Bengals Beat Podcast: Taylor's first day, PFF previews the Cincy fits
This week's BBP comes following the first day of school for the Zac Taylor Era in reacting to the team's return to the stadium for the first time since all the changes went down. We have an inside look at how that went down, what was said in the first meeting and what didn't need to be said at all. Then we break down the running back and quarterback options in this year's draft. Finally, Ste...
1hr 12m Apr 09, 2019
1hr 12m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Ranking positional need
As the start of the official draft preview podcast series begins we set the table for April. That means updating on news about player visits and one more potential free agency signing. Then we rank the Bengals positional needs in the draft to give a better view of where the team sees their points of emphasis. Finally, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joins to offer insight into the dynamics of what t...
1hr 14m Apr 02, 2019
1hr 14m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Mike Brown on Dalton, Green and the Zac Taylor Era
Fletcher Page joins Paul Dehner Jr. from Arizona, site of the annual NFL meetings not long after Mike Brown spoke to a small contingent of local reporters about the state of the team. He makes some interesting statements about the future of Andy Dalton, A.J. Green and more.
1hr 16m Mar 28, 2019
1hr 16m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Best, worst of Bengals opening of free agency
Looking deeper at all the moves made -- and not made -- by the Bengals during the first week of free agency. Plus, a thought at what the overarching theme of their actions ended up being. Plus, hear from Preston Brown about being a big-body linebacker in a small, fast linebacker world. Of note: We recorded prior to the release of Vontaze Burfict, so it is not discussed. Feel free to cue up an...
1hr 10m Mar 18, 2019
1hr 10m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Free agency primer
Taking a look at the dynamics of who could stay or go and the market for everyone as free agency is upon us.
1hr 1m Mar 11, 2019
1hr 1m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Constructing first-round possibilities
This week's Bengals Beat Podcast features Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page breaking down the dynamics of the first round post-Combine. Looking specifically at linebacker, the Josh Rosen conversation, offensive tackle reality and free agency on the horizon.
1hr 6m Mar 05, 2019
1hr 6m
Bengals Beat Podcast: John Ross rumors and filtering up in Indy
Coming to you from the Combine in Indianapolis, Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner tackle an interesting week for the club in Indy as a report sent them into emphatic denials about the future of John Ross. Plus, hear from Duke Tobin, Brian Callahan and Jim Turner as we analyze interesting things said about the linebackers, offensive line and tight ends that will have a...
58m Feb 28, 2019
58m
Emergency BBP: Lou Anarumo has landed
In an emergency reaction to the Bengals finally landing a defensive coordinator, we discuss what we learned about former NY Giants defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo. Also, hear from Zac Taylor about the process and his opinion on how this all went down. Plus a long sitdown with Anarumo about everything confronting him as he is introduced to the local media.
48m Feb 21, 2019
48m
Bengals Beat Podcast: The Great DC Hunt
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page dive deeper into the logistics of the never-ending search for a defensive coordinator. We ask the question: Where is the hurting the most and how much will it matter? Then we dive into the personnel moves we suggest this offseason with the Combine right around the corner.
1hr 7m Feb 18, 2019
1hr 7m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Staff outrage and expectations
Enquirer and Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the additions to Zac Taylor's staff that have set off a storm of opinions, including offensive line coach Jim Turner. Hear from Taylor on Turner and from offensive coordinator Brian Callahan on his new role with the team. Plus, we answer your questions about Vontaze Burfict, free agency aggression and W...
1hr 12m Feb 11, 2019
1hr 12m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Taylor's staff and presser observations
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the primary takeaways from the official introduction of Zac Taylor as the new coach of the Bengals. We run down what we know about his staff and issues with the acquisition process going forward. Plus, discussing his take on Andy Dalton and two very interesting comments made by Mike Brown. Hear 15 minutes directly with Ta...
1hr 8m Feb 06, 2019
1hr 8m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Meet Zac Taylor
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page check in and offer up 15 minutes of the conversation with the current Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor from the Super Bowl in Atlanta. Hear from him, as well as what was said by A.J. Green, Anthony Munoz and Boomer Esiason about the state of the club.
