00:00:00 – 00:00:48 – Introduction

• Solomon welcomes listeners and introduces Charlie Goldsmith. Sets up the Bengals’ win in D.C., touches on preseason offense, Joe Burrow, and missing starters.

• Discussion of first-team vs. second-team offense, Burrow’s approach, need for rhythm, and play reliability despite absent star receivers.

• Focus on Andre Yosivas, Charlie Jones, and especially Mitchell Tinsley’s rise and impact on the roster; touches on special teams/roster battles.

• The “elephant in the room”: Bengals’ struggling run defense, alarming preseason stats, missed tackles, and lack of physicality. Addressing young defenders’ mistakes and coaching responses.

• Solomon and Charlie discuss the mentality and culture of defense, expectations about physicality, and player accountability in meetings.

• Preview of the final preseason matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, anticipated playing time for starters, and injury/rest management.

• Updates on Cam Taylor-Britt, Dax Hill, Geno Stone, BJ Hill, and their readiness for regular season.

• Zac Taylor’s decisions on Burrow’s final preseason reps, O-line injuries, and risk assessment.

• The current state of trade talks, value expectations, and the likelihood of keeping Hendrickson.

• How other NFL teams are proactive with trades, and if the Bengals might target positions of need before cuts.

• Bengals’ typical roster management strategy and potential interior DL targets like Christian Wilkins.

• Mitch Tinsley’s roster chances, tight end competition, and philosophical roster decisions heading into final cuts. Closing remarks.