In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Bengals Special Teams Coach Darrin Simmons | Special Teams Will Be Better in 2023

Cincinnati Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons returns to In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to preview the new NFL rules and the 2023 Bengals special teams. It seems like every season the NFL applies new rules and this year is no different. Coach Simmons and Lap talk about a few of the new changes and most importantly one that drastically affects the kickoff. The rule is a lot like the college rule where you can now fair catch a kickoff anywhere on the field and it is an automatic touchback. The NFL is making this rule in an attempt to make the kickoff safer but it always takes a lot of strategy and gameplay out of the kickoff. Let's just say Coach Simmons isn't the biggest fan of this new rule change that essentially expels the pooch kick. Lap and Coach Simmons also talk about the upcoming postitons battle that will be determined in training camp most notably the punter battle. Simmons is also excited to see how these rookies will perform and how he can use their athleticism on the field. We hope you enjoy this episode of 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!

Bengals OC Brian Callahan | Offense Will Be Ready for Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals offense coordinator Brian Callahan returns to In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. Coach Callahan highlights some of the Bengal's offense weapons heading into the 2023 training camp. 
Today's episode was recorded the day before Joe Burrow went down with a calf strain at practice so Dave and coach Callahan don't talk about Joe and his injury. Coach has said to the media since the injury that they aren't worried about Joe missing any game time but are disappointed that Joe had another setback during training camp. The Bengals signed QB Reid Sinnett to fill in the third QB spot for camp. It will be interesting to see the timeline on Joe Burrow's injury and if the Bengals go after a more experienced QB if Joe does have to miss some of the regular season. 
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Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Bengals Training Camp is Here

Cincinnati Bengals defense coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to preview the defense before the start of 2023 training camp. 
Lou is very excited to start the 2023 season and he will have some new faces to coach this season. The biggest storyline coming into camp is how the young safeties will have to step up to the starting lineup after the departure of Jessie Bates and Von Bell. Bates and Bell were a huge part of the success of the Bengal's defense the past two seasons and filling their production will be a huge storyline to follow throughout the year. The Bengals also drafted three defense players with their first three picks this year that will make an immediate impact. Myles Murphy was the Bengals first-round selection in 2023 and is getting a lot of buzz about his freakish athletic ability, he wont get the starting nod as a rookie but it will be exciting to see him rush the passer as a rotational player. 
We hope you fans enjoy this episode of In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We want to thank Lou for always being an awesome guest on the show he truly is one of the best defense coordinators in the NFL. 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!     

Bengals Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Boese | ”The Strongest Bengals Team I’ve Ever Seen”

Cincinnati Bengals Strength and Conditioning coach Joe Boese joins In the Trenches with Dave Lapham today to discuss the upcoming 2023 season. Joe and Lap talk about how this team is one of the most athletic teams either one of them has seen. 
Boese played his college career at Wisconsin where he played defensive back and was part of a Wisconsin team that went to two Rose Bowls. He has known Zac Taylor for a long time going back to when they were both graduate assistants at Texas A&M. Boese says that this 2023 Bengals team is the strongest team he has ever seen and that the expectations are through the roof for this team. With training camp starting this week the team is eager to get things rolling and start building off the last two great seasons.  
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Joe Goodberry Part 2 | Cincinnati Bengals 2023 Pre Training Camp Preview

We are happy to have Joe Goodberry join In the Trenches with Dave Lapham today to preview the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals. We at First Star Media are so excited to launch our new channel First Star Media Group and we can't think of a better partner than Joe Goodberry. A brilliant football mind who brings his passion and knowledge of the game to his content. 
Joe and Lapham talk all about the upcoming season and what to expect from this very different version of the Cincinnati Bengals. With big additions like Orlando Brown Jr and Myles Murphy, you have also had key departures in Jesse Bates, Von Bell, and Hayden Hurst. The AFC is absolutely loaded this upcoming season with arguably nine of the top ten quarterbacks in the league all on the AFC side. Joe and Lap also talk about how good the AFC North is this season, with all four teams looking for playoff success heading into 2023. 
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Former Bengals DB Eric Thomas Part 2 | The Bengals Are The Top Dawgs in 2023

