Best Bengals Before Podcasts (2024)

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What Chicago Bears need to get out of joint practice with Cincinnati Bengals before preseason game 28:10

17m ago28:10

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The Chicago Bears won't face any Cincinnati Bengals starters in their preseason game on Saturday, so their joint practice on Thursday will be the more important test. Caleb Williams and the Bears offense will face a secondary that isn't as dominant as the one they're used to at practice, and Matt Eberflus' defense will be tested by a polished, elit…

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Biggest surprises on Chicago Bears initial 53-man roster, plus what moves are coming next 30:21

2h ago30:21

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The Chicago Bears finalized their initial 53-man roster with a few surprises, but a few more changes are still coming before the team is set for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Ryan Poles will fill out his 16-man practice squad with some of the top young players from training camp, plus some promising names from outside of the organization. - …

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Breaking Down the Cincinnati Bengals initial 53-Man roster and what moves could come next 30:23

17h ago30:23

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The guys break down the most interesting takeaways as the Cincinnati Bengals cut their roster to 53 players on Tuesday. UDFA LB Maema Njongmeta made the team after a strong camp, all of the 2024 draft picks made it, and they went heavy at tight end, safety, and defensive tackle. But it's called the "initial" 53-man for a reason; more moves could co…

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Chicago Bears in much better position on 53-man roster cutdown day now than years past 29:08

1h ago29:08

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The Chicago Bears have harder decisions to make on their 53-man roster this year compared to years past. It's a sure sign of the progress Ryan Poles had made in building up the team. It's also a reminder of just how much more talent the Bears are fielding this season, even compared to last year. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://ww…

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Why the Cincinnati Bengals should target defensive line waiver claims (and Israel Abanikanda) 28:40

19m ago28:40

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With NFL roster cuts due Tuesday at 4:00 PM Eastern, the guys break down why the Cincinnati Bengals should be targetting defensive linemen around the NFL to challenge Zach Carter and bolster their depth with injuries potentially keeping McKinnley Jackson and Myles Murphy out at the start of the season. We also discuss why the Bengals could target a…

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Chicago Bears trades for Darrell Taylor, Chris Williams walk the line between value and desperation 30:41

36m ago30:41

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The Chicago Bears traded for two defensive linemen as they started cutting their roster down to 53 players. Darrell Taylor looks like good value, while Chris Williams felt a little more like desperation. Still, the defensive line has more talent now than it did before, and it's a step in the right direction toward strengthening one of the team's bi…

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Why Ja'Marr Chase returned to practice on Sunday, a post-mortem on Jackson Carman, and Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster thoughts 32:10

3d ago32:10

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Ja'Marr Chase returned to practice for the Cincinnati Bengals about 15 minutes after we started recording this episode, so of course we changed plans and broke down why Chase may have chosen today to get back to work. Plus, Jackson Carman's disappointing tenure in Cincinnati has come to an end, and we take time for a post-mortem on Carman's early r…

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How Chicago Bears preseason win over Kansas City Chiefs shapes final 53-man roster prediction 29:30

3h ago29:30

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None of the Chicago Bears starters ended up playing in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but the game did change the shape of Ryan Poles' final 53-man roster. The Bears had a couple of injuries to key backups, and some strong performances in the preseason finale may have solidified a few roster spots. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: h…

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Breaking down takeaways from the Cincinnati Bengals' final preseason game 32:06

20m ago32:06

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The much anticipated conclusion to the preseason has arrived for the Cincinnati Bengals, and the guys are here to break down the takeaways from the Bengals' loss to the Colts. Highlighted by Jermaine Burton late and Jordan Battle early, we discuss who helped themselves the most and where there are big questions for the cutdown to 53 as it's time to…

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What to watch for in Chicago Bears preseason game vs. Chiefs as "most" starters won't play 29:38

6d ago29:38

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Matt Eberflus says most of the Chicago Bears starters won't play against the Kansas City Chiefs. We have a pretty good guess as to which ones WILL play. And plenty of the backups have a lot at stake as they make their final case to make the 53-man roster. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1So…

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Myles Murphy avoids severe injury, and previewing Cincinnati Bengals' preseason finale against Indianapolis Colts 33:02

7d ago33:02

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Myles Murphy avoided a serious injury, but the Bengals are thin on the defensive line, so the guys break down whether they should make a move, and whether that could even move the needle at this point in the game. Plus, with the preseason finale coming up, we break down what we're watching and what matters as the reserves will take on the Colts sta…

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Chicago Bears Hard Knocks episode 3 recap: Tyson Bagent takes spotlight from Caleb Williams 28:14

7d ago28:14

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Episode 3 of the Chicago Bears on HBO's Hard Knocks gave us a few gems on Caleb Williams, but backup quarterback Tyson Bagent and his dad were the stars this week, along with punter Tory Taylor. Plus, we got some new behind-the-scenes details on Ryan Poles' attempted trade for New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon. - Subscribe to Locked On…

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Cincinnati Bengals trending in the right direction after strong joint practice against Indianapolis Colts wraps up training camp 32:05

8d ago32:05

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The Cincinnati Bengals' offense had a much better day in Tuesday's joint practice against the Indianapolis Colts, highlighted by strong performances by Mike Gesicki and Tee Higgins. Plus, the defense held the Colts to what one writer said "might be their worst offensive practice of training camp so far," highlighted by a Logan Wilson interception a…

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Have Chicago Bears seen enough from Caleb Williams this preseason? Should rookie QB play vs Chiefs? 28:41

8d ago28:41

28:41

If this is it for Caleb Williams in the preseason, we've seen a lot from the rookie quarterback. He's done a little bit of everything, but more exhibition action would still be valuable for him. The preseason helps us set expectations for what we want to see in Week 1. And plenty of other players need to play in the final preseason game against the…

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Cincinnati Bengals' defense wins another practice as Dax Hill stands out, and Chad Johnson thinks Ja'Marr Chase will sign an extension this week 29:48

8d ago29:48

29:48

The guys break down how the Cincinnati Bengals defense won another day of practice as training camp is nearing its conclusion. Plus, it sounds like Ja'Marr Chase may have gotten a little bit of an extra workout in after practice on Monday. We also discuss the Evan McPherson deal, locking up the Bengals' clutch kicker for a 3-year deal that comes in…

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Caleb Williams starts slow, finishes with special throws in Chicago Bears preseason win over Bengals 31:22

8d ago31:22

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Caleb Williams finished his preseason performance against the Cincinnati Bengals with some truly special throws but not until after he and the Chicago Bears offense went three-and-out on three straight drives against the Bengals backup defense. We also got to see the full Bears offensive line playing together for the first time, and it was another …

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Cincinnati Bengals' second string defense stands up to Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears | Preseason Week 2 Takeaways 30:36

11d ago30:36

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The Cincinnati Bengals' second team defense stood up to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' offense to start Saturday's preseason game before substitutions folded late in the first half. The guys break down the encouraging start from the defense, including flashes from rookies Josh Newton and Kris Jenkins, before diving into the new faces emergin…

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Ryan Poles smart to hold firm on price in Chicago Bears’ attempted trade for Matthew Judon 27:25

12d ago27:25

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The Chicago Bears came close to trading for New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon, who was instead dealt to the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan Poles held firm on his price, which is smart for the long-term building of this Bears roster. But it also shows that he's still looking for a compliment to Montez Sweat. We also do a quick preview of the Bea…

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Takeaways from sloppy Cincinnati Bengals-Chicago Bears joint practice, and what we're watching for in preseason week 2 31:08

13d ago31:08

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The guys break down a sloppy joint practice between the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears, unfortunately featuring a few potentially significant injuries, interceptions, and dropped passes among a smaller handful of positives. Plus, we get into what we're watching in Preseason Game #2, where the Bears will play starters and guys battling for job…

