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 May 12, 2022
Dave Lapham | Cincinnati Bengals Who Would Not Be Drafted Today
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
We finish our look at past Cincinnati Bengals drafts on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics with a deep dive of former Bengals who would not be drafted in the current NFL Draft format.
The draft has changed a lot since the Bengals came into the league as the number of rounds has decreased, meaning more college players go undrafted and signed as college undrafted free agents.
Who are some of the past top performers who the Bengals would have had to fight the rest of the NFL to sign?

Wednesday May 11, 2022
Dave Lapham | Cincinnati Bengals Draft History Rounds 4-7
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
We continue looking at past Cincinnati Bengals drafts with a look at some of the franchise-changing picks in rounds four through seven.
As stated in this series, much attention is paid to the first round of the NFL Draft; however, picks in the other rounds have proven even more valuable. Rounds four through seven have not disappointed as the Bengals drafted a Bengals Ring of Honor member in Ken Riley and future Ring of Honor members Max Montoya and others.
Who made our list on Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics?

Tuesday May 10, 2022
Dave Lapham || Cincinnati Bengals 3rd Round NFL Draft Gems
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, we continue looking at past Cincinnati Bengals draft successes over the years. While many focus on the first round, we've already shown how successful the Bengals have been over the years in the second round. We turn our attention to third-round success in the draft with a Bengals Ring of Honor member, rock hard safety David Fulcher, two Bengals Super Bowl LVI squad members, Sam Hubbard and Logan Wilson.

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
While all the excitement surrounding the NFL Draft focuses on the first round, history tells us the second round of the draft is just as crucial for the Cincinnati Bengals as they've landed some of the franchise's top performers out of the round.
Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, looks at 15 second-round selections of the Bengals over the years that proved to be just as valuable as many taken in the first round of the draft.

Saturday May 07, 2022
Dave Lapham | Did The Cincinnati Bengals Fill Their Needs In Draft and Free Agency?
Saturday May 07, 2022
Saturday May 07, 2022
The 2022 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and early free agency signings look promising. However, did Duke Tobin and the Cincinnati Bengals fill their needs between the two?
In the Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, looks at both areas and how the changes should impact on-field success during the 2022 season.

Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
When the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line group gathers for the first time, offensive line coach Frank Pollack will be looking at seven faces that have come together from the past two NFL Drafts and the most recent free-agent signings.
Last year Pollack saw the additions of Jackson Carman, D'Ante Smith, and Trey Hill from the draft. This offseason, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, and La'el Collins joined the team as high-level free agents and the addition of Cordell Volson in the most recent draft.
Pollack got back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to explain how the seven players will be the ones who tell him who will be on the field when the 2022 NFL season opens.

Thursday May 05, 2022
Duke Tobin || Part Two - Cincinnati Bengals Draft Picks All Too Good To Pass Up
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
We continue our conversation with Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
In Part Two, our conversation turns to the Bengals' 2022 draft and the thought and process of selecting each new member of the Bengals squad.
We also touch on undrafted free agents and free agents the Bengals could look to sign and more.
Learn more about Dax Hill, Cam Taylor-Britt, Zac Taylor, I mean, Zach Carter, Cordell Volson, Tycen Anderson, and Jeff Gunter.

Wednesday May 04, 2022
Duke Tobin | Part One: Managing Cincinnati Bengals Draft Conflict
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
The NFL Draft has changed over the years, and Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin has witnessed it first hand. With the NFL Draft of 2022 now over, Tobin returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics in a two-part discussion about the 2022 NFL Draft.
In Part One, Tobin discusses many of the NFL and the NFL Draft changes, along with how his father, Bill Tobin, continues to play a role in the draft. Also discussed how he manages any conflict in the draft, like trading up to select a player who is wanted by the staff and who can claim ownership of a player drafted by the Bengals.
Be sure to watch for Part Two with Duke Tobin as he discusses the newest members of the Bengals out of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals secondary/safeties coach Robert Livingston gets In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss the Bengals' first and second-round draft picks, Daxton Hill and Cam Taylor-Britt.
Livingston, who played a key role in developing current Bengals safety Jessie Bates III, discusses the next steps each player will need to take to help the Bengals defend their AFC North and AFC Championship next season.

Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
While fans talk about the Cincinnati Bengals offense led by quarterback Joe Burrow, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's defense played a significant role in the team's AFC Championship and Super Bowl LVI appearance.
While the Bengals spent heavily along the offensive side of the ball during free agency, the 2022 NFL Draft saw the first three selections all applied to the defensive side of the ball.
Coach Anarumo jumped back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the first three Bengals selected in the draft on Thursday and Friday night.

Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Did you miss our "Live Stream" with special guest Joe Goodberry on Saturday leading up to the last day of the 2022 NFL Draft?
Catch the replay here as Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics and special guest Joe Goodberry, talk about the first three rounds of the draft and what the Bengals need, should get, and more to finish out their 2022 draft class.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Dave Lapham | Bengals Draft Daxton Hill and Day Two of NFL Draft
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, looks at the Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick, safety Daxton Hill out of the University of Michigan.
What will Hill bring to Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's defense?
What will Day Two of the 2022 NFL Draft bring to the Bengals?
With pick No. 63 in the second round and No. 95 in the third round, the Bengals could look to go in a couple of different directions.
We look at possible positions and players Zac Taylor, and Duke Tobin could be looking at to fill key roster spots.

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.





