Bengals Free Agency Frustration: Brian Cook Signing, Trey Hendrickson Fallout & Defense Issues

NFL free agency is underway and Cincinnati Bengals fans are still waiting for major moves. On this episode of The Cincinnati Bengals Daily Blitz Podcast, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Bengals’ quiet start to legal tampering and what it means for the team heading into the 2026 season.While division rivals like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens make splash moves, Cincinnati finally responds by signing Bryan Cook from the Kansas City Chiefs to a three-year deal.But is that enough?Jeff dives into the biggest questions surrounding the Bengals roster:• Why the defense still needs major upgrades• The impact of losing Trey Hendrickson• Whether the Bengals are wasting the prime years of Joe Burrow• The massive contracts for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins• Why the offensive line must improve in the AFC North• Can Cincinnati compete with elite pass rushers like T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, and Maxx Crosby?The Bengals made one move today — but if they want to return to playoff contention, much more work needs to be done.Subscribe for daily Bengals news, free agency coverage, and NFL analysis from The Cincinnati Bengals Daily Blitz Podcast.