Same Old Stripes

On today’s episode, we talk about the Cincinnati Bengals rollercoaster win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football, where they held off a strong performance from Trevor Lawrence. Of course, we talk about a magical night from Joe Burrow and a stand-out performance from CJ Uzomah, amongst others. Then, we touch on a number of key Bengals players potentially returning from injury against the Green Bay Packers next week, including Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins, and Jessie Bates III. Finally, we talk about the importance of their match-up with the Packers and how it impacts the remainder of the 2021 season.  

On today’s episode, the boys get together to celebrate a massive win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, a 24-10 beatdown delivered by the Cincinnati Bengals. We discuss another bio day for Ja’Marr Chase and his chemistry with second-year quarterback Joe Burrow. Plus, we give our opinions on the Bengals offensive line and the rookie debut of second-round selection Jackson Carman, as the team allowed just two pressures with no quarterback hits or sacks, breaking a 75-game streak for Pittsburgh. Later, we give our thoughts on the rest of the AFC North, hand out superlatives, and evaluate what’s ahead on Thursday Night Football against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

It’s been two weeks in 2021 and there are already plenty of storylines developing in Cincinnati. On today’s episode, we break down a rough loss in Chicago for the Bengals, which turned up the heat on Zac Taylor’s coaching position. We’re also joined by John Sheeran to talk about the state of the Bengals offensive line, Joe Burrow’s right performance against the Bears, and the sunny state of the Bengals defense. Later, Billy and Willie preview what they’re watching for in Week Three against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which they both view as a pivotal match-up. Finally, they wrap up by giving their superlatives for Week Two. 

On this episode of Same Old Stripes, we give a quick breakdown of the expectations in this week’s Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Chicago Bears (0-1) match-up. We discuss the impact players to watch, including Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon. Then, look at how the Bears defensive front could cause the Bengals problems. Finally, we give our predictions for the Week Two matchup. 

On this week’s Victory Monday episode, the guys recap a thrilling, overtime victory to start the Cincinnati Bengals 2021 season, 27-24 over the Minnesota Vikings. They open with discussion about two impressive returns-to-the-field for Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon, who helped out out a statement start from the offense. Then, they talk about a reckoning delivered from Larry Ogunjobi, BJ Hill, Larry Ogunjobi, and the rest of the Bengals defensive line. Of course, they spent time talking about some rodeo play-calling from Zac Taylor that almost cost the team the game. Plus, their thoughts on a 101 yard, 5 catch, 1 touchdown and NO DROP debut Ja’Marr Chase… and MORE!

On today’s episode and final speculative episode of the off-season, we break down the Cincinnati Bengals Week One match-up against the Minnesota Vikings, including Joe Burrow’s expectations, our biggest concerns, and what we’re excited to see on Sunday. Then, we make some final predictions and calls ahead of the 2021 season. We pick over/unders on a key question surrounding Zac Taylor, the team’s improved defense, and more. Then, we finish with our bold takes and final records. 

On this week’s episode, Willie, Billy, and TO discuss all things related to Tuesday’s final 53-man roster announcement ahead of the 2021 season. They start by talking about the surprise to release Mike Daniels and why he might be back sooner than most expect. Then, Billy highlights some observations about the interior offensive line that should have Bengals fans excited, with a lot of trust placed in Xavier Su’a-Filo. Plus, they share the excitement about Darius Hodge being among the guys on the final roster. Finally, TO and Willie share some names they’d like to see added ahead of the regular season to address some areas of need. 

On today’s episode, Willie flies solo, but is first joined by Bengals_Sans to discuss some of the key focus areas surrounding this Bengals team. First, they discuss pass rush options to help fill in for Joseph Ossai, including some bullish takes on DJ Reader. Plus, they spend plentiful time breaking down the starting offensive line and potential for Jackson Carman or D’Ante Smith to take over late in the season at right guard. Then, Willie is joined by Kevin Dern of Dolphins Talk for an inside look at Miami’s 2021 training camp cycle. They talk about Dolphins on the roster’s fringes but spend a lot of time highlighting impressive preseasons for Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagovailoa

On this week’s episode, TO and Willie break down the biggest topics following the Bengals loss against the Washington Football Team in Week Two of the preseason. Ja’Marr Chase’s drops took the forefront, but defensive line talk was a major part of the game. They focus on Darius Hodge’s impressive camp and preseason as an undrafted free agent, the impact of Joseph Ossai’s injury, and this season’s sack leader. Then, they discuss Ken Anderson and Ken Riley once again being passed up by the Hall of Fame’s senior committee.

On today’s episode, we break down the highlights and concerning moments from an impressive, 19-14 win over by the Cincinnati Bengals in their road win over the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We discuss flashy performances from rookies Joseph Ossai and Darius Hodges, but also talk about remaining issues on the offensive line. Then, we look into a seal-the-deal game from Evan McPherson, in addition to a nice night from fellow rookie Chris Evans. We close with a conversation about playing Joe Burrow in the preseason and what we’re watching this Friday night against the Washington Football Team.