In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Ken Anderson Unveiling the Challenges of Playing, Coaching, and Broadcasting in Super Bowls

Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor member Ken Anderson is in select company, having played, coached, and broadcasted Super Bowl games during his career in the game of football.
Anderson, who played against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI with the Bengals, also broadcasted Super Bowl XXIII when the Bengals again played the 49ers and earned a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers when Ben Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes with the game-winning touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
We welcome back my former Bengals roommate to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to talk about each Super Bowl and the changes to the Bengals coaching staff and more.

Exclusive: New Bengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher In The Trenches With Dave Lapham

In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, welcomes back one of our favorite guests in "NEW" Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.
We caught Coach Pitcher on moving day, with his last official action from the office he used at the Bengals quarterbacks coach was to be on In The Trenches.
We deep dive into the changes in Pitcher's job and how he feels his background as a member of the Indianapolis Colts player personnel office can help him as the Bengals offensive coordinator.
Also discussed was play calling and who might be the early leader to become the next quarterback coach for the Cincinnati Bengals as Pitcher takes over the job he's dreamed about since coming to the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras | Walter Payton Man of the Year | Thank You Cincinnati!!

Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss his amazing campaign for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award and how the Bengals ended their season with a victory over the Cleveland Browns. 
"Thank you, Cincinnati!" is how Ted opened up his interview today and he is extremely grateful for everything that Who Dey nation has done for his charity. Ted is so excited for 2024, as Season 3 of Cincy Hats is on the way and Ted promises it will not disappoint! 
Lap and Ted also talk about the offensive line unit that played really well for the majority of the season. A big part of that success was that all five starters started in every game this season. With the departure of Jonah Williams looming it will be important for the Bengals to replace his stellar play and keep that same injury luck that they had this season. 
We want to thank Ted for always being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!As always Who Dey!      
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Dave Lapham and Dave Berk Analyze The Hiring of New Bengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher

After the departure of Brian Callahan to the Tennessee Titans, Zac Taylor and the management of the Cincinnati Bengals wasted little time finding their replacement. They didn't have to look far, as Dan Pitcher was just down the hall heading up the Bengals quarterback's room.
On Thursday, Taylor introduced Pitcher to the media for the first time as the Bengals offensive coordinator. Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk to analyze the promotion of Pitcher to a coordinator role from within the staff and who could fill Pitcher's role as quarterbacks coach along with another member of the staff who could see interest from other teams in the future.
Be sure to check out past interviews from In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as Taylor, Pitcher, Troy Walters, Lou Anarumo, and Jake Browning have recently appeared.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning | 2024 Will Be The Year of The Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss his amazing run in 2023 and how he believes 2024 will be the year the Bengals take that next step. 
Jake played great filling in for Joe Burrow, after Joe's season-ending injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Jake led the Bengals to a 4-3 record and just one game out of the playoffs. 
Jake threw for 1,936 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in seven starts and played well against every opponent besides the Pittsburgh Steelers. The whole league counted out the Bengals when Joe Burrow suffered his season-ending injury but Jake proved that he could be one of the best 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. 
The performance from Jake is great for the Bengals as now they have two capable quarterbacks in the building and with Joe's injury history it's very valuable for the Bengals to have a talented backup. Jake's contract is also great for the Bengals as he is under contract for the next two seasons as 2023 counted as his rookie year. 
We want to thank Jake for always being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!As always Who Dey!      

From the Source: Bengals Coach Zac Taylor Talks Staff Changes, Free Agency, Brian Callahan & More

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor gave Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, an exclusive One-on-One interview to discuss several subjects.
The interview was done before news of Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan being reported as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans dives into what will happen when Callahan takes a head coaching job as Taylor will need to make a hire to fill the loss.
Also discussed are Joe Burrow and Jake Browning, Free Agency, the success of the 2023 NFL Draft, and more.

Get the Inside Track: Bengals Zac Taylor on Titans New HC Brian Callahan - What's Next For Bengals?

