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Solomon Wilcots welcomes The Athletic’s Bengals insider Paul Dehner Jr. to break down Cincinnati’s 39-34 loss to Buffalo — a game that exposed the Bengals’ defensive struggles and the burden on Joe Burrow to play perfectly. The two discuss Burrow’s evolving mindset, how he’s learning to cope with repeated high-scoring losses, and why his calm perspective might mask deep competitive fire. Dehner explains the front office’s growing realization that the team’s defensive draft investments have failed, outlines the offseason priorities, and details the Trey Hendrickson situation — calling it a cautionary tale of fractured trust. They also touch on Tee Higgins’ concussion scare, the Jermaine Burton release, and what Cincinnati must fix to regain its championship trajectory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills are back at home this weekend after a physically dominant win on the road at Pittsburgh. The Bengals (4-8) come to Orchard park clinging to their playoff lives, but bolstered by the return of Joe Burrow who has been out since week two with a turf toe injury. Coming off a 32-14 win on Thanksgiving, they've now won eight straight games with Burrow at the helm dating back to last season. Former Bengals safety and current NFL analyst Solomon Wilcots joined Adam and Sal for a preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith recap Thursday night's game in order to highlight what the Bengals did well and to keep it all rollin. The Bengals have Joe Burrow back and it seriously shows, meanwhile Lamar Jackson is NOT looking like himself, what could this mean for the rest of the season? Listen in NOW to find out! ONLY right here on Bleav in Bengals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith come at you with a total recap from Sunday's game against the New England Patriots that ended 26-20. They comment on how the Bengals looked somewhat better than the last few weeks and how this may actually be a step in the right direction for the franchise. Is there still hope out there for Bengals fans? Find out on this game recap episode of Bleav in Bengals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are here to help recap the Bengals season from hell as it continues to roll down the tracks coming off a crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys take us through ALL of the drama in this game from the bad defense, the stalled offense and the thing on everybody's mouths (no pun intentended) spitgate between JaMarr Chase and Jalen Ramsey. Listen in to Bleav in Bengals NOW to get all the latest in news and analysis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Bleav in Bengals Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith dive into the breaking news about Joe Burrow’s potential return to the Cincinnati Bengals practice field following his turf toe injury. They discuss the 21-day window for Burrow’s possible reactivation and weigh the chances of him suiting up by Thanksgiving for the key matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.  They examine the competitive AFC North landscape, where the Bengals still have a slim but real shot at the playoffs, provided they address the defensive issues. Lastly, they preview the matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the importance of the next few matchups in shaping the season’s outcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are here to take us through YET ANOTHER Bengals loss, this time to the Bears and the problem is pretty obvious. The guys tear apart the Bengals defense to get to the bottom of what is happening in these games to have 40+ point loses in the last two weeks. They also offer some suggestions and a glimmer of hope for Bengals fans so you won't want to miss this one! Listen in NOW to hear from everyone's favorite Bengals insiders ONLY right here on Bleav in Bengals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots is joined by Charlie Goldsmith to go over what was a brutally crushing and disgusting loss to the formerly winless Justin Fields and the New York Jets. They go over what went wrong in particular and what REALLY didn't work on Sunday. Listen in as the Bengals experts take us through the latest Bengals game for better or worse, ONLY right here at Bleav in Bengals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bengals are heating up after a big win over the Steelers, and Solomon Wilcots says they can’t afford a letdown against the winless Jets in Week 8. He breaks down Joe Flacco’s resurgence, the offensive line’s best performance of the year, and how Cincinnati’s young defense is finding its rhythm. Can the Bengals stay consistent and keep their playoff push alive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Bleav in Bengals, Solomon Wilcots breaks down Cincinnati’s Thursday night win and how this team has come back to life. With the addition of 40-year-old Joe Flacco, the Bengals look revitalized. Solomon also dives into the impact of backup QB Joe Flacco and how Mike Tomlin saw this from the start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith go over the Bengals loss to the Packers which was more of a rebuilding showcase for brand new Bengals QB Joe Flacco to see how he may fit in with the Bengals offense. They agree that its definetely better than Jake Browning and are excited to