Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

James gives his observations from OTA practice #1 and Jake reacts, before we talk about Jessie Bates' extension in a world with a rising salary cap, and the Cincinnati Bengals new waiver claim LB Joe Bachie.

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Joe Burrow didn't waste any time getting back to work, showing up for the first OTA and grabbing the spotlight and the headlines as he threw to receivers as a participant in day 1 of the Cincinnati Bengals' OTA program. Jake pats himself on the back for his prediction on yesterday's show, and James has eyewitness testimony of Burrow's return to action. We also cover quotes from coaches and players, and all the analysis you could ask for about a May practice.

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We break down some of the top "things to look for" as the Cincinnati Bengals begin their 2021 offseason program on Tuesday, from Joe Burrow's participation to the trenches, and then talk about PFF's offensive line rankings for 2021. Jonah Williams and Trey Hopkins make the list at tackle and center, but PFF doesn't believe the Bengals have a top-32 guard.

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Mike Brown spoke to Dan Hoard about the Ring of Honor ahead of voting, and diving back into the complicated idea of adding Morgan Moses to the Cincinnati Bengals roster. Jake and James wrap up with a conversation about the defensive line, depth, rotations, and what to expect along Lou Anarumo's fronts in 2021.

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Morgan Moses is now a free agent who would make sense for the Cincinnati Bengals to pursue, then we take mailbag questions about breakout candidates, position battles, breakout candidates, and more!

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The good news of the day is that CJ Uzomah has joined Joe Burrow's triumphant comeback in the form of running routes, joined by Ja'Marr Chase on Wednesday. Jake and James also revisit yesterday's soap box about the offensive line and national media narratives, before diving into each 2021 Cincinnati Bengals draft pick and asking the question "what would we have done with that pick?"

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Joe Burrow's doctor says rehab is ahead of schedule and the Cincinnati Bengals' QB is looking good for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Plus, Jake and James push back against some national media narratives around the team's efforts to improve its offensive line this year. Rookie OL Jackson Carman also signed his rookie deal and the team was doing some "phase 2" offseason activities on Tuesday.

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WR Trent Taylor will join the Cincinnati Bengals after his tryout, rookies sign their deals, and Jake and James preview the OTA and minicamp schedule and discuss the Bengals' youth.

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Notes from rookie camp include Ja'Marr Chase's smooth movement, Tyler Shelvin looking fit, and a battle for punt returner starting early. Jake and James also discuss some travel and rest advantages baked into the Cincinnati Bengals' 2021 schedule, and talk about expectations for Lou Anarumo's defense in year 3 of his Bengals tenure.

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Jake and James talk about their go-to Skyline orders, how depth and Marion Hobby's addition to the coaching staff will affect the pass rush, and many more questions in this episode of the weekend mailbag.

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