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"Dave Lapham recounts his time as a Cincinnati Bengal’s player and announcer in this energetic podcast featuring players, coaches, and announcers from the sports world."
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19 hours ago
Robert Livingston Bengals Safeties Coach | Bengals Safeties Are In Good Hands for 2023 and Beyond
Bengals Safeties Coach Robert Livingston joins Dave Lapham In the Trenches for today's episode. A big question mark last week during free agency was the loss of the Killer B safeties; Von Bell and Jessie Bates. Coach Livingston is here to calm the storm.
Coach Livingston talks about the young safeties that the Bengals drafted in the 2022 draft; Dax Hill and Tycen Anderson. Coach knows that losing Von Bell was a bit of a surprise but trusts in himself and his defensive staff to build and adapt a strong safety room to compete at the highest level for 2023.
Lap and Coach Livingston also talk about free-agent targets and upcoming draft-eligible safeties. After signing Nick Scott from the Rams do the Bengals make any other moves to improve the safety position in 2023 and beyond? You guys will defiantly want to check out this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.
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2 days ago
Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack: Player Rehabs & NFL Draft OL Prospect Breakdowns
Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack enjoyed a big week with the signing of Orlando Brown Jr. to take over at left tackle.
This episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, was taped before Brown signed his contract and was not part of the conversation.
However, Coach Pollack spoke on how Alex Cappa, La'el Collins, and Jonah Williams are working on rehab to prepare for the 2023 season, along with how rookie left guard Cordell Volson did this past season.
Most of the conversation gives an early look at nine of the top offensive linemen in the upcoming NFL Draft the Bengals could be scouting as possible new franchise members.
Get early insight into what the Bengals' offensive line coach thinks about the following players.
PETER SKORONSKI - NORTHWESTERN PARIS JOHNSON JR. - OHIO STATE DAWAND JONES - OHIO STATE ANTON HARRISON - OKLAHOMA BRODERICK JONES - GEORGIA CODY MAUCH - NORTH DAKOTA STATE DARNELL WRIGHT - TENNESSEE BLAKE FREELAND - BYU MATTHEW BERGERON - SYRACUSE
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5 days ago
NFL Insider Peter King | Free Agents - Draft Important For Bengals Future Success
When you want the latest on what is happening in the National Football League, the main NFL Insider is Peter King, who returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals made a significant move this week when they signed offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a major deal to help add more protection to Joe Burrow as the Bengals work to reach another Super Bowl.
Besides signing Brown, King and Lapham discuss who the Bengals could look at to replace the Killer B's, Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell at the two safety spots. King talks about some names Bengals fans are hearing about and a name not being talked about.
While fans are caught up in the free agency moves made by Duke Tobin, King stresses that future success will be determined by the actions the Bengals make in the upcoming NFL Draft.
As always, this is an episode you won't want to miss of In The Trenches for all fans of the Cincinnati Bengals.
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6 days ago
Dave Lapham Talks Orlando Brown Jr
The past 24 hours have seen the Cincinnati Bengals fan base go from upset and confused by the loss of safeties Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell to over the moon about the signing of 4x Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who won a Super Bowl this past season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
We went directly to Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack to get his reaction. Now, Dave Lapham jumps In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his thoughts on the significant signing of one of the top free agents this offseason and the newest protector of Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow for the next few seasons.
How do you see the Bengals' offensive line shaping up for next season with Brown in the fold?
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6 days ago
Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack | ”Orlando Brown Jr Is Our Left Tackle Of The Future”
Finally! The Bengals finally make a splash in this years free agency. Signing the best offense tackle available in Orlando Brown Jr. Brown has played for the Ravens as a right tackle and then switched to left tackle with the Kansas City Chiefs.
A 4x Pro Bowler in the last four seasons Brown automatically becomes the Bengals best offense lineman. Probably the best since Andrew Whitworth sadly left the Bengals in 2016. After a slow first two days in free agency the Bengals make one of the biggest moves of the young year.
Brown will make history with this signing, the largest signing bonus for an offense lineman in NFL history with 31 million.
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Mar 15, 2023
Safeties Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell Leave Void In Bengals Secondary
Each year an NFL roster will see changes. Some are good, some not so good. This week, the Cincinnati Bengals saw two significant hits to their secondary when the Killer B's, Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell, left in free agency for more significant contracts.
Bates is headed to the Atlanta Falcons on a four-year deal at $64.02 million, including $23 million in the first year and $36 million over the first two years. The deal makes Bates the fourth highest-paid safety in NFL history for the time being.
The Bengals originally drafted Bates out of Wake Forest in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. During his career, Bates would start 79 regular-season games. Last season the Bengals placed the franchise tag on Bates.
Bell will head to the Carolina Panthers on a three-year, $22.5 million contract with a $5.835 million signing bonus and $13 million guaranteed.
Bell was initially drafted out of Ohio State in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. The Bengals signed Bell in March 2020 to a three-year, $18 million contract. Bell started 41 games for the Bengals during the past three seasons.
Jump In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics as Lap looks at the departures of both players and the direction the Bengals may head to replace Bates and Bell on the field.
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Mar 13, 2023
Bengals TE Coach James Casey Talks 2023 NFL Draft Tight Ends
Great having Cincinnati Bengals tight end coach James Casey back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Since joining the Bengals, Casey has seen a few changes in his tight end room. However, Casey knows there could be changes this offseason as Hayden Hurst and Drew Sample are unrestricted Free Agents, and Mitchell Wilcox, while a restricted Free Agent, has not been tendered a contract.
While Casey knows the Bengals still might look to bring a combination of the trio back into the fold, the 2023 NFL is proving to be one of the deepest tight end drafts in recent memory after several players posted impressive results at the recent NFL Combine.
Lapham and Casey discuss ten top names in this draft class, including the following players.
Luke Musgrave - Oregon State Dalton Kincaid - Utah Michael Mayer - Notre Dame Darnell Washington - Georgia Luke Schoonmaker - Michigan Tucker Kraft - South Dakota State Brenton Strange - Penn State Sam LaPorta - Iowa Will Mallory - Miami (Fla) Josh Whyle - Cincinnati
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Mar 10, 2023
Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin | Joe Burrow Contract - Draft/Free Agency Talk
Longtime Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel, Duke Tobin, is back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Coming off the NFL Combine, Tobin and his staff are gearing up for the start of the NFL Free Agency period and the 2023 NFL Draft in April.
However, maybe the first order of business is a contract extension for Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow, who is due to be paid $11.535 million for the 2023 season, but would help the Bengals pay other stars like Tee Higgins, Logan Wilson and Ja'Marr Chase if the two sides could agree on a major extension early.
Also discussed is how the Bengals could go about building their 2023 roster with possible free-agent signings and players they could look to draft when the NFL gets together in Kansas City for the next wave of future NFL stars.
Are the Bengals in the market for a tight end, offensive tackle, or possible cornerback in free agency and the draft?
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Mar 6, 2023
Phil Simms Part Two | Everything About Cincinnati Has Changed
We continue on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, talking with former New York Giants, two-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback, and CBS, The NFL Today analyst Phil Simms.
In Part 2, Simms and Lap discuss the status of the NFL and the rise of franchise quarterbacks like Bengals signal caller Joe Burrow and others across the NFL.
How much of a factor will the massive contract signed by Deshaun Watson be in the Bengals working on Burrow's new deal and other quarterbacks across the league?
How has growing up sons of football coaches helped Burrow, Zac Taylor, Brian Callahan, and Dan Pitcher in their developments and current success in Cincinnati?
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Mar 3, 2023
Phil Simms | Cincinnati Bengals All In Their Prime & More - Part One of Two
One of the best to ever spin the football in the NFL, Phil Simms, returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to talk about starting the long-running Disney commercial, "I'm going to Disney World!" / "I'm going to Disneyland!" following his Super Bowl XXI performance. Simms and Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway were each paid $75,000, with the winner getting the spot.
Also discussed in Part One of Two was Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, who Simms has as the Top Two quarterbacks in the NFL right now. While Brian Callahan and Lou Anarumo didn't have more head coaching talk, it all plays out well for the Bengals in 2023, as their key players are all in their prime.
Part Two with Phil Simms will be released on Monday, March 6th.
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Mar 1, 2023
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | We’ll Have The Right Guys
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, after another great season leading the Bengals' defense.
With success, other NFL teams have taken notice giving Anarumo another chance to interview for a head coaching job. While Anarumo did not get the job, Bengals fans are excited to have the "Mad Scientist" back calling the defense for the 2023 season after back-to-back seasons of winning the AFC North and making the AFC Championship Game.
While on-field play won't happen for several months, the NFL never sleeps; Anarumo knows the Bengals' work is just beginning, with several key players testing free agency, the NFL Combine, and NFL Draft all ahead in the next several weeks.
So join this deep dive into the world of one of the top coaches in the NFL, Lou Anarumo, as he tackles all the topics above and more in his latest visit with Dave Lapham from the First Star Logistics studio.
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Feb 27, 2023
Brian Callahan | ”Glad to Be Back” with the Cincinnati Bengals for 2023
Bengals offensive coordinator Brain Callahan returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham. Dave and Coach Callahan talk about the disappointing end to the season but look back on an what was still an amazing 2022 season. Callahan contributed a lot to the Bengals success in 2022 working with Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor. The Bengals offense continued to show success and had the stats to back it up.
