Even with Aaron Rodgers reportedly joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, the AFC North pecking order feels unchanged. The Cincinnati Bengals have to get through the Baltimore Ravens and a generally annoying division, so Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the rest of the division looking for how they've improved as they try to set the division's power rankings in early June.

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While Bengals fans are waiting to see what will happen with Jermaine Burton's second year in the NFL, Tee Higgins was effusive with his praise for Andrei Iosivas on Tuesday after an OTA practice. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why Yoshi should still be seen as a clear WR3 for the Bengals' prolific passing offense. Plus, we dive into the big takeaways from practice including the CB rotation featuring Cam Taylor-Britt in the slot, Marco Wilson with the starters, and Joe Burrow's highlight bomb to Ja'Marr Chase.

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There's a hype train building for Jermaine Burton, but we're still waiting for some first-hand proof that he's going to take a leap in year 2. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down their expectations for the Bengals' talented 2nd-year WR who could be one of the biggest X-Factors for the 2025 Bengals season. Plus, a long conversation about the Ring Of Honor, which will apparently be undergoing a process change after the 2025 class.

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Shemar Stewart still isn't practicing, and his dad disclosing details about the negation adds fuel to the fire as Bengals fans are enduring an offseason of dramatic reporting about Stewart and Trey Hendrickson after surviving the Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase sagas. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why it's so ugly this year, the intrigue around Demetrius Knight Jr. and guaranteed money for second round picks, Cordell Volson's smaller-than-expected paycut, and the latest on the Paycor lease extension.

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We've said it once, we've said it a hundred times: Al Golden has his work cut out for him in getting the Cincinnati Bengals' defense to bounce back in 2025. Jake Liscow is joined by Joe Goodberry to discuss how exactly that could happen, including how scheme can help veterans like Cam Taylor-Britt and Geno Stone bounce back, and how development will be crucial in the front seven for players like Myles Murphy, Shemar Stewart, and Demetrius Knight.

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The Cincinnati Bengals had an elite offense in 2024, even if you want to nitpick, but it could get even better on the margins in 2025. Jake Liscow is joined by Joe Goodberry (Bengals On The Brain) to break down how Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the Bengals offense can find ways to improve on an already excellent unit and take another step forward in 2025.

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With the Bengals' 2025 roster mostly set, it's hard to see too many positions where they clearly improved the room. Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into each position group on the offense and defense to discuss how they got better at running back, and arguably several other positions including linebacker and defensive end, but are leaving a lot up to chance or development. We even discuss whether the coaching staff is better, a bet the Bengals are clearly making.

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The Cincinnati Bengals have had some dramatic contract negotiations play out publicly in recent history, notably including Ja'Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and now 2025 first round pick Shemar Stewart. Jake Liscow and James Rapien explain the latest as Pro Football Talk reported the details that Stewart's camp are looking to resolve in his rookie contract, and why the Bengals seem to find themselves in this situation so often. Plus, NFL schedule-maker Mike North talked with Geoff Hobson about the Bengals' 2025 schedule, including something that seems like regret over putting the Bengals on the road for TNF in Baltimore for the third straight year.

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