The Growler Addressing Bengals' fan fears
Dec 30, 2025
In this engaging chat, Mo Egger, a prominent radio personality and sports commentator for ESPN1530, dives into Bengals' off-season worries and roster strategies. He and Paul dissect the fan concerns over the team's defensive moves and debate the linebacker room's future. They analyze the balance between bringing in veteran mentors versus high-cost players. Plus, they reminisce about haunting Bengals games, revealing how the Denver loss felt like a season death blow. Mo's insights on the offense's strength provide a silver lining for fans!
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Hope Versus Distrust In Offseason Plans
- Bengals fans split between hope from late-season form and fear the front office will repeat past mistakes.
- Mo Egger and Paul Dehner Jr. see recent play as a foundation but distrust the team's ability to aggressively fix defense.
Linebacker Room Is The Offseason Test
- The linebacker room is the litmus test for how aggressive the Bengals will be this offseason.
- Paul Dehner Jr. argues meaningful investment (e.g., ~$10M) should accompany draft development to fix linebacker issues.
Define Roles And Back Rookies With Veterans
- Don't assume rookie linebackers will be abandoned after one year; plan roles and support.
- Address linebacker needs via free agency or draft and clarify starter roles before training camp.