BENGALS DEFENSE COLLAPSES: Cincinnati Is WASTING a Super Bowl Window | Lapham & Goodberry’s Hot Take

The Cincinnati Bengals are in crisis mode. Following a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears, Dave Lapham (In The Trenches) and Joe Goodberry (Bengals On The Brain) do not hold back, digging deep into the systemic issues plaguing the team, particularly the defense, which has reached historic lows.

In this special episode, presented by First Star Logistics, Lapham and Goodberry dissect the fallout, the locker room tension, and the difficult moves the organization must consider ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline.

In this episode, they discuss

HISTORIC DEFENSE: Why the Bengals' current defense is statistically the worst in 25 years and the alarming failure to execute simple fundamentals, especially tackling.

OFFENSE WASTED: The sheer frustration of the offense's high performance—including Joe Flacco's career-high numbers and Tee Higgins' dominant home streak—being completely overshadowed and wasted by the defensive struggles.

DISCIPLINE & TRUST: Analyzing the lack of discipline, the "freelancing," and the loss of trust between players and coaches on the defensive side of the ball.

TRADE DEADLINE FIRE: Which players are on the hot seat, the buzz around potential trades (like Trey Hendrickson), and the critical decisions Zac Taylor and the front office must make.

COACHING PRESSURE: The increasing heat on the coaching staff and how long the organization can wait for a "reset" before the season is completely lost.

A BENGALS LEGEND: A heartfelt tribute to Bengals Ring of Honor-caliber tight end and legendary broadcaster, Bob Trumpy.

Can the Bengals turn the worm? Or is the season already over? Watch to hear the raw, honest truth about the state of the Cincinnati Bengals.