In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Chris Simms | Cincinnati Bengals Draft Cornerbacks and Safeties

The 2022 NFL Draft is here, and in our final visit before the first pick of the draft, Chris Simms joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to look at the possible cornerbacks and safeties that might be in play when the Cincinnati Bengals make their first-round pick at No. 31 and into the second and third rounds of the draft.
Chris and Dave have looked at all the critical position groups before the draft, and if you missed any of them, here are the links to each.

Chris Simms | Cincinnati Bengals Draft - Defensive Line

The clock keeps ticking down until the Cincinnati Bengals will be on the clock with the 31st selection of the 2022 NFL Draft. Fans are excited for the pick with many questions surrounding what direction the team will go when it's time to turn in their card to be read by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
So far, Chris Simms and Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics have talked about wide receivers, tight ends, and offensive linemen. 
Our attention now turns to defense and 3-technique defensive linemen and edge rushers could come into play early in the draft for Zac Taylor's squad.

Chris Simms | Cincinnati Bengals Draft Offensive Line

Cincinnati Bengals fans are excited as we count down the days until the 2022 NFL Draft with NFL analyst Chris Simms on Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics.
We've already done an overall draft preview and looked at the wide receiver and tight end positions in our first position draft look.
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We turn our attention to the most significant need coming off the Super Bowl LVI loss to the Rams, the offensive line.
Yes, the Bengals addressed the need along the offensive line by signing three free agents. However, if the right player is available at the 31st pick, could Duke Tobin pull the trigger and take another offensive lineman?
Who are the players Simms views as possible selections in the first three draft rounds in the trenches?

Chris Simms | Cincinnati Bengals Draft - Wide Receiver and Tight End

The 2022 NFL Draft week is upon us, and Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, continues counting down the days until the Cincinnati Bengals make or trade the 31st selection of the draft with an in-depth discussion on the Bengals needs with Chris Simms.
While everyone knows the Bengals have no need to draft a quarterback with Joe Burrow having led the team to the Super Bowl in his second year since being the No. 1 overall selection of the 2020 draft, drafting a wide receiver or tight end at some point during the draft might be a solid call.
Simms looks at some of the players the Bengals might look at in the later rounds of the draft to help shore up their roster going forward.

Chris Simms Countdown To The 2022 NFL Draft

Chris Simms returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics as we start counting down the days until the start of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Simms brings his knowledge to give a general overview of what might happen in the first few rounds while talking about some of the draft crushes he's built during his pre-draft evaluations.
Will a quarterback be drafted in the first 10 picks?
What quarterback deserves to go in the first round of the draft?
Who are some of the players coming into the draft underrated?
Who are some of the players to watch?
And how good are the players coming out of the University of Cincinnati in this draft class?

Luke Fickell Talks Bearcats In 2022 NFL Draft and Spring Football with Dave Lapham In The Trenches

The University of Cincinnati football program under head coach Luke Fickell is on a great run, having won multiple American Athletic Conference football championships and in 2021, being the nation's only undefeated team in the regular season and earning a No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff, capturing a spot in the CFP Semifinals at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington, Texas. 
Fickell and the Bearcats battled No. 1 Alabama tough before ultimately falling to the defending national champions with a roster full of two and three-star prospects his staff developed since taking the head coaching job in 2016.
In this special Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics, Coach Fickell talks about how the program is on the cusp of setting a school record with the number of Bearcats expected to be drafted by teams in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Led by cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner and quarterback Desmond Ridder, Fickell gives individual breakdowns of each player he feels should be drafted or signed as an NFL free agent.
Players Luke Fickell Talks About IncludeCB: Ahmad "Sauce" GardnerQB: Desmond RidderWR: Alec PierceCB: Coby BryantRB: Jerome FordS/CB: Bryan CookDL: Myjai SandersLB: Darrian BeaversDL: Curtis BrooksWR: Michael Young JrOL: Vincent McConnellLB: Joel Dublanko

Kyle Caskey Part Two: Behind the Scenes NFL Draft Room with Dave Lapham In The Trenches

The conversation continues with long-time NFL coach Kyle Caskey with a behind-the-scenes look from NFL Draft Rooms during his career.
Caskey, who coached with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2010 through the 2018 season, joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics with more of the inner workings of an NFL Draft room and several storylines from Bengals drafts of the past and how the draft is not the only part of the process to bring talent to a franchise.

