Can the Bengals Defense Keep Up With the Offense’s Pace?

00:00:00 – 00:00:48 – Introduction

• Solomon welcomes listeners and introduces Charlie Goldsmith. Sets up the Bengals’ win in D.C., touches on preseason offense, Joe Burrow, and missing starters.

00:00:48 – 00:02:49 – Bengals Offense & Joe Burrow’s Performance

• Discussion of first-team vs. second-team offense, Burrow’s approach, need for rhythm, and play reliability despite absent star receivers.

00:02:49 – 00:05:56 – Emerging Receivers & Depth

• Focus on Andre Yosivas, Charlie Jones, and especially Mitchell Tinsley’s rise and impact on the roster; touches on special teams/roster battles.

00:05:56 – 00:13:00 – Run Defense Woes

• The “elephant in the room”: Bengals’ struggling run defense, alarming preseason stats, missed tackles, and lack of physicality. Addressing young defenders’ mistakes and coaching responses.

00:13:00 – 00:16:10 – Physicality & Defensive Mindset

• Solomon and Charlie discuss the mentality and culture of defense, expectations about physicality, and player accountability in meetings.

00:16:10 – 00:18:47 – Lookahead: Colts Preseason Game

• Preview of the final preseason matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, anticipated playing time for starters, and injury/rest management.

00:18:47 – 00:20:37 – Defensive Starters’ Availability

• Updates on Cam Taylor-Britt, Dax Hill, Geno Stone, BJ Hill, and their readiness for regular season.

00:20:37 – 00:21:47 – Joe Burrow/Offensive Line Health

• Zac Taylor’s decisions on Burrow’s final preseason reps, O-line injuries, and risk assessment.

00:21:47 – 00:23:58 – Trey Hendrickson Trade Rumors

• The current state of trade talks, value expectations, and the likelihood of keeping Hendrickson.

00:23:58 – 00:24:31 – Adding Roster Depth via Trades

• How other NFL teams are proactive with trades, and if the Bengals might target positions of need before cuts.

00:24:31 – 00:25:49 – Philosophy on Waiver Wire & Free Agent Additions

• Bengals’ typical roster management strategy and potential interior DL targets like Christian Wilkins.

00:25:22 – End – Final Thoughts & Roster Bubble

• Mitch Tinsley’s roster chances, tight end competition, and philosophical roster decisions heading into final cuts. Closing remarks.

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