Locked On Bengals

Jake and Joe talk about Kevin Colbert's proposed 3 extra rounds in the 2020 NFL draft and what that would mean for the Bengals, then dispel your worries about the Bengals trading back on worry-free Wednesday. Finally, they review a horizontal look at Dane Brugler's big board, based on his grades that came out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its All-Decade team for the 2010s today, and Geno Atkins is the Bengals' lone representative. Find out what that means for him, and why Andrew Whitworth and AJ Green didn't quite make the cut. Then Jake and Joe take a few of your questions, including what the draft might look like this year if Joe Burrow weren't in it, and an explanation of Wide Receiver "Breakout Age" and "Dominator Rating", and why they matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe break down the latest news on Bengals prospect visits, then get into a "What would the Bengals Do?" mock draft Monday, which includes trading back with Patrick Queen on the board and still coming away with an A draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe review the Bengals team needs after free agency, then take your mailbag questions including plans for future live video content, whether Jonah Williams would be the #1 tackle in this draft class, Brandon Aiyuk and KJ Hamler's draft stock, and day 3 linebacker targes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe discuss whether they would be happy with the career trajectory for Joe Burrow if turned out to be a lot like Cam Newton's, ignoring the playstyle differences. Then, they get into scouts' notes on three linebackers that the Bengals will likely be interested in. Finally, if you've been wondering how to create your own shadow team, today's the day to learn the rules in part three of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bengals released Dre Kirkpatrick, and Jake and Joe bid him farewell and all the best as he moves on from the Bengals. Then they talk about Todd McShay's mock draft pick for the Bengals at 33, what they'd do instead, and what they'd do at 65 in his scenario. To finish the show, Bob McGinn from The Athletic has some quotes from scouts on some of the top offensive players from this year's class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's power rankings have the Bengals ranked a little lower than you might expect. Jake and Joe break down whether this is an accurate ranking for your favorite football team. Then, they review a few prominent mock drafts around the internet, and discuss the future of the wide receiver position for the Bengals - namely, how to most effectively use Auden Tate and John Ross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe recap the mock draft roundup from Bengals.com, then get into their own Mock Draft Monday. They trade out of the Denzel Mims pick, but still get a receiver and a whole lot of value in players that can contribute in positions of need in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The draft stays on schedule for April 23-25, Darqueze Dennard's deal falls through, and what position should the Bengals target at 33? Then we answer your questoins, including whether we'd trade up for a linebacker, whether Lou Anarumo is on the hot seat, how the "Joe Burrow narrative" spurred the Bengals to action in free agency, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe break down the Von Bell and Leshaun Sims signings, bid the free agent departures a fond farewell, and rank the Bengals 2020 UFA class. Does the free agency grade change with the latest signings? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed Josh Bynes, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, and Detroit Lions, to a one year deal. He'll slot in as a starter in the base defense, and provides a baseline level of play - in fact, he might even be better than Nick Vigil ever was for the Bengals. Find out what his strengths and limitations are in the episode. Then, Jake and Joe take your mailbag suggestions for the next ONE thing the Bengals need to do to modernize. Find out what they'd do next after they discuss your ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe break down the future of the cornerback room for the Bengals and update you on the Mike Thomas signing. Then they get into the cynical take on Bengals free agency, but make sure you stay for the third segment when they give you the glass-half-full perspective on the early and active signing period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe recap the latest news on Andy Dalton's potential destiny post-Cincinnati, as trade partners have dwindled but Geoff Hobson says he thinks a release is unlikely. Then they get into Mock Draft Monday, where needs have clearly been defined for the Bengals, and they try to marry those needs with value as well as they can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bengals are on fire, signing free agents for three days in a row with the addition of slot cornerback Mackensie Alexander on Thursday. Then, Jake and Joe take your questions in the weekend mailbag, grading the free agency period so far, comparing the new additions to guys currently on the roster, and deciding whether DJ Reader is the best UFA the Bengals have ever signed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xavier Su'a-Filo is the Bengals newest free agent acquisition, coming on the heels of the team releasing B.W. Webb and John Miller. We discuss today's free agency moves, then Lindsay Patterson joins the podcast and goes back and forth with Jake about all the big questions of this Bengals offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bengals spend the most money they've ever spent on unrestricted free agents, dropping huge contracts on D.J. Reader and Trae Waynes. Jake starts the show with a reaction, then is joined by Joe (from work!) for 10 minutes to react to the deals, then Arif Hasan from The Athletic Minnesota joins to break down Waynes' strengths and weaknesses as a cornerback. It's an exciting day for Bengals fans - they're finally doing business differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bengals franchise tagged AJ Green and issued 4 RFA tenders while most of the rest of the league made moves with players who originated on other teams' rosters to improve themselves for 2020. There are still some decent players available, but the Bengals will need to be more active on Tuesday if they want to improve the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Joe break down the importance of labor peace for the Bengals in this important transition year. Then, they dive into Fanspeak's offseason simulator, going through a few days of free agent signings, and a 4 round mock draft, including capital for Andy Dalton's trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not like the board game. Jake and Joe take all your questions, and if you're cooped up or recovering, they go a little long to keep you entertained after talking about the impact the novel coronavirus has had on the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time is upon us: Dre Kirkpatrick cleaning out his locker, the Bengals are visiting pro days, and free agency kicks off early next week. Jake and Joe have put together their tier list of Bengals free agent targets, and give you the full breakdown in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices