Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Bob Bedinghaus and the stadium deal Jun 27, 2017

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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 issue I was going to take on there was no question I was going to be the face of it. And I was happy to have my political career rise and ultimately fall on that decision. As I gave speeches throughout the community during the time period I was very clear with people I understand what I am taking on here is touching the third rail. Everybody would be saying to me you're doing nothing but giving money to millionaire team owners. I said, 'Well, you can think of it that way, I happen to think of it differently, that this is an opportunity for us as a community to take advantage of millionaire team owners to make our community better."

Bengals Beat Podcast: Wrapping the offseason program Jun 16, 2017

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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 Podcast: Debating the RB rotation Jun 07, 2017

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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.

Bengals Beat Podcast, May 30: When do the Bengals look for veteran OL help, and Andy Dalton and A.J. Green talk about improving young wideouts. May 31, 2017

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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 Podcast: OTAs, rule changes and CB news May 24, 2017

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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 Podcast: Dalton and dads May 16, 2017

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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.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Veterans react to draft, rookie camp review, Burfict speaks May 09, 2017

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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 Podcast: Draft review May 01, 2017

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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.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Draft preview, Duke Tobin Apr 24, 2017

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Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. take one final deep look at the draft outlook for Cincinnati. We rank the top three players we would want the Bengals to get and the top three players we think they will end up with in the first round. We also take time to preview Day 3 and the importance of it in the big picture.

Plus, hear from Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin and then Paul and Jim discuss the preferred demeanor of goats and llamas.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Adam Jones, draft questions Apr 17, 2017

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Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski offer reaction from Adam Jones berating a local television reporter during open locker room on Monday. After, they answer your draft questions on everything from Corey Davis in the first round to late-round kickers.

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