Kyle Caskey Part One: Behind the Scenes NFL Draft Room with Dave Lapham In The Trenches

Kyle Caskey has been part of three NFL teams during a pro coaching career that has spanned over twelve years with three organizations. So who better to discuss the work behind the scenes leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft than Caskey, who joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics.
Caskey, who coached with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2010 through the 2018 season, joins Lap to talk about how teams work toward the NFL Draft, with some behind-the-scenes Bengals draft stories, including the work done in bringing star running back Joe Mixon to Cincinnati.
This is Part One of Two with Caskey, so watch both episodes this week.

Part Two Countdown: Cincinnati Bengals Draft with Solomon Wilcots on Dave Lapham In The Trenches

We continue counting down to the 2022 NFL Draft with former Cincinnati Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots on Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics.
In Part One, Wilcots and Lapham discussed how free agency might have changed the Bengals' direction where they're scheduled to make their first selection with the 31st pick in the first round of the draft.
Part Two finds the discussion turning towards the positions and players the Bengals could look to fill or pick on the first night of the draft.
If the Bengals look to cornerback, standouts Sauce Gardner, Derek Stingley Jr., and Trent McDuffie are expected to be off the board by the 31st pick. However, Kaiir Elam, Andrew Booth, and Kyler Gordon might be available.
If not cornerback, maybe the Bengals look at safety with players like Dax Hill, Lewis Cine, and Jalen Pitre possible targets, or perhaps a move towards the offensive line with players like Tyler Smith (Tulsa), Zion Johnson (Boston College), Kenyon Green (Texas A&M), Bernhard Raimann (Central Michigan) and Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum who many compare to NFL standout Jason Kelce.

Part One Countdown: Cincinnati Bengals Draft with Solomon Wilcots on Dave Lapham In The Trenches

The days are numbered until the Cincinnati Bengals will be on the clock with the 31st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Former Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics in Part One of our two-part discussion as we work towards the draft.
How did the signing of free agents like Ted Karras and Alex Cappa change the direction of the Bengals draft?
What direction should the Bengals look to take with a pick at the very back of the draft?
Should the Bengals look to trade down?
Wilcots and Lapham look to give solid opinions on all the above and more in Part One of Countdown Cincinnati Bengals Draft.

Duke Tobin - Part Two Cincinnati Bengals Draft Talk with Dave Lapham In The Trenches

Dave Lapham In the Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, continues our discussion with Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin in Part Two as we start counting down to the NFL Draft that will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas from April 28th until the final pick on April 30th.
With success comes picks in the later parts of the draft and a great run to Super Bowl LVI has them waiting until the 31st overall selection in the first round of this year's draft.
What philosophy and strategy will the Bengals use as they prepare for one of the biggest nights in the National Football League with fans glued to every move made by their team?
 
Continue to listen as we dig deeper into this year's draft over the next few weeks.

Duke Tobin - Part One Cincinnati Bengals Getting Ready for NFL Draft

The man responsible for everything the Cincinnati Bengals do for the 2022 NFL Draft returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics in this special two-part discussion with Bengals Director of Player Personnel, Duke Tobin.
With their run to Super Bowl LVI, the Bengals find themselves in a territory they've not seen in a while with the No. 31 pick in the NFL Draft. 
Why does Duke Tobin feel the Bengals have already found success in this draft?
Could the Bengals look to make a trade up or down with the 31st selection?
How will the free-agent signings of Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, La'el Collins, and Hayden Hurst play into this year's draft?
Be sure to look for Part Two of our discussion with Duke Tobin in the coming days.