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Cincinnati sports will never be the same.

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Today's Opening Segment on First Word: Plenty of thoughts on the trade deadline, the Bengals' botched trade and why Tuesday was a failure!

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Should the Bengals have made the trade for Arnold Ebiketie ANYWAY?!

Good perspective from @John__Sheeran, plus thoughts on Shemar Stewart, no other moves at the trade deadline, Sunday's game and more! All guests delivered by @BaxlaTractor!

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Our full conversation: https://t.co/Z64VS4mr8W

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.@nickkorte on if he thinks his tweet led to the Bengals trade being revoked

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BIG WEEK for the Bengals!

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Paycor Stadium has been white striped.

Joe Burrow getting warm with a light jog.

#Bengals @FOX19

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Full Interview: https://t.co/vfsJmYqaDN

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"I would've still made the trade"

@John__Sheeran breaks down yesterday's trade deadline fiasco

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Nick joined the show today to discuss this tweet, this Bengals trade deadline deal that was agreed to, but not completed, the comp picks process and more!

Watch: https://t.co/Z64VS4lTjo

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Arnold Ebiketie was signed as a compensatory free agent by the Eagles.

The Bengals lost 3 CFAs and signed 2 (Cordell Volson not qualifying), thus while they gain a 2027 6th rounder, they lose a 2027 3rd round comp pick that was via Trey Hendrickson going to Baltimore.

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The man that saved the Bengals! @nickkorte joined us to discuss the comp pick process, his tweet that (clearly) changed the NFL trade deadline, what the response has been from Bengals fans and more!

All guests delivered by @BaxlaTractor!

Watch: https://t.co/Y4wblmFLDW

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Full Clip for Context👇

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.@John__Sheeran said he STILL would've made the trade for Arnold Ebiketie, even though it would've cost the Bengals a potential third round compensatory pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Do you agree that the Bengals should've still made the trade?

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A HIRE the Bengals MUST MAKE after Tuesday's debacle!!

🗣️Give Me The Keys! Presented by @jeffwylerauto!

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Should the Bengals hire @nickkorte after saving the Bengals trade? 🤔

He gives his reaction👇

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We're playing FAIR or FOUL LIVE! Watch👇

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Up next, @nickkorte joins us LIVE to discuss the Bengals' trade that WASN'T, the compensatory pick process and the fact that he saved the Bengals yesterday ahead of the deadline!

Watch: https://t.co/gB0tNaaGUy

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Up next, @nickkorte joins us LIVE to discuss the Bengals' trade that WASN'T, the compensatory pick process and the fact that he saved the Bengals yesterday ahead of the deadline!

All guests delivered by @BaxlaTractor!

https://t.co/I7tBEkQaYU

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Contipelli's Countdown is LIVE! Watch👇

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gonna say my peace about yesterday at the top of the hour on @FirstWordCincy and then move on to pittsburgh

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JAMES RAPIEN IS THE BIGGEST LOSER

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Watch LIVE:

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