Bengals Double Down on Defense but Ignore Linebacker: Confidence or Concern?

from Cincinnati Bengals Talk · host Cincinnati Bengals Talk, HMA

The Cincinnati Bengals made major additions to their defense this offseason, but one overlooked position stood out... Why didn’t Cincinnati address linebacker in the draft? Assistant GM Mike Potts explains the team’s approach, emphasizing value over need and why they refused to “force” a pick. Plus, hear directly from Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter as they respond to the team’s confidence in them heading into the 2026 season. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SPONSORS: Christian Husky of Sibcy Cline Realtors. Follow @christian.husky or visit https://chusky.agents.sibcycline.com/ RivertownInkery.com - Your Vintage Style, Made Easy. Shop for Cincy gear online or at any of their Cincinnati-area locations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.