James Rapien

Joined: Apr 5, 2020

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals OnSI. 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 quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs a play during practice at the Paycor Stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

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Aug 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs onto the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter (49) reacts after the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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Aug 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) stands on the field during a stop in play in the first half against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Here Are Our Top Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals' Preseason Win Over the Detroit Lions

Jun 16, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) snaps the ball during minicamp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Joe Burrow's Extra Work, Dax Hill Sidelined and Other Bengals Minicamp Takeaways. Here's the latest from a busy day at Paycor Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during spring practice on at the Kettering Practice Fields on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

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Joe Burrow's Latest Comments Should End the Andrew Luck Narrative

Jul 25, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during training camp practice. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is already bonding with defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence following last month's blockbuster trade with the New York Giants.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after the game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in overtime of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Bengals took a 30-24 win in overtime to remain in the post season chase.

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow remains good friends with former LSU teammate Clyde Edwards-Heliare. The duo worked out together over the weekend at Elite Traini

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks to the locker room following a loss against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow reacted to all of the moves the team made this offseason, including the Dexter Lawrence trade.

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals declined Myles Murphy's fifth-year option on Thursday. Has he signed his last contract with the Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals third round pick Tacario Davis holds his jersey at a press conference during the 2026 NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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Every Cincinnati Bengals Draft Selection in the 2026 Class Graded, Including Their Blockbuster Trade for Dexter Lawrence

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) drives in to score a touchdown after pulling in a pass from Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee Tech in Athens, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Young had character concerns, but the Bengals were comfortable adding him to their wide receiver room.

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Here are the biggest takeaways from the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft class. That included a blockbuster trade with the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence.