Best Jake Liscow Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking down Al Golden's defense: What changes are coming in the trenches? 28:22

7m ago28:22

28:22

New Defensive Coordinator Al Golden is bringing some changes to the way the Bengals play defense in 2025. Jake Liscow and James Rapien start a deep dive into what those changes will look like with guest Mike Santagata (bengalstalk.com, Always Gameday in Cincinnati podcast) breaking down the switch to a 4-3 base defense, what a Vyper is, and what st…

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Do the Bengals have good alternatives to extending Trey Hendrickson? 34:52

1d ago34:52

34:52

It's tough to find good alternative plans for the Bengals that don't involve keeping their stars, and today we turn our focus to the case for trading Trey Hendrickson. Jake Liscow and James Rapien start by breaking down some of the arguments in favor of trading Hendrickson and some of the flaws in those arguments before diving into what the extensi…

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Franchise tag coming for Tee Higgins (again) 30:22

2d ago30:22

30:22

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, per our own James Rapien's reporting. Jake Liscow and James break down the news, from Higgins' increased value compared to last year, why the move was expected and necessary, how this year is different from last year from a long-term extension perspective, and why the Beng…

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Despite what you've heard, the Bengals have plenty of money! Setting the table for a "no excuses" offseason 33:41

3d ago33:41

33:41

The Cincinnati Bengals have no excuses to not get their major deals done this offseason. Despite what you've heard from national shows in the last few weeks, there aren't cash or cap constraints! Jake Liscow and James Rapien continue to push back on narratives about how "difficult" it will be for the Bengals to navigate this offseason and how their…

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NFL Squad: Super Bowl 59 Aftermath, Chasing The Philadelphia Eagles 41:18

6d ago41:18

41:18

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs hel…

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Bengals Should Move on From Germaine Pratt Following Trade Request + Listener Mailbag! 31:36

6d ago31:36

31:36

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt officially requested a trade this week. James Rapien reacts to the request, discusses Pratt's trade value and makes a prediction about the veteran's future. He also answers your questions about the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bengals' offseason strategy, the front office and more! Join the Locked on Bengals Subt…

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Bengals Radio Row Takeaways: Insights and outlandish takes from New Orleans with Elise Jesse 30:07

7d ago30:07

30:07

As the national media portrays the Cincinnati Bengals' salary cap situation as "difficult", they were the talk of the town among non-Super Bowl teams in New Orleans last week. Jake and James are joined by Elise Jessie of BengalsTalk.com to discuss what she heard on Radio Row about Joe Burrow's clear agenda for the offseason, focused on managing the…

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Are there any good alternatives to extending Tee Higgins? It sure is hard to find them 32:05

8d ago32:05

32:05

Joe Burrow and the Locked On Bengals podcast have made it clear that extending Tee Higgins is the right path forward. If the Bengals aren't convinced, they'll have to find a way to navigate the cap implications of a potential tag-and-trade and find a trade partner that can return enough value to give them a chance at replacing Higgins' value and mo…

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What Bengals Can Take Away From Eagles' Dominant Performance in Super Bowl LIX 30:57

9d ago30:57

30:57

2024's NFL season is complete after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Jake Liscow and James Rapien look for the lessons from the big game, and how much of a stacked Eagles roster that dominated from start to finish is replicable. On the other hand, how can the Bengals avoid the pitfalls that brought the Ch…

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How can the Bengals learn from 2024's Super Bowl teams? 33:18

11d ago33:18

33:18

The Cincinnati Bengals played both of this year's Super Bowl teams in the 2024 regular season, and as regular visitors to the NFL's biggest stage, the Eagles and Chiefs offer lessons to the rest of the NFL in roster management. Every team is different, but Philadelphia's creativity and aggression in stockpiling talent, and the Chiefs' adaptability,…

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Joe Burrow tours Radio Row to keep pressure on Bengals front office 32:12

13d ago32:12

32:12

Joe Burrow has gone out of his way to visit Radio Row for interviews ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans to lay out his expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals front office... again. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the latest from the Bengals' star QB, who demonstrated a clear understanding that they have the salary cap space to keep Tee…

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Duke Tobin's offseason to-do list is focused on the trenches 31:33

14d ago31:33

31:33

Duke Tobin appears to be focused on the trenches as he considers his to-do list for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive back into Duke Tobin's comments at the Senior Bowl to discern why Tobin is focused on offensive guard and defensive tackle this offseason, and why it seems like the plan is in line with what fa…

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NFL Squad: How Myles Garrett, Cooper Kupp Trades Could Impact The NFL, Super Bowl 59 Predictions 35:24