1hr 4m Jan 29, 2019
1hr 4m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Mobile reactions on Brian Callahan and hearing from Duke Tobin
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Fletcher Page checks in from Mobile, Alabama where Jon Gruden committed Bengals news. Talking about the expected future offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, what's next for the Bengals and Taylor and we drop the unedited 16-minutes interview with Duke Tobin on you.
59m Jan 23, 2019
59m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Coordinator hunt, understanding Zac Taylor
Bengals Beat Podcast dives into the team's decision to go with Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor and what could be next for his coordinators. Plus, hear from two coaches who worked closely with him at the University of Cincinnati on how he connected there. Also, MMQB's Andy Benoit talks about the story he wrote in December about Zac and Press Taylor being "coaching's next big thing." And we ...
1hr 22m Jan 14, 2019
1hr 22m
Emergency BBP: Zac Taylor emerges
Looking into the news that LA Rams QB coach Zac Taylor has surfaced as who the Bengals want for their head coach position.
21m Jan 11, 2019
21m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Inside the coach search
Enquirer and Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page take you inside the team's search for a new head coach. We run through the candidates, interviews, who is in the room, The Hue Factor and where we think this lands. Plus, looking at where Marvin Lewis could land, the wild world of the AFC North and many other topics from the bunker of the search.
1hr 10m Jan 07, 2019
1hr 10m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Marvin Lewis is out
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the day many fans thought would never come. The Bengals part ways with head coach Marvin Lewis. Hear Lewis' final press conference, behind the scenes of his final days, looking forward to coaching candidates, talking about Hue Jackson's shot at the job and the incredible crossroads the organization finds itself in.
57m Dec 31, 2018
57m
Bengals Beat Podcast: The long road home
Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr., along with visual journalist Kareem Elgazzar at the wheel, drive home from Cleveland. Topics range from the never-ending speculation over Marvin Lewis' future, Vontaze Burfict's potential final disrespectful act, the Browns' ballin' on the Bengals and late-night road-trip weirdness.
51m Dec 24, 2018
51m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Answering your questions
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page answer questions about potential coaching candidates, John Ross, quarterback, tight end future, cap casualties, Hue Jackson, Pro Bowl and our favorite condiments and Christmas movies.
1hr 6m Dec 18, 2018
1hr 6m
The Walkout: Bengals 30, Raiders 16
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the team being eliminated from the playoffs despite beating the Raiders and the construction of the roster going forward.
13m Dec 17, 2018
13m
BBP2: Media roundtable on "tough questions," and predicting the 2019 Bengals coach and core players
Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page are joined by a prestigious media roundtable of Kat Terrell of ESPN, Richard Skinner of Local 12 and Jay Morrison of The Athletic to dive into what it's like covering the latest edition of Marvin Lewis' potential final days. We talk about the criticism of asking the "tough questions," who the core of this team should be goin...
40m Dec 13, 2018
40m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Week of the fan
Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss a week where the fans might make a statement about how they feel as the team reaches out to them to take their temperature. Plus, the Browns in the AFC North, engaging the Westerman Hive with Pro Football Focus and taking a look at the draft order. Finally, we take Christmas questions and push the #BoycottPecan...
1hr 10m Dec 11, 2018
1hr 10m
The Walkout: Chargers 26, Bengals 21
Driving out of Carson, California are Enquirer photographer Kareem Elgazzar and beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page. They discuss a string of positives in the Bengals loss before diving into a series of mistakes that continue to happen to this team.
15m Dec 10, 2018
15m
BBP2: National reports, Bengals vs Rams and LA preview
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page work through any validity to national reports about Marvin Lewis, wonder if the Bengals have potential to be the new Rams and predict what will go down on Sunday in LA. Plus, Optimistic Bobby joins with optimistic thoughts about marketing the Bengals.
49m Dec 06, 2018
49m
Bengals Beat Podcast: McCarthyism and lack of Mixon
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss what the Packers firing Mike McCarthy looked like and the obvious reaction of Bengals fans to the news. Marvin Lewis takes a first bite out of job security questions and Bill Lazor discusses the Mixon situation and other boxes that went unchecked.