Monday afternoon, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor spoke with Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, about several topics surrounding the Bengals since the end of their season.
One of the top topics was the possible changes to Taylor's coaching staff, as offensive coordinator Brian Callahan has been one of the leading names to interview for multiple head coaching jobs in the NFL.
During the interview with Lap, Taylor kept a close eye on his cell phone with the latest update on Callahan as he was in Tennessee for another round of interviews with the Titans.
On Monday night, we learned from several sources that the Tennessee Titans have their new head coach in Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan.
This is a tiny part of our interview with Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. The full interview will discuss the Bengals quarterback situation, how the Bengals look to handle free agency, and more.

Cincinnati Bengals Defense Coordinator Lou Anarumo | Recap of The Bengals 2023 Season

Cincinnati Bengals defense coordinator Lou Anarumo joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss and recap the Bengals' disappointing 2023 season. 
It was an up-and-down season for the Bengals who dealt with an injured Joe Burrow for the entire season but still managed to end the season with a winning record and were one game away from making the postseason. 
One of the biggest surprises of the season was the Bengals defense. After having two very strong seasons in a row it seemed like Coach Anarumo and the players found their stride and that would continue in 2023 but that was not the case. 
The defense had some strong performances and played well in some big games but they could never find that consistency that was there in the seasons prior. A big part of that was the loss of both their starting safeties; Jessie Bates and Von Bell. Lou talks about the ups and downs that the defense went through during the season and how he believes the failures of this season will only make the team stronger in 2024. 
We want to thank Lou for always being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!As always Who Dey!      

Replay Dave Lapham In The Trenches Livestream From 1/16/24

Did you miss Dave Lapham In The Trenches livestream from the First Star Logistics studio on Tuesday, Jan 16th?
If so, here is your chance to listen to the entire stream done on In The Trenches and on the First Star Media Group YouTube channels as Dave Berk joins Dave to talk all things Cincinnati Bengals and the National Football League playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receivers Coach Troy Walters | Still A Mission Here

When talking about coaches on Zac Taylor's Cincinnati Bengals staff leaving for different jobs, one name that should be talked about more with fans is wide receivers coach Troy Walters. However, NFL teams have noticed Walters's work and have him as a name to watch for offensive coordinator jobs and even as a possible future head coach in the league.
Walters, who played in the NFL for eight seasons and has been with the Bengals since the 2020 season, has been in charge and mentored Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd, helping each show their talents.
With young players, Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas in the fold and the possibility of Higgins and Boyd playing for new teams, his role on the staff is even more important.
We welcome back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters.

Dave Lapham In The Trenches Part Two Phil Simms | Bengals Should Return Super Motivated Next Season

NFL analyst Phil Simms returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, in Part Two to discuss what the Cincinnati Bengals should expect during the offseason after missing the playoffs.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback knows about going from championship games to out of the playoffs from his time with the New York Giants, how a player feels during the offseason, how they can rebound next season as they'll face changes in their roster, and the importance of getting the right players around Joe Burrow.
Should Zac Taylor push his team hard during the preseason instead of taking it easy to avoid injury so they get off to a faster start?
Did Jake Browning prove to be as good or better than Joe Burrow?
How many quarterbacks should an NFL team keep on their roster?
What change would Phil Simms make to the NFL if he was commissioner for a day?
Phil will also give a few stories on playing for one of the all-time best NFL coaches, Bill Parcells, and more.

Dave Lapham Postgame Call With Dave Berk | Bengals Win 31-14 Over Cleveland Browns To Finish 9-8

Going into "The Battle of Ohio" against AFC North rival, the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals knew the season would end, win or lose.
Despite the end results,  several players knew this could be their final time taking the Paycor Stadium turf as a member of the Bengals, and some were looking to add to their career totals or join select groups with a catch or run.
After trading interceptions with the Browns, quarterback Jake Browning settled down and would have another performance that will continue to show the Bengals and the NFL he might be more than just a backup in the coming years, going 18-of-24 for 156 yards and three touchdowns in the 31-14 win moving the Bengals to 9-8 on the season and making the AFC North the first division to have every team end the regular season with a winning record for the first time since 1935.
Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk on the final In The Trenches with Dave Lapham postgame call, presented by First Star Logistics of the season, to discuss the win, the top performances, and more.