The NFL season is over, the Seahawks are champions, and the Bengals now turn their focus to Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium — the site of their last heartbreak. Could 2026 bring redemption in Los Angeles?

Stone Shields breaks down Paul Dehner Jr.’s “10 things that need to go right” for Cincinnati to get back to the big game, adding his own strong opinions along the way. From a potential Maxx Crosby swing to fixing edge, linebacker, and safety the right way, Stone outlines what the Bengals must prioritize this offseason.

He also dives into a possible Trey Hendrickson tag-and-trade, protecting Joe Burrow, valuing the backup QB spot, and which extensions (Dax Hill, DJ Turner, Chase Brown) should come first.

If the Bengals are serious about contending again, this offseason will define it.

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Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ 

The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 

Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 

The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 

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