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After Ja'Marr Chase missed Tuesday's practice, has the hold-in changed? Plus, power ranking the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 rookies! 31:59

14d ago31:59

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The guys break down the latest on what's going on with Ja'Marr Chase as Cincinnati Bengals fans collectively seem to be growing more frustrated with Chase's contract situation being unresolved. Plus, we power rank the rookies based on their performances thus far, and address growing questions about interior defensive line depth. For your next liste…

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Chicago Bears Hard Knocks Episode 2 Recap: HBO brings us closer to DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and RBs 29:55

14d ago29:55

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Episode 2 of HBO's Hard Knocks at Chicago Bears training camp showed us the softer sides of wide receivers Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, plus the cameras brought us inside the running back battle between Velus Jones and undrafted rookie Ian Wheeler. We even got a few interesting nuggets on Caleb Williams to keep in the back of our minds moving forward…

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What it means that Ja'Marr Chase is "day-to-day", Brad Robbins has an injury, and the defense dominates Tuesday's Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice 31:58

14d ago31:58

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Ja'Marr Chase was physically absent from training camp practice for the first time on Tuesday, and Zac Taylor described the situation as "day-to-day" instead of "part of the plan" he's often referred to throughout the preseason. The guys break down what it could mean, and provide updates on Brad Robbins' and Jake Browning's injuries that could caus…

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Update on Chicago Bears most important 53-man roster battles with 2 weeks left until cutdown day 28:54

4h ago28:54

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The Chicago Bears have to cut their roster down to their final 53 players in two weeks. The first two preseason games have given us a good sense of where the team's biggest position battles now stand. A lot can still change over the final two preseason games, but some guys are already locked into their roster spots and others don't have much hope l…

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Amarius Mims has a minor pec strain, and the coaching staff rewarded Jermaine Burton with better practice opportunities 31:49

15d ago31:49

31:49

Amarius Mims has a mild pec strain, so the guys break down the impact and discuss how Trent Brown performed in his first 11-on-11 work in training camp. That was the bad news - the good news is that Jermaine Burton, Dax Hill, and Matt Lee got their reward and got onto the field earlier in practice on Monday. We break down the outlook as those playe…

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Where Caleb Williams thrived in Chicago Bears preseason debut against Buffalo Bills 28:51

1d ago28:51

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Caleb Williams looked the part in his Chicago Bears preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. He played close to mistake-free football and looked advanced for a rookie quarterback. It helped that the Bears offensive line also held up well in pass protection, and a few other players on the roster bubble had strong performances to help their chances…

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Joe Burrow leads efficient TD drive in Cincinnati Bengals' preseason debut | Cincinnati Bengals-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Recap 33:26

17d ago33:26

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The guys break down the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting Joe Burrow and the first team offense's touchdown drive, and the starting defense's 3-and-out. Then, we get into how concerned we should be about run defense and interior DL depth, the punter battle, and Jermaine Burton's explosive 4th quarte…

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Bears-Bills preview: What to expect from Caleb Williams in preseason debut 30:37

12d ago30:37

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Caleb Williams will make his Chicago Bears debut on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, but we shouldn't expect him to light the defense on fire in his first preseason game. It's more important that the new Bears offense functions smoothly and avoids self-inflicted mistakes to show that they're ready for the real action in the regular season. - Sub…

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Charlie Jones carted off, the defense bounced back, and previewing the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason opener 31:23

5d ago31:23

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The Cincinnati Bengals practiced on their new turf in Paycor Stadium for the first time on Thursday in preparation for their first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the guys break down everything that went down. Unfortunately that includes everything we know about a Charlie Jones injury scare, but also includes how the defense bo…

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Chicago Bears experimenting with new positions and lineups as injuries mount at training camp 28:44

12d ago28:44

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A competition is opening at right guard, Velus Jones is trying out running back and young defensive backs are getting a lot of extra reps. Injuries are forcing the Chicago Bears to move players to new positions and try out different lineups at training camp. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC…

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Joe Burrow leads a bounceback day for the Offense | Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp takeaways 30:44

