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James Rapien

James Rapien

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a second go-ahead field goal attempt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27.
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Zac Taylor Expresses Confidence in Evan McPherson After Two Crucial Misses vs Chargers

Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor Expresses Confidence in Evan McPherson After Two Crucial Misses vs Los Angeles Chargers

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27.
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Look: Tony Pike Takes Issue With Bengals' Late Game Management in Crucial Situation During Loss to Chargers

Look: Tony Pike Takes Issue With Cincinnati Bengals' Late Game Management in Crucial Situation During Loss to Los Angeles Chargers

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Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Postgame Observations: Joe Burrow Leads Rally, Bengals Fall Short in 34-27 Loss to Chargers

Postgame Observations: Joe Burrow Leads Rally, Cincinnati Bengals Fall Short in 34-27 Loss to Los Angeles Chargers

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Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) celebrates his touchdown scored against the against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Halftime Observations: Bengals Struggling, Trail Chargers 24-6

Halftime Observations: Cincinnati Bengals Struggling, Trail Los Angeles Chargers 24-6

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Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles Chargers Star Pass Rusher Khalil Mack Inactive on Sunday Night Football vs Cincinnati Bengals

Los Angeles Chargers Star Pass Rusher Khalil Mack Inactive on Sunday Night Football vs Cincinnati Bengals

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) after stopping a run on the goal line in the second quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.
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Look: Bengals Release Inactives Ahead of Sunday Night Football Showdown vs Chargers

Look: Bengals Release Inactives Ahead of Sunday Night Football Showdown vs Chargers

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Oct 27, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) runs onto the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Bengals Star Orlando Brown Jr. Not Expected to Play Against Chargers on Sunday Night Football

Cincinnati Bengals Star Orlando Brown Jr. Not Expected to Play Against Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football

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Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) walks with a chain around his neck on the sidelines after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Ja'Marr Chase Credits Dan Pitcher, Offseason Personnel Change for Finding New Gear in Bengals' Offense

Ja'Marr Chase Gives Blunt Answer When Asked About Bengals' Offense This Season. He Credits Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher for Helping in one key area.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89), left, practices blocking with Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy (85) at the Bengals NFL practice in Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
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Cincinnati Bengals Sign Tight End Cam Grandy, Waive Running Back Kendall Milton

Cincinnati Bengals Sign Tight End Cam Grandy, Waive Running Back Kendall Milton

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Banks Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Ja'Marr Chase Praises Newest Member of Bengals' Wide Receiver Room Isaiah Williams

Ja'Marr Chase Praises Newest Member of Bengals Wide Receiver Room Isaiah Williams

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) and safety Geno Stone (22) celebrate Hilton’s tackle in the 3rd quarter at Paycor Stadium Sunday, November 3, 2024.
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'You Can Pretty Much Cancel the Postseason' With Loss - Bengals Know Importance of Sunday's Game vs Chargers

Bengals Know Importance of Sunday's Game vs Chargers: 'You Can Pretty Much Cancel the Postseason' With Loss. Mike Hilton was Blunt When Asked About The Importance of the game.

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Oct 27, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) runs onto the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Two Bengals Stars Continue to Make Progress Ahead of Sunday Night Showdown vs Chargers

Two Cincinnati Bengals Stars Continue to Make Progress Ahead of Sunday Night Showdown vs Los Angeles Chargers

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