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CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals think they have hit the jackpot by drafting 6-8 tackle Amarius Mims 18th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. They have an offensive lineman who could step in be an impact player right away. How did the Bengals do with their remaining nine selections? What needs were addressed? What reaches were made? How will Dax Hill respond to being moved to corner

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals will have a big decision to make when they select 18th overall in the first round Thursday night in the 2024 NFL draft. But what will they do on Days 2 and 3 of the draft on Friday and Saturday? What is their approach? What does recent history teach us about what they might do? Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss all things

CINCINNATI -- What will the Bengals do with the 18th overall draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? Trags talks up one of the foremost experts in the business, The Athletic's Dane Brugler, author of The Beast, a 324-page bible of everything on practically every NFL draft prospect. The Bengals are in the market for high-value defensive tackles and offensive tackles. Could Byron Murphy II

CINCINNATI -- From working to extend a Paycor Stadium lease with Hamilton County to serving on the incredibly important NFL competition committee, Katie Blackburn is already recognized as one of the most significant team executives in the NFL. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to offer perspective while also previewing some of the needs in the upcoming draft and the flexibili

CINCINNATI -- With six free agents signed and in the fold for the upcoming season, the Bengals now turn their focus to the 2024 draft at the end of April in Detroit. Who should the Bengals be looking at closely? Will they take a defensive tackle in the first round for the first time since Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson in 1994? Will they go offensive tackle? How promising is the progres

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have been busy during free agency, signing five new free agents, including safeties Vonn Bell and Geno Stone, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, tight end Mike Gesicki and running back Zack Moss. They've also brought back six of their own free agents, including Trenton Irwin on Tuesday. But much still remains, like signing a right tackle and adding a run-st

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have finally parted ways with Joe Mixon after seven years in Cincinnati, trading him to the Houston Texans on Tuesday and still managing to save $6.1 million in cap space and the $3 million roster bonus he was due on Sunday. The Bengals also kicked off free agency with three signings that are typical of the Bengals long-held strategy of spending smart inst

CINCINNATI -- Back from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic joins Trags to discuss the biggest takeaways and observations on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar podcast. Where do the Bengals go in free agency and the draft over the next two months and how they address critical roster needs, including defensive line and right tackle? The Bengals have p

The Bengals have tagged star receiver Tee Higgins. What now for the Bengals receiver and the team? Trags talks about all the possibilities with James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals podcast. Also, as the NFL Combine gets set to kick off this week in Indianapolis what are the priorities for the Bengals in the draft and in free agency? Learn more about your ad choic

The Kansas City Chiefs captured their third Super Bowl title in five years with a thrilling 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. What were some of the biggest takeaways? How can the Bengals get their hands on Chris Jones in free agency or someone like him? What are the Bengals biggest needs heading into free agency and the draf