Finally the stalemate is over. Trey got a $14 million raise for this season and now the work towards another Super Bowl run begins. The Bengals made their initial 53-man roster announcement. How did I do? (91% accuracy) Plus, Dalton Risner joins the Bengals! All that and more, listen now!

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In this episode, let's talk about the preseason finale and what it means for the final remaining roster spots. It wasn't a great watch, with the Bengals losing 41-14 to the Colts. Even the score was deceptive, this never felt like the Bengals had a chance to win. Kind of like how I'm starting to feel about the Defense. But don't tell that to Zac Taylor! He feels really good about the team, really good about the coaches, really good about the plan... Zac feels "really good" about almost everything, including continuing to receive paychecks and missing the playoffs. Who-Dey! Who-Dey think gonna fire their Defensive Coordinator in Year 1?

Bengals 53-Man Roster Prediction (2025)

Quarterbacks (2)

• Joe Burrow

• Jake Browning

Running Backs (4)

• Chase Brown

• Samaje Perine

• Tahj Brooks

• Kendall Milton

Wide Receivers (6)

• Ja’Marr Chase

• Tee Higgins

• Andrei Iosivas

• Charlie Jones

• Jermaine Burton (injury watch)

• Mitchell Tinsley

Tight Ends (5)

• Mike Gesicki

• Noah Fant

• Drew Sample

• Tanner Hudson

• Cam Grandy

Offensive Line (9)

• Orlando Brown Jr.

• Amarius Mims

• Jalen Rivers

• Ted Karras

• Dylan Fairchild

• Cody Ford

• Lucas Patrick

• Matt Lee

• Devin Cochran

Defensive Line (9)

• Trey Hendrickson

• Myles Murphy

• Joseph Ossai

• Cam Sample

• Shemar Stewart

• B.J. Hill

• Kris Jenkins Jr.

• McKinnley Jackson

• T.J. Slaton Jr.

Linebackers (5)

• Logan Wilson

• Oren Burks

• Barrett Carter

• Demetrius Knight Jr.

• Maema Njongmeta

Cornerbacks (6)

• Cam Taylor-Britt

• DJ Turner II

• Dax Hill

• Marco Wilson

• Josh Newton

• Jalen Davis

Safeties (4)

• Geno Stone

• Jordan Battle

• Tycen Anderson

• PJ Jules

(Daijahn Anthony omitted — hamstring)

Specialists (3)

• K: Evan McPherson

• P: Ryan Rehkow

• LS: Cal Adomitis

* If Burton goes on IR, I. Williams is WR6

Bengals 31 - Commanders 17. Yes! A win in the preseason is possible after all. We break down what looked legit, and what was utter s***. The Mitch Tinsley era has begun. WhoDey!

Joe Burrow looked like Joe Burrow (Chase 4/77/TD; Tanner Hudson 2 TDs) but the defense got gashed by Eagles backups and the pass rush sans Hendrickson was MIA. I break down the game, sloppy penalties and the run-game woes, then hit the big storylines since last episode: Mock Turtle Soup reactions (Mike Brown/Duke Tobin), Shemar Stewart’s deal, Hendrickson’s hold-in, the Noah Fant addition, Gesicki’s hamstring, and Geno Stone’s vague “soft-tissue” tag. What must change before Monday vs. Washington—no homer spin, just my honest takes. WhoDey!

Bengals football is (almost) back — and so is Bengal Bites with a vengeance. In this comeback episode, we cover everything the team and mainstream media have quietly tiptoed around since May.

Training camp is starting, but Cincinnati’s top draft pick Shemar Stewart is nowhere to be seen. Why? The Bengals are playing hardball over contract language that even last year’s #17 pick didn’t have to swallow. Throw in Trey Hendrickson’s holdout and this team suddenly has real problems on the edge — both literally and figuratively.

We break it all down:

• 🔥 Joe Burrow on Netflix’s Quarterback – and why Episode 6 is must-watch TV

• 🏆 The Ring of Honor gets two more names: Lamar Parrish (long overdue) and Dave Lapham (meh)

• ⚖️ NFLPA Scandal – Lloyd Howell exposed as a puppet for the owners, JC Tretter resigns in disgrace

• 🏟️ Bengals’ lease “deal” with Hamilton County — finally paying rent, but still sticking it to taxpayers

• 🧨 AFC North shakeup – Steelers go full Madden Franchise Mode (Rodgers! Ramsey! Watt!), Browns tank again

• ✍️ Key signings, PUP list surprises, and a farewell to roster filler like Logan Woodside

• 😤 Zach Taylor's sideline silence while Burrow goes nuclear in Nashville

Who Dey!

In this episode, we dive deep into the Bengals' 2025 draft class and undrafted free agents — no blind optimism, just honest analysis. I break down each pick, from Shemar Stewart’s upside and red flags to the 2 new linebackers poised to challenge Germaine Pratt, and why the low draft grades from national media might turn out to be wrong. We also explore the Bengals’ continued aversion to trading, overlooked roster holes, and the team’s old-school approach to team-building. Plus: AFC North draft reactions, questionable off-field headlines, salary cuts, and a few Royal Rumble metaphors.

In Episode 084 of Bengal Bites, we dive deep into an eventful offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals! From Ja'Marr Chase's record-breaking contract extension to Tee Higgins' decision to stay loyal to Cincinnati, we discuss the team's moves that will shape their future. Hear detailed analysis on key re-signings like B.J. Hill, Cody Ford, and Samaje Perine, and explore what newcomers T.J. Slaton and Oren Burks bring to the roster. We also break down the implications of releasing veterans Sheldon Rankins and Alex Cappa, as well as the addition of Sean Desai to the coaching staff. Join us for fan-driven insights, independent perspectives, and thoughtful discussions as we gear up for another exciting Bengals season!

The playoffs and Super Bowl are in the rear-view mirror, now we can reflect on the season with the benefit of hindsight. Coaching changes, player interviews, eviction notices. So many things to talk about on this final episode of the season. #WhoDey

This season has finally reached the end. No Playoffs, No Super Bowl, drafting somewhere in the middle. Given the elite performances of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, this season was an inexcusable disappointment. And changes will be made. Not for any reason, according to Zac Taylor, other than a general feeling that "a change was needed". We shall see how much change actually occurs this offseason when it comes to signing key players to contract extensions.

Also, Russell Wilson looked old and slow. It might be time for the Steelers to go back to Justin Fields for the playoffs.

The final game of the regular season, and most likely the season as a whole for the Bengals. Yes, they have a small chance, but I don't expect the Broncos and Dolphins to both lose. This game is mostly about pride and beating a divisional foe. Zac Taylor has squandered an excellent season from Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson (Pro-Bowlers) and I don't want to hear anything about "building momentum for next season". There's no momentum between games or between seasons. Oh, and Jermaine Burton isn't playing because he got evicted from his apartment that is directly across the street from the stadium (how did he miss so many meetings??).