Locked on Bengals with James Rapien
James Rapien takes you inside the Bengals with the lastest news, opinions and insight on your favorite team every day with Locked on Bengals part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team everyday.
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Trey Brown is the hottest name for GM jobs in the Bengals' front office, fielding requests from the Patriots and Raiders over the last few years. He joins the guys to talk about the how offseason came together, how the Bengals do things differently and what he likes about their approach, and his experience leading to Cincinnati. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Loc...
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May 8, 2024 • 33 mins
The Cincinnati Bengals made a few "large" changes to their offensive line for 2024 in signing Trent Brown and drafting Amarius Mims. Naturally, we wanted to chat with an expert about the new faces, so Brandon Thorn (Trench Warfare Newsletter, Offensive Line Masterminds Summit) joins the guys for scouting reports on Brown, Mims, and Matt Lee. Plus, he breaks down whether the Bengals' 2024 OL is improved compared to last year. Join t...
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May 7, 2024 • 31 mins
Joe Burrow threw on the run, took play action reps from under center, and threw deep in Tuesday's practice open to the media. We break down the biggest takeaways from his practice reps on the field, and then dissect what he had to say about the rehab and "flying blind" as the only professional QB to suffer a scapholunate ligament injury. Plus, Burrow spent extra time working with tight ends Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson and talked...
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a healthy amount of remaining cap space after the draft, and you're wondering whether they'll use it to sign veterans like Calais Campbell or Xavien Howard. The guys break down the spending possibilities, then get into the expected punter battle between Brad Robbins and UDFA Austin McNamara. We also discussed which rookies may make a year-1 impact, including Amarius Mims' chance to win a starting job in ...
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May 5, 2024 • 31 mins
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 ro...
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May 2, 2024 • 37 mins
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 Co...
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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/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Bengals on you...
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April 30, 2024 • 35 mins
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/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-dai...
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April 29, 2024 • 29 mins
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/lockedonbeng...
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April 27, 2024 • 33 mins
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 C...
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April 27, 2024 • 33 mins
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, ...
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April 26, 2024 • 4 mins
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 Sp...
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April 26, 2024 • 20 mins
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/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast pl...
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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://joinsubt...
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April 25, 2024 • 5 mins
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Amarius Mims with the eighteenth overall pick in 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 Supporti...
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April 24, 2024 • 36 mins
The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here, and it's time for one final, predictive, mock draft. Jake and James take you through all 10 potential Cincinnati Bengals draft picks and discuss the players they think are in consideration and most likely for the Bengals to take when the draft starts on Thursday night. And they start with a heavy investment in the trenches. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/loc...
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April 23, 2024 • 34 mins
Are the Cincinnati Bengals targeting Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? What about Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell? The guys are joined by Joe Goodberry to discuss darkhorse first round options for Cincinnati and what the Bengals could be looking for at wide receiver. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Benga...
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April 23, 2024 • 25 mins
Draft analyst Mike Renner joins Jake to discuss some potential Day 3 draft targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. We've spent a ton of time covering early-round targets, especially the first round. But with the draft right around the corner, here's a bonus episode to cover some Day 3 prospects who could be Bengals targets including WR Josh Cephus, CBs Dwight McGlothern and Qwan'tez Stiggers, and NTs Khristian Boyd and Evan Anderson. J...
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April 22, 2024 • 27 mins
Bengals Director of Pro Scouting Steven Radicevic joins the guys to preview the 2024 NFL Draft. He discusses how the Bengals have approached the build up to the draft and building their board, the strength and depth of the draft class, how the process has evolved over the years, and more! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast p...
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April 21, 2024 • 36 mins
In our final Mock Draft Monday for 2024, Jake and James put on their GM hats and go through their ideal (realistic) draft targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. From early trench picks to trying to find value at the skill positions and even a big trade(!), find out who could make the biggest impact for the Bengals as the guys run through their scenarios to try to better the team. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://j...
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