Middlekauff argues the Bengals' aggressive Dexter Lawrence trade sets them up to win 12-plus games and take the AFC North, given an elite offense, a solid defense and three new head coaches in the division. He also expects Colts cornerback Kenny Moore to be traded over draft weekend.

“to be a team that wins twelve plus games and definitely wins the division because they're in a division now with three new head coaches”

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Season Win Totals Cincinnati BengalsApr 21, 2026
“because their offense could be elite and defensively could be solid now to be a team that wins twelve plus games and definitely wins the division”
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Division Winners Cincinnati BengalsApr 21, 2026
“to be a team that wins twelve plus games and definitely wins the division because they're in a division now with three new head coaches”
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Trade and Signing Calls Kenny MooreApr 21, 2026
“I would have guessed if Chris Ballard's open and trade, I could see him getting traded over the weekend”
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