Jungle Roar

CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals star running back Joe Mixon professed ultimate confidence this week in the team's ability to get the run game on track. Trags is joined by The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. to explain why that confidence is not misplaced. Also, Joe Burrow starts a foundation to help with food insecurity and childhood mental health in Ohio and Louisiana. 

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CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals recorded their first win of 2022 when they beat the New York Jets, 27-12, Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Will it carry over and be the start of something much bigger? Mike Petraglia is joined by James Rapien of AllBengals.com to discuss what needs to happen on a short week against the Dolphins for the momentum to continue. 

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have started 0-2 and Joe Burrow does not look himself to open the season. Trags and Geoff Hobson discuss the potential for the Bengals to turn things around by just playing better in the trenches and winning physical battles. 

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CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged this week that he needs to do a better job of slowing down his internal clock when the game speeds up like it did Sunday in the fourth quarter on the non-touchdown by Ja'Marr Chase. Mike Petraglia is joined by James Rapien of SI.com and AllBengals.com to discuss game management and the need to beat a wounded Dallas Cowboys team this Sunday in Dallas. 

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CINCINNATI -- After months of waiting, the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals are finally ready to begin defense of their AFC championship. For the first time, they'll be opening the season against their arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Trags is joined by Jay Morrison of The Athletic to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of one of the most talented rosters heading into a season in franchise history.

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CINCINNATI --   Mike Petraglia and Richard Skinner of Local 12 Cincinnati talk about the biggest moves the Cincinnati Bengals made at the 53-man cutdown and the impact tight end OJ Howard could have on the roster if he even makes the team. (NOTE: Bengals were awarded former New England Patriots tight end Devin Asiasi off waivers along with offensive guard Max Scharping and defensive tackle Jay Tufele from Jacksonville.

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CINCINNATI --  A monster day for Ja'Marr Chase and a very solid day for Brandon Allen and the offense as the Cincinnati Bengals conduct their final practice before their preseason opener Friday against the Arizona Cardinals Friday at Paycor Stadium.

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CINCINNATI -- How will the Cincinnati Bengals handle the Jessie Bates holdout at camp and which players could pick up the slack in the secondary? Will Vonn Bell take over play-calling duties in the secondary in his absence? How prepared is rookie Dax Hill to take Bates' spot? Trags talks with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com to preview everything about training camp that opens on July 27.

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CINCINNATI --  The Pittsburgh Steelers this week signed star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a four-year extension worth $18.4 million annually, including a reported $36 million guaranteed. How will that impact discussions between the Cincinnati Bengals and their star safety Jessie Bates? Bates has yet to sign his franchise tag worth $12.9 million for 2022.Bates has until July 15 to sign or negotiate an extension with the Bengals. Mike Petraglia welcomes James Rapien to the Jungle Roar Podcast to discuss the issue, along with the impact Joe Burrow could have on Bates and Burrow's eagerness for the 2022 season. 

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CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals don't have a minicamp but their OTAs have raised the bar of expectations inside the organization after making Super Bowl LVI four months earlier. Mike Petraglia is joined by Geoff Hobson discuss how the Bengals are approaching OTAs and why the challenge of signing Jessie Bates and Joe Burrow long terms are the signs of problems of NFL teams with great talent, which are good problems to have. 

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