The NFL noticed the Bengals success the past two years and had both of their coordinators be finalists for head coaching positions this February. Coach Callahan was a finalist for the Indianapolis Colts head coach but the Colts decided to hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach meaning Callahan will return as the Bengals OC in 2023.
Coach Callahan and Dave talk about the quick turnaround with the draft and free agency right around the corner and I think you’ll really enjoy this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.
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Feb 24, 2023
Bengals QBs Coach Dan Pitcher | Preparing for Free Agency and Draft
Dan Pitcher is back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics. Lapham and Pitcher talk about the upcoming free agent period and ramping up for the NFL Combine.
Coach Pitcher has been with the Cincinnati Bengals since 2016 and started as an offensive assistant working with the wide receivers. In 2018 Dan started working with the quarterbacks and when former QBs coach Alex Van Pelt left to be the OC in Cleveland Pitcher was promoted. Pitcher was a good player himself, he was a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy (Division III Heisman Trophy) in his final year at SUNY Cortland in 2011.
A very important offseason for the Bengals starts now. From unrestricted free agents, extending key players like Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins, attacking free agency, and drafting well in the NFL Draft. All of that is talked about in this latest episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.
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Feb 22, 2023
Zac Taylor: Excited To Have Our Entire Staff Back and More
It was another big season for Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals as they came up a game short of making a second consecutive Super Bowl.
With success comes other teams calling and looking to hire away members of a coaching staff. For Taylor, the excitement of knowing his entire staff looks ready to return after Lou Anarumo, Brian Callahan, Dan Pitcher, and Troy Walters each saw teams call with possible opportunities.
Along with the possibility of losing members of his staff, Taylor knows when you have great players like Joe Burrow and others, you also have to figure out a way to pay them what they're worth.
This episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, has Coach Taylor returning to discuss several subjects, including how the season played out and the above topics.
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Feb 17, 2023
Chris Simms: Bengals Are 2023 Favorites
Chris Simms returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics. In this episode Dave and Chris recap Super Bowl 57 and look ahead to the 2023 NFL Season.
Chris talks about how the AFC will be a heavyweight bout for the next 10 some years as long as these elite quarterbacks stay in the conference. With Burrow, Mahomes, Allen, Herbert, Lawrence, and more you just never know who will rise to the occasion each season. So far Mahomes is on top, winning the NFL MVP this year and more importantly winning the Super Bowl even after losing one of his top weapons in Tyreek Hill.
Joe Burrow though is the only QB to have a winning record against Patrick Mahomes. Both have beat each other in Conference Championship games and both have elite teams surrounding them. Chris says in this episode that it won't be the last time we see these two battle it out with a trip to the super bowl on the line.
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Feb 15, 2023
Bengals Center Ted Karras: The 2023 Season Starts Now
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals 2022 season that ended in the AFC Championship Game.
In his first season with the Bengals, Karras provided outstanding leadership along the offensive line as the Bengals, after a slow start, ran off a 10-game winning streak before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In his return to In The Trenches, Karras talks about the season and the growth of the offensive line, including the loss of La'el Collins, Alex Cappa, and Jonha Williams to injury and the job Jackson Carman, Hakeem Adeniji, and Max Scharping did in their place and the overall performance of rookie Cordell Volson.
Learn more about the comparison between Tom Brady, who Karras played with and was part of two Super Bowl Championships while with the New England Patriots, and his new teammate Joe Burrow.
Karras also talks about spending some of his spring helping his father, Ted Karras Jr.,…
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Feb 10, 2023
Former Bengal Bruce Kozerski | What Are The Bengals Biggest Needs For The 2023 Season
Former offense lineman Bruce Kozerski tells us what impressed him about the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals. Bruce also talks about his time with the Bengals in the 1980s and what it takes for a team to make a super bowl run.
Kozerski played 12 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1984-1995). The Bengals drafted Bruce out of Holy Cross in the 9th round of the 1984 NFL Draft. Koz was a Pro Bowl alternate in three straight seasons in 1988, 1989, and 1990.
Kozerski is now a teacher and head football coach at Holy Cross high school in Covington, Kentucky.
Lap and Bruce discuss what adjustments the Bengals need to make this season to get over that hump and reach the levels they strive for. They talk about learning from the past and not making the same mistakes as the Bengals used to make. You will like this one; we are definitely getting into the trenches today with these two.
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Feb 8, 2023
Louis Breeden: This Bengals Team Is Going To Be Around For Awhile
Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Louis Breeden knows what it's like to reach the Super Bowl during his career with the Bengals.
Breeden is sold on how good the Bengals have been the past two seasons, reaching back-to-back AFC Championships and Super Bowl LVI.
Breeden also knows the straw that stirs the Bengals is quarterback Joe Burrow.
Breeden comes up from the secondary to jump In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals' recent success. Having to pay Burrow with a giant contract, moves to make in the secondary with Jessie Bates, Vonn Bell, Eli Apple, and Tre Flowers hitting free agency, and his thoughts on Cam Taylor-Britt and Dax Hill, both who will be playing more significant roles next season.
Also discussed is losing coaches, as three Bengals assistant coaches are currently in the running for upgrades, with Lou Anarumo, a finalist for the Cardinals head coaching job, Brian Callahan, a finalist for the Colts head job, and Da…
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Feb 6, 2023
Jimmy Burrow: The Future Looks Great - People Want To Stay & Come To The Bengals
We always have a great conversation when Jimmy Burrow visits In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Sometimes, we ask Jimmy to put on his coaching hat, sometimes his father's hat since he is the father of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and sometimes, we ask him to put on the hat the majority of us wear, a fan's hat when talking about the Bengals.
We do a deep dive following the Bengals' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game from the previous weekend. During our talk, we discuss a longtime rivalry brewing between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes in the coming years.
When a team has success, coaches, and players are given opportunities elsewhere, and how he feels the Bengals will have quality coaches and players wanting to stay or be part of what has been cooking in Paycor Stadium the past few years.
We touch on the continued development of his son's overall game and how he's hopeful this will be the first offseason Joe ha…
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Feb 3, 2023
FOX News Bill Hemmer | My Loyalty For Bengals Will Never Bend
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, FOX News Bill Hemmer has stayed true to his roots, cheering for his hometown teams, the Elder Panthers, Reds, and Bengals, no matter where he's gone in the world.
Hemmer, who was in Kansas City last Sunday for the Bengals AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, got In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the outcome, quality of officiating, his work in journalism that goes back to when he was working sports at WLWT-TV and WCPO-TV with John Popovich and Dennis Janson.
Football is a passion for the FOX News co-anchor, who teams with Dana Perino on America's Newsroom on weekday mornings and has since his days at Our Lady of Victory and Elder High School, where he followed older brother Andy Hemmer (played at Boston College) earning honorable mention all-city as a defensive back his senior year.
Not only do Hemmer and Lap talk about the success of the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, but they also dig into…
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Feb 2, 2023
Bengals Sr. Defensive Assistant Mark Duffner | We Have A Good Taste - But Want More
Cincinnati Bengals senior defensive assistant coach Mark Duffner has almost seen it all when it comes to football. Having been a longtime college head coach and assistant coach in the NFL since 1987, Duffner is known for his energetic outlook on life on and off the field.
The past few seasons Duffner, who is in his second stint with the Bengals, has watched as young players like Joe Burrow, Logan Wilson, Sam Hubbard, and others have stepped forward to make the Bengals into a franchise that expects to win at the highest level.
Despite the outcome of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Duffner knows the Bengals have a good taste with their success of the past two seasons, but also wants more in an ending raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Duffner talks about the makeup of the Bengals team, why there is renewed excitement in the air of Cincinnati about the Bengals, and getting ready to attack the NFL Draft and free agency to build the team fans hope can win it all next season…
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Feb 1, 2023
Livestream Replay: Dave Lapham In The Trenches Feb. 1st, 2023
Did you miss the special Dave Lapham In The Trenches Livestream presented by First Star Logistics?
Here it is for your listening pleasure.
With the Cincinnati Bengals season officially over, we invite you to join Dave Lapham for a special "In The Trenches" Livestream from the First Star Logistics Studio.
We're sure you have questions following the Bengals' 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game and what the future holds with roster moves, the NFL Draft, and free agency.
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Jan 30, 2023
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts - Bengals Fall 23-20 To Chiefs In AFC Championship Game
It's hard to believe we're doing our final Postgame Thoughts here on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
However, the Cincinnati Bengals went down fighting after a slow start against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night, 23-20.
Like many games during an entire season, plays were made, plays were missed, and there are always questions on calls from officials that seem to go against your team. That is no different from what happened to Zac Taylor and his exciting squad of talented players, who aimed to capture a second consecutive AFC Championship crown and a return trip to the Super Bowl.
While the Bengals made enough plays to take the game down to the final seconds, this season had no magical ending. The future is bright with a roster full of young and talented players, but as with any new season, there will undoubtedly be some changes along the way with the NFL Draft coming this spring and other ros…
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Jan 28, 2023
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory | AFC Championship Game Kansas City Chiefs
Do you believe it... The Cincinnati Bengals, after an 0-2 start, are in their second consecutive AFC Championship Game.
Now looking for their eleventh straight victory of the season, Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow, and the rest of the Bengals are coming off their most complete game of the season and look poised to make a return visit to the Super Bowl.
