Burrow talking about a text that Jason Kelce sent him after Philly won then Super Bowl and how it helped him through a really tough time when considering transferring from Ohio State.

Said made him emotional and meant a lot. Kelce reciprocated.

Really cool moment to conclude…

Joe Burrow has entered the building.

When asked why the #Bengals games against the Chiefs have been so good. Extremely complementary of KC: “Both teams have great players. We are kind of built to beat them.”

The crowd here voiced thier approval of that last line.

Cool scenes as Jason and Travis Kelce fill Fifth Third Arena for New Heights Live.

They have opened firing (some exploding) sub sandwiches from cannons around the arena.

This was extremely well received.

New | What’s the #Bengals draft plan at WR?

Options are seemingly endless and could steer the offensive future any direction.

Diving deep into the eye test, advanced numbers, best fits and what they are saying about a fascinating, critical task.

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New expectation every time I go on with James Rapien: Say something to elicit that facial reaction.

Sincere thank you to everyone who has listened/said nice things about Who Dey Light. We are recording another one tomorrow, so if you would like Paul Dehner Jr. to be on the record (specify if you want an ambush q), please send your question to thegrowlerpodcast at gmail dot com.

The NFL informed clubs today it has revised the uniform policy to allow teams a third helmet design, per source.

This expansion was offered to the teams that were going through the re-design process for the 2024 season and is now open to all clubs for the 2025 season.

#Bengals Tee Higgins and Bucs’ Antoine Winfield the only two remaining.

Quite easy to understand Higgins’ frustration through this lens.

It’s here. In all its glory.

Merry Beastmas.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Dane Brugler

New | Everyone has an opinion on what’s best for Cincinnati at 18 overall. I expect to hear many of those soon, a few likely utilizing the caps lock function.

But here’s my feel for the #Bengals opinion of the big board with 16 days until Round 1.

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Latest Growler:

🔠Discussing the 2 most interesting variables in a #Bengals big board exercise

😨Asking Mo Egger: What do you fear in this Cincinnati draft?

😓T'Vondre Sweat, the Bengals and character chatter

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bal…
📺: youtube.com/watch?v=beoQ6D…

Latest Growler:

🔠Discussing the 2 most interesting variables in a #Bengals big board exercise

😨Asking Mo Egger: What do you fear in this Cincinnati draft?

😓T'Vondre Sweat, the Bengals and character chatter

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bal…
📺: youtube.com/watch?v=beoQ6D…

Quick thread on offensive line starters leading up to draft as I wait for code to run What if we tried to guess offensive line strength given the 5 starters listed on Ourlads and their past performance in pass protection (as measured by grade)? This is what it might look like

Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat was arrested early this morning and charged with DWI, according to KXAN News in Austin.

Sweat is viewed as a potential day 2 draft pick.

🎙️New Athletic Football Show!🎙️

Dane Brugler and Nate Tice join me for a deep dive on the pass catchers in the 2024 draft.

What separates MHJ?
Where does Brock Bowers fit?
Which guy picked outside the top 10 will be a no. 1 WR?

And more.

Full show: bit.ly/3TP0mKU

Breaking: Free agent DT Teair Tart is signing with the #Dolphins , per source.

Tart had 8 TFLs in 11 games last season for the #Texans and #Titans .

New #Bengals mailbag:

👋 The under-the-radar position that too few are focused on?

🐕 Brock Bowers a possibility?

☝️ Could first pick go G->T?

🐎 Dark horse pick?

🤷‍♂️ Most questionable move thus far?

✈️ Munich?

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Panthers DT Derrick Brown is signing a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $63.165 million guaranteed, per source.

Deal negotiated by Brown’s agents Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey and Panthers execs Dan Morgan and Brandt Tillis. Drew Rosenhaus…