In The Trenches with Dave Lapham
Dave Lapham brings his unique view from the worlds of football and broadcasting to his ”In The Trenches” podcast presented by First Star Logistics. Lapham, a 3rd Round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974 NFL Draft, spent ten seasons with the Bengals before playing two years for the USFL New Jersey Generals and owner Donald Trump. After his playing career, Lapham became the Bengals color commentator, a position he’s held for over 30-years. Dave uses connections made in sports and broadcasting to bring an exciting and energetic podcast to the masses with ”In The Trenches” presented by First Star Logistics.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Bengals WR Coach Troy Walters on Tee Higgins and NFL Combine: Don't Miss This!
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, recently caught up with Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters when he was at the NFL Combine.
Walters, a standout wide receiver in his own right, who won the Fred Biletnikoff Award for his play at Stanford in 1999 before an eight-year NFL career, knows this is an exciting time of the year for NFL coaches as they get a chance to watch up close the future stars of the league at the NFL Combine as well as getting ready for free agency and the NFL Draft, is excited about who he's working with as Tee Higgins will be back after the Bengals placed the franchise tag on him. Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas will be expected to have big second seasons on the field.
You don't want to miss this exclusive in-depth conversation with another of the Bengals' top coaches.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coach Mark Duffner | Analyzing The 2024 NFL Combine
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals senior defensive assistant coach Mark Duffner joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to analyze the 2024 NFL Combine.
Coach Duffner gets a special opportunity every NFL combine as he gets to workout the players on the field and run them through different individual drills. Coach Duffner gets a up close and personal look at all these prospects and he believes this is one of the most talented classes in recent memory especially the big guys up front on both sides of the ball.
With free agency beginning next week, it will be interesting to see what positions the Bengals address before the draft in late April. We want to thank Coach Duffner for 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!
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has shown he's got a type when hiring new coaches on the offensive side of the ball.
In new Pass Game Coordinator Justin Rascati, Taylor has hired another former quarterback who was successful on the field and has earned his way since becoming a coach.
Rascati, a native of Gainesville, Florida, is no stranger to the Cincinnati area, having spent a couple seasons at the University of Louisville before transferring to James Madison University, where he helped the Dukes win the program's first FCS National Championship.
After his playing career, Rascati started coaching at the high school level before taking jobs at Weber State, Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee Tech, and the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, where he was the program offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. A jump to the NFL led to work with the Denver Broncos for three seasons before moving on to the Minnesota Vikings for the past two seasons.
No stranger to working with guys In The Trenches, Rascati joined Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, for this exclusive One-on-One interview about his football journey and excitement to come to Cincinnati and get to work with the Bengals coaching staff and players.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Phil Simms Part Two | Bengals Talk - Team Chemistry & More
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
We continue our conversation with Phil Simms on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we dive into the importance of team chemistry, why Phil feels the Cincinnati Bengals must keep wide receiver Tee Higgins with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase for the Bengals to reach their potential, a draft pick perfect for the Bengals offense and more.
This is Part Two of our conversation with one of the best football analysts in the business, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Phil Simms.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
One of our favorite guests on Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, Phil Simms, returns to discuss the recent Super Bowl LVIII win by the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers and the performance of Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.
In Part One of Two, Phil and Lap will discuss the play of Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, why Simms feels Stroud is a lot like Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and how Phil sees Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals new defensive safeties coach Jordan Kovacs joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss his football journey and how he believes he will elevate his young group of safeties.
Coach Kovacs has had an exciting young coaching career, starting at his alma mater at Michigan in 2017 just a year after his NFL career ended, and then joining the Bengals as a defensive assistant in 2019. Kovacs is extremely excited about the promotion and to handle his own position group for the first time. The "Young Studs" he calls them referring to Dax Hill and Jordan Battle who were the Bengal's starting safeties for the majority of the 2023 season. Both were high-regarded draft picks in the last two seasons and have plenty of room to grow and that's why Coach Kovacs thinks we haven't even sniffed the best to come from both young players. Of course, the room isn't set in stone yet with free agency and the NFL draft right around the corner, we will see if Duke Tobin and his group add any more depth to the safety position and give Coach Kovacs even more firepower to work with.
We want to thank Coach Kovacs for 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!
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals Special Teams coach Darrin Simmons joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the ups and downs of his special teams during the 2023 season and how the Bengals will fill their weaknesses in the upcoming offseason.
The Bengals had a lot of new changes on special teams for the 2023 season. The two biggest changes were two rookies; Brad Robbins and Charlie Jones starting as punter and returner. Jones made his impact quite fast as he had his first NFL touchdown on a punt return in week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. A return that was huge for the Bengals at the time and kept them alive in the game. Robbins was drafted in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL draft and had high expectations being one of the best punters in college in his final season. It was an up-and-down season for Robbins who finished in the middle of the pack in most statistics and near last in average yards per punt (44 yards).
Simmons and Lap also talk about how the Bengals will address their biggest weaknesses going into the 2024 season. The biggest question is around wide receiver Tee Higgins, will the Bengals franchise tag Tee, extend him, or let him walk in free agency? Another important position is solidifying the right tackle position with the expected departure of Jonah Williams. In one of the most important offseasons in Bengals history, it will be interesting to see what the Bengals do.
We want to thank Coach Simmons 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!
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have won their third Super Bowl together, and second in a row, beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Solomon Wilcots jumped In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the game after Wilcots spent the past week in Las Vegas covering the NFL's biggest event.
Lap and Solly break down how Mahomes earned his third Super Bowl MVP, how the halftime show by Usher was more exciting than the first half of the game, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo should be a future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with why the future is still a bright one for the Cincinnati Bengals with Joe Burrow having proved he can beat the Chiefs when healthy.
Also discussed is why the NFL is embracing how the relationship between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift has boosted the NFL on the field and at the cash register, with Swift having generated over $300 million in brand value for the league and the Chiefs according to Apex Marketing.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
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.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
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.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
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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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
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.
DAVE LAPHAM
Dave Lapham brings his unique view from the worlds of football and broadcasting to his ”In The Trenches” podcast presented by First Star Logistics. Lapham, a 3rd Round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974 NFL Draft, spent ten seasons with the Bengals before playing two years for the USFL New Jersey Generals and owner Donald Trump. After his playing career ended, Lapham became the Bengals color commentator, a position he’s held for over 30 years. Dave uses connections made in sports and broadcasting to bring an exciting and energetic podcast to the masses with ”In The Trenches,” presented by First Star Logistics.