15d ago35:24

35:24

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses how potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades could impact the landscape of the NFL. Plus, they also share their Super Bowl 59 Predictions and discuss who they think will take home Super Bowl MVP honors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with …

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How Bengals' cap management approach exposes them to major risk 32:04

15d ago32:04

32:04

Is the Cincinnati Bengals' salary cap approach suited to building winning roster? Jake Liscow and James Rapien revisit Duke Tobin's Senior Bowl comments that may reveal flawed thinking about the cap and cash spending. In a year where they face three decisions on potential monster contracts for their own guys, those contracts don't have to significa…

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Joe Burrow sustains pressure on the Bengals to pay Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson 31:01

16d ago31:01

31:01

Joe Burrow is the Cincinnati Bengals franchise, and at his first Pro Bowl, he took every opportunity to keep the pressure on the front office to keep their stars, and pay them what they're worth. Jake Liscow and James Rapien reflect on the consistent pressure we've heard from Burrow in recent months, including how Burrow is taking a different path …

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Mock Draft Monday: Top Senior Bowl Prospects for the Cincinnati Bengals 31:21

17d ago31:21

31:21

With a week of Senior Bowl practices to evaluate, it's finally time for Mock Draft Monday! Jake Liscow and James Rapien are joined by A to Z Sports' John Sheeran to take a look at Senior Bowl standouts who could fit for the Bengals in each round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Do small school prospects with some size questions make sense for the Bengals thi…

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Duke Tobin weighs in on Bengals contract questions - What's coming for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson? 33:41

20d ago33:41

33:41

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin answered questions about contracts for Ja'Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins at the Senior Bowl ahead of a pivotal 2025 offseason. Jake Liscow and James Rapien read between the lines and distill what exactly Duke's comments mean for the Bengals' future with big negotations loomin…

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Cincinnati Bengals lose Erick All for 2025, elevating offseason need at tight end 31:27

21d ago31:27

31:27

The Cincinnati Bengals now must overcome the loss of tight end Erick All Jr. for 2025 due to complications following his ACL injury. With limited options in free agency, Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the challenge and priority for the Bengals in reshaping their tight end roster. This episode explores the impact of All's absence on the tea…

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NFL Squad: AFC Has Best Chance At Super Bowl Win, Best Rival for Patrick Mahomes? 32:22

22d ago32:22

32:22

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not the AFC or NFC has the best shot at winning Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Plus they discuss the potential impact of Sam Darnold's upcoming free agency and which QB has the best shot at becoming a true rival for Patrick Mahomes. Support Us By Supporti…

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Assessing the Bengals defense as Al Golden makes offseason plan 33:55

22d ago33:55

33:55

Al Golden has his work cut out as he assesses the Bengals' defensive roster and puts together an offseason plan. Jake Liscow and James Rapien want to help out, and walk through the defensive roster looking for future contributors and identifying questions that Golden's offseason plan will need to answer as he looks to add players to the defense to …

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Al Golden talks development, philosophy in Bengals introductory presser 31:20

24d ago31:20

31:20

Al Golden's introductory press conference with Cincinnati Bengals media focused on player development and hit on topics that seemed to plague the Bengals' defense in 2024. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the biggest takeaways from Golden's comments, including an emphasis on adaptability in both scheme and teaching methods to maximize indivi…

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Bengals keeping GM candidate Trey Brown in the front office, but could benefit from preparing for his potential departure 34:00

25d ago34:00

34:00

Trey Brown was a finalist for the Jets' GM job, but they went another direction on Saturday so he'll return to the Bengals in a key front office role. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the pros and cons of retaining Brown in the front office at the cost of potential draft picks, and why his appeal to other NFL teams suggests an obvious path t…

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No surprises! Al Golden will be the Bengals' next DC 32:42

28d ago32:42

32:42

As expected, the Cincinnati Bengals are hiring former Bengals LB coach and Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to replace Lou Anarumo. As Golden returns to the NFL, Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the pros and cons of the Bengals' approach to this hire, whether Zac Taylor has earned any credibility for putting together a coaching sta…

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New Bengals OL Coach Scott Peters' unique path to NFL coaching, plus potential progress with Paycor lease negotiations? 31:23

29d ago31:23

31:23

Newly hired Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Scott Peters doesn't have a typical NFL offensive line coach backstory. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what makes Peters different, with his MMA and OL skills development background, and how Zac Taylor and the Bengals are hoping that pays dividends in helping to protect Joe Burrow and cre…

