In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo Talks Broncos Win Round Two Against Ravens with Dave Lapham

One of the bright spots of the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals has been the overall play of Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's squad. Sunday's 15-10 win over the Denver Broncos was another big test and reason the Bengals have scratched their way to the top of the AFC North with three weeks left in the season.
While Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard have led the way and injuries have hit the linebacker core hard, players like Markus Bailey and Khalid Kareem have stepped forward.
Anarumo talks about the Broncos win before turning his focus towards their Week 16 opponent, the Baltimore Ravens, a team the Bengals beat 41-17 in Week Seven of the season.
Get the latest directly from the man in charge of putting together the Bengals game plan to take the next step in the road to the playoffs as Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.

Post Game From Denver - Cincinnati Bengals Beat Denver Broncos Now In First Place of AFC North

The Cincinnati Bengals keep playing good enough football to win tough games on the road in their 15-10 win over the Denver Broncos. The win moved the Bengals into first place after the Baltimore Ravens loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Following the game, Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk for a special edition of Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to discuss the big road win and what Bengals stepped forward in the win.

Teddy Bridgewater vs Joe Burrow - Dave Lapham In The Trenches Keys To Cincinnati Bengals Victory

The Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are in need of a win if they hope to remain in the AFC playoff hunt. Joe Burrow and company enter the game having dropped their last two games while Teddy Bridgewater and his crew enter the game coming off a 38-10 win over the Detroit Lions last Sunday.
In this episode of Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics, Lap looks at the "Keys to a Bengals Victory" over the Broncos on the road at Mile High Stadium in Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.
Will the Bengals strength at wide receiver with Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd, and Tee Higgins be better than the Broncos secondary that features safety Justin Simmons and cornerback Pat Surtain II?
Can the Bengals defense stop the Broncos rushing attack of Melvin Gordon III and Javonte Williams to force Bridgewater to beat them with his arm?

Former Cincinnati Bengals CB Eric Thomas Talks Swat Team and Today‘s Bengals with Dave Lapham

A second-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft, cornerback Eric Thomas enjoyed a nine-season career in the NFL with the Bengals, New York Jets, and Denver Broncos.
Thomas joined Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to talk about his time with the Bengals, including the impact Dick LeBeau had on his career. His time as a member of the famed Swat Team along with David Fulcher, Lewis Billups, and Solomon Wilcots helped the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII.
Thomas looks at the 2021 version of the Bengals and the play of Eli Apple, Chidobe Aquzie, Jessie Bates III, and Vonn Bell along with this week's opponent the Denver Broncos, and how he sees the next four games playing out.

Dave Lapham Answers Your Cincinnati Bengals Questions and Comments

Since our Dave Lapham In The Trenches "Live Stream" presented by First Star Logistics following the Cincinnati Bengals overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, many have posted questions or comments in our YouTube feed or our Twitter page.
Lap took a look at the responses and questions and wanted to give some feedback on a handful of questions and comments.

Bengals DC Lou Anarumo Talks With Dave Lapham About 49ers Loss and Next Opponent the Denver Broncos

The Cincinnati Bengals defense was put in some tough spots Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. While overall the performance was solid, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo knows they didn't get the job done when they needed it the most falling 26-23 in overtime.
Coach Anarumo got In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss the loss to the 49ers, injuries to Trey Hendrickson and Chidobe Awuzie and give fans an early look at their next opponent, the Denver Broncos led by head coach Vic Fangio who will look for Teddy Bridgewater, Melvin Gordon, Javonte Williams, and Courtland Sutton to give the Broncos the offensive tools to knock off the Bengals and put another nail in their playoff dreams.

Replay Live Stream Dave Lapham In The Trenches Post Game Reaction - Bengals Fall to 49ers In OT

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't take their first lead against the 49ers until overtime. However, Jimmy Garoppolo led the 49ers back to a 26-23 win moving the Bengals to 7-6 on the season.
After the game, Dave Lapham headed to the First Star Logistics studio for a "Live Stream" on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Dave is joined by Dave Berk as they talk about the game, missed opportunities, and more during a "Live Stream Replay" post-game edition of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.

Jimmy Garoppolo vs Joe Burrow - Dave Lapham Keys to a Cincinnati Bengals Victory Over the 49ers

A lot is on the line in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season as the San Francisco 49ers (6-6) head to Paul Brown Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (7-5) with playoff hopes on the line for both teams.
Eyes will be on Jimmy Garoppola as he could be a player the 49ers look to move after the season with Trey Lance waiting in the wings. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will look to shake off the injury to his pinky he suffered last week early in the Bengals loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Garoppolo has thrown for 2,641 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions this season, while Burrow has posted 3,135 yards and 23 touchdowns with 14 interceptions.
However, how much should the Bengals look to Burrow's arm in this match-up? 
Could injuries to Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel hurt the 49ers' chances of winning this game?
How important will be the play of Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard be for the Bengals' defense?
Those questions and more as Dave Lapham gives you the "Keys To Bengals Victory" in the latest In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.

Former Bengals WR Tim McGee Talks Bengals Success - Joe Burrow - Ja‘Marr Chase - Tee Higgins & More

An All-American career at the University of Tennessee led Tim McGee to a nine-year career in the NFL after being selected in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He'd play eight seasons along with one season for the Washington Redskins.
During his career, McGee would record 321 receptions for 5,203 yards and 28 touchdowns and played a vital role for the Bengals during the 1988 season when he helped the Bengals to a 12-4 record, AFC Championship, and appearance in Super Bowl XXIII.
McGee gets In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to talk about his college and pro careers and gives his thoughts on the success the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals are having with key players Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

Cincinnati Bengals Great Ken Anderson Part 2 - Talks Success of 2021 Bengals and More

Cincinnati Bengals great Ken Anderson continues his time In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics in Part Two of the former roommate's discussion about a 2021 Bengals team that is surprising many with their on-field success.
One of the Bengals' inaugural Ring of Honor members, Anderson talks about how the 2021 Bengals are being built like the 1981 team he led to the team's first AFC Championship and Super Bowl XVI.
Also discussed is being named NFL Man of the Year, his work with the Ken Anderson Alliance, Kenny's Dey Drinkin' Lager, and much more.
If you missed Part One where Anderson talks about Joe Burrow's injured pinky and how it may or may not cause problems the rest of the season you can listen to it here.
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Bengals Great Ken Anderson Talks Joe Burrow Injury - Playing With a Hand Injury - Part 1 of 2

While Joe Burrow is the Cincinnati Bengals QB1 right now, Ken Anderson is the Bengals All-Time QB1. Anderson and Dave Lapham go back to when the pair were road trip roommates during their Bengals playing careers.
Now, Anderson comes back to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss the topic on the mind of all Bengals fans.
How will the injury to Joe Burrow's pinky finger hamper Burrow this week and the rest of the 2021 season?
Also talked about is the continued development of the Bengals franchise quarterback so far during his second season and how his teammates can help him get through the season despite the injury.
This is Part One of Two with Ken Anderson so be sure to check back for Part Two.

Justin Herbert vs Joe Burrow - Lapham Keys To a Cincinnati Bengals Victory Over The LA Chargers

Two of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL will be compared to each other as No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was picked over Los Angeles Chargers first-round pick, Justin Herbert.
Both quarterbacks have captured the attention of those who follow the NFL and Sunday's match-up will be the second against each other in their short careers.
A lot is on the line for both the Bengals and Chargers as each looks to find their way to the AFC Playoffs when the regular season ends.
In this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics, Lap gives his "Keys to Bengals Victory" as Burrow looks to lead the Bengals to an 8-4 record.