In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

DJ Reader | I Still Feel Like That Kid

The multi-talented D.J. Reader may be in his seventh NFL season, but he still feels like that kid back in North Carolina when it comes to lacing up his cleats, putting on the pads, and playing football.
The Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle knows the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't go the way the team and fans expected, but knows Week Two brings a new week, new opponent, and new expectations when the Bengals travel to Dallas and AT&T Stadium, AKA Jerry World, to take on the Cowboys, a team he grew up on as his mother was a huge fan.
Reader returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss several topics as he and the Bengals get ready for another NFL showdown.

Replay: Live Stream from Sept 13th, 2022

If you missed our YouTube Live Stream on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 2022, here is your chance to listen to the entire stream as Dave Lapham takes questions about the Bengals after their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and with the Dallas Cowboys up next.

Dave Lapham | Postgame Bengals Fall To Steelers

Following the crazy outcome of Sunday's match-up between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, Dave Lapham put together his thoughts on the 23-20 loss that saw multiple turnovers by Joe Burrow, injury to long snapper Clark Harris that forced Mitchell Wilcox to take over the duty, and resulted in a snap that saw an Evan McPherson field goal blocked, and one where Kevin Huber had to reach to grab with McPherson hitting it to the left.
First Star Logistics presents Dave Lapham In The Trenches.

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory | Pittsburgh Steelers

Can you feel it? That's right, Cincinnati Bengals football is back with a team loaded with talent and fans looking for another AFC North title, AFC Championship, and return trip to the Super Bowl.
The rival Pittsburgh Steelers head to Cincinnati for the 106th meeting between these two teams and the first time opening the season against each other.
Joe Burrow has almost an entirely new offensive line. In addition, Pittsburgh brings a new quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky, to replace the retired Ben Roethlisberger.
A lot is on the line right out of the gate, and here are my Dave Lapham In The Trenches, Keys to Bengals Victory, presented by First Star Logistics.

Dax Hill | Time To Get Rolling

For Cincinnati Bengals rookie Dax Hill, Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers means it's time to get rolling and play a significant role in helping the Bengals get back to another Super Bowl.
Hill joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss how he's progressed during the preseason, getting ready for his first regular-season NFL game, and excitement of displaying what he's learned as one of Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's new chess pieces on defense.

Cordell Volson Ready To Cut Loose

Cincinnati Bengals rookie left guard Cordell Volson won the right to be named the starter for the Bengals season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss his first start, learning from veterans like Ted Karras, and early life in the NFL.

Andrew Whitworth | Bengals - Amazon TNF - More

It's always a great time when former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth gets In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Big Whit finished his career with the Los Angeles Rams and was part of the Rams Super Bowl win over the Bengals; however, he also relishes his time spent in Cincinnati and returned recently for the Rams practice and final preseason game against his old team, the Bengals.
This time, we tackle his recent return to Cincinnati, spending time with Mike Brown and members of the Brown family, moving from the field to broadcasting with Amazon Thursday Night Football, Willie Anderson going into the Bengals Ring of Honor, and what he sees out of the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals.

Lou Anarumo | Defensive Roster Moves - Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo got back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals roster moves on Tuesday, along with getting ready for Week One opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Brian Callahan | Talks Bengals Roster Cuts - Practice Squad Names and Pittsburgh Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan joined Dave Lapham on In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to deep dive into the Bengals roster cutdown to 53 as required by the NFL.
Callahan looks at each position along with names to watch going forward who could find themselves on the Bengals practice squad as several of those cut on Tuesday enjoyed solid training camp performances.
With the 2022 season two weeks away, Callahan gives an early look at Week One opponent and rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will look to give the Bengals some payback after dropping both meetings last season.

Zac Taylor Discusses 53 Man Cut Day - Live Stream Replay

The Cincinnati Bengals made cuts to their roster to reach the NFL 53-man roster. 
Following Zac Taylor's meeting with media members, In The Trenches with Dave Lapham did a live stream from the First Star Logistics studio.
Watch comments from Coach Taylor on the following subjects.
Kevin Huber holds off Drue Chrisman.
Tweaking the Bengals roster.
How hard it was to cut Kwamie Lassiter II and Kendric Pryor.
And Allan George Making The Bengals 53 Man Roster.
Also, stay around as Lap took questions from Bengals fans worldwide on the first 53-man roster of the 2022 season. Favorites for the Bengals practice squad. The battle for the left guard spot that looks like Cordell Volson has earned, and more on the latest Dave Lapham live stream.

Bengals Win!!! Close Preseason Play Dave Lapham Talks Win - Top Performers and Roster Battles

While most of the Cincinnati Bengals 2022 roster is already set, there were still plenty of jobs on the line going into the final preseason game.
The Bengals defense came up big against the Los Angeles Rams in the 16-7 win, but some key positions still need to be decided.
Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, dives right in to discuss the win and top performances from quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Jake Browning, who found Trent Irwin, Kendric Pryor, and Kwamie Lassiter all making the most of their catches. 
The play of left guard Jackson Carman who is still battling Cordell Volson for a start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in two weeks, and a defense that saw draft pick Zach Carter and Jeff Gunter continue to impress while local product, Tegray Scales looked to find a roster spot.
One of the biggest questions going into the final preseason game remained who would win the punting job for 2022. Veteran Kevin Huber is trying to hold off Drue Chrisman for the job, and both were given chances to showcase their strengths.
One player we've discussed on In The Trenches has been the rookie tight end, Justin Rigg. The big tight end out of Springboro, Ohio, and the University of Kentucky has proven his ability to block, but against the Rams, Rigg caught his first touchdown pass. So has the local product done enough to push for a roster spot?
We tackle a lot in this postgame edition of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.

Duke Tobin - We Go As Joe Burrow Goes - Building 2022 Bengals and More

Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the process of building the 2022 Bengals.
From the return of Joe Burrow and Jessie Bates, the three veteran offensive linemen signed during the off-season, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, and La'el Collins, to how the drafted rookies are adjusting to life in the NFL and how trades and waiver claims work, Tobin talks the process of building the final opening roster.
Tobin goes in-depth about the process, players, and behind-the-scenes of an NFL team heading into a new season.