Solomon Wilcots welcomes NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero to discuss his observations from Bengals training camp. They dive into the team’s overall outlook, highlighting the improved depth at wide receiver and a renewed focus on getting off to a fast start this season. Tom points out how both offense and defense are showing promise, with the defense featuring impressive young talent and strong performances during camp. The conversation moves into contract negotiations, particularly the Trey Hendrickson situation, and how the Bengals’ philosophy around contracts might impact keeping key players. They also touch on the Bengals’ persistent slow starts in recent years and how the team has adjusted its camp practice schedule to try and change that pattern.00:00:52 — Training camp impressions / Bengals offense and receivers

00:03:29 — Bengals defense update and young talent

00:05:10 — Bengals contract philosophy & Trey Hendrickson standoff

00:08:54 — Trade value and compensation for Hendrickson

00:10:50 — Importance of fast starts and team challenges

00:12:29 — Adjustments in practice schedule to encourage fast starts

00:13:24 — Preseason game analysis: offense vs. defense

00:15:30 — Al Golden’s new defense: schematic changes and expectations

00:16:22 — Draft pick spotlight: Shemar Stewart & rookie class

00:19:51 — Offense improvement focus: running game dilemma

00:20:54 — Vision for the backfield

00:23:40 — Joe Burrow’s health and performance expectations

00:25:37 — AFC North storyline preview

00:29:03 — season outlook