In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Marty Brennaman Part 2 - Will Cincinnati Reds Make Noise In 2022? Dave Lapham In The Trenches

Part Two of former Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman with Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics gets to what all Reds fans are asking after several trades before the start of the 2022 season. 
Will the Cincinnati Reds make noise in 2022?
The Reds moved on from Tucker Barnhart, Eugenio Suarez, Jesse Winker, Sonny Gray, Nick Castellanos, Wade Miley, and Amir Garrett, leaving fans throwing in the towel before the season started.
However, Joey Votto and Mike Moustakas remain, with Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Tyler Stephenson, Tyler Naquin, and Nick Senzel being some of the names looking to step forward for David Bell as the Reds will look to surprise many in the National League.
Brennaman discusses how the Reds will look to compete in the National League Central. 
Who are the teams to beat in the division?  
Will the changes prove to be better than expected this season and going forward?
Along with talking about his favorite Reds team, Brennaman discusses the players and managers who hold a special place in his memory.
This is a must-listen for any Reds fan as the MLB season gets started.

Marty Brennaman Part 1 - NCAA Finals and Returning to His Roots with Dave Lapham In The Trenches

Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, catches up with legendary broadcaster Marty Brennaman.
In Part One, Brennaman talks about returning to his roots since retiring from his Hall of Fame career broadcasting Cincinnati Reds games and his main passion, college basketball, especially North Carolina Tar Heels basketball, after watching them have a surprising season under first-year head coach Hubert Davis that fell short in the NCAA Championship game against the Kansas Jayhawks.
Also discussed is his role in calling what many consider to be two of the most incredible sporting events in Major League Baseball and NCAA basketball history and enjoying being part of special seasons like the Cincinnati Bengals enjoyed this past year as Joe Burrow led the Bengals to the Super Bowl.
Be sure to catch Part Two with Marty Brennaman and Dave Lapham as they dive into Cincinnati Reds talk as Opening Day against the Cleveland Guardians is scheduled for April 12th.

Cincinnati Bengals 2022 NFL Draft with Joe Goodberry and Dave Lapham In The Trenches Part Two

Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, continues with Part Two of the conversation with Joe Goodberry talking all things Bengals.
While Part One focused more on Free Agent Signings, Part Two focused on the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft and where the Bengals could be looking with their first selection in the first round.
Will the Bengals look to cornerback, defensive line, tight end, or make a surprise pick at No. 31?
Tell us who you feel the Bengals should pick with their first pick in the comments.
Some of the prospects talked about include the following.
Sauce Gardner - CincinnatiDerek Stingley Jr - LSUAndrew Booth - ClemsonKaiir Elam - FloridaTrey McBride - Colorado StateJelani Woods - VirginiaJordan Davis - GeorgiaDevonte Wyatt - GeorgiaTravis Jones - UConnDeMarvin Leal - Texas A&MPerrion Winfrey - OklahomaTariq Woolen - Texas San Antonio
Join former Bengals offensive lineman and longtime radio analyst Dave Lapham as he welcomes back Joe Goodberry, who has given many Bengals fans his thoughts and opinions about the moves the Bengals have made in free agency and the draft while working at Cincy Jungle, USA Today's Bengals site, and The Athletic over the years.

Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent Signings, Salary Cap and Draft Talk with Joe Goodberry and Dave Lapham

Part One of TwoSince 2009 Joe Goodberry has given many Cincinnati Bengals fans his thoughts and opinions about the moves the Bengals have made with free agency, salary cap, and the NFL Draft with work at Cincy Jungle, USA Today's Bengals site, and The Athletic. He was also the former host of the Locked On Bengals podcast for over two years.
Today, Goodberry goes In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals' recent moves in free agency with the signings of Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, and La'el Collins along the offensive line, and tight end Hayden Hurst, plus other moves in NFL free agency.
Also discussed is how the Bengals are managing the salary cap with the new editions and working key deals with players like Jessie Bates and with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in the future. 
What direction could the Bengals be heading in the upcoming NFL Draft? Goodberry gives some early thoughts in Part One of Two on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham.

Chris Simms Part Two with Dave Lapham In The Trenches - Bengals Free Agents - Early Draft Talk

We continue our visit with Chris Simms on Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics.
In Part Two, Chris and Dave discuss the impact of newly signed free agents Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, Hayden Hurst, and La'el Collins by the Bengals, along with early looks at the upcoming NFL Draft with the direction the Bengals could look at going with the 31st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Will the Bengals look to add another offensive lineman, a tight end, or a cornerback with their pick?
What teams improved by their signings in free agency or by trade?
Also discussed is a need the Bengals don't need to fill as Simms has three quarterbacks slated in the first round.

Is Joe Burrow a Top 5 QB? Changes in the AFC North - Part One of Two: Chris Simms Joins Dave Lapham

Part One of Two has former NFL and college quarterback Chris Simms returning to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow, the AFC, especially the AFC North, and more.
Simms, the son of former New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms, has become one of the best analysts covering the NFL since ending his own NFL career.

