Same Old Stripes

On today's episode, we're joined by The Athletic's Jay Morrison, who is fresh off of a week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, for a discussion on a number of Bengals off-season topics. First, we discuss some of the early combine takeaways and news made by Duke Tobin during his press conference. Importantly, Jay shares his thoughts on Joe Mixon's future with the team and why they're likely to look at running backs with strong attention in this class. Later, we ask Jay about some of the potential free-agent targets for the Bengals, including Jermaine Eluemunor and defensive back depth. Finally, we take an early look at where the Bengals might land in the 2023 NFL Draft, with particular attention to Oklahoma's Anton Harrison to fill a gap on the offensive line, including his potential future as a franchise left tackle. 

On this special episode of Same Old Stripes, we're joined by NFL Insider Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites on Twitter) to breakdown some of the keys to the Bengals off-season and what moves might fit the Bengals. We look at off-season decisions for players on the roster, including Jonah Williams, Joe Mixon, and La'el Collins, plus examine free agent decisions with Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell. Throughout the show, Chad gives us some key draft nuggets and some favorite targets for the Bengals, plus shares his thoughts on where star running back Bijan Robinson might land.

On today's show, we take a deeper look at comments from Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin, as he shared a few particularly interesting nuggets, plus we're joined by Wayne Box Miller of the Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network to discuss the off-season still ahead. We discuss Tobin's statement to the league, telling teams to "go get your own" Tee Higgins, solidifying the Bengals intent to keep him through 2023 (and beyond). Plus, we talk about the business side of the game, as we share our thoughts on wanting to see Jessie Bates III get a nice contract, especially with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons already rumored to have lots of interest. Finally, we talk about why keeping Vonn Bell in Cincinnati would be so important to a young player like Dax Hill. 

On today's show, we're joined by special guest and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey! To kick things off, Markus tells us a little bit about his off-season so far, plus some of the travel he's looking forward to taking in with teammates Ted Karras and Michael Thomas. Then, he shares what he's looking forward to entering his 4th season as a pro, plus why it's great to have Lou Anarumo back at defensive coordinator to kepe things moving. Later, Markus discusses his key roles in two massive playoff games for the Bengals, including his story behind the Fumble in the Jungle. Finally, Markus fills us in on some of his off-the-field interests, including his interest in human performance.

On today's show, we examine the last two weeks of coverage surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals off-season and share our thoughts on a few key situations. First, we talk about the across-the-board return from the Bengals coaching staff and why that's key for both sides of the football, including why the return of Troy Walters might end up being the biggest blessing in disguise. Then, we debate whether or not an upgrade over Cordell Volson at left guard makes sense for the Bengals, which does become a contentious debate. We continue the spirit of the conversation for the right tackle position, where La'el Collins is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season and already wasn't impressive to most Bengals fans. Finally, we wrap up the show by sharing our best fits for the Bengals in the first three rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft, including why we love the idea of Michael Mayer and Bijan Robinson amongst other options on the board.

On today's show, we're joined by two very special guests to celebrate the career and legacy left by AJ Green after his retirement from the NFL. First, we're joined by Bengal Jim, then by Mo Egger (ESPN 1530), to discuss what made AJ such a phenomenal Bengals player, how he stacks with the franchise's extensive list of receiving legends, and why he'll stand the test of time with the fans in Cincinnati.

On today’s episode, the guys ahead to the off-season as the Bengals are getting set in their cap and planning meetings for the coming months. To start, each of us pick our biggest position of need for the Bengals and debate the path forward for the team. Then, we take a look at the contract situations for La’el Collins and Joe Mixon, determining what the team should do with each veteran. Then, we close out the show with our first version of a three-round mock draft to help get you set with some of the key names to monitor in April’s draft. 

On today's show, we break down another Cincinnati Bengals win, this time a 27-10 dismantling of the Buffalo Bills in the snow at their own stadium (Highmark Stadium). We discuss Joe Burrow's complete control of the came and why his 23/36, 242 passing yard, and 2 touchdown performance is even better than it looks on paper. Plus, we talk about how impressed we were with the battered Bengals offensive line, who shoved the Buffalo Bills off the line, generating 172 yards of rushing offense and just 1 sack of Burrow. From there, we share just how impressive it was for Jackson Carman to play at such a high level in his first career start at Left Tackle. Later, we talk about the defense taking Josh Allen through hell and pick out just a few of the players who gave him the most issues. Finally, we share our first thoughts on the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Bengals could give Patrick Mahomes more issues than ever. 

On today's show, we set the stage for an AFC North Showdown in the playoffs, as the Cincinnati Bengals will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Wild Card Weekend. First, we discuss the sights and sounds from Paycor Stadium as the Bengals knocked off those same Ravens by a final score of 27-16 on Sunday. Then, we discuss a number of factors that will effect each team in the first round of the playoffs. We discuss Alex Cappa potentially missing the postseason and what the expect from backup guard Max Scharping in his absence. Then, we talk about the bizarre quarterback controversy happening in Baltimore heading into the first round of the playoffs. We close the show by picking which players we think may have the greatest impact on the Bengals ability to advance this weekend.

On today's show, we look at the weekend that was, with the Cincinnati Bengals riding their 34-23 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a one-game lead in the AFC North. First, we discuss the impressive road comeback by the Bengals, who found themselves buried 17-0 late in the first half against Tom Brady, only to rally for 34 unanswered points. Then, we look at a defense that's being carried by its depth at the moment, with unsung heroes like Josh Tupou and Tre Flowers making some of the biggest plays of the day, plus an impressive rookie debut for Dax Hill. Plus, we dive into what's making Germaine Pratt an All-Pro candidate, as the linebacker continues to thrive as the schedule gets tighter. We also dive into another clunky day for the offense, as the running game stalled drastically and Joe Burrow continues to struggle with tipped ball interceptions. Finally, we close with some thoughts on the AFC landscape, specifically as it relates to the Baltimore Ravens falling 13-3 to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday to give the Bengals a one-game pad on the division.