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The Walkout live: Free agency Day 1 reaction Mar 10, 2026

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The Growler crew breaks down a busy first day of free agency for the Bengals.

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Who Dey Light: Calm before the storm Mar 06, 2026

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Paul and Mark kick off the weekend, resetting the Bengals' position before the storm of free agency. They discuss Trey Hendrickson's departure from the Bengals as he enters free agency. They break down the calm before the free agency storm and look at realistic options for the Bengals. They react to the Bills and Rams trades this week. Paul answers your questions on Trey Hendrickson, drafting Jeremiyah Love, and the Bengals' front office.

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00:00 Theme song and intro

07:06 Bengals Free agency livestream preview

09:03 Treys of our Lives ends

15:48 Trades around the league

23:25 Tag and trade for Trey?

27:52 Draft an RB?

32:21 Bengals front office love/hate?

38:09 Defensive tackle trade?

42:42 Dismay over "the building"

46:52 #bengalsgrowlerbet

48:09 Growl Pal spotlight

49:29 Raccoon story!

54:39 Go see Mark!

55:15 Dad life

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PD&Jay(!): Dalton Risner, FA draft and we are BACK Mar 03, 2026

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Jay makes his return to the podcast, rejoining Paul as they head into free agency season. They discuss Dalton Risner's return, the improved Bengals' offensive line and Trey Hendrickson reaching free agency. Mo Egger joins to offer his farewell to Hendrickson and his reaction to Risner's signing. Paul, Jay and Mo conduct a free agent draft for who they think the Bengals will sign. The Bengals Growler bet returns! Paul and Jay look at potential Bengals' international games.

00:00 Theme song and intro

06:48 Dalton Risner is back with the Bengals

15:34 Risner part of Bengals' improved O-line

23:35 Trey Hendrickson: free agent

28:34 Mo Egger on Trey's departure & Risner's return

35:21 NFL Free Agent draft

1:02:32 #bengalsgrowlerbet

1:07:38 International games

1:12:19 A.R.B.I.E.S.

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Rewatch: Bengals free agent fits Mar 02, 2026

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Paul and Charlie are back diving into the tape. This time, they each offer their top three Bengals free agent fits. Also, it's the debut of The Analytics Department, presented by R&A Marketing, where Paul talks to Andrew Winter and Ryan Albaum of Gridiron Grading about draft prospects and paths through their analytic lens.

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00:00 Theme song and intro

04:20 Bengals and force multipliers

06:17 Bengals DL best fits- Boye Mafe

11:47 Bengals DL best fits- Dre'Mont Jones

16:23 The Analytics Department

31:26 Bengals LB best fits- Leo Chenal

38:59 Bengals LB best fits- Kaden Elliss

42:52 Bengals safety best fits- Jaquan Brisker

45:54 Bengals safety best fits- Minkah Fitzpatrick

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Who Dey Light: Bengals Combine chatter Feb 27, 2026

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Paul and Mark sit down as Paul returns from the Combine in Indianapolis. Paul shares things seen, heard and observed over the week. They react to the Bengals' poor performance on the NFLPA player survey and answer your questions on Duke Tobin, the potential for a Burrow contract restructure, and concern over the Bengals' defensive line.

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00:00 Theme song and intro

02:45 Welcome back, Jay!

05:49 Dalton Risner's status

08:46 Bengals' Backup QB options

11:59 Minkah Fitzpatrick? Caleb Downs?

15:03 Arm length discussion

22:04 Play calling

24:41 TJ Slaton

28:14 NFLPA Bengals' Report Card

34:18 Duke Tobin doubt?

40:26 Burrow restructure?

43:16 Jordan Battle hype?

46:42 Bengals' D-Line concern?

48:40 Veteran/draft pick combo?

54:23 The kids like Paul!

56:38 Growl Pal spotlight

59:35 Go see Mark!

1:00:22 Dad life

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The Walkout: Duke Tobin talks Feb 25, 2026

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Paul and Charlie sit down at the NFL Scouting Combine and react to what Duke Tobin had to say with the local media on Tuesday. Hear from Tobin on big swings, defensive tackles, the size of his scouting department and production vs traits.

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Resetting the AFC North with Zac Jackson, Jeff Zrebiec and Mike DeFabo Feb 23, 2026

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Paul is joined by his fellow AFC North beat writers from The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec, Zac Jackson and Mike DeFabo to discuss the wild two months of change in the division.

00:00 Theme song and intro

04:22 Surprise over coaching changes?

11:15 Bengals coaching staff stays

14:06 AFC North last season

18:00 Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh

25:38 Lamar Jackson and Baltimore

30:02 Joe Burrow and Cincinnati

33:17 Ranking the AFC North today

44:07 MACtion!

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Who Dey Light: Mock regret, Free agent splashes, sleeper priorities Feb 20, 2026

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Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light. They look at their favorite NFL stories from the past week and answer your questions on potential Bengals' free agents, draft vs free agency, and the 2026 schedule.

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00:00 Intro and theme song

05:35 NFL beat writer mock draft backstory

12:08 "Sir, this is an Arby's."

14:19 Indiana Bears vs Kentucky Bengals

16:12 Sztanyo's Bengals season ticket giveaway

17:42 Bengals' free-agent splashes?

24:39 Position where Bengals will spend most?

28:02 Survivor 50 favorite?

30:43 Draft before free agency & sleeper picks

36:51 RB2?

38:40 Away game schedule?

41:44 Ambush Light: 90's boy bands

45:30 Growl Pal Spotlight

48:52 Go see Mark!

51:40 Dad Life

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Bengals roster build with Steve Palazzolo Feb 17, 2026

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Paul is joined by Steve Palazzolo of the Check the Mic Podcast. They run through the Bengals' offseason roster build and the conversations that will surround the critical moves.

00:00 Theme Song & Intro

03:17 News and programming notes

04:17 Steve joins

07:48 First move if you were Bengals' GM

09:50 NFL Premium positions

13:32 Caleb Downs

16:26 Draft vs free agency vs trades

20:17 Depth vs stars

28:04 Free agent possibilities

35:15 What's next

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