In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

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.

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 both sides of the ball, especially defensive end Myles Garrett.

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.

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 day as they move to a 4-3 record with a significant prime-time NFL match-up set for next Monday night against the Cleveland Browns.

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.

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/

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 his coaches, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Anarumo knew Thomas was a guy the Bengals needed in their locker room, and he quickly became one of the leaders on a team that surprised many by reaching the Super Bowl.
Get In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we welcome Michael J. Thomas.

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 the Saints with an injury to his repaired shoulder that saw him miss time last season.
On offense, Tee Higgins and Jonah Williams are showing their NFL tough fighting through injuries to play big roles in last week's win over the Saints.
We dig into how the injury bug has hit the Bengals on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

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.

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 Bengals victory, jump into In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

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.

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.