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NFL Squad: Who Is The AFC Rooting For In Bills vs. Chiefs? 39:54

29d ago39:54

39:54

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Conference Championships in the AFC and NFC. Will the Buffalo Bills become the team of destiny and end the Kansas City Chiefs 'Villian' era? Can Jayden Daniels make history for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts? Plus, the crew reacts to the lates…

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With all signs pointing to Al Golden for Bengals Defensive Coordinator, did they search hard enough for their next DC? 31:26

30d ago31:26

31:26

Are the Cincinnati Bengals making the right move with Al Golden for defensive coordinator? Maybe, it's nearly impossible to predict! But many Bengals fans reasonably have criticized the team for its process in landing on Golden in not casting a wide enough net for candidates. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the pros and cons to Zac Taylor's…

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Breaking down new Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Line Coach Scott Peters 31:18

1M ago31:18

31:18

The Cincinnati Bengals hired Scott Peters to be their new offensive line coach on Monday. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why the Bengals landed on the former Patriots OL coach and Bill Callahan disciple to take the job in Cincinnati. Plus, we dive into Peters' deep connections to both Zac Taylor via Callahan, and the Bengals via former OL …

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Is Al Golden the next Bengals defensive coordinator? 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

The Cincinnati Bengals appear to be on track to make Al Golden their next defensive coordinator, reuniting with their former linebacker coach. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the pros and cons of familiarity and Golden's ability to maximize and develop talent. Plus, the CFP national championship game for Notre Dame will feature several draf…

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Al Golden and Patrick Graham are the finalists for Bengals defensive coordinator: Who is the best fit? 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

Thursday morning, we learned that Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden and former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham are the two finalists for the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator job. Jake Liscow and James Rapien unpack the backgrounds and coaching philosophies of the finalists and some pros and cons for each, like Al Gold…

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Are the Bengals dragging their feet in their DC search? Is Al Golden the favorite? 31:05

1M ago31:05

31:05

As the Cincinnati Bengals continue to search for their next defensive coordinator, Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into the list of candidates to search for a favorite and break down the timeline in today's mailbag episode. DC candidates will have a lot of the same questions you asked: who are the cornerstone players on defense to build around, a…

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NFL Squad: NFL Divisional Playoffs, Bold Predictions, Coaching Carousel 33:58

1M ago33:58

33:58

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and…

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Wink Martindale for DC? Bengals "could have interest" 31:29

1M ago31:29

31:29

The Bengals reportedly "could have interest" in Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who fans know best from his comments about Joe Burrow before getting blown out of a job in Baltimore in 2021. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the Bengals' potential interest in Martindale for the DC job, before discussing positions that the Benga…

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Wild Card round provokes another round of "what ifs?" and lessons learned for the Bengals, and what about Mike Zimmer? 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs was an exercise in mostly lopsided games. It was hard to watch without thinking that the Cincinnati Bengals could have done some damage if they had done their jobs better early in the season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the "what ifs" and the obvious lessons the Bengals can learn from this year's …

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Matt Eberflus "involved" with Bengals DC search, plus prioritizing the 2025 Offseason To-Do List 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

Matt Eberflus is reportedly involved with the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator search. Whether or not that means he's a candidate, the Bengals did complete interviews with Patrick Graham and DeMarcus Covington for the job, and Jake Liscow and James Rapien bring you the latest on the DC front. Then, the guys dive into the Bengals' 2025 offs…

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2024 Cincinnati Bengals Season Post-Mortem: Reflecting on a season that came up just short 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

Jermaine Burton is in the news again for the wrong reasons, and with no more Cincinnati Bengals games on the schedule it's time for a post-mortem on the disappointing 2024 season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the latest on Burton, who very much needs to turn it around. Then, the guys reflect on the close losses and the "one more play" th…

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Why the Bengals should be big fish hunting at defensive coordinator 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

The Cincinnati Bengals do not appear to be interested in big-name defensive coordinator candidates like Robert Saleh or Dennis Allen. So, Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why they should be, and whether they're pulling a "same ol' Bengals" in the defensive coordinator search in a year where we're asking them to do what it takes to right the …

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NFL Squad: NFL Playoff AFC/NFC Wildcard Weekend Upset Alert, Head Coaching Carousel 30:28

1M ago30:28

30:28

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the current landscape of vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL and where things are headed with certain jobs, plus they discuss the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Weekend and which games on the AFC and NFC side are poised for Upset Alerts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxe…

