Amarius Mims has been discussed as a risky prospect since before the draft, and some have named him one of the big "bust" potential first round picks. After getting to know Mims a bit, taking a deeper dive into his profile as a prospect, and talking to College Scouting Director Mike Potts, the guys break how that risk has been characterized. Plus, we parse the list of college free agent signings and their chances to stick on the roster or practice squad.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favori ..read more

Mike Potts, the Bengals' College Scouting Director, joins the guys to give his perspective from inside the building on the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 Draft Class that he helped shape. We break down Amarius Mims' pass protecting ability and where exactly his "floor" is, the upside with Kris Jenkins, Jermaine Burton, Erick All, and how strongly the team felt about some of its late-round draft picks. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us ..read more

PFF's Trevor Sikkema thinks the Bengals' 2024 draft class was a top 10 haul in the NFL. He joins the guys for a deep dive into what Amarius Mims is ready for and where he can improve, Kris Jenkins' high floor in a class highlighted by home run swings, Jermaine Burton's NFL fit, and why Erick All was his TE3.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Sp ..read more

The Cincinnati Bengals used all 10 of their picks in the 2024 NFL Draft? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? James Rapien and Jake Liscow share their thoughts and give a grade for every pick!   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0lh0WmQl5fJVgtajs Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com ..read more

PFF's Steve Palazzolo was a big fan of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 draft class, so the guys invited him onto the show to discuss his reasoning. We break down Steve's WR4 Jermaine Burton, the run game playmaking of Kris Jenkins, Amarius Mims' natural pass protection ability and overall upside, and more takeaways on the newest crop of Bengals rookies.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcas ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and Jake and James break down the biggest themes from the Bengals' draft, where they seemed to skew toward upside and film and took some risks to hopefully reap great rewards. Plus, we review all of the players they added on day 3, including the exciting upside of former Iowa tight end Erick All and a potential starting center of the future in Miami's Matt Lee.  Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple ..read more

The Cincinnati Bengals added a pair of defensive tackles in Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson on day 2, providing much-needed depth for the defensive interior that struggled behind DJ Reader and B.J. Hill in 2023. They also went off the board and picked Jermaine Burton, the talented Alabama wide receiver with well-chronicled character concerns at pick 80 to provide their first surprise of the draft. The guys break down the picks, how they fit with the team's short- and long-term needs, and why they made sense.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/locked ..read more

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Join the Locked on Bengals Subtext Community: joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOBengals?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY. Ya ..read more

Jake has taken a trip to fantasyland and desperately wants the Cincinnati Bengals to trade up for Johnny Newton. But James brings him back to reality as the guys break down the day 2 paths for the Cincinnati Bengals, which may be more flexible since they got Amarius Mims in the 1st round. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals/id1159723162 Spotify: https://open.spotify ..read more

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Amarius Mims with the 18th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys break down the mammoth UGA product's upside and risk, why it made sense, and what it means for Frank Pollack to have a litmus test for the "can he develop a tackle" question. We also discuss who they passed on to make Mims the pick, and whether that choice was a reasonable one.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on ..read more