August 19, 2025

Can the Bengals Defense Keep Up With the Offense’s Pace?

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26 minutes

00:00:00 – 00:00:48 – Introduction

Solomon welcomes listeners and introduces Charlie Goldsmith. Sets up the Bengals’ win in D.C., touches on preseason offense, Joe Burrow, and missing starters.

00:00:48 – 00:02:49 – Bengals Offense & Joe Burrow’s Performance

Discussion of first-team vs. second-team offense, Burrow’s approach, need for rhythm, and play reliability despite absent star receivers.

00:02:49 – 00:05:56 – Emerging Receivers & Depth

Focus on Andre Yosivas, Charlie Jones, and especially Mitchell Tinsley’s rise and impact on the roster; touches on special teams/roster battles.

00:05:56 – 00:13:00 – Run Defense Woes

The “elephant in the room”: Bengals’ struggling run defense, alarming preseason stats, missed tackles, and lack of physicality. Addressing young defenders’ mistakes and coaching responses.

00:13:00 – 00:16:10 – Physicality & Defensive Mindset

Solomon and Charlie discuss the mentality and culture of defense, expectations about physicality, and player accountability in meetings.

00:16:10 – 00:18:47 – Lookahead: Colts Preseason Game

Preview of the final preseason matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, anticipated playing time for starters, and injury/rest management.

00:18:47 – 00:20:37 – Defensive Starters’ Availability

Updates on Cam Taylor-Britt, Dax Hill, Geno Stone, BJ Hill, and their readiness for regular season.

00:20:37 – 00:21:47 – Joe Burrow/Offensive Line Health

Zac Taylor’s decisions on Burrow’s final preseason reps, O-line injuries, and risk assessment.

00:21:47 – 00:23:58 – Trey Hendrickson Trade Rumors

The current state of trade talks, value expectations, and the likelihood of keeping Hendrickson.

00:23:58 – 00:24:31 – Adding Roster Depth via Trades

How other NFL teams are proactive with trades, and if the Bengals might target positions of need before cuts.

00:24:31 – 00:25:49 – Philosophy on Waiver Wire & Free Agent Additions

Bengals’ typical roster management strategy and potential interior DL targets like Christian Wilkins.

00:25:22 – End – Final Thoughts & Roster Bubble

Mitch Tinsley’s roster chances, tight end competition, and philosophical roster decisions heading into final cuts. Closing remarks.

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Bleav in Bengals

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August 19, 2025

Can the Bengals Defense Keep Up With the Offense’s Pace?

Listen Later

26 minutes

00:00:00 – 00:00:48 – Introduction

Solomon welcomes listeners and introduces Charlie Goldsmith. Sets up the Bengals’ win in D.C., touches on preseason offense, Joe Burrow, and missing starters.

00:00:48 – 00:02:49 – Bengals Offense & Joe Burrow’s Performance

Discussion of first-team vs. second-team offense, Burrow’s approach, need for rhythm, and play reliability despite absent star receivers.

00:02:49 – 00:05:56 – Emerging Receivers & Depth

Focus on Andre Yosivas, Charlie Jones, and especially Mitchell Tinsley’s rise and impact on the roster; touches on special teams/roster battles.

00:05:56 – 00:13:00 – Run Defense Woes

The “elephant in the room”: Bengals’ struggling run defense, alarming preseason stats, missed tackles, and lack of physicality. Addressing young defenders’ mistakes and coaching responses.

00:13:00 – 00:16:10 – Physicality & Defensive Mindset

Solomon and Charlie discuss the mentality and culture of defense, expectations about physicality, and player accountability in meetings.

00:16:10 – 00:18:47 – Lookahead: Colts Preseason Game

Preview of the final preseason matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, anticipated playing time for starters, and injury/rest management.

00:18:47 – 00:20:37 – Defensive Starters’ Availability

Updates on Cam Taylor-Britt, Dax Hill, Geno Stone, BJ Hill, and their readiness for regular season.

00:20:37 – 00:21:47 – Joe Burrow/Offensive Line Health

Zac Taylor’s decisions on Burrow’s final preseason reps, O-line injuries, and risk assessment.

00:21:47 – 00:23:58 – Trey Hendrickson Trade Rumors

The current state of trade talks, value expectations, and the likelihood of keeping Hendrickson.

00:23:58 – 00:24:31 – Adding Roster Depth via Trades

How other NFL teams are proactive with trades, and if the Bengals might target positions of need before cuts.

00:24:31 – 00:25:49 – Philosophy on Waiver Wire & Free Agent Additions

Bengals’ typical roster management strategy and potential interior DL targets like Christian Wilkins.

00:25:22 – End – Final Thoughts & Roster Bubble

Mitch Tinsley’s roster chances, tight end competition, and philosophical roster decisions heading into final cuts. Closing remarks.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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