Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals

Latest Episodes:

HTPG Bengals Mega Mock Draft w/ James Rapien, Jake Liscow, Mo Egger & Geoff Hobson Apr 26, 2022

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The who's who of Bengals media gathers to conduct a Bengals mega mock draft ahead of the real deal on Thursday. Paul and Jay welcome James Rapien and Jake Liscow of the 'Locked on Bengals' podcast, Geoff Hobson, senior writer for Bengals.com, and the one and only, Mo Egger. The mega draft consists of four snake-style rounds: 1) The Bengals selecting at No. 31 overall in the first round; 2) A hypothetical trade-back scenario; 3) A 2nd round selection. 4) A 3rd round selection. Enjoy the chaos.

Draft Week Schedule:

-4/28 @ 11:15 am ET: Bengals Live Room in The Athletic app

-4/28: Bengals' 1st Rd recap

-4/29: Bengals Draft Day 2 recap

-4/30: Bengals Draft Day 3 recap

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Bengals' defense-heavy draft strategy & Dane Brugler + Diante Lee on Linderbaum, DBs & other top draft prospects Apr 19, 2022

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Paul and Jay welcome The Athletic's Dane Brugler and Diante Lee to explore and discuss draft philosophies, prospects, and more ahead of next Thursday's NFL Draft. What are Dane's thoughts on Tyler Linderbaum? Which DBs' profiles could best suit the Bengals, according to Diante? Plus, PDJ and JM share their insight into Cincy's draft strategy.

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NFL Draft analytics deep dive with Mike Renner & Kent Platte + Draft mailbag Apr 12, 2022

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In a LOADED episode of HTPG, the lead draft analyst at PFF Mike Renner and creator of Relative Athletic Scores Kent Platte joins Paul and Jay in taking an extensive look at NFL Draft analytics. PDJ and JM also answer your questions about the draft, including trade-back possibilities and ranking Bengals' top prospect targets.

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Positional needs the NFL Draft could fill, how fans' trust in Bengals has grown & draft scouting reports w/ Eric Edholm Apr 05, 2022

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The NFL Draft is just a few short weeks away! Paul and Jay examine Cincinnati's biggest remaining positional needs and discuss which roles can be filled in this year's draft. Eric Edholm, who covers the NFL Draft for Yahoo Sports, joins Paul in kibbitzing about draft trends as well as diving into scouting reports of prospects that could conceivably be wearing orange and black next season. PDJ and JM take a thorough look at 2022's cornerback NFL hopefuls. Lastly, Mo Egger makes his long-awaited return to the podcast to share his thoughts on how his, and fans', faith has changed in the Bengals. Plus, Mo's greatest day of his life!

Rundown:

(3:30) Positional priorities

(20:30) Eric Edholm joins the show

(45:00) Cornerback draft targets

(1:01:00) Mo joins the show!

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Bengals exec VP Katie Blackburn on Joe Burrow, potential new facility & more + reader mailbag! Apr 01, 2022

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Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn sat down with Jay for an extended conversation about a future contract extension for Joe Burrow, the possibility of a new indoor practice facility, and the team's future as a whole. Paul and Jay dive deeper into the varying components involved with building a facility as well as what it signals about the team. Plus, the guys dig more into a Burrow extension and then answer reader questions!

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La'el Collins discusses joining Bengals, Zac Taylor on new o-line & Steven Radicevic chats free agency + more Mar 23, 2022

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Welcome to Cincinnati, La'el "The Bodyguard" Collins! Paul and Jay share their conversation with the newest protector of Joe Burrow, and Collins, himself, sheds light on the run-up to him signing with the Bengals. Zac Taylor then provides his perspective on the club's free agency activity, and the fresh faces along at the line. Bengals Director of Pro Scouting Steven Radicevic then joins the podcast to discuss the program's free agency class and more!

Rundown:

(4:00) La'el Collins on joining Bengals

(23:45) Zac Taylor on new o-line

(33:00) Steven Radicevic on FA & more

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Bengals NFL Draft needs, cornerback free agent market & more listener Q&As Mar 21, 2022

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Paul and Jay take to The Athletic's "live rooms" feature and engage with fans in The Athletic app! Readers and listeners of PDJ and JM's work are able to ask questions directly to the guys. Audience questions in today's show range from Cincinnati's needs in the NFL Draft to the free-agent cornerback market. Plus, is it possible the club keeps Trae Waynes on its roster, and who will be the locker room's vocal leader after the departure of C.J. Uzomah?

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Bengals land La'el Collins in free agency; overhaul o-line to protect Joe Burrow Mar 21, 2022

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They did it. They actually frickin' did it. On a weekend where Bengals fans' fingers burned crimson from blisters birthed by swiping down on Twitter to refresh their timelines, their pained phalanges weren't for naught as Cincinnati landed OT La'el Collins, completing their offensive line overhaul. Paul and Jay react to the signing and contemplate if this was the most important deal in franchise history. The front office committed themselves this off-season to reaching the goal of revamping the o-line, what do these moves in free agency say about the organization's leadership? What more is there to do?

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Bengals-La'el Collins talks heating up & how will Hayden Hurst fill TE role? Mar 18, 2022

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In another free agency update podcast, PDJ and JM describe Cincinnati's efforts to court La'el Collins. The guys share what they believe the temperature of the dialogue is between both camps. How soon could a decision be made? Paul and Jay also talk over the Bengals' latest signing, Hayden Hurst. What does he bring to the table at the TE position?

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AFC loading up in NFL free agency & Matt Ioannidis, other potential Bengals targets Mar 17, 2022

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Despite Cincinnati not being overly immersed in NFL Candy Crush at the start of the new league year (swapping saccharine assets in such a manner for one's gain), the AFC, as a whole, is accumulating a ludicrous amount of talent. Paul and Jay analyze the conference's additions, and how '22 is building up to be a "blood bath" in the Bengals' half of the league. The free market isn't dried up yet; however, is Cincy's approach to this talent-acquiring period too passive? The duo discusses. Plus, the guys highlight potential free agent targets for Cincy, including Matt Ioannidis.

Rundown:

(2:45) What we know & AFC loading up

(14:00) Well is not dry + do Bengals need to be more assertive?

(21:00) Potential targets

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