Alex Cappa - Cincinnati Bengals New Glass Eater Goes In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

In Dublin, California, Alex Cappa was a zero-star non-ranked project offensive lineman during his high school career. Only Humboldt State saw enough in Cappa to give some athletic scholarship money.
While in college, Cappa worked to build up his frame and technique enough to earn an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl. Impressing scouts, Cappa went from a projected fifth-round pick to being selected in the third round (94th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cappa appeared in six games as a rookie, then opened his second year in the league as a starter, quickly showing his toughness suffering a broken left arm against the New Orleans Saints, but did not miss a snap.
In year three, Cappa would play a significant role in helping new Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reach the playoffs, only to see his season end when he suffered a fractured ankle in the Buccaneers Wild Card game against Washington. While Cappa would miss playing in the Super Bowl, he was starting to earn a reputation as one of the top young offensive linemen in the NFL.
After finishing his rookie contract, Cappa hit NFL free agency market with the Cincinnati Bengals and offensive line coach Frank Pollack looking to revamp an offensive line that struggled during the team run to Super Bowl LVI with what he described as "Glass Eaters."
On March 18, 2022, Cappa signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Bengals joining free agents Ted Karras (New England Patriots) and La'el Collins (Dallas Cowboys) to give Pollack a new center, right guard, and right tackle.
Welcome, Alex Cappa, the Cincinnati Bengals' new "Glass Eater" as he goes In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

New Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras Goes In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

The Cincinnati Bengals wasted little time addressing their most significant need for the 2022 NFL season when they went out and signed free-agent center Ted Karras away from the New England Patriots, a two-time Super Bowl champion.
In addition to Karras, the Bengals signed guard Alex Cappa and tackle La'el Collins replacing three-fifths of the offensive line that struggled during the 2021 season that ended with a Super Bowl loss.
Karras comes from a family with a long NFL history. Grandfather Ted Karras Sr. won a championship with the Chicago Bears, and great uncles Lou Karras and Alex Karras also played in the league during the 1950s and 1960s. 
Ted's father played for Washington during the player's strike in 1987 as a replacement player and enjoyed a long college coaching career.
Karras joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss his high school, college, and NFL career, along with his excitement of joining the Bengals with Cappa and Collins to help protect quarterback Joe Burrow going forward.

Dave Lapham In The Trenches Initial Impression New Cincinnati Bengals Tight End Hayden Hurst

Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, looks at the change at the tight end position for the Cincinnati Bengals as C.J. Uzomah signed with the New York Jets leaving a significant gap in the locker room and on the field.
Lapham gives his initial impression on the signing of new tight end Hayden Hurst, a former first-round selection (25th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Hurst signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates after the 2012 MLB draft, turning down a baseball scholarship from Florida State. Hurst's baseball career lasted two seasons before he returned to football, walking onto the South Carolina football team.
After an impressive junior season, Hurst was impressive leading up to the draft, becoming the first tight end selected in the 2018 draft. In 2020, the Ravens sent Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons. During his four-year career, Hurst has played in 57 regular-season games with 18 starts and posted 125 receptions for 1,304-yards and 12 touchdowns.
The Falcons declined to exercise the fifth-year option on his contract after the 2021season with Hurst signing with the Bengals for a one-year deal with a base salary of $1,300.000 and a $2,000,000 signing bonus. Also part of the contract is a roster bonus of $76,466 and a workout bonus of $100,000. The total contract carries a cap hit of $3,476,466.

Dave Lapham In The Trenches: Alex Cappa - Ted Karras Will Bring Instant Impact to Cincinnati Bengals

The free-agent signings of offensive linemen Alex Cappa and Ted Karras by the Cincinnati Bengals will immediately impact a team that reached Super Bowl LVI.
The goal was simple for Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin. Protect franchise quarterback Joe Burrow after watching the opposition sack him 70 times in 20 games last season.
Cappa and Karras have ties to Tom Brady and proved their ability to help establish a front to protect Brady and help him win Super Bowls with the New England Patriots (Karras) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Cappa).
Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by @FirstStarLogistics, gives his thoughts on both players and why they'll provide an instant impact on the success of the Bengals next season.

Cincinnati Bengals OL Coach Frank Pollack Talks New Offensive Line Additions with Dave Lapham

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason following their appearance in Super Bowl LVI knowing they needed to make changes along the offensive line to protect quarterback Joe Burrow.
At the very start of the NFL free agency period, the Bengals wasted little time in signing two proven offensive linemen in Alex Cappa (Tampa Bay) and Ted Karras (New England) to deals.
Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss both new linemen along with a quick look at tight end signee Hayden Hurst and more.

Andrew Whitworth In The Trenches with Dave Lapham Talks Family, Retirement, Super Bowl and More

Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics after an eventful week that has seen the standout offensive tackle announce his retirement from the NFL and the game of football.
Whitworth talks more about his decision to hang up the cleats, his family, ending his career with a Super Bowl LVI win over the Bengals and earning the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Also discussed is why players in the NFL will look to head to the Bengals because of quarterback Joe Burrow and the player (Derrick Barnes - Lions) he played against last season that he mentored while spending time at the Boys and Girls Club during his Bengals career.
What is next for Whitworth? 
Could he be enticed to unretire if Sean McVay would call and say the Los Angels Rams needed him? Or, if released, and Zac Taylor called with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals being in need?
And more discussion about his time in Cincinnati and his overall football career.