack of All Trades Player of the Week, power ranking 80s sitcoms and "I know about the cup game."

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. conduct their first live BBP at 50 West Brewing Company. And after 20 minutes of Steelers discussion and intriguing Town Hall of listener Q&A breaks out to dive deep into the state of the franchise. We hit on Marvin Lewis, Mike Brown, drafting errors, Andy Dalton, honoring former players, stadium experience and Optimistic Bobby works the room. Then Paul Daugherty shows up like Aroldis Chapman in the final minutes to deliver a 100mph fastball for the win. Huge thanks to our partner 50 West and owner Bobby Slattery for the fantastic atmosphere for this honest conversation and, of course, the delicious beer for those in attendance.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss what will be the defining stretch of the 2017 season and where the Bengals will land playing a line of quality teams. Plus, we wonder if Sunday against Cleveland was an outlier in the running game or sign of real progress, talk about what Bengals fans desperately need to see out of this franchise right now and ask what to make of this defense. Hear from safety George Iloka and center Russell Bodine. Plus, we power rank marsupials and offer a holiday edition of what's making us mad and happy.