18d ago30:44

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The Cincinnati Bengals' offense bounced back in a big way during Wedensday's training camp session, highlighted by Joe Burrow moving and throwing well and Tee Higgins putting on a dominant showing. The guys break down the scuffles, the highlights, and the young defensive players who made splash plays in a highly competitive practice. Join the Locke…

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What we learned from first episode of Chicago Bears training camp on HBO’s Hard Knocks | Recap 28:34

21d ago28:34

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HBO debuted the first episode of Hard Knocks inside Chicago Bears training camp, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know. They gave us a lot of good Caleb Williams and Matt Eberflus access, plus they introduced us to some young players to root for throughout the rest of the preseason. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: ht…

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Breaking down Cincinnati Bengals roster battles through 2 weeks of training camp | 53-Man roster possibilities 34:22

7d ago34:22

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With two weeks of Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices observed and analyzed, the guys break down the roster locks and bubble battles ahead of the team's first preseason game. The guys break down key decisions like how many running backs, tight ends, and safeties to keep, and the direction of certain roster battles before preseason games will…

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Chicago Bears offensive line injuries could limit Caleb Williams’ preseason playing time 28:24

7d ago28:24

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The Chicago Bears have said all along that Caleb Williams' playing time in the preseason will depend on the health of the offensive line protecting him. The injuries up front have only gotten worse since the start of training camp. We've got the latest on the starters missing practice and what it means for the rookie quarterback playing this weeken…

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Cincinnati Bengals need Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai to step up with Cam Sample going down for the season 29:07

23d ago29:07

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor delivered the tough news that Cam Sample's injury will keep him out for the season, so the guys discuss the need for Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai to step up, and potentially a need to sign a veteran to bolster a banged up unit. Plus, we discuss the plan for Trent Brown and the RT competition along with prac…

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Who will be the stars of Chicago Bears' training camp on this season of HBO's Hard Knocks? 27:53

17d ago27:53

27:53

The first episode of the Chicago Bears on HBO's Hard Knocks debuts this week, and the early portion of training camp has given us some clues about who could be the stars. Obviously, we'll hear a lot of about Caleb Williams, but some lesser known players (and coaches) could steal the spotlight. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.…

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The defense wins the day at Cincinnati Bengals practice | Sunday Training Camp updates 28:33

24d ago28:33

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The guys break down Sunday's training camp practice that saw the defense come out ahead in 11-on-11 "move the ball" work, featuring a Geno Stone PBU near the goal line. It wasn't all bad for the Bengals' offense of course, as Joe Burrow also found Trenton Irwin for a beautiful TD pass. Plus, 7th-round pick Daijahn Anthony has strung together enough…

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Joe Burrow let the deep ball fly at Cincinnati Bengals training camp on Friday 13:15

26d ago13:15

13:15

Joe Burrow connected with Charlie Jones and Shedrick Jackson on back to back plays in the final 11-on-11 period of Friday's practice. The guys break those plays down along with the other quick-hitting takeaways from training camp, including a strong day for BJ Hill and Joseph Ossai, a highlight PBU for Vonn Bell, and more! Join the Locked On Bengal…

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Brett Rypien, Collin Johnson headline winners and losers in Chicago Bears preseason win over Texans 27:45

22d ago27:45

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The Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame game win over the Houston Texans was all about quarterback Brett Rypien and wide receiver Collin Johnson putting on a show. They weren't the only big winners for the Bears, who also saw a few players fail to standout against backup players they should have dominated. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https:/…

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The Cincinnati Bengals just had their most intense practice of training camp so far | Key takeaways and practice observations 29:46

12d ago29:46

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For the second padded practice of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, Zac Taylor had a plan to ramp up the intensity with a longer practice. The guys break down the rookie injury scares, and a potentially serious injury late in practice for Cam Sample leaves the Bengals thin on the edge. Plus, other practice observations including the back and forth …