The Chiefs and Bengals have played it close in the three previous meetings over the past thirteen months. However, this one has a lot of drama heading into it, with questions about Patrick Mahomes after he injured his ankle last weekend and late Friday talk of star tight end Travis Kelce coming up with a back issue, making him questionable for Sunday's game.
While we know this will be another significant test for the Bengals, the way they've been playing has many feeling comfortable to foresee the Bengals playing on the final weekend of the NFL season. However, we know the game must still be played on the field, and anything can happen.
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Jan 27, 2023
Solomon Wilcots | About Time People Start Listening About The Cincinnati Bengals
Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give out some wisdom on what he's seeing with this season's Bengals team as they prepare for another AFC Championship Game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Wilcots hears the talk and has given his opinion to others about why Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor, and Lou Anarumo have made significant changes to the Bengals on both sides of the ball and in the locker room.
Solomon and Lap discuss the Bengals' impressive win over the Buffalo Bills, why others need to start listening about how good the Bengals are now and will be in the future, and Sunday's big showdown with Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, Mahomes and a Chiefs defense looking to shutdown Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Mixon and the rest of the Bengals offensive weapons with the winner headed to Super Bowl LVII.
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Jan 26, 2023
NFL Insider Peter King | We Are In An Era That Is Going To Be The Greatest In Bengals History
Long-time NFL Insider Peter King showed the Cincinnati Bengals a lot of love following their win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday.
Jackson Carman, Mike Hilton, and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo all saw King praise their performances in helping the Bengals reach the AFC Championship Game this weekend.
However, King, a former Bengals beat writer, saved his most significant statements and praise for quarterback Joe Burrow.
You won't want to miss King's return visit to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as he talks about the Bengals' win over the Bills, top performances, a look at what the Bengals must do to beat the Kansas City Chiefs to win back-to-back AFC Championships, and why he feels Bengals fans are in an era that is going to be the greatest in Bengals history when all is said and done.
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Jan 25, 2023
Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher | Very Few On Planet Who Can Do What Joe Burrow Does
It was a homecoming for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher this past Sunday as the Cortland, New York native, who grew up a Buffalo Bills fan, returned as a marked enemy of the Bills Mafia with quarterback Joe Burrow as his weapon of choice.
Pitcher, who came to the Bengals in 2016 as an offensive assistant and was promoted to quarterback coach by Zac Taylor for the 2020 season, has been with Burrow since the Bengals drafted him with the overall No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, knows he's working with a once in a lifetime talent and has no problem heaping praise on his quarterback.
Dan Pitcher returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals' big Divisional game win over his childhood team, the Bills, about Sunday's opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bengals offense and star quarterback Joe Burrow.
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Jan 23, 2023
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Bengals Down Bills Headed Back To AFC Championship Game
If last week's Wild Card Game against the Baltimore Ravens had Cincinnati Bengals fans on the edge of their seats, Sunday's dominating 27-10 win over the Buffalo Bills had fans watching one of the best overall performances of the season while advancing to the AFC Championship Game for a second consecutive season to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bills fans watched as the Bengals hammered down coffin nails in their season. Any dreams of reaching a Super Bowl were put to rest as Joe Burrow threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, one each to Ja'Marr Chase and Hayden Hurst, while Joe Mixon played with a massive smile on his face rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown and the Bengals defense kept Josh Allen in check with only eight yards in the first quarter and no touchdown passes and an interception for the entire game.
Dave Lapham jumped In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals' big win behind a revamped offensive line and another ge…
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Jan 21, 2023
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory | AFC Divisional Playoffs Buffalo Bills
#bengals #nflplayoffs #davelapham The next round of the AFC playoffs takes the Cincinnati Bengals to Buffalo to battle the Bills, with the winner heading to the AFC Championship Game next weekend.
The Bengals are looking for their tenth straight victory of the season. While the NFL decided to go ahead and sell tickets for a Bills vs. Chiefs Championship Game, the Bengals know the first order of business is stopping Bills quarterback Josh Allen and protecting Joe Burrow with their revamped offensive line missing three starters.
This match-up was to happen at the beginning of the month, with the Bengals jumping to a quick score and their defense holding Allen and the Bills' offense to a field goal. The second drive went as well as the first before play was stopped, with Damar Hamlin suffering cardiac arrest and shocking both teams to the core.
While nothing from the first meeting was counted, this time, the game has a significant reward as the winner will take on the winner of the Jac…
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Jan 20, 2023
Bills Color Commentator Eric Wood | Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Divisional Round
#Bengals #Bills #nflplayoffs Cincinnati native and Buffalo Bills color commentator Eric Wood gets back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Bengals and Bills.
We'll discuss the past meeting between the two teams that ended early due to the severe injury to Damar Hamlin and talk about each team's journey to reach this game with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line.
Eric attended Elder High School before an excellent college career at the University of Louisville that saw him drafted by the Bills in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He would play nine seasons for the Bills before ending his football career because of a neck injury.
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Jan 20, 2023
Cris Collinsworth | Bengals Crazy Win Over Ravens | Burrow vs Allen | Bengals vs Bills
We welcome back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, the one, and only Cris Collinsworth to talk about the game he witnessed between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, with Logan Wilson and Sam Hubbard making the game-winning play fans will not soon forget.
While discussing the win over the Ravens, we look hard at the Bengals' upcoming opponent, the Buffalo Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen.
How can Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense have success?
Can the Bengals overcome the injuries along the offensive line?
Will Lou Anarumo's defense have another big-time performance?
Collinsworth and Lapham talking Bengals football are a must-listen for all Bengals fans, and Burrow and company are one game away from making another AFC Championship Game appearance.
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Jan 19, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack | No One Gives a Damn!!! Let’s Go!
It's always exciting when two former NFL offensive linemen talk about life In The Trenches. All Bengals fans will want to watch this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we welcome back Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack.
Coach Pollack had the luxury of having his main five offensive linemen for 15 games this season before, one-by-one-by-one, he lost La'el Collins, Alex Cappa, and Jonah Williams in each of the last three games played.
Pollack knows no one will feel sorry for him or the Bengals when they take the field Sunday afternoon in Buffalo to take on the Bills in AFC Divisional Playoff action.
However, he's stressed all season to Jackson Carman, Hakeem Adeniji, Max Scharping, D'Ante Smith, and Isaiah Prince; they were one play away from starting and a significant role in the team's overall success this season.
Pollack and Lap talk about the win over the Ravens. How their AFC North rival's defense is a lot like their upcomi…
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Jan 18, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | We’ll Have Our Hands Full But Our Guys Will Be Ready
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals' defensive performance against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in NFL Wild Card playoff action as the Bengals won 24-17 against their AFC North rival to advance to Divisional play against the Buffalo Bills.
Anarumo will discuss some key plays and performances against the Ravens, including the primetime Bengals that helped Sam Hubbard set an NFL playoff record 98-yard fumble return for a touchdown that proved to be the points needed to move the Bengals to the next round in their journey to reach another Super Bowl.
Coach Anarumo knows the Bengals' defense will have their hands full, but he fully expects his defense to be ready to battle to another win.
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Jan 16, 2023
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Bengals Win Over Ravens In AFC Wild Card Game
It will be a long time before Cincinnati Bengals fans forget Sunday night's Bengals 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game at Paycor Stadium.
If John Harbaugh left with a sour taste last weekend after losing to the Bengals, what he's feeling this weekend will be hard to explain until next season as the Ravens looked primed to take the lead over the Bengals only to see linebacker Logan Wilson punch the football out of the outstretched hands of Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley into the open hands of Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard who would race for an NFL playoff record 98-yard touchdown to give the Bengals the lead.
After a last-ditch effort with a pass into the end zone failed, Bengals fans had The Jungle roaring with excitement, knowing the Bengals had advanced to play in the AFC Divisional Round next Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo.
Dave Lapham jumped In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his postgame thoughts on the Beng…
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Jan 14, 2023
Laps AFC Wild Card Keys To Bengals Victory Baltimore Ravens
Bengals Fans, can you feel it?
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday to leave no doubt about who the AFC North Champion was for the second straight year.
We've done 17 Laps Keys To Bengals Victory but played 16 games after what happened against the Buffalo Bills. Now, all that is behind us, and it's time to start talking about the AFC playoffs as the Bengals welcome back to Paycor Stadium the Ravens for a third matchup this season.
We all know John Harbaugh won't have quarterback Lamar Jackson for the game, and there are still some questions if Tyler Huntly or Anthony Brown will take the majority of snaps. Either way, we trust Lou Anarumo to have the defense ready to make key stops like last Sunday.
Joe Burrow said it himself, he did not play a great game last weekend, and it's time for Brian Callahan and Zac Taylor to let Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Joe Mixon have explosive performances to earn a playoff win and advance to play another weekend.
We've…
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Jan 13, 2023
Voice Of The Baltimore Ravens Gerry Sandusky - Ravens vs. Bengals Part 3 - Lamar Jackson Injury
The ties between Dave Lapham In The Trenches and the voice of the Baltimore Ravens, Gerry Sandusky, run deep in the football world.
Sandusky's father, John Sandusky, played for Cincinnati Bengals founder and former head coach Paul Brown with the Cleveland Browns. In contrast, Dave Lapham was coached by the elder Sandusky in an all-star game when he came out of Syracuse University before being drafted by Paul Brown and the Bengals in the 1974 NFL Draft.
Gerry Sandusky became the radio play-by-play man in 2006 and brings vast knowledge about the 2022 Ravens squad the Bengals will face for a third time this season when the two match up on Sunday night in Wild Card Playoff action in front of a national audience.
