Bryan Cook Set to have MAJOR Impact on Cincinnati Bengals Defense [0PVXxgYuFiz]
The Cincinnati Bengals signed Bryan Cook in free agency and the veteran safety is poised to have a major impact on this defense. Cook chimes in on Joe Burrow's praise and his leadership, plus James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot set expectations for Cook ahead of the 2026 season. Wake up with First Word, Cincinnati’s ONLY morning sports show! Start your morning with James Rapien every weekday from 7–11am ET. First Word brings you everything you need to know about the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and the entire Cincinnati sports scene. Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot join Rapien daily with insight, analysis, interviews, and conversations you won’t get anywhere else. 📺 LIVE Monday–Friday | 7–11am ET ▶️ Watch on YouTube + RESN 📡 RESN: 19.3 OTA | altafiber 253 | Spectrum 999 (Ohio) Miss the show live? Subscribe and catch every episode, interview, reaction, and breaking news update on demand. Follow us everywhere: @FirstWordCincy