Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow is one of, if not the best, quarterbacks in the NFL. When it comes to Burrow as a clutch quarterback, that's when the conversation gets really interesting. Alex Frank and Coach Art Valero discuss Burrow's play in high-leverage moments and on the NFL's biggest stages. They also discuss how for those that argue he's not clutch that maybe he's actually just unlucky. Burrow's contract was restructured this week, and it's yet another modernization by the Bengals' organization since they drafted their franchise quarterback. More importantly, the Bengals continued to solidify their all-in approach to this season. Is there any way Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase can be better in 2026? Alex and Coach break down how that could happen with the NFL's best quarterback-wide receiver combo. Photo Courtesy: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0l... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Cincinnati Bengals restructure quarterback Joe Burrow's contract in order to create cap space in 2026. How much cap space did they create and could a roster move be on the horizon? Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry dive into all of the details of the Burrow restructure and if this means the Bengals are close to extensions witrh DJ Turner, Chase Brown, Myles Murphy or Dax Hill.

Chase Brown is a great fit in the Bengals offense, and Samaje Perine is a good backup, but both of the Bengals' primary running backs are in the last year of their deal in 2026 and that leaves questions for the future. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down what the Bengals have at running back, Brown as an extension candidate, and whether anyone could emerge at RB3 or beyond as there aren't clear answers for depth or 2027 and beyond on the roster.

Perhaps the toughest test for the Bengals this season is in Week 2 when they go down to play the Houston Texans, who have the NFL's most frightening defense. Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero, Mike Santagana, and CLNS Media Bengals beat writer Mike Petraglia discuss the challenges the Bengals will face in their first road game of the season and how they can beat a really good and tenacious Texans' defense. Speaking of which, a lot has happened since the last time the Bengals played the Texans, particularly with Joe Burrow. After all of the uncertainty and noticeable concerns about Burrow, the guys discuss the rejuvenated and newfound confident Joe Burrow going into the 2026 Season. The Bengals' Ring of Honor is one of the best parts of every season. However, there's one potentially fatal flaw with it. Alex explains what that is with historical perspective from Trags. If the Bengals offense is going to be elite in 2026, they're going to have to run the football. But the most important player to their running game may not even be Chase Brown. The guys discuss why that player is Erick All Jr.. Photo Credits: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0l... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are bringing a championship mindset to Bengals OTAs while DJ Turner isn't letting business get in the way of preparation. Mike Petraglia joins the Locked On Bengals podcast with an eyewitness perspective from Tuesday's open OTA practice.

If the Bengals' defense is going to be better this season, it's going to start up front. In particular, Shemar Stewart, last year's first-round pick, needs to make a big leap in his second season. Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss the importance of Stewart having a much better second season after a much smoother offseason for the Bengals' first-round pick last year. Stewart is part of a completely revamped Bengals' defensive line that some are saying could be the deepest in the NFL. How deep is it, exactly? While the Bengals haven't exactly addressed linebacker by signing a linebacker, they have done a lot around Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. to put them in a better position to succeed. The guys discuss if the Bengals' approach will pay off this season. Monday, the Cleveland Browns sent shockwaves through the NFL by trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. Joe Burrow now won't have to face him twice a year, and the guys discuss the AFC North now that one of the game's biggest stars is out of the division. Photo Credit: Sam Greene-Imagn Images Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0l... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Jake Liscow welcomes Joe Goodberry back to the show as the new co-host of Locked On Bengals, and we'll discuss our expectations for the Bengals this year, and what the show will look like in the new era!

It's James Rapien's last show on Locked On Bengals! To celebrate his 6+ years co-hosting with Jake Liscow, the guys reflect on some of the coolest moments over those years along with the massive growth of the podcast. James talks about his expectations for the Bengals this season, and we made sure to sneak in one last "Hot Take James" segment featuring Barrett Carter, Bryan Cook, and Dexter Lawrence. Plus, Jake teases what's next for the podcast as the Bengals are heading into OTAs and minicamp.

The Cincinnati Bengals added Geno Atkins, AJ Green, Andrew Whitworth, Leon Hall, and Carlos Dunlap to the 2026 Ring Of Honor Ballot, and now we're not sure they'll ever catch up for the original, also deserving nominees. Jake Liscow and James Rapien discuss whether it was too early to add some players who have only been out of the league for 3 years, with guys like Bob Trumpy, Max Montoya, David Fulcher, Reggie Williams, and James Brooks have been waiting and waiting.

NFL games are often won or lost on the margins, where X-Factors come out of nowhere to make game-winning plays. We know Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook, and DJ Turner are foundational pieces for the 2026 Bengals, but which X-Factor will take the next step to join them? Jake Liscow and James Rapien start the conversation with linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter, before breaking down all of the potential X-Factors like Kyle Dugger, Boye Mafe, Shemar Stewart, Andrei Iosivas, and Jack Endries and how they could make major impacts this season.

When Joe Burrow says something like the Bengals are going to "win the Super Bowl" this year, he's not just saying it just to say it. This is a confident Joe Burrow, and that could be a scary thing for the rest of the NFL. Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Coach Art Valero discuss Burrow talking Super Bowl, breaking records, and winning MVP and how all of those things can happen in 2026. One thing that will help, for sure, is a fast start. It's not all on Burrow and the passing game to get off to a good start. Chase Brown, actually, holds the key to a fast start. Every NFL fan now looks for when the Bills-Chiefs game is on the schedule. But it wasn't too long ago when Bengals-Chiefs was that game. Joe Burrow and the Bengals, and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, now have the opportunity this season to remind everybody how this is the best rivalry in the NFL. The Bengals have two prime time home games this season, both against AFC North opponents. Alex, Mike, and Coach discuss those games and what could ultimately decide them. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0l... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Joe Burrow is all in on the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals after the front office got aggressive in the offseason. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down Burrow's presser comments, including why he's so excited about about the roster, how ready he is to stop talking about "front office" narratives, and his lofty expectations for himself and the Bengals this season.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is going to speak to the media Wednesday for the first time this offseason, but he made some recent comments in an article on bengals.com indicating he is really happy with where the Bengals are at this point in the offseason. Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss Joe Burrow's and the Bengals' state organizationally as their quarterback prepares to lead them overseas and through a pivotal 2026 Season. Burrow says the Bengals have everything they need to be really good. Aside from linebacker, that may be true. But is there another glaring need that still exists for this team? It never hurts to have depth on offense. When the Bengals go overseas, they will not have a bye week the week after. How much could that impact them? Is it not anything to worry about? Or, is it concerning wit the Bengals playing 12 straight games to end the regular season after their Week 6 bye? Every team has one or more games on their schedule that is viewed as a trap game. For the Bengals, Alex has one game he's really nervous about even though he shouldn't be. Jake and Coach also give their trap games. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AObc0l... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)