Don't miss this exclusive one-on-one with Gerry as he returns to In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss what is happening with Lamar Jackson as the Ravens star quarterback will be out another week. Is Jackson's injury more severe than previously thought?…
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Jan 12, 2023
Boomer Esiason | Joe Burrow - Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens - Coin Flip & More
The great Boomer Esiason is back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to deep dive into Sunday's third match-up between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens this season.
Boomer hits on several topics as we discuss what happened in the Monday night game that didn't happen between the Buffalo Bills and Bengals, the continued success of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who, along with the other starting quarterbacks playing for AFC playoff teams that remind him of some greats from the past.
What can Bengals fans expect when John Harbaugh brings the Ravens back to Cincinnati after playing last Sunday to close out the regular season?
And despite his love of talking offense, Boomer knows defense is vital and feels the Bengals have shown they have what it takes to make another run in the playoffs, as Lou Anarumo has the Bengals making big plays heading into the playoffs.
You won't want to miss the return of Norman Julius "Boomer" Esiason, as he's alwa…
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Jan 12, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Have Faith Our Guys Will Do It
The Cincinnati Bengals defense continues to make big plays when needed most, and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has faith they'll continue to do it as the Bengals navigate the AFC playoffs starting with a third meeting with AFC North rival, the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
Anarumo, whose name is talked about in NFL circles as a head coach in waiting, knows he's got a good thing in Cincinnati, as the Bengals organization has provided him with the players needed to run his defensive scheme with great success over the past two seasons.
What challenges do the Ravens bring in this third match-up, as no one knows if Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be taking his first game snaps since injuring his left knee on Dec. 4, a span of 38 days?
If not Jackson, will it be Tyler Huntley, who is also fighting his own injury issues, or Anthony Brown, the quarterback the Bengals faced last weekend in the final regular season game?
Anarumo knows that the Ravens will be looking to run the…
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Jan 11, 2023
Bengals OC Brian Callahan | AFC North Champs - Win Over Ravens - Bengals Wild Card Preview
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan jumps back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss what happened against the Buffalo Bills and updated status of safety Damar Hamlin and how the Bengals moved past what happened to return to the Paycor Stadium turf to beat the Baltimore Ravens and leave no doubt, the Bengals are back-to-back AFC North Champions.
Callahan talks about the Bengals' win over their divisional rival this past Sunday, only to turn around and start his prep work for a third match-up t his season.
Covered during our informative conversation is the loss of right guard Alex Cappa to injury, leaving the Bengals without two of their season-long starters along the revamped offensive line in back-to-back games as La'el Collins went down against the Patriots and Cappa the Ravens.
What is expected of replacements Hakeem Adeniji at right tackle and Max Sharping at right guard? Callahan talks about both players and more as…
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Jan 9, 2023
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | AFC North Champions Cincinnati Bengals Down Ravens
The final week of the NFL regular season is now over, with the Cincinnati Bengals on an eight-game winning streak after beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-16 at Paycor Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Bengals finished with the No. 3 seed and will welcome back John Harbaugh and the Ravens for their Wild Card game on Sunday night at 8:15 pm on NBC and the First Star Logistics Bengals Radio Network.
Joe Burrow and the offense were not sharp, only posting 257 total yards of offense as Burrow went 25 of 42 for 215 yards and one touchdown to Ja'Marr Chase. Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine combined for 17 carries for 45 yards and a Mixon touchdown.
The Bengals' defense gave up 386 yards but posted four sacks and two interceptions while also recovering two fumbles, including a Joseph Ossai touchdown after Trey Hendrickson stripped Ravens quarterback Anthony Brown.
One primary concern is the injury to Bengals right guard Alex Cappa who might be out for the rest of the season. Adding Cappa to the lo…
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Jan 7, 2023
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Baltimore Ravens
It's been a tough week after what happened Monday night at Paycor Stadium, but it's time to get back to playing football with AFC North rival, the Baltimore Ravens (10-6), coming to town to play the Cincinnati Bengals (11-4).
Week 18, the final regular season weekend of this NFL season, is upon us, and while the Bengals have a secured spot in the playoffs, many Bengals players and fans are upset with the NFL making rule changes.
However, all that matters this week is beating the Ravens, staying healthy, and heading to the playoffs as the hottest team in the National Football League.
It's time for Lap to give you his Keys To Bengals Victory, presented by First Star Logistics on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.
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Jan 3, 2023
Replay Dave Lapham In The Trenches Livestream | Damar Hamlin - Bills vs Bengals
After the events, Monday night at Paycor Stadium between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals that saw Bills second-year safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit while making a tackle.
Players from both teams witnessed the severity at hand, and play stopped with the game stopped.
Hamlin, hospitalized in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, is receiving prayers from across the globe while leaving many questions to be answered.
Dave Lapham was on the call on the First Star Logistics Bengals radio network Monday night and went to the First Star Logistics studio to open up a discussion on the tragic events.
Thanks to those who took part in the Livestream on Tuesday afternoon. If you missed the live stream, you can watch it here.
And continued prayers to Hamlin, his family, teammates, and friends for a full recovery.
The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive, started by Damar and his team, has seen tremendous support over the…
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Jan 1, 2023
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Buffalo Bills
Happy New Year, and thanks for making 2022 a great year on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics. Here is a wish for a great 2023 for the Bengals and all who visit In The Trenches.
Week 17 of the NFL season is here, and while the Bengals have secured their spot in the AFC playoffs, their looking for more as a win over the Buffalo Bills will move the Bengals up a spot in the seeding and with a bit of luck and a win in Week 18 over the Baltimore Ravens could see them rise up to the No. 1 seed.
The Bills (12-3) and Bengals (11-4) are both on winning streaks, as the Bills have won six consecutive games and the Bengals seven straight.
The Bengals welcome Monday Night Football to Paycor Stadium for a primetime matchup between two of the top teams in the NFL and two of the top quarterbacks in the game, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.
Injuries hit the Bengals last week with the loss of La'el Collins for the rest of the season, but Sam Hubbard and Hayden Hurst are e…
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Dec 31, 2022
Eric Wood : Bills Analyst - Cincinnati Native Talks Career Breakdown Bills - Bengals
For Eric Wood, growing up on the West side of Cincinnati had him watching the Bengals and listening to Dave Lapham. So after his successful high school career at Elder High School, Wood headed to the University of Louisville, where he became one of the top centers in the nation.
While there was hope he would become a member of the Bengals, Wood received the call from the Buffalo Bills and started a nine-year NFL career he was forced to abandon because of a career-ending injury discovered during his post-season physical.
After being away from the game for a year, Wood became the Bills' radio color analyst in 2019.
Leading up to Monday Night Football's big match-up between the Bills and Bengals, Wood lined up In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, talking about growing up in Cincinnati, talks with the Bengals pre-draft, his career in Buffalo, and the big match-up between Josh Allen and Joe Burrow that will take center stage Monday night.
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Dec 30, 2022
Solomon Wilcots | Playoff Football Rest of the Way For Cincinnati Bengals
Always a great time when the great Solomon Wilcots jumps In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Solomon gives his wisdom as the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the final two weeks of the regular season, starting with the AFC-leading Buffalo Bills in a Monday Night Football marque match-up.
The battle between Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow may get all the talk. Still, Wilcots knows this game has many more moving parts if the Bengals are to add an eighth consecutive win and place themselves in a position to earn the first or second seed in the AFC for the playoffs.
Monday night should be a big one as Wilcots and the remaining Bengals' famed Swat Team members have the honor to serve as Rulers of the Jungle.
All Bengals fans will enjoy Lap and Solomon talking about all the keys to the Bengals' continued success.
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Dec 29, 2022
Dave Lapham - The Passing Of Longtime Rival Franco Harris
Before college football became all about Power Five Conferences, football on the East Coast was some of the most competitive and led by several Hall of Fame coaches.
While it may seem complicated to believe today, there was a time when Syracuse versus Penn State was for bragging rights in the Eastern part of the country.
My college coach, Ben Schwartzwalder, battled Nittany Lion coaches Rip Engle and Joe Paterno during his long coaching career in some epic battles.
Before arriving on the Syracuse campus, Franco Harris was on the campus of Penn State, making plays for Paterno and the Nittany Lions. Because of the old NCAA rules when first-year students didn't play, I'd seen Harris make plays and would compete against his Nittany Lions squad my sophomore year, which was his senior year. This was the start of a longtime rivalry between our teams.
Harris would become a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1972 NFL Draft, and a few years later, Paul Brown and the Cincinnat…
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Dec 28, 2022
Lap’s Amazing Account On Bengals Plane Making An Emergency Landing
The Cincinnati Bengals were in a great mood as they prepared for their return flight home after beating Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, 22-18, to finish out a perfect November and December with a seven-game winning streak.
It was Christmas Eve, and all was right as players were ready to get home early to start their holiday celebrations with friends and family.
However, shortly after the team plane left Rhode Island, an engine on their Delta jet failed, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing at JFK in New York City and stopping everyone's celebrations.
Get the inside story on what happened on the Bengals flight back to Cincinnati in a special In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
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Dec 24, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down New England Patriots
Another big week on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as the Cincinnati Bengals earned their spot in the AFC playoffs while looking to extend their winning streak to seven games by taking on another "Goat" Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.
