Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase were both adamant that changes need to be made within the Bengals' organization after three straight seasons of missing the Playoffs. 

Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Art Valero discuss how much weight these comments carry and if the Bengals front office will act upon their stars making their voices heard this week. 

The Bengals close the 2025 season against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, with Myles Garrett...

The Cincinnati Bengals can end a forgettable season on a high note against the Cleveland Browns this weekend. Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins will face off against Myles Garrett chasing the sack record and one of the best defenses in the NFL, and if they can put on a show, they'll have confidence in their offensive design for 2026. 

Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the game’s most intriguing storylines, from offens...

The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow are preparing to face Myles Garrett as he pursues the NFL sack record—will he break the record in Week 18? The Battle of Ohio takes center stage with only pride and records on the line.

James Rapien and Speaker German break down the top storylines: Garrett’s pursuit of greatness, the Bengals offense’s recent dominance with Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins playing together, and looming coac...

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to bring back head coach Zac Taylor and Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin next season. Should they? Jake Liscow and James Rapien answer that question with in-depth analysis of Taylor's tenure and the overall performance of the team. They also talk about the front office, their process in free agency, the NFL Draft, how ownership is involved and so much more! The guys close the show by react...

The Cincinnati Bengals put together their strongest defensive performance of the year, and that includes rookie linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr., while cornerbacks Dax Hill, and DJ Turner continued to show they're building block players. How much of that performance gives real hope for the future? 

Jake Liscow and Mike Santagata break down what's worth buying on defense, including Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart's...

For the first time since Weeks 1 and 2, the Bengals have won consecutive games. Not only that, but their defense is starting to make an impact. 

Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Art Valero break down the Bengals' blowout win over the Cardinals and how their defense continues its late-season ascension. How does their performance impact the plan for the offseason? 

On the other side, Ja'Marr Chase finally got in the end zone for the fir...

The Bengals dominated the Arizona Cardinals as you'd expect them to, with starters once again taking the 4th quarter off. That's the standard for the Bengals if they're playing their starters and bringing this coaching staff back. But it was a fun-filled game nonetheless, and Jake and James break down the highlights including two touchdowns a piece for Ja'Marr Chase and Chase Brown, an explosive play for Cody Ford, Shemar Stewart's...

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Even though the Cincinnati Bengals aren't playing for playoff implications, late season development for young players like Myles Murphy, Shemar Stewart, Amarius Mims, and Dylan Fairchild are paramount. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what really matters for the Bengals as they host the Arizona Cardinals, including why the team needs to be careful about buying into their defensive "progress" late in the season, and discuss d...

Playoff hopes are gone, but fireworks could be on deck as the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals square off in a high-octane Week 17 battle. Can Joe Burrow torch the Cardinals’ battered secondary? Will Jacoby Brissett keep pace with Trey McBride and Michael Wilson? James Rapien and Locked On Cardinals host Alex Clancy break down quarterback futures, key defensive concerns, and receiving studs Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, McBri...

The Cincinnati Bengals dismantled the Miami Dolphins on Sunday as Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins reignite the offense. Jake Liscow and film expert Mike Santagata examine the Bengals’ revitalized play-calling, the impact of improved offensive line performance led by Amarius Mims and Dalton Risner, and Chase Brown's role as a versatile complementary weapon.

Key discussion points include Myles Murphy’s defensive breakout, l...

After a tumultuous two weeks in which some national sports media members tried to spin narratives about Joe Burrow's future in Cincinnati, the Bengals franchise quarterback reminded everyone why he is just that in a prolific bounce-back performance. 

Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Art Valero break down Burrow's prolific day in South Florida as the Bengals beat the Dolphins and snap a two-game losing streak. 

Winning matters all the ...

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals had some fun in Miami, and takeaways led to a runaway victory as Joe Burrow threw for 4 touchdown passes and the Bengals turned in a ton of highlight plays. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down what matters after a game the Bengals dominated despite being eliminated from playoff contention, including the ramifications for future Bengals teams.

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Another Joe Burrow presser has ramped up pressure on the Cincinnati Bengals' front office and ignited more speculation about his future in Cincinnati if the Bengals don't make serious changes. Will the Bengals finally get creative and overhaul their defensive roster to secure long-term success with Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja'Marr Chase? Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down Burrow’s headline-grabbing presser, discuss Zac Taylor’...

With the bombshell report that Zac Taylor has not one, but two years left on his contract, it's fair to think Taylor will be back as the Bengals' head coach in 2026. 

Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Art Valero discuss how much validity there is to this report about Taylor's contract and if it means he will be back for an eighth season as the Bengals head coach in 2026. If he is, what plan does he need to get the Bengals back to Super B...

The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, while the Cincinnati Bengals face mounting frustrations over Zac Taylor's future and Joe Burrow’s uncharacteristic mistakes. James Rapien is joined by Kyle Crabbs of Locked On Dolphins to break down key storylines, including Ja'Marr Chase’s matchup with Dolphins corners, the impact of De'Von Achane’s explosive speed, and the battle in the trenches for Burrow’s p...

The Cincinnati Bengals extended Zac Taylor's contract through 2027 after the 2022 AFC Championship game—and we found out about it 3 years later. And suddenly, any changes about major changes to the coaching staff or front office look even less likely. 

James Rapien and Jake Liscow break down the implications of Taylor’s apparent job security, Bengals ownership’s loyalty, and what it means for the future after 3 straight years below ...

As the Cincinnati Bengals season effectively ended after Sunday's shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the game was a microcosm of the season: full of missed opportunities. With puzzling mistakes from Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the Bengals' offense, Jake Liscow and Mike Santagata dissect Burrow’s mental lapses, and a defense that, despite Myles Murphy's flashes, still can’t overcome core vulnerabilities.

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To say that game was ugly on Sunday would be an understatement. That doesn't even begin to describe just how bad and humiliating that loss was for the Bengals. 

Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Art Valero dive into the atrocities and putrid level of play from the Bengals in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens. 

Did Joe Burrow's comments from earlier in the week set the tone for the Bengals Sunday? The offense certainly lacked urgency and...