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The episode discusses the Cincinnati Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence and its implications for the team's future and draft strategy.

This is all in. Mike Brown, Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, Al Golden, and the Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 Season by trading for Dexter Lawrence, the best defensive tackle in the NFL. Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss this seismic move that is a complete shift in organizational philosophy in a win-now window for the Bengals. While the Bengals now don't have the 10th overall pick in this year's Draft, they still have seven picks remaining in Rounds 2-7. What are the biggest positions of need now for the Bengals? Has their draft strategy shifted? Linebacker is still a pressing need for this team. However, trading for Dexter Lawrence now makes them a question mark as opposed to a liability. Alex explains why that alone raises the ceiling for this team. Finally, the guys discuss the national view on the Bengals making this blockbuster trade and what it could mean for the 2026 Bengals' schedule. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s…

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Host: Jake Liscow

Guests: Alex Frank, Coach Art Valero

Topics covered

• Cincinnati Bengals
• NFL trades
• Dexter Lawrence
• draft strategy
• team needs
• organizational philosophy

Keywords

• Cincinnati Bengals
• Dexter Lawrence
• NFL
• draft picks
• team strategy
• linebacker needs
• 2026 season

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