Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#bbp)

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive into the significant fallout from Cincinnati's shutout loss to Baltimore.  We discuss how much the outlook of the season has changed, how this offensive line played compared to expectations, the running back rotation and the team's public relations issue with lacking attendance and vitriol from those in the building.  Hear from cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and running back Giovani Bernard, who is the first winner of our Jolly Plumbing Jack of all Trades Player of the Game.  Plus, all eyes are upon Optimistic Bobby to unite a pessimistic fan base. 

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a closer look at the season opener against the Ravens, deadlines on contract negotiations with Vontaze Burfict and Tyler Eifert, injury updates, Optimistic Bobby, plus, predictions for the game. Also, hear extended conversations with A.J. Green, Jordan Evans and the Hot Seat with Doc and Tyler Eifert from BTS.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the makeup of the 53-man roster and how the team ended up with the third-youngest squad in football. Plus, a breakdown of how the kicking decision unfolded and running through our predictions for the season. And, #GenoSpeaks!

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. go into the details and behind the scenes of the NFL's five-game suspension of linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Also, they run through the 53-man roster with final predictions of who will be cut and who will survive.  Hear from Burfict following the Bengals' game in Washington. 

Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take a closer look at possible veteran moves, including analysis of Michael Johnson. We eventually predict how the defense will break at final cuts. Hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Plus, optimistic Bobby wonders about Mike Brown, Jim flip-flops on car spiders and we discuss the glory of a new couch.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a comb through the offensive roster with analysis of who has moved to the bubble, what veterans might not make the team and the domino effect of decisions being discussed right now.  Plus, hear from guard Trey Hopkins, offensive tackles Jake Fisher and Cedric Ogbuehi, plus wide receivers coach James Urban.  Then optimistic Bobby drops one of the most optimistic questions imaginable and Jim and I talk about bee-bos. 

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. offer their three ups and three downs from the training camp practices.  Hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons about the kickers, question of the week from Optimistic Bobby and pitfalls of running a Yaris to a quarter million miles. 

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to developments from the first week of training camp.  You'll hear from Giovani Bernard on his incredible return from ACL surgery, Jeremy Hill on pressure of his fourth season, Tyler Eifert on being cleared and Marvin Lewis on Vontaze Burfict. Plus, we discuss the fights and backlash triggered during Tuesday's practice.  Plus, much thanks to our new presenting sponsor, Fifty West Brewery. 

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about the most influential in their Bengals 50 countdown: The Brown Family. You'll hear from every member of the family. Mike Brown talks about the rare emotions he saw of his father and the challenges economic challenges facing the franchise. Katie Blackburn discusses her football lineage and how she differs from her dad. Paul Brown on what life in a football family looked like growing up. Troy Blackburn offers insight to all the personality in the family and what makes their ownership unique.

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take you behind the scenes and into the best of the background interviews done during the Bengals Influential 50 series.  We walk through conversations with OC/coach Bruce Coslet, coach Sam Wyche, quarterback Boomer Esiason, agent Leigh Steinberg, quarterback Akili Smith and coach Dave Shula.  Listen to the stories behind the stories from 50 years of Bengals football. 

This season marks the 50th of football for the Cincinnati Bengals, five decades filled with highs, lows, dynamic personalities and innovations that changed the face of the National Football League. The Enquirer brings you the 50 most influential people in Bengals history through various forms of media, bringing you the names and untold stories that shaped this franchise over its first half century -- good, bad and ugly.  As part of the third week of the 50 Influential Bengals project, we focus on offensive players and talk to all-time leading rusher Corey Dillon.  Dillon spoke in-depth about his time with the Bengals for the first time since his trade to the Patriots in 2004. The all-time leading rusher in club history opened up about his potential position in the Hall of Fame, behind the scenes of his 278-yard game against Denver, why he aired frustrations with the team and why he said the team should move on from Marvin Lewis.  Here are a few snippets.  Dillon on his Hall of Fame credentials:  "I am wh

The second week of the 50 Influential Bengals catches up with those that covered them over the years. We chat with Enquirer beat writer from the 80s, Mike Dodd, to talk about impressions of Paul Brown and the characters of two Super Bowl teams. Then we chat with SiriusXM/Sporting News' Alex Marvez, who recalls his time in the 90s covering the club and the unique perception of the team now from a national perspective. Finally, we close with behind-the-scenes stories from former Bengals scribe and recently retired public relations chief Jack Brennan. This is the second of a five-part series leading up to the beginning of Bengals training camp at the end of the month.

As part of The Outsiders portion of Bengals 50 project, Paul Dehner Jr. sits down with former Hamilton County Commissioner and current Bengals Director of Business Development Bob Bedinghaus to re-visit how the messy evolution of building Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park evolved, what he views as misperceptions of the deal, why he staked his political career on the issue, his one regret, and, of course, the popular replay holograms.  Here are a few samples:  Bedinghaus on the primary misconception of how it went down:  "One misperception is that the Bengals weren't going to leave town. I am firmly convinced the Bengals were going to leave town. And as we've watched over the decades several teams have left town ... Had it not been Baltimore there would have been other opportunities for this team to leave."  On inevitably becoming the face of the oft-maligned stadium deal and sales tax: "That's fine. And I was perfectly comfortable with that. Becuase once I made the decision this was an issu

Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. wrap up the offseason program as the mandatory minicamp comes to a conclusion. They look at what developed over the last few months, particularly in the kicking competition, and look at what will be going on with the club between now and training camp.  Hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons and linebacker Vinny Rey. 

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss Joe Mixon and dive deep into the club's internal debate about how to handle the rotation of Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard and Mixon. You'll hear from Mixon, Tyler Kroft and Andy Dalton. Plus, we talk about other OTA observations and stump for science.

It's the second week of OTA, and things don't look great on the o-line. Also, Andy Dalton and A.J. Green break down what they want to see out of young wideouts, hear from Cody Core -- and what's in the duffel bag!?!?!

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss Marvin Lewis' opinion on the approved rule changes for the season, observations from the first OTA practice as well as a cluster of news coming out of the cornerback room.  Hear from Lewis, cornerback Darqueze Dennard and right guard Andre Smith.  Also, Jim wins an award, lanes are disrespected and Paul stares out the window. 

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss how the addition of new weapons in the draft play into the expectations of Andy Dalton. They also touch on the depth on the offensive line and prognositcations about the Bengals offseason which came true.  Also, story time about the birth of Paul's first child and why even pumping gas makes Jim mad. 

Jim Owczarski pilots this "bootleg #BBP " as Paul Dehner, Jr. is out, and he gets veteran reaction about Joe Mixon, John Ross, reviews the rookie mini-camp and Vontaze Burfict tells you about his offseason workouts.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to a busy three days for the club as they selected 11 players, including controversial running back Joe Mixon. We discuss the theme of the draft and breakdown who these players are and where they fit into the scheme of the roster. Also, hear Marvin Lewis, Joe Mixon, John Ross, Jordan Willis, offensive line coach Paul Alexander and Brandon Wilson.