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 Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
From the start of his athletic career, Joe Burrow has enjoyed the support of his family, especially from his mother (Robin) and father (Jimmy), be it youth sports, high school, college, and now the NFL as quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Long-time college football coach and father Jimmy Burrow returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to talk about his son's evolution into one of the top signal-callers in the National Football League today.
If you think you've heard all about one of the hottest players in the NFL today, you might learn something new from one of two people who have seen the evolution and growth of QB1 Joe Burrow from the very start.

Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Many around the game of football feel the Cincinnati Bengals have surrounded second-year quarterback Joe Burrow with the right coaches and skill players to help him become one of the best signal-callers in the game.
Quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss Burrow's record-setting day against the Baltimore Ravens, where the former Heisman Trophy winner and first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft became the fourth most prolific single-game NFL passer and Bengals franchise record with 525 yards against Ravens defensive coordinator Don 'Wink' Martindale squad following comments by the Ravens coordinator aimed at Burrow and rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Replay: Live Stream Post Game Reaction Bengals 41-21 Over Ravens
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
The signed Dave Lapham jersey giveaway during the Live Stream winner was Fear_Lanier... Congrats and thanks to everyone who joined the stream. The plan is to come back with another "Live Stream" next Sunday following the Chiefs and Bengals game.
Dave Lapham and Dave Berk will discuss the Bengals explosive 41-21 win over the Baltimore Ravens as Joe Burrow sets a franchise record passing for 525 yards and 4 Touchdowns as Tee Higgins pulled down 12 receptions for 194 yards and 2 Touchdowns, Ja'Marr Chase had seven receptions for 125 yards, Tyler Boyd posted three receptions for 85 yards and a score and Joe Mixon rushed for 65 yards and a score while also adding six receptions for 70 yards and a score.

Saturday Dec 25, 2021
Saturday Dec 25, 2021
The Cincinnati Bengals return to Paul Brown Stadium for a game that carries significant playoff implications. Cincinnati and Baltimore are both 8-6; however, the Bengals hold the tiebreaker in the standings from their impressive 41-7 win in their first match-up this season in Week Seven.
Joe Burrow passed for 416-yards, and three touchdowns, with Ja'Marr Chase hauling in eight passes for 201-yards and a touchdown as the Bengals offense, flexed their muscles. On defense, the Bengals dominated, sacking Lamar Jackson five times before he was replaced by Tyler Huntley.
This time around, Jackson missed last week's match-up against Green Bay and watched as Huntley threw for 215-yards and two touchdowns in another close loss 31-30 to the Packers. Amid a three-game losing streak by a total of four points, the Ravens will not be pushovers, and the Bengals must bring their A-Game on both sides of the ball.
In this episode of Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, Lap gives his "Keys to Bengals Victory" as the Bengals look to earn their ninth win of the season and sit at the top of the AFC North with two weeks left in the season.
Will the Ravens try and shutdown Chase leaving Tee Higgins open for another big game?
Will Sam Hubbard have another big game against the Ravens?
How will the AFC Playoff Picture shape up after this game?

Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots has proven his knowledge on and off the field over the years as a player and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster when it comes to football.
Wilcots joined Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics to give his honest opinions about Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and how he compares to other quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers and why he's excited about the Bengals now and their future with standout players Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Joe Mixon, and Ja'Marr Chase.
Always keeping things real, Bengals fans will want to make sure to catch this in-depth conversation with one of the best in breaking down the game Solomon Wilcots.

Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
It's been a few years since members of the Cincinnati Bengals were named to the NFL Pro Bowl. However, with team success comes individual honors and eight Bengals earned Pro Bowl honors led by rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, running back Joe Mixon, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Chase was voted a starter and the sixth Bengals rookie ever to earn Pro Bowl honors at any position.
Joining Chase, Mixon, and Hendrickson as alternates for the AFC squad where quarterback Joe Burrow and long snapper Clark Harris both earned second alternates. Defensive end Sam Hubbard and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi are fourth alternates, with cornerback Mike Hilton being named a fifth alternate.
We look at each Bengals Pro Bowl selection in this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.

Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
With QB1 Joe Burrow at the helm of the Cincinnati Bengals offense, offensive coordinator Brian Callahan knows there is a good chance the Bengals offense will be in a position to make the plays needed to stay within striking distance of winning.
Coming off a major road win over the Denver Broncos has the Bengals sitting at the top of the AFC North race with the always tough Baltimore Ravens heading to Paul Brown Stadium creating another major challenge for the Bengals to achieve their goal of winning the division and making the playoffs.
The first time the Ravens and Bengals battled this season the offense saw Burrow throw for 416-yards and three touchdowns while Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine combined for 111-yards and two touchdowns. But it was the breakout performance from rookie Ja'Marr Chase who posted eight receptions for 201-yards and a score to go with standout performances from C.J. Uzomah and Tee Higgins.
Callahan returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to take a quick look back at the win over the Broncos and the first look at the second-round with the Ravens.

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
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.

Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
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.

Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
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?

Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
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.

Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Dave Lapham Answers Your Cincinnati Bengals Questions and Comments
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
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.

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.