Unlike last weekend, Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense was firing on all cylinders in the first half of the game, putting up 22 points, while Lou Anarumo had the defense dialed in, shutting out Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense for a 22-0 lead at the half.
But as good as Burrow and the Bengals' offense was at the start, things stalled as Belichick sprinkled his special magic dust as his defense posted the first Patriots points in the third quarter on a 69-yard interception return for a touchdown and then saw Jones throw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to trail the Bengals 22-18.
The Bengals' offense placed the defense on the ropes. Still, Anarumo saw D.J. Reader, Vonn Bell, and B.J. Hill workin…
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Dec 23, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory New England Patriots
Week 16 of the NFL season is here, along with the holidays.
The Cincinnati Bengals (10-4) have now clinched a spot in the playoffs but look to keep their winning streak going against the New England Patriots (7-7) and another "GOAT" in Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Saturday.
With goals of winning the AFC North and still with a chance to earn the top overall seed in the AFC, Zac Taylor and the Bengals will look to #RuleTheJungle at Gillette Stadium.
Belichick brings a team smarting after their stunning loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in a very un-Belichick way.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knows despite their 7-7 record, Belichick and the Patriots are not a team to take lightly and will look to keep the offense humming as they did against Tampa Bay last Sunday.
However, injuries continue to mount, especially on the defensive side, with defensive end, Sam Hubbard already ruled out for the game and Cam Taylor-Britt and others with question marks beside their names leading up…
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Dec 22, 2022
Jimmy Burrow | This Bengals Squad Is Resilient
For Jimmy Burrow, watching his son play at the game's highest level is a treat. The former college football defensive coordinator understands the game differently than most parents of pro football players but knows when a team has something special. The 2022 Cincinnati Bengals, with his son, Joe Burrow, at quarterback, is one such team as they've taken a poor start of the season and turned it into the hottest team in the NFL with three regular-season games remaining.
The coach in him also knows that while the Bengals offense gets a lot of the praise and credit for the team's success, defense is a significant component to winning championships, and with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo at the helm, this Bengals squad is resilient in all phases of the game.
We welcome back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, Jimmy Burrow, as he and Lap breakdown the Bengals' field success despite critical injuries to D.J. Reader, Trey Hendrickson, Ja'Marr Chase, Mik…
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Dec 20, 2022
Livestream Replay with Dave Lapham 12/20/2022
Did you miss Dave Lapham for a special Livestream talking all things Cincinnati Bengals?
The Bengals won their sixth consecutive game on Sunday over "The Goat," Tom Brady, and with the win, took over the top spot in the AFC North and currently sits in the No. 3 spot in the AFC playoff standings.
Get In The Trenches from the First Star Logistics studio to get Laps' latest thoughts and answers to your questions.
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Dec 19, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It was another big week on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as the Bengals looked to extend their winning streak to six games taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and "The Goat," Tom Brady, on the road.
After a rough start, Zac Taylor watched his defense step forward, forcing Brady into two interceptions and two fumbles, with In The Trenches favorite D.J. Reader showing why he's a Pro Bowl performer.
Down17-3 to Brady at the half, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took advantage of the Buccaneers miscues finishing the game going 27 of 39 for 200 yards, four touchdowns with one interception off another tipped pass.
Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase led all Bengals' receivers with seven receptions for 60 yards and one score. In comparison, Tyler Boyd showed his toughness playing with a surgically repaired finger last weekend with five receptions for 35 yards and a score.
The 34-23 victory was won using all phases of the game as special teams also came up big…
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Dec 17, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Can you believe it's Week 15 of the NFL season?
The Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) continued their climb back up the standings of the AFC on a five-game winning streak and now crossover to the NFC for a match-up against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) on the road.
Leading up to the Bengals looking to #RuleTheJungle against "The Goat." after the Buccaneers took one on the chin last Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. We've heard from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Joe Burrow and welcomed back defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack in a must-listen for Bengals fans and standout defensive tackle D.J. Reader on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Now, Lap gives you his Keys To Bengals Victory as they fight through several injuries looking to keep their winning ways to keep the pressure on the Baltimore Ravens and the teams ahead of them in the AFC Playoff standings.
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Dec 17, 2022
Bengals DL DJ Reader | We Feel We Can Play With Anybody
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader is having another significant impact on the success of the Bengals defense. After suffering a knee injury in Week 3 this season, Reader has returned to the field and playing at a Pro Bowl level for the second straight season.
The Greensboro, North Carolina native is a major reason Lou Anarumo has seen his defense excel with consistent pressure up the middle with 19 total tackles (10 solos) and four passes defended.
Reader returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss coming back from the injury. The chemistry on the defensive side of the ball and throughout the entire Bengals team and Cordell Volson is one of the most impressive rookies Reader has seen during his career.
If that wasn't enough, Reader explains what makes quarterback Joe Burrow one of the most extraordinary NFL players. Discuss with Lap the success of stopping the running attacks of the Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry and the…
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Dec 16, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack | Leader of the Glass Eaters
After a rough start to the season, the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line had come together, becoming the group offensive line coach Frank Pollack expected when he stressed he was looking for an offensive line full of "Glass Eaters" after the signing of center Ted Karras, right guard Alex Cappa, and right tackle La'el Collins in free agency and the drafting of rookie left guard of Cordell Volson when teamed with left tackle Jonah Williams.
The Bengals are currently on a five-game winning streak, and while several players have stepped forward during the streak to help secure wins, the play of the offensive line can be credited to giving quarterback Joe Burrow more time to scan the field and find open receivers and for opening running lanes for Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon to have big games.
Next for the Bengals is the 6-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming off an unimpressive 35-7 beatdown by the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday.
With most of the talk centered on the match-up of Burrow and Tom…
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Dec 14, 2022
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | It Takes All Eleven
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has his defense playing at a super high level again this season. Because of his leadership, many around the NFL, including, In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, feel the Staten Island, New York native is on the verge of becoming a head coach.
During the Bengals current winning streak, Anarumo's defense has laid the groundwork on how to stop the running attack of Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb while also slowing down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs high powered offense.
This weekend brings another new test for Anarumo and the Bengals defense as they head to Tamp Bay to take on "The Goat" Tom Brady and the Buccaneers with a lot on the line.
Anarumo and Lap discuss the success against the Cleveland Browns and taking on one of the all-time greats in Brady as the Bengals continue working towards making another strong showing in the NFL playoffs.
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Dec 11, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Cleveland Browns
It was a big week on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we enjoyed the Bengals' big win over the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday. However, the team that always seemed to have Joe Burrow's and the Bengals number, the Cleveland Browns, was up next in another must-win for the Bengals to keep pace in their chase for the AFC North title and AFC Playoffs.
Burrow and company came away with a big 23-10 win over the hated Browns, but it was, as Burrow said during his postgame press conference, "An Ugly Team Win," to say the least.
Burrow was good enough, and Joe Mixon's return was perfect as the Bengals played without Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Ja'Marr Chase came up big with 10 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown, and In The Trenches, favorite Trenton Irwin posted another touchdown on a flea-flicker.
But give credit where it's due, as Lou Anarumo and the Bengals defense, especially D.J. Reader, Vonn Bell, Logan Wilson, and rookie Cam Taylor-Britt pla…
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Dec 10, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Cleveland Browns
Week 14 of the NFL season is upon us. The Cincinnati Bengals (8-4) continue their climb back up the standings of the AFC on a four-game winning streak and a rematch of their worst loss of the season against AFC North rival the Cleveland Browns, who won the Week 8 match-up 32-13 on Monday Night Football.
Leading up to the Bengals looking to #RuleTheJungle against the Browns, we heard from CBS and top NFL broadcaster Jim Nantz, https://youtu.be/X_SAtr6yW14 - NBC NFL analyst Chris Simms https://youtu.be/mKOY47MAfH0 - along with Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan https://youtu.be/5cqH-1VtgA8 and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo https://youtu.be/tuSCzzJ4km8
Now, Dave Lapham gets In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his Keys To Bengals Victory over the Browns for the "Battle of Ohio."
Ja'Marr Chase provided a spark to the Bengals' offense in his return last week; now, Joe Mixon is expected to be back after missing multiple weeks in the NFL concussion prot…
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Dec 9, 2022
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Have To Get Off To Fast Start
One of our favorite guests on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, is Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Coming off another impressive game plan against the Kansas City Chiefs, Anarumo now turns his attention to the Cleveland Browns, the team that, in Week Eight, gave the Bengals their worst loss of the 2022 season, 32-13, and added to the mystic of the Bengals under quarterback Joe Burrow have yet to beat.
Coach Anarumo talks about the win over the Chiefs and how the Bengals' defense will look to stop Browns running back Nick Chubb, wide receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan People-Jones, and quarterback Deshaun Watson who is back for his second start after sitting out over 700 days.
You'll want to catch this episode before the Bengals look to Rule The Jungle on Sunday afternoon.
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Dec 9, 2022
Bengals OC Brian Callahan | We’re A Month Better
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
After the terrible 32-13 showing against the Cleveland Browns to close out October, Callahan looks at the rematch as the Bengals are playing some of the best football in the National Football League and on a four-game winning streak.
With quarterback Joe Burrow, a gelling offensive line, the return of Ja'Marr Chase, and hopefully Joe Mixon, Callahan and his offense look primed to give Burrow his first win against the Browns and keep the Bengals moving up the AFC playoff standings.
Coach Callahan gives us the latest on this big AFC North match-up and must-win for the Bengals.