43m Dec 04, 2018
43m
The Walkout: Broncos 24, Bengals 10
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the latest circling of the drain by the Bengals and how Marvin Lewis could survive this.
14m Dec 03, 2018
14m
BBP2: A.J. Green, Joe Mixon sound off
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page run through the news at Paul Brown Stadium as two more players go on injured reserve. Then, hear from A.J. Green on loyalty to the Bengals and Joe Mixon on wanting to see the rest of his teammates play hard no matter what. Then predictions for Sunday's game against Denver.
33m Nov 29, 2018
33m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Debating the injury excuse, Dalton and Lewis' future
Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page debate if there is any legitimacy to the injury excuse, what the means for Marvin Lewis and the need for a therapeutic BBP. Plus, great stuff from Pro Football Focus and Andy Benoit of the MMQB.
1hr 3m Nov 27, 2018
1hr 3m
The Walkout: Browns 35, Bengals 20
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page on the debacle at the hands of the Browns, a drunk man running the field after the game, what to expect from #MarvWatch and a salute to Bengals Twitter while walking out of Paul Brown Stadium.
14m Nov 26, 2018
14m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Lewis' seat, nerves, Jurassic Park plot twists
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page run down the list of issues that come to the forefront as the Bengals prep for Cleveland. Hearing from Marvin Lewis on Auden Tate and Bill Lazor on rising nerves. Plus, Pro Football Focus with some uncomfortable stats on the defense and Optimistic Bobby keeps hope alive. Finally, we continue to play out the Jurassic Park analogy...
1hr 11m Nov 20, 2018
1hr 11m
The Walkout: Ravens 24, Bengals 21
Team Enquirer Paul Dehner Jr., Fletcher Page and Kareem Elgazzar break down the brutal loss the Bengals took in Baltimore, 24-21. They talk about wildlife in the pregame, "encouragement" on defense, throwing the ball to Cody Core and multiple rants.
13m Nov 19, 2018
13m
BBP2: Bengals stunning deal with county with guest Jason Williams
The BBP2 dives into the shocking deal the club made in order to push the music venue deal through that included multiple lease concessions. Plus, we talk about the unpredictability of Sunday's game against the Ravens and role Hue Jackson will play Sunday. Then Pro Football Focus offers analytics and Adolphus Washington takes the Hot Seat with Doc on Beyond The Stripes.
56m Nov 15, 2018
56m
Emergency BBP: Teryl out, Marvin and Hue in
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. react to one of the busier days at Paul Brown Stadium in recent memory. Marvin Lewis relieves Teryl Austin of his duties, takes over as DC and it appears will be re-joined by old friend Hue Jackson. Plenty to dive into and more on this emergency BBP.
53m Nov 13, 2018
53m
The Walkout: Saints 51, Bengals 14
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the latest embarrassing loss for the Bengals in their 51-14 home defeat against the Saints. We discuss if the team could make a move on their defensive coordinator and other storylines from an ugly day at Paul Brown Stadium.
17m Nov 12, 2018
17m
BBP2: Injury perspective, Saints strategies, predictions
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page run through the historical perspective and uphill battle of how banged up the Bengals have been. Plus, taking a look at how they might try to stop Drew Brees and the Saints and differing views on how Sunday will go. Plus, plenty of reasons to hassle Fletcher on Twitter.
55m Nov 08, 2018
55m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Toe talk, first playoff peek
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page look at the fallout from A.J. Green's toe injury and how offensive Bill Lazor could approach filling in the gap. Plus, taking a look at the big picture of the AFC playoff race and one game standing out above the rest. Hear from Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah and Austin Gayle from Pro Football Focus.
1hr 2m Nov 06, 2018
1hr 2m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Debating Hue return, defensive solutions, mid-year awards
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. talk about the pros and cons of potentially welcoming Hue Jackson back to the club in some capacity. Also, hear from Teryl Austin as we discuss what makes this defensive situation is like Jurassic Park. Finally, we debate our picks for mid-year awards including MVP and most disappointing.
