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Bengals Breakdown host Billy Beebe reacts to ESPN's Seth Walder giving the Cincinnati Bengals a 'C' grade for their 2026 offseason. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! Walder criticized the Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence II and the signing of Jonathan Allen, citing their 2025 performance and contract values. Beebe defends these moves, highlighting Lawrence's current energy and Allen as a simple defensive line upgrade. Walder did like the Boye Mafe signing, but with skepticism about his ability to maintain performance with a larger workload. Beebe also points out that Walder barely mentioned Bryan Cook, who Beebe believes could be the Bengals' most impactful offseason addition. Reply to today's questions in the COMMENTS: - Grade the Bengals’ offseason! A, B, C, D or F! - Who was your favorite Bengals offseason addition? ESPN's Seth Walder delivered a 'C' grade for the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 offseason, a disappointing assessment for Bengals fans. Walder identified the trade for Dexter Lawrence II as the Bengals' biggest move, but also listed it as the move he disliked. Conversely, he named the signing of Boye Mafe as the move he liked. This grade and Walder's specific criticisms have sparked debate among Bengals fans and media alike, with many questioning the validity of judging current moves based on past performance. Join Billy Beebe for his unfiltered take on the biggest Cincinnati Bengals news stories, only on Bengals Breakdown, where we don't shy away from the tough conversations. Don't miss out on more Bengals Breakdown by Chat Sports videos too: - 👀 WATCH OUT 👀 Duke Tobin May Have Found A GEM In The 2026 NFL Draft - - Cincinnati Bengals News: Mike Gesicki & Drew Sample At TEU + DJ Turner & Dax Hill Extension Rumors - - Did The Cincinnati Bengals FINALLY Fix Their Biggest Problem? - Don't miss a beat on Cincinnati Bengals news, Bengals rumors, and NFL rumors! Subscribe to Bengals Breakdown on YouTube today and get the latest updates: ESPN's Seth Walder on the Dexter Lawrence trade: - The move was both uncharacteristic and unwise. - Lawrence is coming off a down season -- just an 8.4% pass rush win rate and 0.5 sacks. - There's also a big difference between sending the No. 10 pick and, say, a late first-rounder. Bengals roster rumors: ESPN's Seth Walder also disliked the Cincinnati Bengals offseason' addition of Jonathan Allen, primarily due to his recent performance and the contract value. Walder noted that Allen, despite being great in his prime, has not been that player for several years, producing little in Minnesota last season or in eight games with the Commanders the year before. Bengals Breakdown host Billy Beebe, however, viewed the Allen signing as a straightforward defensive line upgrade, not an attempt to recapture his prime, especially given it occurred before the Dexter Lawrence trade. ESPN's Seth Walder on the Boye Mafe signing: “I wasn't down on every Bengals defensive addition, though. They added Mafe in free agency on a $20 million-per-year contract. Mafe has always fared well in the win rates and finished in the 80th percentile or better in both pass rush win rate and run stop win rate last season. The question will be whether he can keep up that level of play with a larger workload in Cincy. If he can, he'll offer a heck of a value.” Stay up-to-date on all the latest NFL rumors and NBA news by following @chatsports across the web - get at us below: - Facebook: - Twitter: - Instagram: Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence stats in last four seasons: - 2025 stats (17 games played): 31 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 34 pressures, 16 stops, 4 tackles for loss - 2024 stats (12 games played): 44 tackles, 9.0 sacks, 36 pressures, 25 stops, 8 tackles for loss - 2023 stats (16 games played): 53 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 65 pressures, 35 stops, 7 tackles for loss - 2022 stats (16 games played): 68 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 70 pressures, 42 stops, 7 tackles for loss We've got a Facebook page too! Connect with even more Bengals fans by liking it today: #BengalsNews #DexterLawrence #BengalsOffseason #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad #CSCIN