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Dec 8, 2022
Chris Simms | Joe Burrow Is Amazing
We've had NFL analyst Chris Simms on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics several times. Each time we talk with the former quarterback, he gets more excited about Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Now, after the Bengals' impressive 27-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Simms is ecstatic about the Bengals signal caller and has moved him up his board of the top NFL quarterbacks playing today.
Simms and Lap talk all about how amazing Burrow was on Sunday, along with how the Bengals are not a one-pony show with a solid roster on both sides of the ball and players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to go with an ever-improving offensive line with new additions Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, La'el Collins, and Cordell Volson and a defense led by coordinator Lou Anarumo who is getting the most out of D.J. Reader, Sam Hubbard and the rest of the Bengals outstanding defense to make them the team on the rise as we near the end of the regular season.
You won't…
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Dec 7, 2022
Jim Nantz | Cincinnati - Sit Back Enjoy The Ride
This past weekend, Jim Nantz was on the call for the Cincinnati Bengals exciting Week 13, 27-24 win over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Now, Nantz jumps In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss his storied career as one of the top sports commentators in the world.
Despite being roommates and teammates on the Houston Cougars golf team with Hall of Fame golfer Fred Couples and fellow PGA Tour member Blaine McCallister, Nantz had bigger dreams of working for CBS Sports.
That dream came true when Nantz joined CBS Sports in 1985, working as a studio host for college football and basketball and an on-course reporter for PGA Tour events before anchoring CBS' coverage of the Masters Tournament starting in 1989.
Soon, Nantz was on the call for the NCAA Final Four men's basketball finals and the network's NFL pre-game program, The NFL Today. By 2004, Nantz was the network's top NFL play-by-play announcer and continues that role today with T…
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Dec 5, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Kansas City Chiefs
All week on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, we talked about how the battle between the Cincinnati Bengals against the Kansas City Chiefs would be another exciting match-up for the third time during the 2022 calendar year.
The Bengals were ready for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, keeping Mahomes under 300-yards and Kelce to four receptions and 56 yards with no touchdowns to go with a game-changing play by Germaine Pratt, who stripped the ball out of Kelce's arms and recovered it for the Bengals.
While the Bengals defense was playing at a high level, the offensive line continued to grow, giving Joe Burrow time in the pocket and making key throws and running lanes to Samaje Perine to run for over 100 yards.
After the game, Lap took time to jump In The Trenches to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals big win and look ahead to Sunday's match-up against the Cleveland Browns.
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Dec 3, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Kansas City Chiefs
Week 13 of the NFL season is upon us, and the Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) continue their climb back up the standings of the AFC on a three-game winning streak and a rematch of last season's AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs (9-2).
We've heard from Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Now, Dave Lapham gets In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his Keys To Bengals Victory over the Chiefs.
While all signs point towards star receiver Ja'Marr Chase being back on the field, there are still questions about running back Joe Mixon, who continues to go through concussion protocol.
Wins last season came dramatically against the Chiefs. Still, the Bengals' offense and defense are looking to make a statement against the high-powered Chiefs offense, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce leading the way.
Joe Burrow and Mahomes will have all eyes on this game, as they are two of the top quarterbacks…
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Dec 2, 2022
Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher | Joe Burrow - Titans Win - Chiefs Next
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher has been with star quarterback Joe Burrow each step of the way since he arrived in Cincinnati to take over the Bengals offensive attack.
The numbers speak for themselves, as Burrow has become one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL in such a short time.
Pitcher jumps back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss Burrow's continued growth, the growth of those around him as the Bengals have seen success without standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase and star running back Joe Mixon as well as the teams win over the Tennessee Titans and upcoming top NFL match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Dec 1, 2022
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | We’ve Got To Make Plays Against Kansas City
Cincinnati Bengals defensive mastermind Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his final thoughts on the impressive win over the Tennessee Titans and take a look ahead at Sunday's match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs.
As one of the top defensive units in the NFL, Anarumo is taking nothing for granted as he prepares his defense for the challenges of facing the duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with a solid offensive line featuring Orlando Brown and Dayton, Ohio native Joe Thuney.
Anarumo knows last season's success; seeing the Bengals win two games against the Chiefs is in the past, and it's a new year with new challenges.
Are you taking advantage of getting some behind-the-scenes information from one of the top defensive coordinators in the NFL?
If not, you're missing an excellent opportunity to know more about what the Bengals might be doing on Sunday when the Chiefs come to Paycor Stadium looking to stop…
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Nov 27, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Tennessee Titans
We told you the Cincinnati Bengals would need to keep the "Big Boy" pads out when they headed to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans.
The men in the stripes answered the call against the Titans as they played every snap all out, earning their seventh win on the season and learned after the game the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars to place them in a tie at the top of the AFC North.
As the Bengals' offense continued to play without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase and learned late in the week that they'd also be without running back Joe Mixon, and there was no shortage of players stepping up to help in the 20-16 win.
Joe Burrow was his usual self going 22-of-37 for 270 yards and one touchdown, with Samaje Perine posting a combined 115 yards of offense with a rushing touchdown and Tee Higgins posting seven catches for 114 yards a touchdown.
But it wasn't all about the offense in the win, as Lou Anarumo had the Bengals' defense primed to stop Derrick Henry again with…
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Nov 26, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Tennessee Titans
Week 12 of the NFL season is upon us, and the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) are back in the AFC hunt, looking to take another step toward reaching their 2022 season goals.
Coming off a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers a week ago, the Tennessee Titans (7-3) are looking to answer for last year's playoff loss to the Bengals by keeping Joe Burrow and company from coming to Nashville and taking back another big win.
The Bengals know they'll be without running back Joe Mixon in this game and will look towards last week's star, Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams, and Chris Evans, to carry the load.
Questions remain despite talk early in the week that Ja'Marr Chase could return to the field in this game. Burrow and the offense showed they're not a one-man offense against the Steelers and will need to see a repeat performance against the Titans. However, the heavy load might have to be carried by Lou Anarumo and his defensive unit as they look to stop the power running of Derrick Henry, the lea…
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Nov 25, 2022
Jim Breech | Huber - Chrisman Battle - Bengals Offensive Attack - Tennessee Titans
Former Cincinnati Bengals kicker Jim Breech knows all about being in a battle for your job in the NFL. Breech experienced both sides of the battle during his long career before being a member of the Bengals and then during his time in the stripes.
Breech looks at the battle between Bengals longtime punter Kevin Huber and the young leg of Drue Chrisman.
Breech also discusses In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, how the Bengals offense, even without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase, can beat you running the ball or using the arm of quarterback Joe Burrow to strike through the air.
Sunday, the Bengals travel to Nashville to battle the Tennessee Titans in a game the Bengals need to win to keep pace in the AFC North and the overall AFC playoff picture, and Breech shows off his football knowledge by breaking it down.
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Nov 23, 2022
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Steelers Win - Tennessee Titans Next
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers that saw his defense play another significant role in the team's success.
Anarumo talks about the players that stepped forward in the win and then dived into Sunday's opponent, the Tennessee Titans, who will be looking to strike back at the Bengals for knocking them out of the playoffs last season.
What will Anarumo's defense need to do to help the Bengals reach their seventh win of the season?
Stop the solid running attack the Titans present with power back Derrick Henry and pressure quarterback Ryan Tannehill like they did just several months ago.
Do you want to know more about defensive play in the NFL?
Then make sure to catch the latest installment with Coach Anarumo.
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Nov 21, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals returned to action Sunday afternoon, looking for their first win in the AFC North and to continue the style of play they showed before taking a week away for their bye week. The Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to continue their strong showing from the previous week but found the Bengals ready to start their march to stay on pace with the Baltimore Ravens in the North and goals of making another run in the AFC playoffs in reach.
Joe Burrow may have seen T.J. Watt make another big-time play against him, but in the end, Burrow and the Bengals offense were ready to pick the Steelers defense apart as Burrow passed for four touchdowns 355 yards in the 37-30 win. Tee Higgins showed why he's also a number one NFL receiver with nine catches for a season-high 148 yards as running back Samaje Perine took three Burrow passes for touchdowns. Burrow's other touchdown went to Trenton Irwin, the first of his NFL career.
The Bengals also received several solid performances fro…
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Nov 19, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Pittsburgh Steelers Game 2
For the second time during the 2022 NFL and Cincinnati Bengals season, we provide Laps Keys To Bengals Victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Entering the game, the Bengals hold a 5-4 record but remember Week One of the season when they came up three points short in overtime to the Steelers with five turnovers, 23-20 in front of their home fans.
While Joe Burrow is still missing a vital part of the Bengals high powered offense in receiver Ja'Marr Chase, before their bye week, the offense was hitting on all cylinders against the Carolina Panthers.
Now, instead of Mitch Trubisky leading the Steelers' offense, rookie Kenny Pickett is in charge and feeling good coming off an impressive 20-10 win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday.
There is a lot on the line for both teams, with the Bengals having more to lose as they are looking for their first AFC North win on the season and look to recapture the magic they enjoyed at this stage last season when they came off their bye week and…
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Nov 17, 2022
Ken Anderson | Bengals - Steelers Bring Your Lunchbox
Number 14 in your Bengals program, number One in all Bengals hearts, Ken Anderson returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss all things Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.
