Locked On Bengals

Jake and James reflect on the greatness of Ken Riley's career as he passed away on Sunday at age 72, then look at the 1981 team he was with that went to the Super Bowl, and the general underappreciation for Bengals historic greats. Also, the Bengals broke their silence as the last NFL team to make a statement about racial injustice in the United States, pledging action as they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the latest news and notes in Bengals country, with Andrew Whitworth joining Willie Anderson on Instagram Live, coaches returning to Paul Brown Stadium, and praise for Burrow's virtual offseason progress. Then we get into the mailbag, with expectations for linebackers, expectations for going to the Super Bowl in the next ten years, and players who might exceed or fall short of expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Jake react to Peter King's power rankings, new leaders on the defensive side of the ball as referenced by Lou Anarumo, and the key takeaways from the interview with John Ross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Liscow discusses Joe Burrow's recent comments about social injustice, plus James Rapien talks one-on-one with John Ross about his health, his confidence and so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James update you on the rule changes owners ratified today, which don't include the onside kick alternative. Then they get into the weekend mailbag with questions about Sam Hubbard's potential, Ken Anderson's HOF resume, and the biggest steal of the Bengals' 2020 draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down Darrin Simmons' take on the onside kick alternative proposal that NFL owners will vote about on Thursday. Then, a few respected football analysts put out a consensus top 100 list that doesn't include any Cincinnati Bengals - is that fair? Meanwhile PFF puts some respect on the Bengals receiver group, ranking them just outside the top 10 in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the importance of the potential for a June minicamp, as reported today by Charles Robinson. Then, they get into Vonn Bell's appearance on the Bengals Booth Podcast, and the consistent themes we're hearing about Burrow and the Bengals this offseason. After that, some time reflecting on the most interesting tidbits that came out of our conversation with Ken Anderson yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James talk about Kurt Warner's criteria for a successful Joe Burrow rookie season, then spend some time with Kenny Anderson. They talked about his foundation, his venture into social media, his Hall of Fame candidacy and his expectations for Joe Burrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake starts the episode by reviewing the incredible effort to revamp the linebacker room for the Cincinnatoi Bengals in 2020, then takes on a special,experimental edition of the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rapien takes a look at the top remaining free agents available and discusses the Bengals' backup quarterbacks. He talks about Jonah Williams' potential, gives Chad Johnson credit for his good deed and makes fun of the first time he met Ochocinco in person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rapien explains how Joe Burrow's leadership has been as-advertised, despite the No. 1 pick dealing with an unprecedented offseason, plus the latest on Joe Mixon's negotiations with the Bengals and more details on when Paul Brown Stadium will reopen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James talk Tyler Boyd's comments about proving doubters wrong and his communication with Joe Burrow. Then they get into Sam Hubbard's potential, Boomer's desire for new uniforms, the latest proposal to improve the Rooney Rule and why it might fail, and the dilemma of extending A.J. Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the NFL memo regarding reopening NFL facilities. Then, at least 5 minutes on Jim Turner's torrid love for Hakeem Adeniji, and projecting the rest of the offensive line - and Larry Warford's fit - in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down the top Bengals players on PFF's top 101 players from the 2010s, including a bit of a debate on "who was better" between Geno Atkins and Andrew Whitworth. Then they take your questions, ranging from reacting to James Harrisons' comments about Bountygate 2.0, what player not named Burrow makes the biggest impact in 2020, and how every city in the world has a craft beer scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James break down this year's Bengals MNF game, when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town. With a new QB in Zac Taylor's second year, will things finally change in this rivalry? Also, the Pittsburgh QB is old. Then, we finish up our quarterly schedule review with the Cowboys and Texans, and talk with Evan from Locked On Colts about the team up I74. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James continue their quarterly schedule breakdown, focusing on the Miami-Bengals matchup when Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa may meet for the first time in the NFL. They review the Giants and Washington matchups as well, before getting into a conversation with Tyler from Locked On Titans about what made the gears turn on their late playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James breakdown of the second quarter of the Bengals' schedule, go to Houston for some perspective on D.J. Reader and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Jake discuss the merits and probability that the Bengals land Larry Warford, and give some attention to the Bengals-Browns smack talk on twitter from the weekend. Then, we get into the schedule review series, spending some extra time and attention on the Browns TNF game, then looking to the other three games for the Bengals in the season's open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and James review the highlights of the 2020 Cincinnati Bengals schedule, which actually looks pretty nice. Then, The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. joins the podcast to discuss what he learned researching his piece breaking down the offseason, and his feel for the club's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Clayton drops some hints about what to expect from the Bengals schedule in the first quarter of the season, then Jake and James take your questions for the first time since James returned to Locked On Bengals. Finally, Patricia Traina from Locked On Giants joins the show to defend Daniel Jones's honor and talk about the New York Football Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices