Jungle Roar

CINCINNATI -- With joint practice on the horizon Thursday and preseason Game 2 up on Saturday against the Bears, time to break down what the Bengals have to do to take that next step and be ready for the season. Who has stood out and who need to step it up? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals won their preseason opener 16-14 and several rookies stood out in the win, including tight end Jack Endries and defensive tackle Landon Robinson. Colbie Young had a nice 20-yard catch on third down after a drop earlier while Dohnte Meyers caught three balls for 29 yards and ran once for 13 yards and had a punt return for 11 yards. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- Preseason Week 1 is here and the Bengals are getting ready to take on the Detroit Lions in the first preseason game at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. Joe Burrow is expected to start with the first team offense while Dexter Lawrence II and the first team defense is going up against the Lions powerhouse offense. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss early roster battles and who has impressed the most so far in camp.

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CINCINNATI -- Defense has dominated the first five days of Bengals training camp. But that's not to say there haven't been moments for some on the offense like tight end Erick All Jr. and Chase Brown. Boye Mafe looks like the real deal on the edge and Dexter Lawrence II has come as advertised. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to break down the first week of camp.

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CINCINNATI -- Questions about the 2026 Bengals and whether they can meet their great expectations can start to be answered Wednesday when training camp opens outside Paycor Stadium. Is this is the year that Joe Burrow sets all sorts of passing records, will the defense live up to the expectations with the addition of Dexter Lawrence II in the middle of the defensive line? Who will win the slot corner battle. What about DJ Turner II and Dax Hill and their roles in the secondary? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss this and much more.

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CINCINNATI -- One of the most anticipated training camps in the Joe Burrow era is nearly here and Bengals fans can't wait to see the team out on the Kettering Health Training Camp fields outside Paycor Stadium. There are so many storylines with these Bengals, including Dexter Lawrence, DJ Turner, Dax Hill, Burrow and a new rookie class that promises a new infusion of talent. Dan Hoard joins Trags to break it all down and preview the open of camp next week.

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CINCINNATI -- The 2026 Bengals are poised for a breakthrough season and a return to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Expectations are high. How will Jordan Battle, Myles Murphy and DJ Turner play roles in a breakthrough season for the defense. Will Chase Brown, Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild take big steps forward? Jake Liscow of Locked On Bengals joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals should have one of the most improved defensive units in the NFL this season. The offense should be more explosive this season but will that be with Joe Burrow under center or in his traditional shotgun? Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brain joins Trags to break it all down.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have had by all local observations a very productive and successful offseason. Of course, the work remains to be proven on the field. But national pundits like The Athletics aren't necessarily convinced, ranking the Ravens and Browns as winners in the offseason but leaving the Bengals off the list. Does it really matter? How will the Bengals meet those expectations this coming season? Rocky Boiman of 700 WLW joins Trags to discuss.

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The Kansas City Chiefs captured their third Super Bowl title in five years with a thrilling 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. What were some of the biggest takeaways? How can the Bengals get their hands on Chris Jones in free agency or someone like him? What are the Bengals biggest needs heading into free agency and the draft? Just how deep is this wide receiver class? Trags digs into these topics with Bengals expert Jake Liscow of the LockedOn Bengals podcast to discuss in the latest edition of the Jungle Roar Pod.

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