The Bengals are planning on placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, Reds players say Terry Francona's speech was the best they have ever heard, former MLB pitcher Sam LeCure discusses expectations for the Reds this season and more!

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB we talk about the Cincinnati Reds first day of Spring Training topics. We break down Terry Franconas comments on base stealing and what this means for the reds agression on the base paths. We discuss the American Hockey team and the National Anthem getting booed by Canadians... We discuss whether or not the Bengals are a superbowl contender last year and if they have enough pieces to be one this year...

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about Public Pressure. Joe Burrows media tour has rubbed some people the wrong way. Others believe that this is the only thing he can do to presuade the front office to pay the stars on the team. We discuss if Joe Burrows tour is warranted and if it will even work! Bengals also need to add outside the team this year as well. The needs for the team are many but we discuss the top priorites and players to target. Jonathan India Speaks! He loves the Francona move and thinks that the young players will get their butts in gear with a guy whos more stern. This and more on Off the Bench!

In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Germaine Pratt Trade request. Is this a sign of things to come for the Cincinnati Bengals? When should we expect more to come? Reid Maus has a monologue about the Best team in all of Football. Xavier Musketeers win a big game and we have Rick Broering on to talk about the teams rise. Later on the show Reid does his Infamous bit of the Top 5 Reds players in 2025...

In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Bearcats beating Utah at Fifth Third Arena. Are the Bearcats starting to stack some wins here and make a push at the end? Cincinnati Bengals are starting to get linked different college prospects AND free agents we discuss some of the bigger names and we talk about Jermaine Burtons 2nd eviction notice... Elly De La Cruz is a BIG Riser in the MLB Top 100 should we expect a possible another step forward for the young star? We also discuss the AFC North biggest questions that still need answered.

In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Cincinnati Reds Pitchers and Catchers reporting in. We discuss what we think the opening day rotation will be. The Bearcats take on Utah today at Fifth Third can they start stacking some wins here and make a push at the end? Cincinnati Bengals are starting to get linked different college prospects AND free agents we discuss some of the bigger names and we talk about Jermaine Burtons 2nd eviction notice... NFL is king the Super Bowl is ONCE AGAIN the highest rated Super Bowl Again.

In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. The Philadelphia Eagles CRUSH the Kansas City Chiefs leaving many fans feeling justified over the course of the season saying that the team was not GREAT. Mahomes was pressured all night with 47% of his drop backs resulting in a pressure... Joe Burrow earlier this year playing against the Ravens faced 48% and dropped a four hundo on them... HMMMMM... Kickers ultimately were the REAL difference in the game Jake Elliot 4/4 on FGs made, Harrison Butker? ZERO... Maybe Nick Sirianni isnt a bad coach and Jalen Hurts is an Above Avg QB. We will discuss all this and more COMING UP! OFF THE BENCH! HERE WE GO!

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. The fellas talk about the Best Super Bowl bets to make and give thier final predictions heading into the game! The crew react to the NFL awards show and the NFL Hall of Fame Inductees. We talk about this and MORE on Off the Bench ESPN 1410 WING AM

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Trey Hendrickson got on the Pat Mcafee Show and talked about his situation and had some very interesting things to say. NBA Trade deadline is starting to wrap up and the trades get more and more interesting as we go! We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... Bearcats beat UCF 93-83 last night. Bob Huggins gave a speech to the Cats and LOOK OUT they look better than ever... Sign that maybe they need a better leader? We talk about this and MORE on Off the Bench ESPN 1410 WING AM

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. With Yesterday bringing out lots of trade targets we discuss which players rumored and on the trade block that would fit in Stripes. We discuss the Big Trade in the NBA that shook the sports world. Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis was WILD to see. We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... WHAT A DISASTER... Bearcats are going up against UCF who they have notoriously handled well in the past but this year is a disaster so who knows hopefully they get back on track tonight.