Locked On Bengals

Jake and James break down the impact and the tragedy of John Ross's family testing positive for COVID, and his departure from the team to care for his son and son's mother. Then we get into the most noteworthy quotes from Mike Daniels' introductory press conference with Bengals media, including notes on Zac Taylor's culture, friendship with Geno Atkins, and scheme versatility. We conclude the show with some interesting advanced team stats that could give some reason for optimism that Taylor and his offensive coaching staff are trending in the right direction for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the drama and storylines around Trae Waynes' torn pectoral muscle, then get into the analysis of the replacement candidates, including the breakout possibility for Darius Phillips and the possibility that we may see a replacement by committee. Then, Zac Taylor said in his press conference Tuesday that the Mike Daniels signing is expected to go final soon, and we talk about the corresponding moves and impact Daniels promises for this Bengals defensive interior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the Jonah Williams press conference, where he praised the offensive line's progress heading into 2020, and had some very interesting specific praise for Joe Burrow. Then, they get into a breakdown on the Mike Daniels fit with the Bengals defensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down a lengthy and interesting Brian Callahan press conference, detailing the Bengals plans for Joe Mixon's workload in 2020, and adaptability for the offense. Callahan also touched on Joe Burrow's poise and confidence, and excitement for Jonah Williams anchoring the offensive line. Finally, Paul Dehner Jr. spoke with the Bengals head of security about the team's plans to keep the team safe and well-fed on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Liscow breaks down Sunday's news that Mike Daniels, former Green Bay standout, is visiting Cincinnati for a physical on Monday, and is expected to sign if things go well. Listen to find out what kind of player the Bengals are getting in Daniels in this special edition quick hitter form the Locked On Bengals podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the COVID opt out deadline for the Bengals and Vonn Bell's comments to the media today before they're joined by Rob Weintraub (@robwein) from Football Outsiders. The Football Outsiders Almanac is the culmination of a whole lot of math and season simulations, and he gives us the main takeaways and projections from the in depth analytics that go into the Almanac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake breaks down Lou Anarumo's press conference, including commentary on rookie linebackers, adding to the DL room, and needing to see more from William Jackson III in 2020. Then, we preview the defensive line, where the veterans and top of the depth chart looks great, but questions loom for the backups and depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down Zac Taylor's day 1 press conference, including what the Bengals are doing that's leading the back in quarterback safety. Then they break down the most interesting bits of news out of day 1 of conditioning activities at Paul Brown Stadium's practice fields, including Fred Johnson working with the first team OL, A.J. Green catching a football, and Joe Burrow in his orange QB jersey for the first time. Finally, we continue our positional preview series with linebackers, where an injection of youth and athleticism make it one of the more intriguing positions to watch on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James dissect Duke Tobin's press conference and the Bengals' subsequent moves to cut down to 80 ahead of full team activities starting on Tuesday. We talked Joe Mixon, William Jackson, and the challenges COVID-19 presents. Then, we get into the revamped cornerback room. What's the fit for Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander? Who's the sleeper in the very deep group of backups fighting for a spot on the roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the latest Bengals opt outs, with Isaiah Prince and Josh Tupou reportedly set to sit out the 2020 season. Domata Peko said to be one of the players the Bengals may be targeting to provide IDL depth. Then, we break down Joe Burrow's first press conference as an official Cincinnati Bengal, including his disclosure that he has in fact thrown to his new receivers in Cincinnati. Finally, we preview the safety position, where Vonn Bell is a new face, and Shawn Williams' usage will have to get creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James talk about what it means for Joe Burrow that the NFL won't play preseason games, Then they take your questions, including what to name a Joe Burrow cigar in Ocho Cinco's cigar line, which guard position Billy Price can compete for, whether Brandon Allen was a good choice for veteran backup, and what changes Zac Taylor should implement on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James updates you on a very busy news day for the Cincinnati Bengals, with a sad waiver claim, a backup veteran QB reportedly joining the roster, and a Zac Taylor press conference. Then, Jake is joined by Brandon Thorn, lineman connoisseur, to preview the Bengals projected starting offensive line. Where is there upside? Where must fans be patient? We took a deep dive into all five projected starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Burrow has officially agreed to terms and is expected to sign on Thursday, Tee Higgins officially signed his contract, and Jake and James reflect on the anxiety around the Bengals getting the deals done - and Bill Polian's pessimism for Burrow's transition to NFL Football. Then, we get into a preview for the wide receiver position, including a long talk about Tyler Boyd, revisiting expectations for Tee Higgins, and a very interesting and deep end-of-the-roster competition for the last few receiver spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James bring you the latest news and notes around the NFL and the Cincinnati Bengals as training camp kicks off with four days of COVID-19 testing. Then we start our positional preview series with some of the least dramatic positions on the team in quarterback, running back, and tight end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the rigid and, frankly, weird training camp schedule teams will be dealing with in the COVID-19 era, and reflect on how Zac Taylor is having the strangest start to a coaching career in recent memory. Then, they break down the rules for the cutdown to 80 players, and who might be on the bubble before camp even gets started. Finally, Joe Burrow has been spotted in Cincinnati, working out like a defensive lineman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the progress between the NFLPA and NFL as training camp is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Khalid Kareem signs his contract, then we take your questions on who should start on the offensive line, what a "good" season for A.J. Green looks like, and what has to go right for the Bengals to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James catch you up on the latest Bengals news, including no worries about Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins contracts, a slow ramp-up plan to the regular season, and 80-man rosters. Then they conclude their discussion about A.J. Green expectations for 2020, dig into Brandon Thorn's offensive line position tiers, and ask "What if Mike Zimmer took over in Cincinnati in 2014?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake takes you through a big day in Bengals news, including the first new contracts of 2020 officially coming together as rookies have reported to Cincinnati for their COVID tests and training camp, and Rodney Anderson tells WCPO's Laurel Pfaler he plans to kneel in 2020 and expects other Bengals to join him. Then, Jake talks about the other side of the A.J. Green expectations for 2020, presenting several datapoints to consider when you're trying to figure out where you should be drafting Green in fantasy this year. Finally, we catch you up on the latest news from the NFLPA on the preseason, roster limits, and a ramp-up plan for training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rapien discusses the latest safety measures that the NFL is taking to make sure training camp starts on time, plus he explains why it's OK to have high expectations for A.J. Green and says Tuesday could be an historic day in Bengals history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down A.J. Green's comments in his press conference after signing his franchise tag, wherein his tune has changed and the possibility seems to truly exist for him to finish his career in stripes. Then, with training camp just over a week away, we start to get into some of the more interesting football-related storylines to watch this preseason in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices