Off The Bench by Chatterbox Sports
by Chatterbox Sports
United Dairy Farmers presents Off the Bench, hosted by Chatterbox Sports CEO Trace Fowler. Elliot Riering and Casey McCollister produce Cincinnati’s first local sports show every day of the week. The show is on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube page Monday-Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM EST.
Episodes
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Bearcats Rally Past Ohio State! Cincinnati Wins In Calhoun's Debut
Chatterbox Bearcats hosts Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down Cincinnati's win over Ohio State in an exhibition game outside!
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Bengals Cut Candidates With Craig Sandlin, Top 5 February Cincinnati Sports Storylines
The Cincinnati Bengals’ biggest needs in free agency this offseason center squarely on fixing what went wrong in 2025, particularly on defense and the trenches, and making sure Joe Burrow is protected and supported as the team looks to return to contention in 2026. 1. Defensive Pass Rush &...
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Paul Fritschner On Miami's 21-0 Start + Cincinnati's Future After Win vs. Baylor
The Bengals are entering a pivotal period for locking up key young talent, and Chase Brown is at the top of that list. After a breakout season with over 1,300 scrimmage yards and continued production, Brown has publicly expressed his desire to stay in Cincinnati long-term while his agent and the...
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Miami RedHawks Improve To 21-0, Joe Brady Hired As Bills Head Coach, OTB Mailbag
The Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team has taken the college basketball world by surprise, improving to an undefeated 21–0 record with a dramatic 86-84 win over UMass that kept their perfect season alive. That victory — marked by a career-high 30 points from junior guard Eian...
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Mike McCarthy To Steelers, NFL Buy Or Sell?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a verbal agreement to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, succeeding long-time leader Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native with 18 seasons of NFL head-coaching experience — including a Super Bowl victory with…
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Cincinnati Reds Rumors With Clay Snowden, NFL Postseason Buy Or Sell?
The Cincinnati Reds have been quietly linked in recent MLB offseason buzz to potential reunions with two familiar faces: third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder Austin Hays. According to multiple reports, Cincinnati’s front office is exploring ways to bolster its lineup ahead of the 2026...
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Pacman Jones Rips Andy Dalton, Xavier & UC Fall + Changes Coming To MLB?
The Bills’ end-of-season press conference, led by owner Terry Pegula and president/GM Brandon Beane, turned into a public relations disaster. Rather than offering a clear plan or unified message after firing head coach Sean McDermott, the event quickly devolved into blame-shifting, confusing...
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Luke Brennaman On Indiana National Title, Miami RedHawks Win Again, Baseball Hall Of Fame
Caleb Downs — Versatile Defensive Playmaker Downs is widely regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 class and could be the best pure defender available at No. 10. He’s a unanimous All-American with a resume featuring Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and award...
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Hoosiers Claim Natty, RedHawks Ranked, Off The Bench Mailbag
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are conducting a high-profile search for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Josh Grizzard following an 8–9 season and a missed playoff berth in 2025. Among the names they’re exploring is Dan Pitcher, the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, who is scheduled to...
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Cincinnati Bearcats Knock Off Iowa State, Rank The Miami RedHawks, NFL Playoffs, Josh Allen, Bo Nix
This past weekend, the Cincinnati Bearcats stunned the college basketball world by knocking off No. 2 Iowa State in a stunning Big 12 upset. The Bearcats delivered a 79-70 victory over the Cyclones on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena, handing Iowa State its second straight loss after a 16-0 start to...
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Reds Trade Gavin Lux For Lefty Reliever, Kyle Tucker To Dodgers + NFL Divisional Round
Big-name veteran Orlando Brown Jr. is one of the most talked-about potential cap casualties for the Bengals. Brown is an elite left tackle with multiple Pro Bowls on his résumé and remains a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s offensive line, but his contract carries a very heavy cap hit (nearly $22 M in...
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Bearcats & Musketeers Win, College Hoops Transfer Portal Changing? Buy Or Sell
After a disappointing 6-11 season and a third straight year without a playoff appearance, this offseason will be one of the most consequential in recent Bengals history. Cincinnati has chosen stability at the top — head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin will both return…
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UC Fans Wearing Brown Paper Bags? Off The Bench Mailbag
Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a seismic moment in the AFC North, and it’s a development that directly benefits the Cincinnati Bengals. After nearly two decades of unmatched stability, leadership, and competitiveness in Pittsburgh, the Steelers now enter an...
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AFC North Look Ahead + Craig Sandlin On Reds & Bengals Offseason
The Cleveland Browns are deep into their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Kevin Stefanski, and Dan Pitcher — the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator — has emerged as a genuine candidate. The Browns have officially requested permission to interview Pitcher for their head...
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Duke Tobin Press Conference Discussion + Wild Card Recap
Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spoke at length with the media Friday, January 9, 2026, offering a candid review of the team’s struggles and a broad outline of the work ahead in the offseason. Tobin acknowledged the frustration and disappointment that came with a 6–11...
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Wes Miller Apology, Miami vs. Ole Miss Takeaways, Mailbag
Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller publicly apologized after a heated postgame radio outburst this week following a tough 62–60 loss at West Virginia. In his initial remarks during the postgame interview on NewsRadio 700 WLW, Miller pushed back against media and fan...
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Paul Dehner Jr. On Bengals Offseason + Reds Starting Rotation & TV Deal Discussion
The Bengals face a pivotal 2026 offseason after finishing 6–11 and missing the playoffs again, placing added emphasis on making smart roster decisions in free agency. Trey Hendrickson is arguably the biggest free-agent name on Cincinnati’s roster. The veteran edge rusher, who led the NFL in sacks...
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Paul Fritschner On Historic Start For Miami Hoops & Wes Miller Crashing Out + John Harbaugh FIRED, Buy Or Sell?
As the Bengals head into the 2026 offseason, the future of elite edge rusher Trey Hendrickson in Cincinnati remains one of the organization’s most intriguing and uncertain storylines. Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler and recent NFL sack leader, has been a disruptive force since joining the...
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Bengals Final Report Cards, Tobin & Taylor Returning, Local Hoops
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown announced that head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin will both return, signaling continuity and confidence in the franchise’s leadership as it looks toward the future. The decision reinforces the organization’s belief in the vision...
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Bengals Black Friday Rumors After Loss To Browns, Season Mercifully Ends, Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase
Yesterday, in what was essentially a meaningless Week 18 matchup for both clubs, the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Cleveland Browns 20–18 at Paycor Stadium to close out a disappointing 2025 campaign. Both teams entered the game already eliminated from playoff contention, but Cincinnati still…
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Bengals Rumors On Al Golden's Comments On Geno Stone, Tito On World Baseball Classic, New Year's Superlatives
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden publicly defended safety Geno Stone ahead of the Week 18 game, offering a relatively positive evaluation of the veteran despite widespread criticism of Stone’s play this season. Golden highlighted Stone’s leadership and communication as key…
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Extend Chase Brown? Cincinnati Sports New Year's Resolutions, Buy Or Sell?
Zac Taylor’s decision to play his starters, including quarterback Joe Burrow, in the final game of the season against the Cleveland Browns was a choice that sparked debate among fans and analysts. At the surface level, resting key players in a meaningless or low-stakes finale can seem like the...
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Bengals SMOKE Cardinals For Back To Back Wins + Reds Make 2 Moves
In a convincing home performance at Paycor Stadium, the **Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, never trailing and dominating across all three phases of the game. Quarterback Joe Burrow was the catalyst for Cincinnati’s offense, throwing for 305 yards and two...
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Trade For Luis Robert + More Offseason Reds Notes
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-10) host the Arizona Cardinals (3-12) this Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on FOX. Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention in disappointing 2025 seasons, turning this late-season matchup into a battle for...
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The Reds Should Trade For Luis Robert, Nick Kirby + Bengals & Christmas Buy Or Sell
The Cincinnati Reds could be one bold move away from becoming serious contenders, and a potential trade for Luis Robert Jr. might be exactly what they need. In this video, we break down the idea of the Reds trading for Luis Robert, what it would cost, and how he could instantly change the outlook...
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Bengals Victory Monday + Luis Robert To The Reds?
In a thrilling matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals delivered an explosive performance, defeating the Miami Dolphins 45-21. The Bengals showcased their offensive firepower, with standout plays and key contributions from both Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Despite a strong first-half effort from Miami,...
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Bengals vs. Dolphins, NFL Buy Or Sell, Keegan Nickoson On Wes Miller's Future / State Of UC Basketball
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) close out their road slate Sunday in Miami against the Dolphins (6-8) in a game devoid of playoff implications for Cincy but rich with opportunity. After being officially eliminated from postseason contention, Zac Taylor’s club has a chance to build momentum into…
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MAJOR Bengals Rumors After New Joe Burrow Comments, Bearcats Win With Jizzle James, Xavier Throttled, Paul Fritschner
Ahead of Week 16 vs. the Miami Dolphins, Bengals QB Joe Burrow addressed the media with candid, reflective, and at times cryptic comments about his mindset, the season, and his future in the NFL. In his opening remarks, Burrow made one thing clear: he still loves playing football. “I just want to...
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Jizzle James Returning To Bearcats, Reds Sign Caleb Ferguson, Dianna Russini On Joe Burrow, Mailbag
Bengals news: Paul Dehner Jr.’s recent reporting suggests that, even after missing the playoffs for a third straight season and finishing with a 4-10 record, the Bengals are unlikely to make sweeping changes at the top of the football operations or coaching hierarchy. Internally, both Duke Tobin...
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Bengals News On Duke Tobin & Zac Taylor After New Report, Zac Taylor Replacements, Elly De La Cruz Not Allowed To Play In WBC?
The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 season has been a stark departure from expectations, and pressure is building not just on head coach Zac Taylor, but also on director of player personnel Duke Tobin and defensive coordinator Al Golden. At the heart of the frustration is a team that was once seen as...
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Bengals ELIMINATED From Playoff Contention, Should Zac Taylor Be FIRED? Cincinnati Bengals Rumors
In a frigid Paycor Stadium showdown on December 14, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a humiliating 24-0 shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, officially eliminating them from playoff contention for the third straight season. The defeat dropped the Bengals to 4-10, capping one of the most...
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Joe Burrow Comments, Fire Zac Taylor, Reds Biggest Loser Of Winter Meetings? Craig Sandlin
In the electric hum of Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati Bengals fans have waited 11 agonizing weeks for this moment. Joe Burrow, the cool-headed gunslinger whose left big toe turned traitor in Week 2 against Jacksonville, steps onto his home turf this Sunday for the first time since that brutal turf…
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Richard Pitino Joins The Show + Concerning Joe Burrow Press Conference
Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow delivered one of the most introspective and concerning press conferences of his career on December 10, 2025 — and the reaction from fans and analysts has been intense. Coming off a tough loss and a season plagued by injuries, Burrow openly talked about how the...
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Reds Miss On Kyle Schwarber, Mailbag
In the cutthroat world of MLB free agency, few stories sting like a prodigal son choosing the bright lights of Philadelphia over his Ohio roots. On December 9, 2025, Kyle Schwarber, the Middletown native who grew up idolizing the Cincinnati Reds, inked a five-year, $150 million deal to stay with...
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Bengals Star Trey Hendrickson Needs Surgery, Xavier vs. UC Fallout, Jermaine Burton Waived, Curt Cignetti Best Hire Ever?
In a crushing blow to the Cincinnati Bengals' already sputtering defense, star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is set to undergo core muscle surgery this week, effectively ending his 2025 campaign. The procedure, confirmed by multiple sources including ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian...
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Bengals CRUSH Playoff Hopes After Another HEARTBREAKING Defeat, Joe Burrow, Bengals News, Rumors
In the swirling snow of Highmark Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals authored yet another chapter in their tragic playbook of late-game agony, succumbing 39-34 to the Buffalo Bills on December 7, 2025. What began as a masterclass in offensive dominance devolved into a defensive meltdown that left Who...
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Joe Burrow's Costly Mistakes End The Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Hopes
Bengals' Heartbreaking Collapse: A 39-34 Snowy Thriller Loss to the BillsIn the swirling snow of Orchard Park on December 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals experienced yet another gut-wrenching defeat, falling 39-34 to the Buffalo Bills in a Week 14 AFC showdown that felt like a playoff preview…
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Bengals vs. Bills Preview, Injury News, Crosstown Shootout, Bengals Rumors
This Sunday, December 7, at Highmark Stadium in chilly Orchard Park, NY, the Buffalo Bills (8-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) in a Week 14 NFL showdown with massive playoff stakes. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, flexed from a later slot amid Cincinnati's sudden spark. The Bills, clinging to...
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Bengals Rumors On Defensive Improvement, Reds Bring Back Emilio Pagan, Crosstown Shootout Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense, once dubbed the worst in NFL history for surrendering over 400 yards per game and 32.7 points on average through 11 weeks, has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last three outings. Post-bye week, this young unit—plagued by rookie errors, poor tackling…
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Bengals Rumors Before Bills Game, Joe Burrow vs. Josh Allen, Crosstown Shootout Preview
In the frosty confines of Highmark Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals square off against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in a pivotal AFC clash that pits two of the league's premier quarterbacks against each other: Joe Burrow and Josh Allen. As Week 14 unfolds, both teams jockey for...
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Myles Murphy Improvement, Ja'Marr Chase Suspension Upheld, Xavier Beats Old Dominion, Mailbag
In the Bengals' 34-12 loss to the Steelers on November 16, 2025, defensive end Myles Murphy delivered his most commanding performance yet, a beacon of progress amid a deflating defeat. The 2023 first-round pick entered the game under scrutiny, with just 4.5 sacks through 10 outings and the…
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Bengals Season Spiraling, Ja'Marr Chase Suspended One Game For Jalen Ramsey Incident, Bengals News
In the heated world of NFL rivalries, few moments capture raw emotion like a spit take—literally. On November 16, 2025, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 34-12 demolition of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase found himself at the center of controversy. In the...
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Cincinnati Bengals Season Over After Loss To Steelers, Ja'Marr Chase Spits On Jalen Ramsey
In a brutal AFC North showdown at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals' flickering playoff aspirations were snuffed out in a 34-12 thrashing by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dropping to 3-7, Cincinnati's defense showed early grit but crumbled under second-half turnovers, while...
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Preview, Injury News, Joe Flacco vs. Aaron Rodgers 2
In a league increasingly defined by youth and flash, Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers represent the grizzled veterans who refuse to fade. At 40 and 41, respectively, the duo's second showdown of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday—Bengals at Steelers—evokes a bygone era of pocket passers with ice in their...
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Cincinnati Bengals Rumors Ahead Of Steelers Game, MAJOR Bengals Injury News On Trey Hendrickson
The storied Bengals-Steelers rivalry reignites this Sunday, November 16, at Acrisure Stadium, where the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) in a pivotal Week 11 matchup. With Pittsburgh clinging to a one-game lead in the AFC North over the Ravens, a win keeps their...
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Cincinnati Bengals News With Jay Morrison, College Basketball Rundown With Paul Fritschner, Xavier Disaster
The Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) face a must-win scenario in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 16, at Acrisure Stadium. Trailing in the AFC North, the Bengals desperately need a victory to salvage their playoff hopes, especially after a gritty 24-17 win over Pittsburgh in…
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Joe Burrow RETURNING Thanksgiving Night vs. Ravens, Bengals Rumors, Cincinnati vs. Dayton Preview
In a boost for the floundering Cincinnati Bengals, star quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice on Monday, November 10, 2025, as the team designated him to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Sidelined since Week 2 with a Grade III turf toe injury requiring…
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Joe Burrow Trade Rumors, FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami, Around The NFL
The AFC North rivalry reignites on November 16 when the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) invade Acrisure Stadium to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4). Fresh off a Week 10 bye, Cincinnati enters rested and hungry, aiming to exploit a Pittsburgh squad reeling from a humiliating 25-10 primetime drubbing at...
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Cincinnati Bengals Rumors Going Into Bye Week, Cincinnati Reds Hall Of Fame, Buy Or Sell
Heading into their Week 10 bye on November 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals sit at 3-6, a record that masks a tale of two teams: an offense firing on all cylinders under Joe Flacco's steady hand, and a defense that's not just bad—it's etching itself into the annals of NFL infamy. Paul Brown…
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Cincinnati Bengals Bye Week Report Card, Kyle Schwarber To Cincinnati Reds Rumors
In the swirling vortex of MLB free agency speculation, few names ignite Ohioan hearts quite like Kyle Schwarber's. The burly left-handed slugger, fresh off another cannonball season with the Phillies—where he mashed 47 homers and drew walks like a magnet—has suddenly become the belle of the Reds'...
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United Dairy Farmers presents Off the Bench, hosted by Chatterbox Sports CEO Trace Fowler. Elliot Riering and Casey McCollister produce Cincinnati’s first local sports show every day of the week. The show is on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube page Monday-Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM EST.
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