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Barefoot Boys: Trailer 1:15

12d ago1:15

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Eleven men, playing without boots on their feet, showed a country what freedom felt like, long before its citizens were free. This is their story.By Konkona | Luminary

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Chicago Bears should play Caleb Williams in Hall of Fame game, but here’s who to watch instead 27:01

27d ago27:01

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The Chicago Bears aren't playing Caleb Williams during the Hall of Fame game, but he could use the reps and experience. Without the starters, some promising young players on both sides of the ball will have a great opportunity to showcase their development. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1…

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Will Amarius Mims Start For Cincinnati Bengals? What about the Punter battle? | Answering your training camp questions! 29:13

28d ago29:13

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Will Amarius Mims start for the Cincinnati Bengals this season? Who's leading the punter battle? Which late round pick will make the team? Who could be cut? Get answers to all of those questions in a special training camp mailbag with James Rapien and Jake Liscow! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals…

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Why DJ Moore’s big contract extension is smart deal for Ryan Poles and Chicago Bears 29:11

28d ago29:11

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The Chicago Bears didn't have to give D.J. Moore a contract extension yet, but it was smart business for Ryan Poles to get a deal done now. The real question is what the big payout means for Keenan Allen's future as one of Caleb Williams' top weapons. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGH…

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Pads are on! Joe Burrow and the offense continue strong start in first padded practice of 2024 28:53

23d ago28:53

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The Cincinnati Bengals' offense continued its strong start to training camp when the pads come on, and the guys break down how Joe Burrow played in the Bengals' first padded practice of 2024. Plus, we have our first real trench takeaways of training camp, and the Bengals nailed their locker room renovation. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commun…

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How Caleb Williams is making the most out of early mistakes at Chicago Bears training camp 29:45

25d ago29:45

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Caleb Williams has had plenty of ups and downs to start his first Chicago Bears training camp, but he and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron are trying to capitalize on the mistakes to help the offense grow. It's the normal progression for a rookie quarterback, who has a lot on his plate so early into the preseason. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears …

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What's next for Ja'Marr Chase hold-in? Is there an end in sight? 31:17

29d ago31:17

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Ja'Marr Chase isn't expected to practice for the Cincinnati Bengals when the pads come on, so the guys revisit expectations for when the hold-in may come to an end. Plus, Zac Taylor provided a plethora of injury updates before the pads come on for Tuesday's practice, including the return to practice - in a limited capacity - for rookie tight end Er…

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Injuries on Chicago Bears offensive line are becoming a real problem at training camp 28:51

24d ago28:51

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The Chicago Bears' offensive line is once again running into all-too-familiar injury issues, with Nate Davis being the latest starter to leave practice. The problem highlights Ryan Poles' approach to strengthening the line this offseason, prioritizing versatility with Ryan Bates as the centerpiece. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https:/…

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Who's winning the CB2 battle in Cincinnati Bengals training camp? 32:51

16d ago32:51

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DJ Turner and Dax Hill have been full-time starters through 3 days of Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices, and both have shown why they're in the running for the team's second starting cornerback job. The guys break down how the most important competition of camp has gone so far, along with updates on Vonn Bell, 3 free agent signings includi…

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Chicago Bears players on the roster bubble to start training camp: Former draft picks on the block 29:05

19d ago29:05

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Some of Ryan Poles recent draft picks find themselves on the Chicago Bears roster bubble at training camp as the team brought in veteran competition to challenge for their spots. It's make-or-break time for some of the Bears' developmental players who have been around a few seasons and need to start producing results. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears…

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Ja'Marr Chase "hold-in" situation brewing early in Cincinnati Bengals training camp? Plus, Joe Burrow continues to impress, and receivers battling for snaps turn in strong performances 30:55

1M ago30:55

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The guys break down why Ja'Marr Chase still isn't practicing as the Cincinnati Bengals get through their second day of training camp. Plus, Joe Burrow continues a strong start to camp and with Chase and Higgins out of practice on Thursday, other receivers - and Mike Gesicki - have had strong showings and are staking their claim with extra reps. Wit…

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