see more. The pair also go over what good they have seen so far this season. Listen in to hear the Bengals EXPERTS take apart the Bengals performance ONLY right here on Bleav in Bengals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Bleav in Bengals, hosts Solomon Wilcots and Bengals insider Charlie Goldsmith analyze the Bengals' 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. They address Jake Browning's struggles with turnovers, inconsistent decision-making, and the lack of balance in the offense. The discussion includes ongoing issues with the offensive line regarding both protection and run blocking, as well as the failed offseason roster moves and the team's over-reliance on Joe Burrow. The episode concludes with a mailbag question about whether preseason expectations for the Bengals were set too high, and whether blame should be assigned to coaching, ownership, or player development. They also preview the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers, emphasizing the challenges posed by Micah Parsons and a tough Packers defense. [00:00:05] - Game Recap Recap of Bengals losing to the Lions, highlights on Detroit’s offensive performance [00:00:53] - Bengals’ Quarterback Struggles Discussion about Jake Browning’s inconsistent quarterback play Impact of turnovers and decision-making issues [00:01:30] - Team’s Options at Quarterback Zach Taylor’s post-game comments Question about alternative quarterback options [00:02:10] - Evaluating Backup QBs Assessment of other backup quarterbacks and lack of experience [00:03:06] - Rumors About Veteran QB Trades Debunking rumors about trading for Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins [00:04:08] - Offensive Guard and Cap Space Discussion on roster/cap space decisions—focus should have been on addressing offensive guard earlier [00:06:54] - Bengals Offense and Jake Browning’s Game Performance Analyzing offensive struggles, questionable passes, and late-game scoring [00:07:55] - Offensive Line Issues In-depth look at offensive line struggles, including giving up safeties and lack of run game [00:09:05] - Impact of the Offensive Line on QB Performance How poor O-line play has affected Jake Browning’s confidence and performance [00:10:05] - Scott Peters and O-Line Regressions Discussion about O-Line coach Scott Peters and regression of the unit [00:11:25] - Wasting Talent & Roster Construction Reflections on another year potentially wasting stars’ talents Debating overall roster talent and decisions at trade deadline [00:12:15] - History of Not Selling at Trade Deadline Bengals’ tendency not to sell at the deadline, even when out of contention [00:13:41] - Team Building Philosophy Team building logic, planning for future roster flexibility [00:14:51] - Bengals Defense vs. Lions Offense Analysis of Bengals defense, positives in pass rush and pressure [00:15:48] - Defense Continues to Be Put in Bad Situations Frequent short fields due to turnovers impacting defensive numbers [00:16:38] - Improving Defensive Fundamentals Focus on tackling and coverage issues, especially on screens and in space [00:17:44] - Coaching Points of Emphasis for Improvement Major coaching concerns: tackling, technique at corner, and interior pass rush [00:19:29] - How Injuries & Roster Failures Impacted the Season How Joe Burrow’s absence exposed the team’s lack of flexibility and depth [00:20:45] - Ownership and Organizational Accountability Broader conversation about organizational responsibility and roster-building philosophy [00:23:50] - Miscalculation on Jake Browning as Backup Retrospective on believing in Browning as backup and where things went wrong [00:24:53] - Importance of Roster Flexibility Need for roster flexibility and adapting to different game scenarios [00:24:53] - Sponsor Segment and Green Bay Packers Preview Previewing matchup against Packers and key players to watch [00:25:52] - Packers Game Preview D-line concerns, Micah Parsons (erroneous—Parsons is not on Packers), challenges facing Bengals’ O-line   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[00:00:00] – Episode Introduction [00:00:56] – [00:01:32] – Joe Burrow’s Absence and Team Struggles [00:02:40] – [00:03:19] – Lack of Fight and Team Identity Crisis [00:03:19] – [00:04:58] – Coaching and Penalties [00:04:58] – [00:05:35] – Identity Crisis Continues [00:05:35] – [00:07:57] – Offensive Line and Team Construction [00:07:57] – [00:08:59] – Building Around Offensive Line, Struggles with Run Game [00:08:59] – [00:12:10] – Angst at Line of Scrimmage [00:12:10] – [00:13:32] – Schematic Adjustments & Lack of Identity [00:13:32] – [00:14:54] – Jamar Chase, T. Higgins, and Maximizing Talents [00:14:54] – [00:15:52] – Why the Stars Can’t Produce [00:15:52] – [00:16:39] – Does the Team Have Fight Left? [00:16:39] – [00:17:57] – Players' Motivations and Future [00:17:57] – [00:19:27] – Lack of Production Beyond the Stars [00:19:27] – [00:20:21] – Shamar Stewart Injury Update [00:20:21] – [00:22:08] – Look Ahead: Detroit Lions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots is joined by co-host and Bengals Insider Charlie Goldsmith to talk about everything they saw on Sunday's competition between the Bengals and Vikings. It was a bad day for the Bengals as they could not get much in the name of help from their Offense as the Offense gave up 2 touchdowns due to bad turnovers. Tehy get