As Bengals Nation knows, Anderson is one of the all-time greats in franchise history and entered the inaugural Bengals Ring of Honor in 2021. After playing for the Bengals from 1971-1986, Anderson took a few years off before returning to the game as the Bengals quarterback coach in 1993. From 1996 to 2000, he served as the team's offensive coordinator and returned from 2001 to 2002 as a quarterback coach.
After a four-year stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Anderson would coach quarterbacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-2009, working for current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
Who better to talk about Sunday's match-up between the two AFC North teams than Anderson?
During his visit, we spoke about the rivalry between the two teams, the play of Joe…
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Nov 16, 2022
Replay In The Trenches Livestream - Are The Bengals Ready For Second Half?
Did you miss Dave Lapham In The Trenches, from the First Star Logistics studio Livestream on Tuesday? Dave talks all things Cincinnati Bengals as the Bengals are back from their bye week and working towards Sunday's match-up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a must-win game if they hope to win another AFC North title and make the playoffs.
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Nov 13, 2022
Ted Karras Brings It Every Day On and Off The Field
One of our favorite guests on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, is Cincinnati Bengals center, Ted Karras.
Karras joined us during his time off as the Bengals take the weekend off for their annual bye week before hitting the final stretch of the 2022 NFL season.
Can the Bengals win all three of their AFC North match-ups, starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, when they return to action next Sunday?
Can the Bengals make the playoffs and make another push to reach the Super Bowl?
Karras breaks down how the team finished against the Carolina Panthers and how the offensive line is coming along at the midway point of the season.
You won't want to miss this special bye-week Sunday release of In The Trenches.
Looking to support a great cause that Ted Karras has been a part of for the past several years? Get your hands on the same hat Karras is seen wearing during many of his interviews that support The Village of Merici in Indianapolis by purchasing a h…
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Nov 11, 2022
Bengals WR Trenton Irwin | Special Dave Lapham In The Trenches
We welcomed a special guest on Dave Lapham In The Trenches from the First Star Logistics studio.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin shares his unique football journey from high school U.S. Army All-American selection and Stanford University student-athlete to the NFL, beating the odds of going undrafted to finding a home with the Bengals as a member of the practice squad and on the roster since his arrival in 2019.
Over the last four seasons, Irwin has played in 11 games, with seven games last season during the Bengals run to the Super Bowl. Learn more about what it's like to be a teammate of Joe Burrow and some of the best receivers in the game, like Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. And learn about the special bond Irwin shares with Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters.
Did you know Irwin was a child actor?
Please get to know more, as Irwin was kind enough to spend time with us during the Bengals bye week at First Star Logistics.
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Nov 9, 2022
Lou Anarumo | Don’t Look Down Keep Looking Forward
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo took time away from heading out for a break during the Bengals bye week to jump back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Coach Anarumo had the Bengals defense at the top of their game Sunday against the Carolina Panthers; now, they'll take a week off, look to bring back a few players missing due to injury, and keep looking forward as they head into the meat of their schedule as each week the stakes will rise as the Bengals look to get their first win in the AFC North, make the playoffs and look to earn a return trip to the Super Bowl.
Get the latest on injuries on the defensive side of the ball and more from one of the top coaches in the National Football League.
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Nov 7, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Get Right Against Carolina Panthers
Coming off their Monday night loss to Cleveland, the Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to right the ship before heading for their bye week. Joe Mixon heard the call and posted his best game of the season while making history in the process with a five-touchdown game as he rushed for 153 yards and four of the five touchdowns and added 58 yards on four receptions, and his fifth score as the Bengals dismantled the Carolina Panthers 42-21.
But to say the game was all about the play of Joe Burrow, Mixon, and the Bengals' offense would be a mistake. Defensively, Lou Anarumo had his players ready to shut down the Panthers offense in the first half, and as the teams left the field at the half, the Bengals held a 35-0 advantage.
After the game, Dave Lapham jumped In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his thoughts on the Bengals win, the performances of Mixon and Burrow, and the things needed over the next week as the Bengals will take some time off during the bye with…
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Nov 5, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Carolina Panthers
The NFL season enters Week Nine, and Dave Lapham Keys to Victory is back as the Cincinnati Bengals will look to rebound after their Halloween night disaster against the Cleveland Browns.
The Carolina Panthers may be 2-6 but are playing hard for interim head coach Steve Wilks who they would like to get the job full-time.
A lot has happened with the Panthers as they traded their best player, running back Christian McCaffrey, to the San Francisco 49ers and benched quarterback Baker Mayfield in favor of P.J. Walker, a former starting quarterback in the XFL for the Houston Roughnecks, where he led the league in passing touchdowns (15) and passing yards (1,338) in five games before the season was suspended.
The Bengals enter the game with more injuries, as Mike Hilton will miss Sunday.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense need to start quickly, while the defense needs to rebound after their struggles against the Browns.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a Bengals victory, jump into In The…
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Nov 4, 2022
Solomon Wilcots | Got To Win In The Trenches
Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots always keeps his opinions real when he's In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Like all Bengals fans, Wilcots did not like what he witnessed Halloween night when the Cleveland Browns knocked down and bloodied some noses on their way to a dominating 32-13 win over the Bengals.
The loss has many, including Wilcots, wondering if the Bengals can find the magic they enjoyed after their bye week last season on their way to the Super Bowl.
The loss in the "Battle of Ohio" gave the Bengals their third loss in the AFC North for the season after going 4-2 last season, and injuries continued to mount with the loss of Chidobe Awuzie, who joins Ja'Marr Chase, D.J. Reader, Josh Tupou, and others since the start of the season.
Wilcots knows the Bengals spent the money and entrusted offensive line coach Frank Pollack to rebuild the weakest part of last year's squad with free-agent signings Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, and L…
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Nov 2, 2022
NBC Sports NFL Insider Peter King | Everybody’s Envious Bengals Got Joe Burrow & More
NBC Sports NFL Insider Peter King tells Dave Lapham why everyone around the NFL is envious of the Cincinnati Bengals having star quarterback Joe Burrow.
In his first visit to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, King talks about what Burrow brings to the franchise he covered when he wrote for The Cincinnati Enquirer (1980-1985).
The longtime friends talk about Monday night's debacle against the Cleveland Browns, the loss of Ja'Marr Chase, and now Chidobe Awuzie.
Did Mike Brown entertain the chance to trade the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft that the Bengals used to select Burrow?
And a look around the National Football League.
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Nov 1, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Suffer Injuries and Loss To Cleveland Browns
The Cincinnati Bengals entered Monday night's "Battle of Ohio" against the Cleveland Browns expecting Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense to continue their successful ways despite the news of Ja'Marr Chase being out several weeks with an injury.
Instead, Burrow and the Bengals took an old fashion butt-whipping from their cross-state rivals in front of a national audience as they are still looking for their first win in the AFC North.
If losing Chase wasn't big enough leading up to the game, seeing cornerback Chidobe Awuzie go down with what looks like a season-ending knee injury added fuel to a night filled with sacks, a costly early turnover, missed kicks, and a Browns offense running at full speed behind quarterback Jacoby Brissett, running back Nick Chubb, and receiver Amari Cooper.
Following the game, Dave Lapham jumped on the phone with Dave Berk for a special postgame In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the loss, how the Bengals can address their moun…
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Oct 30, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Cleveland Browns
The NFL season enters Week Eight, and Dave Lapham Keys to Victory is back for the "Battle of Ohio," with the Cincinnati Bengals heading to Cleveland to battle the Browns.
All looked great for the Bengals coming off their win over the Atlanta Falcons. Then, however, things turned as we learned wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase would be out for several weeks with a hip injury.
***Keys to Victory was recorded before the Chase injury news.***
The Browns are also fighting injuries, but this is a must-win for the Bengals as they've yet to win an AFC North game, having already lost to the Steelers and Ravens.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a Bengals victory, jump into In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
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Oct 29, 2022
Lou Anarumo | Knock Them In The Lake
Coming off an impressive defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss how players like Akeem Davis-Gaither, Markus Baily, Tyler Shelvin, and others, stepped up to play critical snaps as injuries have slowed a few key members of the Bengals defense.
Now, it's time to see if the Bengals can step up and get their first AFC North win of the season against their cross-state rival, the Cleveland Browns, who have one of the best running attacks in the NFL despite their 2-5 record.
Anarumo looks at the win over the Falcons before giving insight into the Browns offensive attack with Nick Chubbs leading the way.
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Oct 28, 2022
Brian Callahan | Bengals Offense Hitting Stride
We welcome back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan.
**NOTE: This interview was done before any news of the injury status of Ja'Marr Chase.**
Callahan and the Bengals offense look to have found their stride with four wins in their last five games and one of the all-time best performances from Joe Burrow in their 35-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Callahan and the Bengals look to notch their first win in AFC North play when they travel to Cleveland to take on the 2-5 Browns in primetime on Monday night football.
The game gives Callahan a chance to compete against his father, Browns offensive line coach Bill Callahan again, with the younger Callahan and the Bengals looking to snap a four-game losing streak to the rival.
The overall series in the "Battle of Ohio" has the Bengals leading 51-46 and 27-19 since the Browns' rebirth in 1999.
Callahan talks about what makes the Browns dangerous on…
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Oct 26, 2022
Bengals Receivers Coach Troy Walters Talks Big Three and Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters enjoyed his own successful football career at the college level before spending several seasons in the NFL.
During his NFL career, Walters spent time with one of the all-time great quarterbacks, Peyton Manning. Now, Walters is getting an up-close look at Bengals standout quarterback Joe Burrow.
