Same Old Stripes

On today's show, we take a look at the week that was and the week that's still to come for the Cincinnati Bengals, who now find themselves tied for first place in the AFC North after a terrible start. First, we discuss another gem from Lou Anarumo's defense in the 27-15 win over the Miami Dolphins. We talk about impressive moments from several defensive players, including some renewed faith in Jessie Bates III. Later, we single out a few key players, including Ted Karras, Chidobe Awuzie, and Cam Sample as impact presences on Thursday Night. Then, we shift to a discussion about a wild weekend from the AFC North as the Bengals set themselves up to play the Baltimore Ravens. We share why Baltimore could be scary, what the Bengals need to do to continue having success against Lamar Jackson, and why DJ Reader's absence could be the x-factor in the game. Finally, we make our predictions for Sunday night. 

On today's show, we recap a big weekend for the Bengals and the Same Old Stripes crew  before pivoting to tonight's HUGE match-up between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. We discuss Joe Burrow looking like himself against the Jets and why that seems likely to stick from here on out. Then, we talk about a dominant day for Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals pass rush, who had Joe Flacco seeing ghosts by the end of regulation. Then, we look at how the Bengals defense can really push the 3-0 Miami Dolphins, who've had a red-hot start on the offensive side of the football. We share how Dax Hill could finally find himself in the mix and why Eli Apple and Tyreek Hill are unlikely to be left in 1-on-1 opportunities, despite the Cheetah's desires. We wrap up the show by discussing any worries we have about the Bengals offense and then make our predictions for the game. 

On today's show, we examine another rough day for the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals (particularly on the offensive side) after a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys as a result of a 50-yard field goal by Brett Maher. We start off with a frank discussion about the play calling and offensive decision making from Zac Taylor, Brian Callahan, and Joe Burrow. Then, we pivot to a discussion about the weak links on the line being their two players with the most expectations, Jonah Williams and La'el Collins, with rookie Cordell Volson looking like the stand-out player in the bunch. Plus, we spend some time discussing what's going on with Joe Mixon through two weeks, as his ability to get up field hasn't shown through outside of one run. Finally, we close with a quick examination of the pass rush's weak points through the first couple of games and share our superlatives for the loss. 

On today's show, we preview the Cincinnati Bengals upcoming trip to play the Dallas Cowboys, but not without reflecting on what needs to show improvement from their Week One performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss what Joe Burrow needs to do to bounce back against a frisky Cowboys defense, plus examine why it's a more favorable match-up for the entire offensive attack. Further, we discuss what Jonah Williams and La'el Collins need to do to take a leap in performance this week with the task of keeping Micah Parsons out of Burrow's kitchen. Later, we talk about the Cooper Rush factor and why it could cause a little bit of a different approach from the Bengals defense. Finally, we make our predictions for Sunday's afternoon tilt. 

On today's show, we work through all the feelings of the Cincinnati Bengals' bizarre loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the team falling 23-20 as time expired in overtime. We discuss a very choppy day for Joe Burrow, who had 5 turnovers with 4 interceptions in addition to taking 7 sacks. Further, we examine some of the pieces on the offensive line and how all five played this week. Next, we spent some time examining all the points left on the board by the Bengals offense and special teams, though it's with the caveat of Clark Harris's bicep injury. Later, we spend time looking at what was a pretty impressive day for the Bengals defense, who held the Pittsburgh Steelers to 267 yards on 57 plays with only 13 first downs. We wrap with some discussion about another monster day for Ja'Marr Chase and why we're thrilled to see some of the wrinkles in the Bengals offense to maximize his talent. 

On today's jam-packed show, we open things up by examining the Cincinnati Bengals match-up in Week One with the hated Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss how the offensive line will be tested with a great front from Pittsburgh, including the rookie debut of Cordell Volson against superstar defensive tackle Cam Heyward. Later, we discuss the difference in facing Mitch Trubisky, who certainly presents more downfield and mobility challenges then the Ghost of Big Ben in 2022. Finally, we make our predictions for the game. Then, we're joined by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Allan George for an interview about making the first 53-man roster, his passion for Vanderbilt football, and why he's so excited to be a member of a promising team. Then, we finish up the show by making our predictions for the 2022 season, including some key Bengals stats, our non-Burrow MVP picks, and our final record predictions for 2022. Football is back, Who Dey, everyone!

On today's show, we react to a week of roster churn from the Cincinnati Bengals, which included some surprising cuts and new faces entering the building.  First, we discuss our overall takeaways, including some of our thoughts on the impressive safety room, the lingering questions on the offensive line, and our excitement to see Jeff Gunter make the squad. Next, we discuss some of the since-outdated OJ Howard buzz and why the Bengals need to add a little more juice in the tight end room. Then, we look at waiver wire additions Devin Asiasi (TE from New England), Max Scharping (OG from Houston), and Jay Tufele (DL from Jacksonville). In particular, we talk about how Scharping could nudge Jackson Carman out of a job. From there, we naturally transition into our discussion about Cordell Volson formally being named the starter at left guard and what that means in the big picture. Finally, we wrap up our show talking about Kevin Huber's victory in the punting battle against Drue Chrisman and how that shakes for the future in Cincinnati.

On today's episode, we break down the #Bengals loss in the Meadowlands, as the #Giants downed them 25-22 in their second preseason game. First, we discuss an insightful, yet rocky day for Cordell Volson and why it should still have him in leading the left guard conversation. Next, we look at Dax Hill's 6 tackle, 1 INT performance and analyze why he's likely to get a boost in snaps compared to expectations. Further, we look at some of the other players who made a bunch of big plays, including a 20-tackle day for Clay Johnston and some nice defensive flashes from Cam Sample. Finally, we wrap up by discussing Thad Moss's hit on Kayvon Thibodeaux that sparked a bunch of controversy on Twitter.

On a very special episode, we're joined by a series of representatives from the AFC North media world to talk about each team in the division. With Kevin Oestreicher (Locked On Ravens, Ravens Wire), we discuss why the Ravens health is an x-factor, the potential impact of Ronnie Stanley as a healthy fixture on the line, and why the Ravens could be back on top this year. With Jarrett Bailey (SI Now, USA Today, The 33rd Team, Pump Fake Podcast, No Notes Podcast), we talk about the Steelers quarterback situation, the excitement around their upgraded secondary, and why Mike Tomlin will likely get this team knocking on the door of the playoffs. With Nick Pedone (betJack, The Sports Parlor), we discuss the complicated outlook for the Browns in 2022, a few players who could surprise fans [including rookie kicker Cade York], and the importance of maximizing their window. It's a full episode with a lot of good nuggets, dig in!

On today's show, we take time to breakdown everything that went into the Bengals' 36-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason opener. We open, however, by briefly discussing Joe Burrow's return to the practice field in full pads, which truly makes it feel like football is back in the air. From there, we quickly pivot to the left guard battle, where Jackson Carman came completely unraveled in the team's loss. We discuss how much faith we have left in the second-year guard, especially after watching 2022 fourth-round pick Cordell Volson look sufficient in the role. Next, we look at a pair of rookies, Zach Carter and Jeff Gunter, discussing just how impressive they were during their debuts. Then, we pivot to a Chris Evans discussion about his ceiling this season. Finally, we wrap up the show by discussing how we would grade the overall performance of the team from Friday's loss.