Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#bbp)

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer up reaction to the team's big trade for left tackle Cordy Glenn.  They run down the fallout from who could be next to sign and how this changes the draft outlook. Also, they discuss the team's decision to pass on the Adam Jones contract option.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. offer a complete preview of what to expect from the Bengals in free agency.  We dive into the chances Tyler Eifert and Russell Bodine return and why perhaps a team taking a shot on Eifert needs to be prepared to evolve.  Then we run down the sad list of all the Bengals unrestricted free agent signings since 2011 and take a series of your Twitter questions.  Plus, power ranking the best Big Lebowski quotes to use in everyday life as the movie hits its 20th anniversary.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski broadcast from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.  Hear interviews with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, head coach Marvin Lewis, offensive line coach Frank Pollack and director of player personnel Duke Tobin.  Paul and Jim offer takeaways from all those interviews, things heard inside the bars and restaurants during the week and insight from the prospects attending the event.

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski trudge through the fallout from the AJ McCarron grievance.  Hear the conversation with McCarron from minutes after he learned his freedom rang.  Plus, we dive into what to make of the Bobby Hart signing and pick second-wave free agents worth targeting.  Finally, we power rank Tupac conspiracy theories as Unsolved hits USA Network.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a look at the state of the quarterback room in Cincinnati.  We offer a primer on the possible outcomes of the McCarron restricted free agent grievance which will finally be settled this week. Plus, we discuss the criticism of Andy Dalton and his future as viewed by the team.  Plus, power ranking romantic comedies for Valentine's Day and celebrating a great city.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. react to the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and discuss what the takeaways are for the Bengals.  Then they run through the personnel moves the Bengals should make this offseason if they want to put together a similar path as the Eagles from 7-9 to champs.  Also, power ranking french fries and earning cake.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a litany of items following the Bengals through January.  The discussion starts with reaction to the conversation with Mike Brown about retaining Marvin Lewis and relationship with the fan base. Then, we dive into things heard during our trip to Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, specifically pertaining to the re-shaping of the offensive line.  Hear directly from both Brown and Marvin Lewis.  Then we offer an AJ McCarron update, check in with Optimistic Bobby days after the first can release in the history of 50 West, we take three Twitter questions, power rank the 64 box of Crayola crayons and get happy about making people mad.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at what trends Cincinnati can derive from this weekend's playoff games including a direct conversation about Andy Dalton.  Plus, we talk about the latest coaching staff moves and what it means for the direction of the team.  We also power rank Amercian Gladiators and Jim rants about fake money.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss more of the fallout of Marvin Lewis' return to Cincinnati and the staff changes made in the week since.  Hear from Lewis and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor.  Plus, Bizarro BBP and power ranking coffee.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss the team's decision to bring back Marvin Lewis for a 16th season.

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the final week of the regular season. In particular, does the fight the Bengals showed against Detroit mean much in the long run? We dive into the legacy of Marvin Lewis and who else could be in their last Bengals game on Sunday.

The lightly awaited showdown between Jim Owczarski and Hot Take James -- James Rapien from ESPN1530 -- takes place on the BBP. They debate Andy Dalton, quarterbacks and how the Bengals should be handling their most important position. Plus, Optimistic Bobby comes to the reality of nine losses and we quickly offer predictions for the Lions game.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive into the wild weekend where the report surfaced about Marvin Lewis walking away and the coach's decision to run from the news in the days since. Hear from Lewis, Clint Boling and A.J. Green. We look into what this means and how it will play out over the final two weeks of the regular season. Plus we power rank the best of Lewis' evasive answers from Monday's press conference.

On the BBP2 Enquirer beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. are joined by Bengals.com chief Geoff Hobson to discuss what went wrong in 2017 and how far this team is away from being back in the mix in 2018. Plus, Optimistic Bobby wants to fall over and Corey Dillon was so good we included two BTS segments.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. jump into the mess left after the Bears blow out the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Most importantly they discuss the question of if Sunday's results took any doubt away from if the team and coach will part ways at season's end. Plus, we discuss who is at fault after a performance like that and the tumultuous season of A.J. Green. Hear from linebacker Kevin Minter, safety George Iloka, Marvin Lewis and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Also, power rank animated mice and call out a black Hyundai Elantra.

Running through a newsy week at the Bengals facility, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the surprise move of John Ross to IR, the suspension and reversal of George Iloka, ripple effect of Sashi Brown being let go in Cleveland, Optimistic Bobby, predictions for Chicago and a preview of Jim's giant story for this weekend. Hear from Marvin Lewis and Iloka.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski parse through fallout from the Bengals brutal loss against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football. We talk how this fell apart, ramifications, reaction to the carnage and wonder how you fix a team incapable of finishing. Plus, Jolly Plumbing Jack of All Trades Player of the Week, power ranking 80s sitcoms and "I know about the cup game."

Enquirer Bengals beat writer Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. conduct their first live BBP at 50 West Brewing Company. And after 20 minutes of Steelers discussion and intriguing Town Hall of listener Q&A breaks out to dive deep into the state of the franchise. We hit on Marvin Lewis, Mike Brown, drafting errors, Andy Dalton, honoring former players, stadium experience and Optimistic Bobby works the room. Then Paul Daugherty shows up like Aroldis Chapman in the final minutes to deliver a 100mph fastball for the win. Huge thanks to our partner 50 West and owner Bobby Slattery for the fantastic atmosphere for this honest conversation and, of course, the delicious beer for those in attendance.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss what will be the defining stretch of the 2017 season and where the Bengals will land playing a line of quality teams. Plus, we wonder if Sunday against Cleveland was an outlier in the running game or sign of real progress, talk about what Bengals fans desperately need to see out of this franchise right now and ask what to make of this defense. Hear from safety George Iloka and center Russell Bodine. Plus, we power rank marsupials and offer a holiday edition of what's making us mad and happy.

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer what they are thankful for, discuss the future of Hue Jackson and if it could be in Cincinnati, plus, Optimistic Bobby makes a big announcement about the live BBP at 50 West next Thursday.