#bengals Former Cincinnati Bengal DB Eric Thomas returns to In the Trenches with Dave Lapham for Part 2 of his interview. Thomas and Lapham talk about his favorite players growing up that inspired him and his outlook on the Bengals in 2023.
Thomas has high hope for this team this upcoming season even with the departures of Von Bell and Jessie Bates. ET and Lap are very excited to see how these young DBs look in their young careers and how they can help this team get over the hump and push for the Super Bowl. ET loves what Lou has done with this defense over the past couple seasons and is hoping for even better for this upcoming season.
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Former Bengals DB Eric Thomas Part 1 | The Glory Days and Coaching the New Generation

Former Cincinnati Bengal Eric "ET" Thomas returns to In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to talk about his days with the Bengals and how he uses what he learned to help develop the new generation here in Cincinnati.
ET was a key part of the Bengals defense that went to the Super Bowl in 1988 and he has stayed in Cincinnati after his career. Thomas now coaches at Princeton High School where he coaches the DBs and has done a great job with not only team success but seeing the kids he coaches earn scholarships at the next level.
Stay tuned for later in the week for Part 2 of our interview with Eric Thomas where Lap and ET dive deeper into the 2023 Bengals and the expectations they have.

Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack Part 2 | Talent In NFL Insane

We continue our conversation with Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we count down to the start of the Bengals training camp.
In Part Two, Coach Pollack discusses the insane amount of talent in the National Football League before digging into the status of Jonah Williams and La'el Collins, as both players are recovering from injuries that require surgery. With the signing of Orlando Brown Jr., both will be fighting for playing time at right tackle. As well as how important of a role Joe Burrow plays in the Bengals' offensive attack.

Frank Pollack Part 1 | Best Offensive Line Group Since Being A Bengals Coach

Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack jumped back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss how excited he is about the group of offensive linemen he worked with during recent OTAs and minicamp.
Coach Pollack stresses he feels this is the best group of offensive linemen he's worked with since being a Bengals offensive line coach.
Pollack talked about the following linemen in Part One, Orlando Brown Jr., Jackson Carman, La'el Collins, Cody Ford, Jaxson Kirkland, and Jonah Williams, as all eyes will be on the battle at right tackle during training camp.
This is a much watch for all Bengals fans as the veteran offensive line coach dives deep in talking about work in the trenches.

Dan Hoard | Bearcats Football and Basketball Future Bright

The longtime voice of the University of Cincinnati joined In The Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the change from the American Athletic Conference to the Big 12 as well as new head football coach Scott Satterfield and men's basketball coach Wes Miller.
Football will see some changes as Satterfield will bring a different offensive and defensive attack, with several new Bearcats having been added to the roster through transfers. Learn more about the player's Hoard feels Bearcat fans should be watching for.
On the basketball side, Hoard is excited about the new players wearing the Red and Black in the program's first year in a Power Five Conference. Miller has also added some key components via the transfer portal.

Dan Hoard | Will Bengals Win Lombardi Trophy In 2023?

Since 2011, I've enjoyed sharing the broadcast booth calling Cincinnati Bengals games with one of the best in the business, Dan Hoard.
Dan has earned honors for Ohio Sportscaster of the Year four times and was inducted into the University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019 and Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.
With Bengals OTAs and minicamp now over and the countdown to the start of what should be another exciting season with Joe Burrow at the helm of the Bengals offense and Lou Anarumo returning to call the defense, many feel the Cincinnati Bengals are poised to win their first Super Bowl.
We talk about the changes and why there is so much excitement when talking about the Bengals during the 2023 season on the latest episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

Bengals Center Ted Karras | The Bengals Chemistry Is The Best It’s Ever Been Going Into 2023

#bengals Cincinnati Bengal's Center Ted Karras makes his return In The Trenches with Dave Lapham. Ted catches us up on the Bengals June OTAs and how the team to him seems closer than ever. With the entire coaching staff returning this season the practices seem to be going very well and being done with a lot of intensity this early on in the offseason. A lot of reports suggesting the practices feel fast and smooth which is a great sign meaning the players are buying in to what the coaches are preaching. Ted says the offensive line is building chemistry very well this offseason and with the return of Jonah Williams is only going to make that better. We love having Ted join us again on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham pretended by First Star Logistics and if you fans want to support Ted's foundation check out his website right here. Who Dey! https://cincyshirts.com/collections/headwear