While Manning enjoyed some great receivers with the Colts, Burrow may hold an upper hand with the Bengals trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.
Walters joined In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the players he's coaching and gives his thoughts on the success of one of the top quarterbacks in the league, Joe Burrow.
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Oct 23, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Beat Falcons
It was a great day to be at Paycor Stadium if your team was the Cincinnati Bengals.
Joe Burrow guided the Bengals offense to 537 yards of total offense behind Burrow's 34 of 42 passing for 481 yards and three touchdowns, with main targets against the Atlanta Falcons being Tyler Boyd (155-yards / 1 touchdown) and Ja'Marr Chase (130-yards / 2 touchdowns), and the Falcons didn't know what hit them trailing 28-17 at the half with Burrow adding another score in the third quarter.
While it would be easy to give Burrow and the offense all the praise for their successful day, Lou Anarumo had the defense dialed in except for a short period before halftime that was quickly forgotten in the second half as they shut down the Falcons offense. In addition, several young players like Cam Taylor-Britt and Jay Tufele stepped forward, helping the Bengals overcome several injuries.
Go In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to get Laps' thoughts on the Bengals successful d…
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Oct 22, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Atlanta Falcons
The NFL season enters Week Seven, and Dave Lapham Keys to Victory returns as the Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) head back to Paycor Stadium for a much-needed home game against the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) after two weeks on the road.
Injuries are again front and center as the Bengals will be without linebacker Logan Wilson and defensive linemen Josh Tupou and Jeffrey Gunter. Likewise, the Falcons will be without receiver Jared Bernhardt and defensive back Dee Alford.
Both teams are coming off big wins, and this game will place the winner with a winning record for the first time this season.
Two former Heisman Trophy winners will battle as Marcus Mariota (2014) takes on Joe Burrow (2019) in a battle between the NFC and AFC.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a Bengals victory, jump into In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
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Oct 21, 2022
Jimmy Burrow | Saints Win - Falcons - Joe Burrow Foundation
Jimmy Burrow may have hung up his whistle, but he's always ready and willing to talk football In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
The father of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow enjoyed a long and successful career coaching at the college level before retiring to watch Joe during his final year at LSU. Now, he is helping lead a new team with the launch of the Joe Burrow Foundation.
Coach Burrow and Lap breakdown the Bengals win over the New Orleans Saints, take a look at Sunday's opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, and the launch of the Joe Burrow Foundation with Joe and his parents at the forefront of helping families in Cincinnati, Southeast Ohio, and Louisiana.
To Donate, visit https://joeburrow.org/
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Oct 20, 2022
Bengals Safety Michael Thomas | Leader On and Off The Field
Cincinnati Bengals safety Michael Thomas may not have the spotlight shine on what he does each week for the Bengals. But ask those from top to bottom in the Bengals organization what Thomas has brought to the team since he arrived last season, and all would agree he's a significant reason special teams and the locker room are some of the best in the NFL.
Thomas grew up in Houston, Texas, with a love of playing sports, especially baseball. However, his father's stories about the game of football quickly turned his attention to the game. When Jim Harbaugh took over at Stanford and called, Thomas soon realized how much he could receive from trading the game for an education that would serve him after the cheering stopped.
While the NFL didn't knock down his door, Thomas found his former college coach willing to give him another opportunity with the San Francisco 49ers. Soon the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and Bengals would follow, bringing Thomas back to another of…
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Oct 19, 2022
Injury Impact On The Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week Seven of the 2022 NFL season with a 3-3 record and NFC South foe the Atlanta Falcons heading to Paycor Stadium.
With standout defensive tackle D.J. Reader having been out for the past few weeks after being placed on injured reserve, Lou Anarumo's defense was showing the depth Duke Tobin, and the Bengals front office had built with the play of Josh Tupou. However, Tupou left Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, walking around in a boot.
If both Reader and Tupou cannot go against the Falcons, rookie Zach Carter and second-year waiver wire pickup Jay Tufele will see the most snaps they've seen this season in helping B.J. Hill man the inside.
Add in the loss of rookie edge rusher Jeffrey Gunter who was lost during warmups against the Saints, and the Bengals front has been hit hard.
However, maybe the most significant hit could come if linebacker Logan Wilson is forced to miss a game or two after being sidelined in the fourth quarter against th…
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Oct 16, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Big Win Over Saints
Following his duties on the First Star Logistics Bengals radio network calling the Cincinnati Bengals 30-26 win over the New Orleans Saints, Dave Lapham jumped In The Trenches to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals big road win.
The defense came up with the plays when it was needed most; however, it was the Bengals offense that saw their star power step forward as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase reminded fans in the Superdome why they were cheering for the duo just a few years ago when they led LSU to a College Football National Championship.
Get Laps thoughts before getting on the bus for the return flight to Cincinnati.
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Oct 15, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory New Orleans Saints
The NFL season enters Week Six with the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) on the road again for a match-up with a member of the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints (2-3), with both teams looking to even their record with a third win on the season.
With a lengthy injury report, the Saints are expected to start former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton as Jameis Winston recovers from a back/ankle injury. Also ruled out for the Saints are receivers Jarvis Landry, Michael Thomas, Deonte Harty, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, and defensive end, Payton Turner.
The Bengals also have their share of injuries to deal with as receiver Tee Higgins is still day-to-day, and left tackle Jonah Williams has spent extended time in the training room all week working to return from an injury to his knee. In addition, tight end Hayden Hurst has been limited by a groin issue and has been limited. Still, backup Devin Asiasi was not listed as questionable despite being limited all week.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a…
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Oct 13, 2022
Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher | Ravens - Saints and Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher is back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, talking about the Bengals recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the upcoming match-up against the New Orleans Saints, the challenges presented by defenses each week, and of course, Joe Burrow.
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Oct 12, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Movin On To Saints
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has always been generous with his time on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Anarumo returns to close the book on the Bengals 19-17 loss to the Ravens and their next opponent, the New Orleans Saints.
In this early breakdown, we discuss how the Saints useTaysom Hill and Alvin Kamara and look at what they do at quarterback as Jameis Winston has missed the past two games allowing former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton to show he's still got the ability to lead a team to wins.
This and much more are covered as Coach Anarumo returns to In The Trenches.
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Oct 10, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Fall To Ravens 19-17
The Cincinnati Bengals took one on the chin as they fell to the Baltimore Ravens on the road 19-17. Despite running back Joe Mixon having his best game of the season, and Joe Burrow leading the offense in what many felt would be the game-winning touchdown drive, it was Lamar Jackson setting up the "GOAT" of all kickers and future Hall of Famer, Justin Tucker with a 43-yard field goal as time expired.
Dave Lapham spoke with Dave Berk following the game to give his postgame thoughts about the loss and what the Bengals must do as they return to the road next Sunday for a match-up with the New Orleans Saints.
First Star Logistics presented Dave Lapham In The Trenches.
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Oct 8, 2022
Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Baltimore Ravens
The NFL season enters Week Five with the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) on the road for a primetime AFC North match-up against the Baltimore Ravens (2-2), pitting Joe Burrow against Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens enter with a 27-25 advantage in the series. However, the Bengals impressively won both contests last season.
Can Burrow and the Bengals snap their history of poor performances on Sunday night, having played 19 times in primetime but going 3-16, including losing nine straight?
Dave Lapham gets In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give you several keys to watch for if the Bengals are to continue their winning ways against the Ravens.
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Oct 6, 2022
Gerry Sandusky | All You Need To Know About 2022 Baltimore Ravens
Longtime Baltimore Ravens radio play-by-play man Gerry Sandusky returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give all the details of what Cincinnati Bengals fans should expect when the Bengals head to M&T Stadium for their primetime NFL match-up with Lamar Jackson and the 2022 edition of the Ravens.
Sandusky has ties to the Brown family as his father, John Sandusky, played for Paul Brown when he was in charge of the Cleveland Browns in the 1950s.
Jackson gets the majority of the attention when talking about the Ravens. However, he's got some weapons, especially tight end Mark Andrews.
The defense has always been a staple of the Ravens attack. Nothing has changed with defensive end Calais Campbell leading the way up front and Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey looking to close down the back side to Joe Burrow and the Bengals passing attack.
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Oct 5, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras | On To The Next
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras knows the success of the past two weeks has been uplifting to fans and the team. However, he also knows there is no time to bask in the recent success as the Baltimore Ravens will be looking to get back at the Bengals after dropping both games in 2021.
Karras returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss earning a captain role for his second NFL team, working with new teammates Alex Cappa, La'el Collins, Jonah Williams, and rookie Cordell Volson.
Learn more about the Ravens and some key battles Karras expects to see on Sunday night.
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Sep 30, 2022
Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Beat Miami 27-15
It was an exciting night at Paycor Stadium as the Cincinnati Bengals looked to knock the Miami Dolphins from the ranks of the undefeated.
In a sea of white, the Bengals, with their "White Tiger" look, saw their defense come up big as Vonn Bell had two interceptions while Joe Burrow and the offense came up with some big plays highlighted by the biggest play so far this season on a Tee Higgins 59-yard touchdown strike in a one-on-match-up against Dolphins Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard.
This game saw all three phases step forward as rookie Jeff Gunter blocked a Jason Sanders 52-yard field goal attempt.
After the game, Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk on In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to give his thoughts as the Bengals move to 2-2 on the season.
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