58m Oct 30, 2018
58m
The Walkout: Bengals 37, Bucs 34
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page react to the 37-34 victory against the Bucs on Sunday. We ask if this defense is salvageable and some of the insane stats from the land of defensive ineptitude.
17m Oct 29, 2018
17m
BBP2: Not talking Vontaze, Tampa predictions
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page look at what wasn't said about Vontaze Burfict this week, running through the injuries and predicting the Bengals game against Tampa Bay. Plus, inside the numbers with Pro Football Focus and Carl Lawson talking atomic butt crushers from Beyond The Stripes.
46m Oct 25, 2018
46m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Offensive woes and talking trades
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. run through some of the troubling trends with the Bengals offense, how players have reacted to Sunday's shellacking and possible trade options at tight end. Plus, three questions with storytime from Fletcher.
1hr 5m Oct 23, 2018
1hr 5m
The Walkout: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10
Enquirer Bengals squad Paul Dehner Jr., Fletcher Page and photographer Sam Greene walk clear across the Kansas City sports complex outside Arrowhead Stadium following the Bengals getting crushed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. We offer up reaction heard from the locker room, what would make this year a success and what went wrong with the defense.
13m Oct 22, 2018
13m
BBP2: Kansas City shootout predictions, Al Michaels
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss the litany of injuries to the Bengals, how the heck they could pull off an upset against the Chiefs and offer predcitions. Plus, hear from Optimistic Bobby and then a 20-minute conversation with Sunday Night Football and legendary play-by-play man Al Michaels. He discusses working with Cris Collinsworth, his Cincinnati roo...
56m Oct 18, 2018
56m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Trying to move on
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss moving on from Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but not before diving into the rationale behind a few key decisions in Sunday's game. Notably, hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and head coach Marvin Lewis on the fateful final plays of loss to Pittsburgh. Also, discussion over the Vontaze Burfict sideshow and hear...
1hr 2m Oct 16, 2018
1hr 2m
The Walkout: Steelers 28, Bengals 21
Cincinnati.com Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page on the win that left you feeling like so many that came before it and debating a whole lot of questionable stuff that went down, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Antonio Brown.
17m Oct 15, 2018
17m
BBP2: Tez-JuJu, Bengals-Steelers, Predictions
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss what to expect from Vontaze Burfict and JuJu Smith-Schuster a year after their incident at PBS. Hear from cornerback Darqueze Dennard. Plus, Fletcher and Paul profess complete disdain with themselves in their predictions and hear from C.J. Uzomah's turn in the Beyond The Stripes car wash.
54m Oct 11, 2018
54m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Win A Tilt SZN
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the opportunities in front of the team to slay historic dragons over the next two weeks. That starts with a gut check of getting over their Steelers Problem and analyzing if the defense has actually turned a corner after beating Miami. Hear from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on that topic. Plus, hear from Pro Footbal...
1hr 11m Oct 09, 2018
1hr 11m
The Walkout: Bengals 27, Dolphins 17
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the team's win against Miami while walking out of Paul Brown Stadium as the club moves into sole possession of first place in moving to 4-1.
16m Oct 08, 2018
16m
BBP2: Miami predictions, Burfict return impressions
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page offer a preview of Sunday's game against the Dolphins and predict the outcome. Plus, we analyze how Vontaze Burfict looks upon his return to the team, injury news with Joe Mixon and Billy Price, plus, hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons on a game-changing development for this team. Finally, Preston Brown joins us to...
47m Oct 04, 2018
47m
Bengals Beat Podcast: Altered expectations and Burfict impact
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page discuss the seemingly wide gap between 3-1 and 2-2. Plus, they run through the real impact and potential pitfalls of a return. Plus, diving into the numbers with Pro Football Focus.
49m Oct 02, 2018
49m
The Walkout: Bengals 37, Falcons 36
Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta and react to what felt like a bigger win than just one game against the Falcons.
15m Oct 01, 2018
15m