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I'm your host, Jake Wiscoe.

He's your host, James Rapine.

They were going to get into the keys to beating to Cleveland Browns in perhaps the most meaningful battle for Ohio since the Cleveland Browns became an expansion team not too long ago after they moved to Baltimore and then reestablished a franchise

in Cleveland. Like when these teams have played James, there's been one team in the cellar and one

team, usually the Bengals or neither, trying to push for the playoffs recently that has flipped a little

bit. And this year, both teams in contention for a playoff spot going into week nine.

Before we get to talking matchup, the Bengals made some moves today, James.

Another first round corner joins the roster.

Hakeemad Dennergy gets back to the 53.

And unfortunately for Darius Hodge fans,

Darius Hodge was waived. I think there's a good chance he makes it back to the practice squad.

But Vernon Hardgreaves is the name of the day. Yeah. And I think I love this move. I really do. And it's not like it's a huge earth shattering move. Or I think I love this move. I really do.

And it's not like it's a huge earth shattering move or I think he's going to be a pro bowler or live up to his first round talent now.

Suddenly with Lou Anirumo and company. But the fact that they added an affordable option at corner, because it's hard to find anything else at this stage anyway, but an affordable option at corner that has made 57 starts, right?

It's played in 65 games, has gotten a ton of experience, has made five starts this year,

and I get it.

It was for the Texans.

It doesn't matter to me.

Like, this team without Trey Wains has a clear need or a potential need at

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