Jaylen Waddle is the latest WR2 to get paid big money. The guys break down how the wide receiver market impacts Ja'Marr Chase negotiations and Tee Higgins' future, and why increasing guaranteed money in NFL contracts will force the Bengals to change the way they're doing business. Plus, the guys break down how the new kickoff will impact Bengals roster building and who is in the mix for the job, and why Myles Murphy could be the biggest sleeper on the 2024 roster. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your fav ..read more

Zac Taylor told Dan Hoard he'd be taking "a step back this spring, and let Dan Pitcher take ownership in the direction of the offense." The guys break down why that doesn't necessarily mean there are sweeping changes coming to the Cincinnati Bengals' offense. But, from the transition from Brian Callahan to Pitcher, the addition of Justin Rascati, and the direction the Bengals started to go on offense in the offseason program last year, you should still expect some notable differences when Joe Burrow is on the field in 2024.    Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joi ..read more

The guys break down why it's important that the Bengals committed over $100M to Paycor Stadium improvements with Hamilton County lease negotiations hanging in the background. Plus, the team announced that Week 3's Primetime game against the Commanders will be its Ring Of Honor game for 2024, and the leading candidates for induction this year.   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 ..read more

The guys break down Tuesday's open practice, where Joe Burrow doesn't have a Anakin Skywalker haircut but is continuing to throw off-platform as he continues his recovery on the field. We also dive into where receivers are working and what that, and certain quotes, tell us about who is in the mix for the starting slot receiver job. Plus, notes on Trey Hendrickson, Tee Higgins, Amarius Mims, and rehab work for DJ Ivey and Erick All. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Po ..read more

The guys break down why we might be sleeping on second-year receivers Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones, or whether drafting Jermaine Burton tells us something about the Bengals' plans at WR. Plus, we get into whether we'll finally see more play-action in 2024 after talking about it for what feels like years, and expectations for Myles Murphy's sophomore season. 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-po ..read more

With free agency acquisitions and draft picks added to the 2024 Bengals roster, the guys take a look at each key personnel change to identify where the team is better or worse than the 2023 team that struggled through injuries to a last place finish in the AFC North. There are some clear upgrades, tight end, right tackle, defensive tackle depth, and some positions - cornerback, nose tackle - where questions and concerns linger. The guys break those positions down and more.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Ben ..read more

Now that we know the sequencing of the Bengals' 2024 schedule and where the primetime games landed, we take a stab at predicting each game's outcome. Between coin flips against tough teams and a bunch of games where the Bengals should take care of business, the last place schedule should pay dividends this year.   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/id115972316 ..read more

The Bengals will have 5 primetime games in 2024 with two Monday Night and two Thursday Night Football games. They don't play a division opponent until  Week 5. The guys break down the entire schedule, from the "fast start" opportunity at the beginning of the season to a sprint of 3 games in 11 days in December.   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/id11597 ..read more

Trey Hendrickson was back for voluntary workouts this week, and spoke at length about his trade request and his decision to put the team and football ahead of business when it became clear that a trade wasn't likely. Plus, the Bengals announced a Week 2 road trip to Kansas City suggesting a very likely home opener, and we break down the practice takeaways from Tuesday, including Joe Burrow ripping some play action bombs.   Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcas ..read more

The guys take your questions in a Locked On Bengals mailbag! We break down roster battles, potential player acquisition, and rotations that may emerge at a number of positions on the roster. Will Jermaine Burton take the WR3/slot job and run with it right away, or will a deep rotation emerge? Plus, will they sign depth pieces at IOL, RB, or DT after the draft only partially addressed those positions? And will Jordan Battle have a chance to start?    Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite ..read more