Jungle Roar

CINCINNATI -- The defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals open OTAs next week, entering phase three of the NFL offseason workout and practice program. The Bengals have a deep and talented roster with several significant rookie additions. They also have a left guard in Jackson Carman who is trying to make a good impression on teammates and coaches alike this spring. What are the biggest storylines to take away from Bengals OTAs as they begin this week? Trags is joined by James Rapien of the LockedOn Bengals Pod and AllBengals.com to discuss. 

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CINCINNATI -- This week on the  @Jungle Roar Bengals Pod Mike Petraglia is joined by Richard Skinner of Local 12 Cincinnati to examine why the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns seem to be garnering more respect and attention than the Cincinnati Bengals, who have improved their offensive line. Also, what does 22-year-old Jackson Carman really need to do to impress the Bengals that he's serious about making a big jump in his second year in the NFL?

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CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has until July 15 to sign his franchise tag and play the season for $12.91 million or risk sitting out the entire season. Joe Burrow has turned out to be the perfect leader at the right time for the Bengals and the city of Cincinnati. Trags sits down and chats up the radio voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard to get his take on these topics and much more on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod.

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CINCINNATI -- With Jonah Williams having his fifth-year option picked up and the offensive line having more apparent quality depth heading into 2022 season, the Bengals clearly had a plan what they wanted to do this offseason. That plan included adding athletic and fast athletes in the secondary and more playmakers on the edge. ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins Trags to talk about why the Bengals seem together on the same page. Also: 

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CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals drafted five defensive players of the six chosen by the franchise in the 2022 NFL Draft last weekend. The team has also signed 12 undrafted rookie free agents, putting an emphasis on offensive line and skill positions. Those 18 players are expected in town for the start of Rookie Mini-camp on May 13 at Paul Brown Stadium. James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals podcast joins Trags to discuss where the Bengals stand heading into their offseason program that began this week. Also:

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CINCINNATI -- This draft could tell us a lot about what the Cincinnati Bengals are thinking about their future when it gets underway Thursday night in Las Vegas. The Bengals are set to draft 31st, the latest they've ever selected in their 55 years of existence. Will they go defensive back? Will they fortify their offensive line. Will they take another receiver?

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CINCINNATI --  The upcoming NFL Draft promises to be a big one for the fortunes of the Cincinnati Bengals as they look to add a few more pieces to a roster they hope will compete for a Super Bowl next February in Arizona. There are many different directions the Bengals could go at No. 31 on the first day, including of course trading down. Who are some of the key names you should know and why heading into next Thursday in Las Vegas. Trags is here to break it all down with CLNS Media's draft and personnel expert Evan Lazar. The two go in-depth on exactly what to expect and which players fit into Cincinnati's system. Also, how many Cincinnati Bearcats will be drafted?

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CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals are no doubt paying close attention to the explosive market for wide receivers that continued Wednesday when Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the  Buffalo Bills, with $70 million guaranteed.  The Bengals have three receivers that are considered among the best in the NFL in Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Chase is a first-round pick from 2021 and is under team control through 2025. Higgins and Boyd are signed through 2023. How will the Bengals be impacted? How will they react?

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CINCINNATI -- The NFL Spring 2022 meetings concluded Wednesday in Palm Beach, Fla. and the Cincinnati Bengals continue to make news and blaze a trail that is raising eyebrows. The team announced they are interested in seriously pursuing options for an indoor practice facility that will allow them to practice indoors during inclement weather. Bengals vice president Katie Blackburn also indicated the team has already approached representatives for Jessie Bates on a contract extension. Where does it stand? 

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CINCINNATI -- Everybody knew the Bengals had to do something to make their franchise quarterback Joe Burrow feel more secure in the pocket in 2022. With the signing of free agent right tackle La'el Collins, they've managed to overhaul three of their five starting positions along the offensive line and appear poised to enter next season with a line that will indeed do a better job of protecting Burrow next season. Collins joins new center Ted Karras and right guard Alex Cappa in forming a front that will attempt to avoid the 51 sacks Burrow suffered in 2021. Also in this episode:

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