The Who Dey Den: a Bengals Podcast

Charlie G from the Enquirer joins the pod to discuss Bengals training camp thus far, including:

- a late round rookie making an immediate impression

- the quiet Safety room

- the impact of the Trayveon Williams injury

- installing an offense with backup QBs

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. joins to discuss a myriad of topics, including:

- the rejuvenated Reds

- the Bengals/Chiefs rivalry, on and off the field

- the blueprint for extending the Super Bowl window

- Daxton Hill expectations

Plus, the date you will want to circle as it relates to Burrow negotiations.

Friend and avid Bills fan Jeff Bell joins the podcast to talk about what to expect on Monday Night, including:

- where the Buffalo defense is susceptible

- what offensive weapon(s) he fears the most

- Josh Allen's accuracy issues

- a recipe for a Bengals win

Taylor rides solo this episode to talk through the Bengals win against the Patriots, including:

- Burrow's INSANE first half

- the offense's ability to level up

- a defense full of playmakers

- the La'el Collins fallout

- the path to the 1 seed 

- Burrow's MVP campaign

Taylor and Jake are back to talk the Bengals FIFTH straight win, including major takeaways from this game both offensively and defensively. Plus, a playoff preview...

The Bengals beat the Chiefs for the third time this calendar year, and move to 8-4 on the season. Don't look now, but this team is HAWT, and Jake and Taylor break down what went right for Cincy on Sunday.

With a big win over the Steelers, the Bengals now sit 6-4 and in good position for a playoff push. What did we learn from that game? Jake and Taylor discuss:

- the most impressive stat from Week 11

- is the defense a real concern yet?

- round of applause for the coaching staff

- Red Zone TD%, QB EPA/Play, ppg, and more random stats

- a look at the playoff picture currently

Tommy Jaggi rejoins to talk all things Steelers, including:

- is Minkah REALLY going to play?

- what wild storylines from Week 1 could actually repeat themselves?

- looking at the good, bad, and ugly with Kenny Pickett

- guessing on some Steelers player props

Who doesn't love a good award show? Jake and Taylor touch on the first half of the season, including:

- the play of the year

- defensive player of the year

- offensive player of the year

- best win and worst loss

- bold predictions for the final eight games

A beatdown. A bloodbath. Utter domination. The Bengals delivered all of those things to the Panthers in a 42-21 win that wasn't even that close. Jake joins the pod to break it down, including:

- praising Mixon, while remaining realistic

- acknowledging that the Panthers are indeed BAD

- the search for week to week consistency

- Zac's playcalling adaptation

- the Evan McPherson concerns

Jake and Taylor ensure they bring nothing by PVO to this episode, touching on some KEY info this week, such as:

- Trey Hendrickson in Home Depot

- Teddy K's Who Dey

- how to balance the offense

- ideal offensive outcome against Carolina

- what receiver(s) might feast on Sunday?

- how will our defense look without Chido?

- to wash or not wash the Burrow jersey

That and more!

A beatdown on Monday Night Football, but all hope is not lost, Bengals fans.

An emergency episode of the WDD, to talk all things related to the Ja'Marr Chase hip injury and what it means (and doesn't mean) going forward.

Jake AND Gabe join Taylor to recap that drubbing of the Falcons, including:

 - the most impressive stat from that game

- showing consistency, as well as adaptation

- thoughts on Cam Taylor-Britt and a CB2 competition brewing?

Plus: ethical hacking, dad shoutouts, bird flu, and more!

Taylor is sick, but that doesn't stop him from powering through another episode of the WHO DEY DEN!!! Jake joins once again to talk through the Falcons matchup, including:

- why this looks like a Mixon game

- the timeliness of playing ATL right after the Saints

- where's Greg Jennings these days?

That and more!

Following a tough loss to the Ravens, Cincinnati took care of business on the road against the Saints to move to 6-3. Jake and Taylor recap the game, including:

- the offense sustaining drives

- leaning into their identity

- the state of the AFC after six weeks

Plus, is the 'bend don't break' defensive scheme needing some adjustments?

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The Bengals drop another divisional game, and again lose on a walk-off field goal. So... how much blame is warranted for Zac Taylor and his playcalling? Maybe not as much as you think...

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It was a whiteout at Paycor, and the Bengals came out victorious. Taylor runs through the defensive plays of the game, as well as the good and bad of Zac Taylor playcalling. 

The Bengals finally notch their first win of 2022! Jake Taylor, and Taylor, celebrate while also talking through some very real concerns with Joe Mixon.

Taylor rolls solo this week, and previews the Week 3 game against the NY Jets.

- is the La'el Collins back issue going to be an issue?

- is it a MUST WIN game?

- a chance for the defense to EXPOSE

- one easy way to limit the Jets offensively

- possible changes to the playcalling?

The Bengals drop yet another game they SHOULD have won. Is it too soon to panic? Jake joins Taylor in the Den to discuss what went wrong offensively, and whether the defense should shoulder any of the blame.

What a weird Week 1. Having trouble digesting the loss to the Steelers? Taylor helps us all find a state of acceptance with the outcome.

A big week calls for a big episode. Taylor welcomes a few different guests onto the pod to talk a variety of topics, including:

- what's the argument for Joe Burrow to go under his passing yards prop for 2022?

- will Ja'Marr be able to duplicate his rookie season production?

- which player props are EASY bets?

- uncharted territory in the Bengals - Steelers rivalry

- just how bad is that Pittsburgh OL?

- what level of the Steelers defense can be most easily exploited?

The preseason is finally over. What did we learn, exactly? Taylor gives his thoughts on:

- the return of Jessie Bates

- the final blow to Carman's starting LG candidacy

- predictions on the WR room heading into Week 1