into what they saw and what it could mean for next week's matchup against the Denver Broncos. Listen in to this exciting recap episode of Bleav in Bengals NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle joins Solomon Wilcots to discuss the Bengals’ strong defensive start to the season, especially their effectiveness in creating turnovers and making big stops in the red zone. Jordan credits the team’s detailed preparation, including drills focused on ball disruption and focused red zone practices, for their early success. He also shares insights on responding to adversity, such as the recent injury to quarterback Joe Burrow, expressing confidence in backup Jake Browning. [00:00:21] - Training Camp & Defensive Impact Discussion of Jordan’s performance in training camp, leadership, and early-season interceptions. [00:01:38] - Creating Turnovers How the Bengals’ secondary practices for interceptions and ball disruption. [00:02:57] - Red Zone Defense Why the Bengals defense excels in the red zone and their weekly preparation. [00:03:47] - Jacksonville Game Defensive Stand Jordan walks through the mindset and communication during a crucial stop against the Jaguars. [00:04:46] - Jordan’s Football Preparation & Pedigree Jordan talks about how his experiences from youth league to Alabama prepared him for big moments. [00:05:52] - Reaction to Joe Burrow’s Injury Team’s mindset and response to losing their quarterback, Joe Burrow, to injury. [00:07:20] - Confidence in Jake Browning Jordan’s thoughts on Jake Browning stepping in as quarterback and the team's support system. [00:09:42] - Preparing for the Vikings & Carson Wentz Adjustments required when facing Carson Wentz instead of the rookie quarterback. [00:10:54] - Facing a Veteran QB Jordan explains how playing against a veteran QB like Wentz changes defensive strategy. [00:11:57] - Defending Justin Jefferson The importance of accounting for Vikings’ star receiver Justin Jefferson.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon is joined by everyones favorite Sports Doc himself, Dr. David Chao in order to talk about Bengals superstar QB Joe Burrow's injury that he sustained in Sundays game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Every expert out there has gone on about what "Turf Toe" is but Dr. Chao is here to set the record straight and give you a comprehensive medical breakdown of what Joe Burrow is experiencing and what his potential timetable for returning might look like. Listen in to this emergency injury podcast RIGHT NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solly and Charlie reflect on the Bengals Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns where they were able to come away with the win, despite it maybe not being some of their finest football, but a win is a win. Have the Bengals avoided yet another slow start to year or is this just an anomaly for the curse to linger on around this team getting off to slow starts year after year? Listen in to hear 2 Bengals insiders give their takes on what went down with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith preview week 1 of the 2025 Bengals season with their opening week matchup against the Cleveland Browns and its all positive. The guys both see bright blue skies on the horizon and believe that you should join them and hop on board the Bengals train. To hear all about the specifics and how guys like Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson might look like, listen in to Bleav in Bengals RIGHT NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[00:00:00] - Intro & 53-man Roster Cuts [00:01:25] - Surprise Cuts & Depth Concerns [00:03:13] - Defensive Cuts & Depth [00:04:05] - Rookie Defensive Starter (Demetrius Knight) [00:05:17] - Cornerback Depth & Al Golden’s Defense [00:06:40] - Safety Analysis & Jordan Battle [00:07:53] - Offensive Rookie Starter (Dylan Fairchild) [00:09:08] - Right Guard Situation [00:10:29] - Skill Positions Depth: WR, TE, QB [00:12:05] - Noah Fant as a Versatile Tight End [00:13:01] - Running Back Room [00:15:02] - Team Readiness for Week 1 [00:17:02] - Joe Burrow’s Confidence & The Offense [00:18:12] - Trey Hendrickson’s Contract [00:19:40] - Bengals’ Logic on Hendrickson’s Future [00:20:28] - Hendrickson’s Sack Production in Historical Context [00:21:45] - Will Hendrickson Be Ready Week 1? [00:22:29] - Run Defense Issues in the Preseason [00:23:53] - Defensive End Rotation: Shemar Stewart vs. Joseph Ossai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solomon Wilcots is joined by former Bengals great Ickey Woods in order to talk about the entirety of preseason and how they believe it went. They get into what they have seen from Joe Burrow and the rest of the players that have taken snaps and which guys surprised them the most out there. Lastly we here from Barry Quart who is the CEO of Connect BioPharma and they get into their initiative to spread the word about acute asthma attacks. For all that and MUCH much more, listen in to the Bleav in Bengals podcast NOW! [0:56] What Ickey Woods is most excited about this year [3:03] What Ickey Woods likes most about Joe Burrow and Bengals first couple games [7:09] Bengals defense and preseason performances [11:23] The importance of getting off to a great start [13:47] Trey Hendrickson contract and Shemar Stewart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.