BENGALS SQUAD SHOW: EMBARRASSING END to DISAPPOINTING season, changes BETTER be coming

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🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Sunday's game at Paycor Stadium was emblematic of the entire 2025 Bengals Season. Even worse, this season ended with a loss to the Cleveland Browns. Alex Frank and Art Valero discuss the atrocities that unfolded in Cincinnati and how this better result in major changes. No matter how bad a season is, this was a terrible way for it to end. The Bengals' defense did play well, but not when it counted. Are we worried about Joe Burrow throwing three pick sixes in five weeks? How much should we worry about Evan McPherson this offseason? Finally, Alex includes the show with a message to the Bengals front office, while referencing a classic 80's rock song. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to http://dripdrop.com and use promo code lockedonnfl. Ultimate QB Ultimate QB is totally free to play, has no ads, and works 100% offline — perfect for when you want to sneak in a quick game or two on the go. Just head over to http://ULTIMATE-QB.COM. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Zocdoc Stop putting off your doctor’s appointments and get the care you need. Go to http://Zocdoc.com/lockedonnfl to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4

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0:00.0	I'm Alex Frank and, uh, well, that was in a word embarrassing.
0:09.6	Coach Valero, we don't curse on this show, but if you had to sum up today's game in one word,
0:16.1	how would you say it?
0:19.6	In one word to sum up this game, Coach, how would you say it would be?
0:24.1	As we get Coach Valero on here, the Bengals falling to the Cleveland Browns, 20 to 18 on a 49-yard game winning field goal by Andre Schmidt.
0:33.3	And, Coach, if you can hear me, one word to describe what you saw today at Paycor Stadium.
0:40.2	As we wait to get Coach Valero in here.
0:42.9	I'll kind of continue this intro to the show.
0:45.2	So look, that was embarrassing.
0:48.5	The Bengals had opportunities to really take control of this game early, and they didn't.
0:55.4	They committed two turnovers in the first half that directly led to points.
1:00.6	And that is, I mean, this offense is allowed 58 points.
1:03.3	Coach, if you can hear me, you can chime in here as we get things going here at the Bengals.
1:09.0	Oh, there we go.
1:09.7	We got Coach Valero.
1:11.3	And give me one word, coach, if you can hear me, to describe this game, the final game of the season to end what's been such a disappointing season.
1:22.6	One word to describe it.
1:25.6	We still don't have them.
1:26.7	That's okay.
1:27.1	We'll work on that. As we are live on the Lockdown Bengals YouTube channel on the
1:32.4	Bengals Squad show.
1:33.1	Today, it's the Bengals squad.
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