Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Defensive draft options and the offensive tackle variable Apr 16, 2019

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Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page dive into the options on defense as well as the offensive tackle variable in the draft.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Taylor's first day, PFF previews the Cincy fits Apr 09, 2019

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This week's BBP comes following the first day of school for the Zac Taylor Era in reacting to the team's return to the stadium for the first time since all the changes went down.

We have an inside look at how that went down, what was said in the first meeting and what didn't need to be said at all.

Then we break down the running back and quarterback options in this year's draft.

Finally, Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joins to discuss all things Bengals draft options. You'll want to stick around for that.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Ranking positional need Apr 02, 2019

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As the start of the official draft preview podcast series begins we set the table for April. That means updating on news about player visits and one more potential free agency signing. Then we rank the Bengals positional needs in the draft to give a better view of where the team sees their points of emphasis.

Finally, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joins to offer insight into the dynamics of what the top 10 picks will look like in front of the Bengals, including what quarterback could slide and send Cincinnati into decision time.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Mike Brown on Dalton, Green and the Zac Taylor Era Mar 28, 2019

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Fletcher Page joins Paul Dehner Jr. from Arizona, site of the annual NFL meetings not long after Mike Brown spoke to a small contingent of local reporters about the state of the team. He makes some interesting statements about the future of Andy Dalton, A.J. Green and more.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Best, worst of Bengals opening of free agency Mar 18, 2019

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Looking deeper at all the moves made -- and not made -- by the Bengals during the first week of free agency. Plus, a thought at what the overarching theme of their actions ended up being.

Plus, hear from Preston Brown about being a big-body linebacker in a small, fast linebacker world.

Of note: We recorded prior to the release of Vontaze Burfict, so it is not discussed. Feel free to cue up any of Paul's previous 17 rants about him from previous pods.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Free agency primer Mar 11, 2019

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Taking a look at the dynamics of who could stay or go and the market for everyone as free agency is upon us.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Constructing first-round possibilities Mar 05, 2019

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This week's Bengals Beat Podcast features Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page breaking down the dynamics of the first round post-Combine.

Looking specifically at linebacker, the Josh Rosen conversation, offensive tackle reality and free agency on the horizon.

Bengals Beat Podcast: John Ross rumors and filtering up in Indy Feb 28, 2019

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Coming to you from the Combine in Indianapolis, Enquirer Bengals beat writers Fletcher Page and Paul Dehner tackle an interesting week for the club in Indy as a report sent them into emphatic denials about the future of John Ross.

Plus, hear from Duke Tobin, Brian Callahan and Jim Turner as we analyze interesting things said about the linebackers, offensive line and tight ends that will have an effect in free agency.

Emergency BBP: Lou Anarumo has landed Feb 21, 2019

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In an emergency reaction to the Bengals finally landing a defensive coordinator, we discuss what we learned about former NY Giants defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo.

Also, hear from Zac Taylor about the process and his opinion on how this all went down. Plus a long sitdown with Anarumo about everything confronting him as he is introduced to the local media.

Bengals Beat Podcast: The Great DC Hunt Feb 18, 2019

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page dive deeper into the logistics of the never-ending search for a defensive coordinator. We ask the question: Where is the hurting the most and how much will it matter?

Then we dive into the personnel moves we suggest this offseason with the Combine right around the corner.