Cincinnati Bengals Talk

NFL free agency is almost here, and if the Cincinnati Bengals made just one major move, it has to be the right one. James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller are on the clock: If you could only choose ONE free agent for the Bengals this offseason, who would it be? And what does Trey Hendrickson’s franchise tag situation mean for the bigger picture? Plus, the guys react to Dalton Risner's contract details after it was announced he'd return on a one-year deal. What will Cincinnati's offseason decisions do for their odds in the AFC? All of this and more on Enter the Jungle... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Cincinnati Bengals are not placing the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson. James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller went live to react to the news and take your questions on Cincinnati Bengals Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Bengals signed Dalton Risner to a contract extension this week. Risner is back in Cincinnati on a one-year deal, and he made it clear it's exactly where he wants to be. Risner opens up about his chemistry with Joe Burrow and the offensive line, being benched for the first time in his career, the long offseason grind that prepared him for his opportunity, and why he believes 2026 could be a special year... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Cincinnati Bengals are signing starting right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season. Andrew Fox Miller and James Rapien react to the news, as Joe Burrow keeps his 2025 offensive line for another season... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Cincinnati Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons goes in-depth on the state of the Cincinnati Bengals at the 2026 NFL Combine. From Joe Burrow’s Super Bowl window to free agency priorities and key special teams improvements heading into 2026.

Simmons discusses Burrow's health, the urgency around maximizing the Bengals’ championship window, free agency strategy and the importance of roster construction, confidence in Evan McPherson, Tycen Anderson's value, Duke Tobin's role in the NFL Draft and so much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense isn’t the only unit that needs to improve in 2026. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher made it clear at the NFL Combine: Cincinnati must take care of the football and become a more explosive offense, especially on early downs.

James Rapien breaks down Pitcher’s comments on the lack of explosive plays on first and second downs, whether the Bengals should go under center more and Joe Burrow's willingness to adapt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden met with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine — and it’s clear the defense is a major focus this offseason.

From linebacker help in free agency to evaluating safety next to Jordan Battle, Golden made it clear the Bengals are looking to improve at all three levels of the defense. James Rapien breaks down the biggest takeaways from Indianapolis... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher meets with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine to discuss his head coaching interviews, offseason priorities, free agency strategy, and the evolution of the Bengals’ offense.

Pitcher opens up about learning from the head coaching interview process, his commitment to winning in Cincinnati, and how the staff is self-scouting after the 2025 season. He addresses explosive play concerns, protecting the football, under-center adjustments, maximizing Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, and the importance of competition heading into free agency and the draft.

He also dives into backup quarterback evaluation, the offensive line’s second-half growth, receiver versatility, and how the Bengals plan to balance efficiency with explosiveness in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden meets with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine to break down where the Bengals’ defense stands and where it needs to go.

Golden discusses the team’s approach to free agency, the importance of building depth along the defensive line, and what he values most in evaluating prospects. He touches on pass rush consistency, situational defense, tackling, and the communication required to elevate the unit. Golden also explains how the Bengals balance scheme fit, versatility, and football IQ when targeting players in both free agency and the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Cincinnati Bengals have major decisions to make as the NFL free agency period rapidly approaches. Which Bengals free agents will return? Who’s likely to walk? And how will these decisions shape the 2026 season? James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller call their shot regarding Trey Hendrickson, Dalton Risner, Joe Flacco, Joseph Ossai and more. Plus, a first look at FanDuel's odds for who will win the AFC North in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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