The Cincinnati Bengals and Alex Cappa went out of their way to keep #65 available on media day in a gesture that suggests the door is open for his return.

We break down how Minkah Fitzpatrick's market-setting deal impacts the Cincinnati Bengals' negotiations with Jessie Bates, plus get updates on Cam Taylor-Britt's absences, practice bubble construction, OBJ, and more!

Joe Burrow seems to be clearly in favor of Jessie Bates getting paid by the Cincinnati Bengals, and he's aware of the areas that the Bengals need to be better on offense to level up in 2022.

Former agent Joel Corry thinks Jessie Bates may want to reset the safety market, we break down the likelihood that the Cincinnati Bengals are the team to make that happen. Plus, Riley Reiff visits the Jets and we expose more Ja'Marr Chase-Tee Higgins duo disrespect.

Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Ring Of Honor voting closes on Friday, so Jake and James weigh in on the candidates for this year's class. We also take your mailbag questions, including newcomer OTA updates, poaching from AFC North rivals, and revisiting the three 1,000-yard receiver idea.

The Cincinnati Bengals are in Phase 3 of the offseason program that allows for some competition and a little more intensity at practice. Dax Hill stood out and drew praise from Zac Taylor, as did newcomers Ted Karras, Hayden Hurst and Tycen Anderson.

The Cincinnati Bengals 2022 UDFA crop has some promising names that could make a difference at impact positions. We break down the likeliest undrafted players to make the 53-man roster.

What are reasonable expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 after reaching the Super Bowl ahead of schedule? We break down why anything short of winning a playoff game would be a disappointment.

We haven't talked enough about Joe Mixon's breakout potential as the "other" Joe who will benefit from an improvement in offensive line talent level.

A prominent Bengal has his own personal microwave in the locker room, there were a few new absences from Tuesday's workout, and James thinks Hayden Hurst looks fantastic in his early Bengals days.

Joe Burrow has the 4th best odds to win MVP and there's an ongoing concern that he takes too many sacks. The guys break down Burrow and sack avoidance and examine the odds.

Will Alex Cappa's injury incentivize the Bengals to sign a veteran offensive lineman? What threatens the projected improvement for the remade OL? Plus, we revisit a decade of drafts to find a "redo"

Mike (@bengals_sans) Santagata joins the show to break down the college tape on the Cincinnati Bengals' first four 2022 draft picks.

Alex Cappa has a core muscle injury and Hakeem Adeniji was the first RG off the bench, Jackson Carman addressed the media for the first time this year, and we have 2022 Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule details, featuring a joint practice with the Rams.

PFF's Eric Eager (PFF Forecast Podcast) joins Jake and James to discuss Joe Burrow's placement on his QB tier list, how well the Bengals did this offseason, and looking forward at the 2022 AFC gauntlet.

How might improvements on the OL change the offense in 2022? Plus, the road Jackson Carman must travel to start and whether allegations following him from Clemson will impact his path forward.

Jake and James break down the reasons to believe Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor could improve as a playcaller in 2022 - and it starts with Joe Burrow and his new offensive line.

Joe Burrow may try to ditch his post-ACL reconstruction knee brace in 2022, Dax Hill signs his deal, and exploring trade compensation for Jessie Bates.

Joe Burrow addressed the media for the first time since postgame at the Super Bowl and made clear that he's moved on, is healthy and excited for 2022, and won't accept losing.

Jessie Bates reportedly has no intent to play in 2022 on the franchise tag. We break it down from every angle as the Bengals move into phase 2 of the offseason program.

The Cincinnati Bengals held rookie minicamp last Friday and we got our first look at rookies including Dax Hill, Cordell Volson, Zachary Carter, plus a few UDFAs stood out in their first NFL action.

Primetime games! Opening and closing at home! Jake and James break down the themes and highlights from the Bengals' 2022 schedule.

Mike Hilton talks Lou Anarumo, Bengals defense, Jessie Bates, and indoor practice facility

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton discusses the locker room culture, the one coach that doubted him, Joe Burrow's best qualities, Ja'Marr Chase, his favorite moment from the 2021 season in part one of our two part interview!

We evaluate some of the best remaining free agent fits for the Cincinnati Bengals after adding five defensive players in the draft and leaving mostly minor holes on the roster to fill.