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Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL Films supervising producer and Quarterback showrunner Joe Zucco to discuss the new season of the hit NFL Films series. Zucco shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the show captures the lives of NFL quarterbacks throughout the season, including Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco. The two discuss Flacco’s role in the new season, how NFL Films builds trust with players, and what fans can expect from...

Bucky Brooks breaks down his list of the top 10 QBs in the NFL going into the 2026 season. There are a few obvious ones that everyone expects will be on there but some of the bottom QBs will SHOCK you. Do you agree with his picks? If not go on Bleav's youtube or Bucky's twitter and let us know!

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Dr. Fred Grossman joins the show to discuss ALS, the ongoing research being done to better understand and treat the disease, and the recent ALS diagnosis of former Titans running back Chris Johnson. They break down what ALS is, why continued awareness and medical research are so important, and how the football community can support Johnson and others impacted by the disease.

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Solomon Wilcots got the chance to interview Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor in order to ask him all about his plan and expectations for this upcoming 2026 season. Listen in to hear all about his thoughts on the roster, the schedule and anything else in between straight from the horses mouth. If you are a Bengals fan you won't want to miss this one! Listen in NOW!

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Solomon Wilcots makes the case that this is the best Bengals roster of the Burrow era, crediting a front office that traded a top-ten pick for Dexter Lawrence and went ten deep on the defensive line with Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Shemar Stewart. He wraps with the secondary upgrades — Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger at safety — and full confidence the 2026 Bengals are built for a Super Bowl run.

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Solomon Wilcots breaks down five reasons to be fully optimistic about the 2026 Bengals, starting with the front office's $132.7 million free agency haul headlined by trading a top-ten pick for Dexter Lawrence, a move without precedent in Cincinnati history. He credits Zach Taylor's offense for five straight top-ten seasons in scoring and efficiency, arguing the three-year playoff drought was purely a defense problem, and praises Jo...

On Bleav in Bengals, Carl Banks joins Solomon Wilcots to break down what Bengals fans can expect from Dexter Lawrence after the blockbuster move from New York to Cincinnati. The Giants legend opens up on why he publicly challenged Dexter last season, what may have led to the drop in production, and why he still believes Dexter can change in defense when he’s motivated. The conversation also dives into Joe Burrow, the importan...

Solomon Wilcots welcomes Cincinnati Bengals 2026 seventh-round pick Landon Robinson to talk about life as a new Cincinnati Bengal. Robinson shares how four years at the Naval Academy built the discipline and mental toughness he believes will carry him through rookie camp, and reveals that over 20 teams were ready to sign him as an undrafted free agent had the Bengals not taken him. Solly recounts Landon's decision to play in Navy's...

Solomon Wilcots is joined by Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic to break down the behind-the-scenes story of Cincinnati's blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence — a move that required Bengals ownership to do something they've never done before: deal a top-10 pick for a proven veteran while taking on significant future salary cap obligations. Dehner reveals how B.J. Hill served as the secret agent in landing Lawrence, recruiting h...

Solomon Wilcots is back with another episode of Bleav in Bengals in order to breakdown ALL of the Bengals picks this year in the 2026 draft. Solly lets us know his thoughts about all the new players and where they might be able to contribute and in how long we should expect to see them. He starts with the Bengals effective first round pick, Dexter Lawrence who they traded the actual first round pick for. Listen in to this draft bre...

TheCincinnati Bengalsmake a massive statement by trading for All-Pro DTDexter Lawrence—and it could change everything.
Solomon Wilcots breaks down why this move is a game-changer, why the Bengals didn’t overpay, and how Lawrence instantly upgrades the defense as a true difference-maker. Plus, what this means for the draft, key needs still remaining, and how Cincinnati can...

Solomon Wilcots joins us this week to talk all about the Draft and the kind of players that the Cincinnati Bengals need to be taking with they're picks, especially at 10th overall. He gets into a lot of what each of 5 players he hopes are still on the board for them when they are up to pick and what they can do for the team and then gives a crash course on how he wants the Bengals to be playing defense from now on. Tune in NOW for ...

Cincinnati Bengals captain Ted Karras joins Solomon Wilcots to talk about his mission with the Cincy Hat Foundation, his offseason training, and the team’s mindset.  From building opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to breaking down the Bengals’ push to get back to the playoffs, Karras shares insight both on and off the field.

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Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks to break down the Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft strategy and the state of a defense that desperately needs playmakers at every level. Brooks defends his mock draft selection of LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at #10 overall, but names Ohio State safety Caleb Downs as his ideal pick if available — arguing championship defenses are built strong down the middle, and Downs is the ...

Solomon Wilcots opens by endorsing the Bengals' re-signing of Joe Flacco as backup QB, pointing to his strong six-start performance and Joe Burrow's history of missing games over six seasons as justification. The episode's main argument is a pointed critique of the Bengals' cap structure: by front-loading all guaranteed money into year one, they're burning 80% of their free agency cap space upfront versus the NFL average of 50%, wh...

Solomon Wilcots is back this week to discuss how Trey Hendrickson has officially joined the Ravens and is no longer a Cincinnati Bengal, as he reflects on his time here, he gets into why it might not be the worst move going forward. In addition, he takes apart some of the Bengals free agent signings so far and says how he feels about them. Listen in to this episode of Bleav in Bengals for a Free Agency recap as well as a slight loo...

Solomon Wilcots reacts to the Bengals’ defensive shakeup after Trey Hendrickson signs with the Baltimore Ravens, breaking down what the move means for Cincinnati’s pass rush and the AFC North rivalry. Wilcots explores whether the Bengals should pursue Maxx Crosby as a potential replacement and discusses the team’s broader defensive needs after a season plagued by missed tackles. He also analyzes key free-agent add...

Solomon Wilcots breaks down the NFLPA report card controversy after the NFL filed a grievance to block teams’ grades from going public, and the Bengals’ results raise eyebrows. Cincinnati ranked 28th overall, earning failing grades in food services, nutrition, and family treatment, while the coaching staff and facilities received strong marks.

Solomon also dives into Joe Burrow’s recent comments about “havin...

LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Bucky Brooks breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 1 workouts, spotlighting the defensive linemen and linebackers who are rising up draft boards.
This year’s class is loaded in the trenches, especially at edge rusher and defensive tackle, and teams looking to build through the front seven are in great shape. Bucky emphasizes how the Combine validates what shows up on tape: e...