In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

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.

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 - NORTHWESTERNPARIS JOHNSON JR. - OHIO STATEDAWAND JONES - OHIO STATEANTON HARRISON - OKLAHOMABRODERICK JONES - GEORGIACODY MAUCH - NORTH DAKOTA STATEDARNELL WRIGHT - TENNESSEEBLAKE FREELAND - BYUMATTHEW BERGERON - SYRACUSE

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 StateDalton Kincaid - UtahMichael Mayer - Notre DameDarnell Washington - GeorgiaLuke Schoonmaker - MichiganTucker Kraft - South Dakota StateBrenton Strange - Penn StateSam LaPorta - IowaWill Mallory - Miami (Fla)Josh Whyle - Cincinnati

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?

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? 

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.

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.

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.