Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#bbp)

With Jim Owczarski on vacation this week, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr., sits down to talk Bengals with ESPN1530 and 700WLW sports talk host Mo Egger. They run through popular and unpopular opinions on Kevin Zeitler vs. Andrew Whitworth, optimism toward 2017, handling Adam Jones and the best and worst things about a game day at Paul Brown Stadium. Plus, Egger unloads cathartically on his pathetic Knicks and we promote the future fight between Jim Owczarski and #HotTakeJames.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through a host of topics, spending most of their time on the peer pressured first Enquirer mock draft of the season as well as surprise reaction to it looking more like OL Kevin Zeitler won't be signed by the Bengals. Also, we touch on the Adam Jones case that gets weirder by the week, Trevor Roach's retirement, season ticket prices and what's great about the Grammy's.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski reconvene in Cincinnati after two weeks on the road. They discuss what can be gained by the Bengals from the Super Bowl, looking deeper at the Andy Dalton comparison to Matt Ryan, analyzing the assertive comments from A.J. Green, an interesting twist in the AJ McCarron situation and challenging #HotTakeJames.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski catch up on a newsy few weeks for the club, recapping Jim's week at the Senior Bowl and Paul joining from Houston at the Super Bowl. They talk about Marvin Lewis hoping for an extension, Ken Zampese analyzing the bones of the offense, Duke Tobin hinting at possible draft day movement, Adam Jones update, return of Randy Bullock, Pro Bowl and musings from the ground floor of the Super Bowl. Hear from Lewis, Zampese and former Bengals practice squad TE Matt Lengel about his wild ride to playing for the Patriots in SB51.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski chat with Jim joining from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The topic of the hour continues to be the Adam Jones arrest video and we discuss how that changes things and what surprised us about the Bengals reaction. Plus, we dive from there into the hot draft topic of controversial Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon. We also discuss kickers with Darrin Simmons and the struggles of surviving a rookie season with Tyler Boyd.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the threads between the four teams in the conference championship games and how those connect to rebuilding the Bengals. Plus, they run through their personnel suggestions for returning the club to the playoffs next season.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski weigh in on the arrest of Adam Jones and what they suspect it will mean for his future with the Bengals. Plus, they offer perspective on the list of 14 Bengals free agents and the domino effect as the Bengals lay out their priorities.

Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski record on Monday after players clean out their lockers and discuss what was learned about players looking into an offseason likely to be filled with change in Cincinnati. Hear from AJ McCarron about potentially being traded, Tyler Eifert on yet another season of rehab and A.J. Green on what went wrong in Houston. Plus, we dabble in job security for the offensive coordinator and what other moves to expect in the coming weeks. Reminder: This was recorded before the arrest of Adam Jones early Tuesday morning.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through who they think will be playing their final Bengals game Sunday and what came of the muddled Marvin Lewis retirement mess.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski run through the litany of off-field stories surrounding the Bengals. We take you inside the truth about A.J. Green bolting Houston, Tyler Eifert needing back surgery and people making up Marvin Lewis rumors. Plus a discussion of the quandary the team faces in free agency on the offensive line.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss injuries to starters and what young players will have a chance to play, plus our predictions for how Christmas Eve will unfold in Houston. Also, hear from PFF on Bengals key free agents, Adam Jones on why veterans want to finish the season and Brandon LaFell on a surprise Christmas at home with his family.

With Cincinnati officially eliminated from the playoffs, Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski debate the question on everyone's mind: Who is to blame? The fingers are being pointed. We also talk about the fourth-quarter riddle and if Vontaze Burfict is maturing. Hear from George Iloka and Tyler Eifert. Plus, the shocking conclusion to #ThatsSoJaggy, why you shouldn't ask to help Jim and a special wish of Merry Christmas.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the meaning of Sunday's game against the Steelers and offer predictions. Plus, hear from Dre Kirkpatrick on his impending free agency, Pro Football Focus on Le'Veon Bell and Bengals radio team of Dave Lapham and Dan Hoard on their relationship and spot on the front lines of the Bengals relationship with fans, clients.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about Marvin Lewis' coaching future, the postgame antics of Dre Kirkpatrick and Adam Jones with full audio, the potential calming of Vontaze Burfict and development of rookie wide receivers. Hear from Dre Kirkpatrick, Adam Jones, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and receivers coach James Urban. Plus, what to do when signs try to tell you things you don't want to be told and developments in The Precinct situation.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a closer look at how realistic the nightmare scenario is of a loss and elimination from the playoffs in Cleveland this weekend. Plus, Jim gloats about his strong Twitter week. You also hear from Pro Football Focus on the specific performance of the Bengals running backs, Rex Burkhead on the Hot Seat from Beyond The Stripes and offensive line coach Paul Alexander on the years of Cedric Ogbuehi, Jake Fisher and the rest of his offensive line.

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at what the future holds for Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher, as well as discussing the outlook for A.J. Green and rate the importance of the final month. Plus, hear from Marvin Lewis and A.J. Green.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski break down the different sects of angry Bengals fans right now and go deep into the ettiquette abyss of wearing a bag to a game. Including a shout out to fans to help answer the questions. Plus, hear from Pro Football Focus on the trends of the Bengals offensive line, George Iloka on the Hot Seat from Beyond The Stripes and the conference call with former Bearcat Connor Barwin.

This week Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski pose and debate the question of if this season is an aberration or beginning of a trend for Marvin Lewis as the team recovers from the loss in Baltimore. We also talk about the message sent by holding on to Mike Nugent and what the team has left to hold on to. You'll hear from Vinny Rey and Dre Kirkpatrick. Also, a fiery conversation about which way bathroom door stalls should swing.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the decision to activate Cedric Peerman instead of first-round pick William Jackson III, the notion of tanking and look at the matchups in Baltimore this weekend. Plus, hear from Pro Football Focus on the improved Ravens defense up the middle, Brandon LaFell from Beyond The Stripes and the entertaining conference call with Baltimore's Steve Smith Sr.

This week Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski talk about how this team goes forward offensively without A.J. Green and Giovani Bernard, the challenge of finding hope in a baffling season and debating Marvin Lewis' decision to keep Mike Nugent. You'll hear from Tyler Eifert, Jeremy Hill and Lewis. Also, the rage against non-dairy creamer and celebrating the life of Carl Weathers.