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Did the Cincinnati Bengals make the right call to retain Zac Taylor? 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Did the Cincinnati Bengals get it right in firing Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack, some defensive assistants, but keeping Zac Taylor? Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the decisionmaking around keeping Taylor but reshaping the defensive staff, then get into some of the reported DC hires and potential candidates for the job. Join the Locked On Beng…

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Why the Cincinnati Bengals moved on from Lou Anarumo and Frank Pollack as they fire 4 coaches on Black Monday 32:12

1M ago32:12

32:12

After missing the playoffs, Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals fired 4 coaches, including defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive line coach Frank Pollack. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why the Bengals needed to make changes after a disappointing season. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lock…

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The Cincinnati Bengals keep hope alive into Sunday with their 5th straight win to close out the regular season 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

The Cincinnati Bengals finish their 2024 regular season on a high note and now will hold their breath rooting for their playoff interests in the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs' backups on Sunday. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the Bengals' finale that featured Ja'Marr Chase likely locking up his triple crown on a rocky day for the of…

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Joe Burrow sends a clear message to Cincinnati Bengals' front office ahead of regular season finale in Pittsburgh 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

Joe Burrow sent a loud and clear message to Cincinnati Bengals brass in his midweek press conference this week: Stop letting great players walk, and start getting important contracts done early. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why Burrow's comments are fascinating as the Bengals' star QB continues to be vocal about key decisions in his medi…

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Cincinnati Bengals-Pittsburgh Steelers First Look: Can Bengals keep their playoff hopes alive into Sunday? 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

With playoff implications hanging in the balance, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are set to light up the field, while the Steelers aim to tighten their defense. James Rapien is joined by Locked On Steelers' Chris Carter to break down the Bengals' offensive prowess against the Steelers' defensive tactics, highlighting key players like T.J. Watt and Ru…

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Cincinnati Bengals get the short end of the stick with Week 18 schedule, still need a lot of help to sneak into playoffs 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

The Cincinnati Bengals still need to beat the Steelers on the road, but even if they do they'll need the Miami Dolphins to lose a game, and now will need the Kansas City Chiefs' backups to beat the Denver Broncos on the road in Week 18 to make the playoffs. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the playoff odds in today's episode, and highlight h…

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The Cincinnati Bengals' slim playoff hopes are alive with a crazy overtime win against the Denver Broncos 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Gesicki, and timely plays from the defense combined to get the Cincinnati Bengals their first win against a winning team in 2024 in their final home game of the season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down how the Bengals avoided a repeat of their other tight games against decent (or better) teams and…

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Cincinnati Bengals get Orlando Brown Jr. back as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive against Denver Broncos 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

The Cincinnati Bengals will have left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. back on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, so the question is just how healthy he and Amarius Mims (right hand, ankle) will be. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the status of the Bengals' offensive tackles, whether this is a "Joe Burrow has to be perfect" kind of game, and the …

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Cincinnati Bengals-Denver Broncos First Look: Big Playoff Implications! 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

Can the Cincinnati Bengals outmaneuver the Denver Broncos with major playoff implications at stake? Jake Liscow is joined by Sayre Bedinger from Locked On Broncos to dive into the biggest stories and keys to the game for both teams, examining Sean Payton's patience with the Broncos' running game and whether the Bengals' D can keep it going against …

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Updating the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff outlook, and what we're buying on defense after 3 straight wins 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't get a whole lot of help and their playoff odds actually dropped according to most prognosticators this weekend, but the path still exists to sneak into a wildcard spot. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what needs to happen, then analyze what we can buy about the defense's late-season bounce, with some young play…

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Cincinnati Bengals sweep Browns, set the stage for meaningful Week 17 home finale 30:15

2M ago30:15

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The Cincinnati Bengals have swept the Cleveland Browns for the first time in the Zac Taylor-Joe Burrow era, and in doing so gave themselves a meaningful football game to play in Week 17. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the big takeaways from the Bengals taking care of business to get to 7-8, including several records set by the offense and …

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals sweep the Cleveland Browns for the first time under Zac Taylor? 28:11

2M ago28:11

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The 2024 Cleveland Browns are the worst they've been since Zac Taylor took over the Cincinnati Bengals. That should set up for the Bengals to take care of business and sweep the Browns for the first time since 2017. But despite a chance at a backup-level QB the Bengals have been successful against in their wins this season, they still have to conte…

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2024 Battle Of Ohio Part 2: Another backup QB opponent for the Cincinnati Bengals' Defense 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

With Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase leading the offense, the Cincinnati Bengals face a Cleveland Browns defense that has historically given them problems, largely thanks to Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward. This episode dives into the strategic shifts, including the Browns' quarterback change to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and how these moves could impact…

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