James Rapien

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou (68) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins at PayCor Stadium in downtown on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. The Bengals 14-12 at halftime.

Miami Dolphins At Cincinnati Bengals Week 4

Tua Tagovailoa Agrees to Record-Setting Four-Year Deal That Rivals Joe Burrow's Contract With Bengals

Feb 23, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler (88) runs towards the endzone to score a touchdown against the Seattle Sea Dragons during the second half at Lumen Field. St. Louis defeated Seattle 20-18. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Friday's Practice

August 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Brooks (36) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals Signing Veteran Cornerback Nate Brooks

Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) embraces Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Watch: Las Vegas Raiders Troll Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Star Responds

Bengals Joe Burrow during the second day of Bengals training camp on Thursday July 25, 2024.

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Joe Burrow is Back: Four Takeaways From First Two Days of Bengals Training Camp

Joe Burrow is Back: Four Takeaways From Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) sports a new hair cut while warming up with Rocky Lombardi (4) during the first day of training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields outside of Paycor Stadium Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

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Rest Day: Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow Won't Throw During Friday's Practice

Rest Day: Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow Won't Throw Friday

Bengals Ja'Marr Chase during the first day of Bengals training camp on Wednesday July 24, 2024.

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Three Thoughts on Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase, His Contract Status And What's Next

Three Thoughts on Cincinnati Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase, His Contract Status And What's Next

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) smiles as he scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The Bengals improved to 9-6 on the season with a 41-21 win over the Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Week 16

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Look: Tee Higgins Has Hilarious Response When Asked About Joe Burrow's New Haircut

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins Has Hilarious Response When Asked About Joe Burrow's New Haircut

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first day of training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields outside of Paycor Stadium Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow Bullish About Key Offseason Changes

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow Bullish About New Weapons on Offense

Feb 23, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Sea Dragons during the second half at Lumen Field. St. Louis defeated Seattle 20-18. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Bengals Bringing in Veteran Receiver Hakeem Butler for Workout

Cincinnati Bengals Hosting UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler for Workout

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Watch: Joe Burrow Explains New Hair, Asks Bengals Fans for Help in Bet With BJ Hill

Watch: Joe Burrow Explains New Hair, Asks Cincinnati Bengals Fans for Help in Bet With BJ Hill

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) turns downfield after completing a catch in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.

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Bengals Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase Refuses to Say Patrick Mahomes' Name During NFL Top 100 Interview

Cincinnati Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Says Joe Burrow NFLs Top Player, Doesn't Say Patrick Mahomes Name

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during a training camp practice at the Paycor Stadium practice field in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

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Four Predictions for Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp

Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) on the field after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Former Bengals and Jets Pass Rusher Carl Lawson to Workout for Panthers

Former Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets Pass Rusher Carl Lawson to Workout for Carolina Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jackson Carman (79) and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle D'Ante Smith (70) drink water while practicing in 91 degree weather at the Cincinnati Bengals NFL training camp practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

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Five Cincinnati Bengals Players Entering Training Camp on Roster Bubble

Five Cincinnati Bengals Players on Roster Bubble Ahead of Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) signs autographs at the Cincinnati Bengals NFL training camp practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.