Stone Shields breaks down another crazy week for the Cincinnati Bengals, starting with breaking news out of Miami as the Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa and hand the start to rookie Quinn Ewers—a move that could significantly impact Cincinnati’s chances on Sunday. Stone explains why this matchup presents a real opportunity for the Bengals, how Miami’s offensive identity has shifted, and what it means for a struggling Cincinnati defense.

The conversation then turns to Joe Burrow, his mindset, and the growing national panic surrounding his recent comments. Stone dives into new reporting from Diana Russini, Burrow’s relentless rehab process, and why frustration—not dissatisfaction with Cincinnati—is driving the quarterback’s emotions. He also discusses whether Burrow should play the rest of the season, the risks of the Cleveland finale, and why chasing draft position shouldn’t override protecting the franchise quarterback.

Finally, Stone tackles the bigger picture: the Bengals’ organizational philosophy. From Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor’s future to Jason Williams’ blunt column on ownership’s indifference toward fans, this episode pulls no punches. Why change is unlikely, why frustration is justified, and why Bengals fans may need to accept an uncomfortable reality moving forward—all laid out honestly and directly.

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Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds

Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/

The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424

Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062

The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522

513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr