Another week, another five minutes where we're left scratching our heads because the defensive line continues to underwhelm. Paul and Jay revisit a reoccurring issue this season; key defensive lineman (not naming any names Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap) playing very limited roles in relation to their generous contracts. What has to change? Is it time to cut bait (and by cut bait we mean trade or cut the gratuitous trappings)? Before words of hope fill Bengals fans' ears, Lou Anarumo, Bengals defensive coordinator, touches on Carlos Dunlap's role and fan consternation for the guys, or lack of guys, up front. GIVE ME HOPE! Yes, we will! Paul and Jay play the titular Give Me Hope in an attempt to remedy sour feelings present in the Cincinnati fanbase. Blown lead stats! You want them...right...no? Ok. Well, we still have blown lead stats so keep listening. The guys cap off today's episode with a rollicking RBP and will the Bengals trade John Ross?

Rundown:
(4:15) Rotation Rigmarole
(16:15) Deadline Decisions + Anarumo
(24:30) Give Me Hope!
(32:00) Blown Lead Stats
(36:00) RPB + John Ross Trade?

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