Paul and Dave run through a wild first day of free agency with a closer look at Tee Higgins' trade request, the fit and ramifications with Geno Stone at safety, Drew Sample, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Trayveon Williams and even landing a third-round compensatory pick thanks to the NFL's computing error. 

Free agency Day 1: Higgins trade request, Geno Stone, comp picks, all the things

Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Dave Niinemets of The Athletic, Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network and comedian Mark Chalifoux across three shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines.

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Paul and Mark take your questions, which include late-night submissions of Joe Burrow's AI hair on Paul, Nick Lachey clarifications, left guard perspective, Tee Higgins availability chatter, Amarius Mims usage, guardian cap merch, misconceptions about Mike Brown and an onslaught of name ideas for the Growler listenership.  Plus, a long talk about professional flag running, waving and displaying, yelling "Third dooooown" and emphasizing how much Rudy was awful at football.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast

Who Dey Light: AI Burrow hair, Amarius Mims usage, professional flag running

Paul and Jay discuss a bevy of Bengals news bites, including a big investment by the club in Paycor Stadium and Tee Higgins latest absence.  Plus, how has Joe Burrow has looked throwing the ball in camp what it might mean going forward. That along with other observations on players impressing or disappointing during early practices.  Finally, ranking Bengals' sounds, guessing slot snaps and Jay gives the Bengals' coaches homework. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast  

PD&Jay: Tee Higgins saga, practice observations, best Bengals sounds

Paul and Mark talk all things schedule from the challenges from a Bengals point of view to the best trips of the season and best time to come to Cincinnati for a game.  Then they take listener questions on a potential 18-game schedule, allure of NFC games, slow starts, Trey Hendrickson handshake deals and why the hate on Los Angeles.  Plus, influencers stalking Joe Burrow, show follower nicknames and holding on tight to our clean rating. Send questions: TheGrowlerPodcast@gmail.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast

Who Dey Light: Schedule release show!

Dave and Paul discuss the early schedule release, Trey Hendrickson reported and other observations from the rookie mini-camp and OTAs.  Hear from fourth-round pick Erick All about his injuries and why his back injury was so scary at the time (and isn't now).  Mo Egger joins to talk about potential schedule trips and what would be the best and worst case scenario for the release. Plus, Jermaine Burton discusses his obsession with aliens much to their delight. 

Balds Don't Lie: Schedule matters, OTAs observations, Burton loves aliens

Paul and Mark take your questions on the schedule release, what "all in" should have meant, Samaje Perine dreams, new offensive systems and where story ideas come from.  Plus, more strong submissions for Bengals baptism, a Bengals fan from Bengal, a strong new segment name and why things get weird you talk about trying to have another kid. 

Free agency Day 1: Higgins trade request, Geno Stone, comp picks, all the things

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