The Bengals' offense has put up very similar numbers in each of the last two seasons.

Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for nearly identical amounts of touchdowns, interceptions and passing yards in 2022 relative to 2021. His wide receiver core of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd can say the same with their combined statistics between 2021 and 2022.

With a new offensive line featuring Orlando Brown Jr, the "glass eaters" can eat more glass than ever.

What will running back Joe Mixon do without Samaje Perine by his side? How well can he build off of his numbers from last year with the hope of possibly redeeming himself in 2023?

The Strictly Stripes crew looks at how far the Bengals offense can take off in 2023 and what they're capable of doing with their new weapons.

Second-year left guard Cordell Volson joins the podcast for a brief 1-on-1 chat.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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The Bengals' voluntary workouts are currently focused on camaraderie, but that will change very soon.

Once the team hits organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, the pressure will heat up leading up to training camp. That's going to be especially true for several players who aren't guaranteed to make the team before the 2023 season.

Several players are on the bubble of getting cut, some have a toss-up chance of making the team while others will make the team with ease but could be at risk for getting cut in 2024.

Multiple veterans will look to fight for spots on the 53-man roster in very bloated positional groups like offensive tackle and defensive end.

The Strictly Stripes crew lists the players who are the most vulnerable for getting cut and how they can save their roles on the team ahead of and during training camp.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Bills quarterback Josh Allen each put on a spectacle last season.

Allen earned a runner-up vote for league MVP while Burrow made a strong case for the award and has primed himself to be a top candidate for the award next season. Burrow got the best of Allen in the playoffs last season but Allen was nursing a partially torn UCL in his throwing arm at the end of the year.

Both passers have elite receivers and lead some of the best offenses in the NFL. What makes Burrow and Allen similar? Will one beat out the other next season in terms of stat categories, wins or other areas?

Better yet, which quarterback has better odds to win MVP?

The Strictly Stripes crew looks at a side-by-side comparison of the best stats between Burrow and Allen in 2022. Using those stats, they project where either quarterback will end up next season.

The crew also catches up with rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones in a 1-on-1 chat.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad and Andrew Gillis.

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There's a reason why Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow goes by "Joe Cool."

In the most high-pressure situations, Burrow still finds a way to keep himself and his team collected. The moment is never too big or too small for Burrow. Whether that's a game against a winless opponent or the Super Bowl, Burrow has mostly met expectations.

The trickle effect is obvious as seen by his teammates' performances and the culture shift in Cincinnati.

But how did Burrow become the face of the franchise and one of the league's faces? What goes through his head as he's locked in and focused on the prize at hand.

University of Cincinnati leadership expert and professor Laurens Steed joins the Strictly Stripes Podcast to break down the many layers that makes Burrow an effective, skilled leader.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad and special guest Laurens Steed.

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Ja'Marr Chase is a very ambitious person.

The Bengals wide receiver wants to set and break as many records as he can entering just his third season in the NFL. He's already a Top 10 receiver in Bengals history but now his goal is to firmly etch his way as a Top 5 receiver in team history.

Most sportsbooks and oddsmaker haven't thought far enough to predict what Chase can do in 2023. Is it ever too early to predict what Chase is capable of though? Of course not.

Two years of experience provides enough data to have insight as to how far Chase can go with quarterback Joe Burrow still by his side. Can he put up big numbers even with Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd by his side?

The Strictly Stripes crew sets the line on what Chase is capable of producing next season. They predict whether Chase goes over/under the virtual lines.

Rookie running back Chase Brown also joins the crew for a moving one-on-one chat.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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We (almost) have a deal.

The Bengals are continuing their ongoing contract negotiations with quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow is actively involved in his negotiations and has a clear picture of what he's looking for in his extension. Part of that includes using Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase as a focal point for how his deal is set up.

Does Burrow's deal mimic the one Jalen Hurts got last month?

Sure, Burrow might not literally leave money on the table, but he might be willing to have a flexible enough deal that allows for Higgins, Chase and even Logan Wilson to get inked.

The Strictly Stripes crew determines whether or not Burrow's approach will pay off for himself and the team in the long run.

Long snapper Cal Adomitis joins the show for an exclusive one-on-one interview as he breaks down his offseason routine.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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The picture is clear on how the Bengals' roster will shape out in the coming weeks and months.

Rookies are fully settled into the confines of Paycor Stadium, the second phase of voluntary workouts are underway and organized team activities and mandatory minicamps are just about a month away. All of this means that the intensity and competition of the offseason is heating up.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are connecting again in practice. Now they'll look to replicate that same rhythm and connection with everyone else on the roster, including new faces.

How will new faces like Charlie Jones, Trevor Siemian and Chase Brown fare with the rest of the veterans? Will undrafted rookies like Jaxson Kirkland have a real shot at making the roster?

The Strictly Stripes crew sets the stage for how the rest of the offseason will play out all the way into training camp as workouts intensify. They go through the entire roster and do a 53-man reset.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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The Bengals' path to the Super Bowl doesn't get any easier.

Part of the cost that comes with winning is facing tougher challenges through and through. Their schedule got harder than the prior season when the Bengals reached the Super Bowl. In a loaded AFC, things don't get any easier either.

Part of the silver lining of such a grueling schedule is four prime-time games but the caveat is mostly playing teams that are strong Super Bowl contenders in those games.

How much can the Bengals afford to start 0-2 like last year? Should the Bengals have their third-straight 5-4 start on the season, will they actually be able to overcome that type of start this time?

The Strictly Stripes crew looks at all 17 of the Bengals' upcoming matchups in 2023 and assesses what makes their schedule easier -- or harder -- than last year's slate.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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Quarterbacks are getting paid this offseason.

Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson have each respectively helped reset the quarterback market this offseason with their new deals. Jackson is currently the league's highest paid player with his new deal that pays him $52 million per year on his five-year extension.

That leaves big name stars like Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert waiting to get paid this offseason. Both players saw their respective fifth-year options get extended but are working toward long term deals.

Will Burrow land a five-year deal like Hurts and Jackson? Or will he go for a longer deal just like Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes?

The Strictly Stripes crew analyzes the numbers behind Jackson's deal and looks at where Burrow's extension might fit in relation to that. They also look at how players like Mahomes can shape Burrow's deal.

This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.

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Imagine a world where you could pick certain players from the AFC North to play for the Bengals.

The only restriction is that you can't pick All-Pro and/or Pro Bowl players who have become household names. So that means, T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, Nick Chubb and Mark Andrews among others are all off of the table.

But what David Njoku? Kyle Hamilton? Alex Highsmith? Would they fit well with the Bengals?

Although there's a good chance neither of those names would become a Bengal, it's not like players from other AFC North teams haven't landed with the Bengals.

Current cornerback Mike Hilton is a former Steeler, Larry Ogunjobi spent a season in Cincinnati after a year in Cleveland and legendary Steelers linebacker James Harrison briefly played for the Bengals after coming from Pittsburgh and heading back there.

The Strictly Stripes crew drafts the best non-Pro Bowl and All-Pro players in the AFC North who would have an underrated impact with the Bengals.

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