# “Nobody Wants to Admit This About the Bengals…”

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Podcast: [Rule the Jungle podcast: A Cincinnati Bengals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rule-the-jungle-podcast-a-cincinnati-bengals-podcast-6590139)
Published: 2026-05-18T03:03:14+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4310

## Resource

Anthony and Will dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truths surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals following the blockbuster Dexter “Sexy Dexy” Lawrence trade and the fallout that came with it. From questions about the organization’s willingness to spend money to concerns over roster building, contracts, and long-term commitment to winning, the guys discuss the conversations Bengals fans keep circling back to. Did Cincinnati finally make the aggressive move fans have been begging for, or does the trade expose even bigger issues behind the scenes? Anthony and Will break down the financial side of the Bengals, the “cheap ownership” narrative, fan expectations, pressure on the front office, and what this move truly means for the franchise moving forward. Plus, they react to the latest NFL storylines and give their unfiltered thoughts on where the Bengals stand in the AFC after one of the biggest moves of the offseason.

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