Bengals Miss BIG Opportunity: Defensive Struggles, Trey Hendrickson Trade Rumors & More

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🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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The Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes took a major hit after two brutal defensive performances, and James Rapien welcomes Robert Weintraub from Cincinnati Magazine to break it all down. Why did the Bengals' defense collapse? Should they have traded Trey Hendrickson at the deadline? Who’s really at fault for the recent slide, and how does the youth movement factor in? We dive deep into the Bengals' missed opportunity in the AFC North, reflect on draft strategy and coaching decisions, and discuss whether the front office is making the right moves for the future. Plus, Robert shares thoughts on the team’s lack of professional pride, the rise (and struggles) of young defensive players, and his take on why the Bengals held onto Trey Hendrickson despite trade rumors.

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0:00.0	The Bengals had a golden opportunity in the AFC North.
0:03.5	They didn't cash it in.
0:04.8	Robert Weintraub is here to break it all down on Locked on Bengals.
0:14.6	You are Locked on Bengals, your daily Cincinnati Bengals podcast.
0:19.8	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:24.9	Hi again, everyone, and welcome in to the Locked-on Bengals podcast.
0:28.1	I'm James Rupin, and no Jake, let's go today.
0:30.6	But we're joined by special guest Robert Weintraub of Cincinnati Magazine.
0:33.7	Make sure you check him out in Cincinnati Magazine.
0:36.9	And we have a new e-book to tell you about coming up in just a bit as well.
0:41.5	Thank you so much for making us your first listen. Shout out to the everydayers. And of course,
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1:01.7	And let's dive in, Robert, because I couldn't help but think late Sunday night.
1:07.1	And as we're recording this Monday morning, and I look at the AFC North and the Ravens are coming on. Like I think everyone thought they would when Lamar came back and looking at their schedule a few weeks ago. But if the Bengals handled business the past couple of games, they'd be five and four. They'd be tied with the Steelers technically in the AFC North, but they'd have the tiebreaker.
1:28.0	They'd be going to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
1:29.9	Everything would feel different.
1:31.6	And yet they had to give up 86 points instead of 76 points over the past two games.
1:36.8	And they're three and six.
1:38.3	It just feels like a huge, huge missed opportunity as we come out of this biweek.
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