Bleav in Bengals

Host Solomon Wilcots and Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz discuss key offseason moves and preseason priorities for the Cincinnati Bengals, including the importance of re-signing Trey Hendrickson and getting Joe Burrow reps with the starting offensive line. They analyze the impact of new coaches and young players like Amarius Mims and Shemar Stewart, highlighting the need for leadership and fast starts. Looking ahead, they stress that stopping the run and early-season wins are crucial for a special Bengals season. 00:01:09 – Trey Hendrickson’s future: sign or trade? 00:02:13 – Importance of Hendrickson’s leadership for the defense and young players (e.g., Shemar Stewart). 00:03:12 – Should Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ starters play in preseason games? 00:05:20 – Zach Taylor’s efforts to improve fast starts; leadership in the locker room. 00:07:16 – Significance of preseason reps for Joe Burrow and the offensive line. 00:08:38 – Impressions of new offensive line coach Scott Peters and his approach. 00:11:00 – Bengals’ interior offensive line: outlook on Cordell Volson, Dylan Fairchild, Lucas Patrick. 00:12:46 – Year 2 expectations and progress for Amarius Mims and Orlando Brown Jr. 00:15:12 – First impressions of Shemar Stewart and his potential. 00:17:32 – Defensive outlook under new DC Al Golden. 00:19:02 – Secondary preview: talent, chemistry, and roles. 00:20:16 – Keys for the Bengals to have a special season: fast start, stopping the run, and offensive potential.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith discuss Shemar Stewart signing his rookie contract with the Bengals and his early progress in training camp, along with the ongoing contract stalemate between the team and Trey Hendrickson. They evaluate the development of the Bengals' defensive line, highlighting Joseph Osai and Miles Murphy, and break down the competition and potential of the secondary and safety units. The episode emphasizes the importance of team chemistry and limiting big plays on defense for the upcoming season.

Solomon and Charlie are here with a new episode of Bleav in Bengals on the heels of the press conference given by Bengals owner Mike Brown and his comments on the Shemar Stewart holdout. The guys give their take on the scenario and where they believe the Bengals are headed from here. They also touch on what Charlie has seen from Training Camp thus far and what he shares should get any fans out there excited for the upcoming season! Listen right here ONLY on Bleav in Bengals! 00:01:14 – First impressions from Bengals training camp; increased physicality 00:01:30 – Mike Brown’s comments on Shemar Stewart contract negotiations 00:02:39 – Discussion of “conduct detrimental” language and agent-player dynamic 00:03:44 – Historical context of contract language and Henry Ruggs situation 00:07:34 – Broader NFL contract negotiation trends and haggling over minor terms 00:08:26 – The importance of precedent in NFL rookie contracts 00:10:14 – Players seeking second opinions from NFLPA in negotiations 00:11:16 – Impact of the contract drama on Shemar Stewart’s rookie narrative 00:14:18 – How timing and changing NFL contract practices complicate negotiations 00:14:59 – Mutually assured destruction: How the stalemate hurts both Stewart and Bengals 00:16:03 – Trey Hendrickson’s feelings about lack of extension/guarantees; perceived disrespect 00:16:59 – The importance of past production in player valuation 00:19:18 – Debating quality and context of Trey Hendrickson’s production 00:21:43 – Bengals’ use of analytics in negotiations and fairness to Hendrickson 00:22:46 – Bengals’ mixed messaging on Hendrickson’s trade value vs contract offers 00:23:30 – Perspective on Bengals’ defense: What excites and concerns the most 00:24:57 – The importance of pass rushers to Bengals’ defensive success; closing remarks

Bleav in Bengals is back with a brand new episode as Solomon Wilcots is joined by Bengals writer James Rapien in order to talk the latest with Superstar QB Joe Burrow and his latest exploits as being part of Season 2 of Peyton Mannings QB show. They get into what they are seeing from him and the new side the rest of the country will all get to see as Joe is usually a pretty private person. Lastly, Shemar Stewart is back working out at his former college, could this spell a disaster situation for the Bengals? Listen in NOW on Bleav in Bengals to find out!

Solomon Wilcots is back once again with PFF Analyst Trevor Sikkema in order to talk this upcoming season with the Bengals. They talk about who the Bengals might have as a surprising secret weapon that they think can propel the team into new heights and they get into just how important it is to keep Trey Hendrickson in the fold. Lastly, they get into the Shemar Stewart situation and share their thoughts on the matter. Listen in NOW only right here on Bleav in Bengals!

Solomon Wilcots is back with a brand new episode of Bleav in Bengals and he is talking with Jesse Taylor who has started a sports and entertainment agency company and the two of them talk about the latest situation involving the NFLPA. They get into it about what the ongoing push has to do with the NFL and what changes we may see come about. Lastly, they touch on what this could mean for the Shemar Stewart situation in which the Bengals are trying to take away guaranteed money that belongs to Shemar Stewart in his rookie contract. Listen in NOW only right here on Bleav in Bengals!

Your favorite Bengals duo are back bright and early this week with an all new episode about the newest updates from the ongoing Trey Hendrickson situation. What could he be seeking and whats the limit that the Bengals front office might be willing to pay him. They also hit on the Shemar Stewart situation and say what they have heard from fans around Cincinnati. Lastly they hit on some new roles that players on the team might be looking at for this upcoming season. Who will be doing what? For all that info and much much more, listen in to this amazing episode of Bleav in Bengals NOW!

Solomon Wilcots stopped by to drop an update about the ongoing and ugly situation involving Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart and his hold out against the front office. It is not everyday that a 1st round draft pick has a hold out and it feels like the Bengals are the only team it could possibly happen to. See what Solomon has to say, who is wrong in this situation? Is Shemar Stewart asking for too much? Is the front office being selfish? What does this have to do with the Trey Hendrickson situation? All of those questions and much more answered on this impromptu episode of the Bleav in Bengals podcast!

Solomon Wilcots is back with guest Dave Lapham in order to talk all things Bengals including the teams star player, Joe Burrow. They agree that Joe Burrow is the best Quarterback that this franchise, which has had no shortage of great quarterback play in the past, has ever seen. They also get into the standouts on the team such as the current wide receiver room and go over what their roles will be. For all of this and more tune in NOW to the Bleav in Bengals podcast

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are BACK with a brand new episode of the Bleav in Bengals podcast and this one is all about the ongoing Trey Hendrickson situation and how that might unfold. They also talk about how this and similar situations have effected this Bengals team and might actually be the reason for their slow starts the last few years. For all that and more, listen in to Bleav in Bengals NOW!

Solomon Wilcots is BACK and with an extremely special guest. Welcome in Bengals Rookie, Barrett Carter to the Bleav in Bengals podcast, pick number 119 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Listen in as Solomon asks him all about what his first experiences around the facility and of Coach Golden have been like. Carter being a former LSU Tiger, he asks about what its like to play with so many other successful Tigers on the team and what have their reactions been like so far? Then its on to Bengals RB Rookie Tahj Brooks, drafted 193rd overall. Solomon asks him what has been the biggest challenge he's faced so far has been and what it is like to play with such a talented offense. For all that and more, listen in to this special interview ONLY right here on the Bleav in Bengals podcast!

Everyone's favorite Bengals duo is back with a brand new episode of Bleav in Bengals and they are talking the 2025 schedule. The Bengals have a grand total of 4 prime time games with surprisingly, zero overseas. Is this a surprise given the star power the Bengals have to offer? Or is it a sign of something else? See what the experts think about the schedule in this exciting episode of Bleav in Bengals!

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are BACK together for a brand new episode of Bleav in Bengals and this one is all about the Trey Hendrickson situation. Just before hitting record, Trey Hendrickson released a statement about how he is frustrated with the Bengals organization as he has not heard a word from them since the draft, nor has he heard from any of the coaches. Listen in as the guys dissect this delicate situation and lay blame where it belongs. They also discuss the disturbing sitting of Shemar Stewart at mini-camp due to contract negotiations. To hear all about the Bengals front offices disturbing patterns, listen in to this exciting episode of the Bleav in Bengals podcast!

Hosts Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith discuss what's ahead for the Bengals in the offseason following the draft. With Trey Hendrickson being the last remaining contract issue, the Bengals enter the offseason with significantly less drama compared to previous years. Solly and Charlie explore how the team can capitalize on this stability and build the chemistry that was lacking last season. The duo also talks about first-round rookie Shemar Stewart and how he can make the transition to the next level.

Solomon Wilcots and Bengals insider Charlie Goldsmith are back with all of the post draft analysis you want talking all about the Bengals selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Shemar Stewart was selected by the Bengals in the first round, see what the experts think about that selection and all the Bengals other picks right here, right now! They also get into what happened with the guy everyone is talking about, Shedeur Sanders. Should he have gone in the first round? Maybe the 2nd? Was the 5th round just too low for him? Listen in as the guys take it all apart right here on Bleav in Bengals!

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are back with another draft centric episode of Bleav in Bengals this week. They get DEEP in the trenches with what the Bengals should pick with their selections in this ever important year of the draft. The Bengals are at an impasse, despite having their franchise QB locked in and need to surround the team with strong new additions that can help them get over the hump they are stuck in, listen in NOW to hear about some of the suggestions the guys put forward.

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith talk about what the Bengals can do as the amount of money given to each team by the NFL is ever increasing, especially this year as in comes in at around $416,000,000 just for each team to take home. They express their excitement that the big deals have been taken off the counter and start piecing together what the rest of the roster could look like given that the NFL Draft is only 10 days away! They finish off the show answering YOUR questions sent in to the Bleav in Bengals mailbag!! Listen in NOW to hear if they got to your question!

Joe Deleone and Solomon Wilcots go LIVE to talk about Solomon's alma matter, Colorado and its shining stars coming to the NFL, as well as what the Bengals may do during the draft this year. Would Tyler Warren be the wisest choice at 17 even if it doesn't fit a need? What about a high level defensive player? Listen in to see what they said!

Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are BACK for another episode of Bleav in Bengals in which they talk about yet another instance of long drawn out contract negotiations take yet another turn with Trey Hendrickson with him expressing his frustration with the process. How many times can we expect to see the same story play out over and over again with this front office? They also touch on the ongoing talks about moving the stadium elsewhere in Cincinnati and whether taxpayers should be paying for it. Listen in to this episode of Bleav in Bengals NOW!

With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins locked up, where will the Bengals look in the draft? Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith discus the biggest draft needs and the importance of filling the few holes left on the roster. They analyze potential draft targets to strengthen the offensive line and debate whether the team should pursue additional defensive help. Also, the duo discuss the importance of prospect development and why their last couple drafts have lacked that.