Solomon Wilcots is joined by sports business attorney Jesse Taylor for a wide-ranging offseason discussion that blends football evaluation with NFL business realities. The two break down why the Bengals must prioritize defensive difference-makers in the draft, stressing tackling, leadership, and proven production over raw traits. Taylor provides insight into rookie contract guarantees, voiding language, and how teams and agents negotiate leverage, before addressing the controversy surrounding the NFLPA’s player report cards and the league’s attempt to silence them. The episode closes with an in-depth look at Trey Hendrickson’s uncertain future, franchise-tag mechanics, and a broader warning to players about preparing for an impending showdown in the next collective bargaining agreement.

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Solomon Wilcots dives into the Bengals’ offseason crossroads, starting with the future of Trey Hendrickson and why Cincinnati may let him walk rather than use the franchise tag. He lays out a clear philosophy for team building: stop drafting traits and start prioritizing true difference-makers and leaders who consistently produce on the field. Wilcots also defends Zac Taylor, pushing back on calls to fire the head coach and crediting him for Joe Burrow’s development and the offense’s growth. The episode closes with a passionate call for the Bengals to establish a real organizational identity — and a strong case for Kenny Anderson’s Hall of Fame legacy.

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Solomon Wilcots on the HOF, Bill Belichick, and Super Bowl preview. (0:00-0:17) Introduction to the podcast and main topic (0:17-1:09) Discussion about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame candidacy (1:09-2:40) Criticism of "whining" about Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer (2:40-7:13) Belichick's cheating allegations and Spygate (7:13-10:04) Fairness in Hall of Fame voting and other candidates (10:04-11:24) Transition to Super Bowl 60 and a story about Tom Brady (11:24-12:42) Analysis of the two Super Bowl teams' defenses (12:42-13:40) Mike Vrabel's unique Super Bowl achievement opportunity (13:40-19:51) Importance of defense in winning championships (with Cincinnati Bengals focus) (19:51-23:43) Milton Williams and the Patriots' free agency strategy (23:43-24:20) Concluding thoughts on telling the "whole story" of individuals

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Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche, who reflects on his upcoming induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame and discusses the historic impact of HBCUs and the AFL on the integration and growth of the NFL.

The conversation then shifts to previewing Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, with both emphasizing that this matchup will be decided by elite defenses and coaching mentality. Wyche breaks down how the personalities of coaches Mike Vrabel and Mike Macdonald shape their teams’ physical identities, and why this game could become a low-scoring, hard-hitting defensive battle.

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Solomon Wilcots is here to have a heart to heart with Bengals fans in order to talk about the things that need to change around the Bengals team and organization in order for the Bengals to become true competitors again and make it back to the playoffs. He also touches on the AFC North coaching situation and how it has gone out of control with every coach but the Bengals having been fired. Listen in for all that and MUCH more ONLY right here on Bleav in Bengals!

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Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith are back together to talk about how far they believe the Bengals are from getting back into the playoffs and how they felt watching the playoffs without Joe Burrow in it. They discuss what they would like to see from the Bengals this offseason in order to propel them back to success and it doesn't involve drafting by need. They also discuss a bit about whether the Bengals will move on from Trey Hendrickson or not. For all that and more listen to Bleav in Bengals now!

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Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith take us through the end of the season with the Cincinnati Bengals and tell us how we got here, sitting outside the playoffs. What have the Bengals been doing that sabotages them that other teams out there just aren't doing to themselves. They also look towards the future and potentially what the offseason may hold. For all that and more listen in to Bleav in Bengals NOW!

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Solomon Wilcots and Charlie Goldsmith discuss the Bengals big win this past Sunday over the Cardinals that brings the Bengals to a record of 6-10. They discuss what went right and why this game was such a success where most of the rest of the season has been a major disaster. The guys also discuss Joe Burrow's Christmas gift to his Offensive Linemen where he gave them all Fossils. Listen in to hear all about that and MUCH more ONLY right here on Bleav in Bengals!

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