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
![Dave Lapham In The Trenches Part Two Phil Simms | Bengals Should Return Super Motivated Next Season](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/PART_TWO_3000_x_3000_px_bfxov_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
NFL analyst Phil Simms returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, in Part Two to discuss what the Cincinnati Bengals should expect during the offseason after missing the playoffs.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback knows about going from championship games to out of the playoffs from his time with the New York Giants, how a player feels during the offseason, how they can rebound next season as they'll face changes in their roster, and the importance of getting the right players around Joe Burrow.
Should Zac Taylor push his team hard during the preseason instead of taking it easy to avoid injury so they get off to a faster start?
Did Jake Browning prove to be as good or better than Joe Burrow?
How many quarterbacks should an NFL team keep on their roster?
What change would Phil Simms make to the NFL if he was commissioner for a day?
Phil will also give a few stories on playing for one of the all-time best NFL coaches, Bill Parcells, and more.
![Dave Lapham Postgame Call With Dave Berk | Bengals Win 31-14 Over Cleveland Browns To Finish 9-8](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/LAPHAM_1280_x_720_px_3000_x_3000_px_7qusf_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Going into "The Battle of Ohio" against AFC North rival, the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals knew the season would end, win or lose.
Despite the end results, several players knew this could be their final time taking the Paycor Stadium turf as a member of the Bengals, and some were looking to add to their career totals or join select groups with a catch or run.
After trading interceptions with the Browns, quarterback Jake Browning settled down and would have another performance that will continue to show the Bengals and the NFL he might be more than just a backup in the coming years, going 18-of-24 for 156 yards and three touchdowns in the 31-14 win moving the Bengals to 9-8 on the season and making the AFC North the first division to have every team end the regular season with a winning record for the first time since 1935.
Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk on the final In The Trenches with Dave Lapham postgame call, presented by First Star Logistics of the season, to discuss the win, the top performances, and more.
![NFL Analyst Phil Simms Talks Cincinnati Bengals Part 1 With Dave Lapham In The Trenches](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/simms_3000_x_3000_px_9j943_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the New York Football Giants and longtime NFL analyst Phil Simms returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the ups and downs of the Cincinnati Bengals as they get ready to close out their season against the Cleveland Browns.
This is Part One of Two with the former Super Bowl MVP and NFL Man of the Year, who is a Giants Ring of Honor member and has his No. 1 jersey retired by the Giants.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway with one game remaining and one final prize being dinner with @Dave_Lapham and @TheSitdown513 at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Keys To Cincinnati Bengals Victory Over The Cleveland Browns | Dave Lapham In The Trenches](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/bROWNING_3000_x_3000_px_9i0cd_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
The final Keys To a Cincinnati Bengals victory is here as the Cleveland Browns head to Paycor Stadium for a Week 18 matchup between two AFC North longtime rivals.
The Battle of Ohio has not gone the way of the Bengals lately, as the Browns have won six of the past seven meetings between the two clubs.
Now, with the Browns headed to the playoffs and the Bengals looking to finish with a winning record for the third consecutive season, a pair of backup quarterbacks will lead both squads.
Jump in with Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to get the last Keys To Victory of the 2023 season as Jeff Driskel and Jake Browning will lead their respective teams.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway with one game remaining and one final prize being dinner with @Dave_Lapham and @TheSitdown513 at Jeff Rubys Steakhouse. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Bengals Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo | It’s The NFL - We Can’t Go Out And Have Errors](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/lou_3000_x_3000_px_amnwb_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
After back-to-back AFC North Divisional titles and AFC Championship Game appearances, the Cincinnati Bengals will be watching the playoffs at home this postseason.
Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo knows that his defense has seen some bright spots, with several young players taking on critical roles after the departure of a couple of top veteran performers.
While it would be easy to point fingers, Anarumo knows that will not help in the continued development of the defense as they prepare for their final game of the season in the Battle of Ohio against the Cleveland Browns. Anarumo also knows it's the NFL, and you can't go out and have errors if you expect to win games.
The veteran NFL coach returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the failures against the Kansas City Chiefs and what lies ahead against the Browns.
![Dave Lapham Postgame Call With Dave Berk | Cincinnati Bengals Eliminated From Playoffs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/LAPHAM_1280_x_720_px_3000_x_3000_px_75wld_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
The Cincinnati Bengals entered their contest against the Kansas City Chiefs with one mission. Win their ninth game of the season and keep their playoff hopes alive for another week.
Despite playing the back half of the season without Joe Burrow, the play of Jake Browning has kept playoff hopes alive. That came crashing down after a solid start in the first half that saw the Bengals keeping Patrick Mahomes in check and putting up three scores to hold a 17-7 advantage midway through the second quarter.
However, everyone has learned to refrain from counting out an Andy Reid squad with Mahomes behind center. While the Bengals held the Chiefs to only one touchdown in the first quarter of play, Mahomes put the Chiefs in position to get six field goals from Harrison Butker on their way to a 25-17 victory that sealed the Bengals fate for the season.
After calling the action on the First Star Logistics Bengals Radio Network, Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk for a postgame call on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give a quick breakdown of what happened during the game that made the difference between a win and a loss.
![Dave Lapham Keys To Bengals Victory Over Patrick Mahomes and The Kansas City Chiefs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/bROWNING_3000_x_3000_px_88fus_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
It's hard to believe Week 17 of the NFL season is upon us with a game many had circled as being a significant match-up with possible high seeding in the AFC playoffs on the line.
The past two seasons saw the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs battle for a berth in the Super Bowl, with many feeling this regular season match-up could be a possible repeat leading into the playoffs.
Instead, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Chiefs have been struggling, losing two of their past three games. In contrast, the Bengals lost Joe Burrow for the season after he nursed a calf injury early to go with weeks of solid performances and weeks where they did not play to their potential.
While Mahomes and the Chiefs look to have their playoff ticket punched, Cincinnati needs to win their final two games and hope some things happen for them to earn a berth for the third straight season in the playoffs.
In the latest Dave Lapham Keys To Bengals Victory, presented by First Star Logistics, Lap looks at what the Bengals must do for a chance to earn the first of two wins needed to keep their playoff dreams alive.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway each week the Bengals play. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Replay Special Livestream Dave Lapham In The Trenches](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/L_3000_x_3000_px_6lcwg_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Replay Special Livestream Dave Lapham In The Trenches
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Did you miss the special live stream on Thursday, Dec. 28th, from the First Star Logistics Studio as Dave Lapham and Dave Berk took questions and talked about the upcoming match-up between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs?
If so, you can catch the replay here.
![Dave Lapham In The Trenches | Eric Thomas Part 1 - Guys Can’t Get It Done](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/eric_thomas_3000_x_3000_px_78rgw_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Dave Lapham In The Trenches | Eric Thomas Part 1 - Guys Can’t Get It Done
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Former Pro Bowl defensive back Eric Thomas knows what he's talking about when talking about secondary play. Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft, Thomas would play nine seasons in the league and record 17 career interceptions.
A member of the Bengals legendary "S.W.A.T Team," with David Fulcher, Solomon Wilcots, Lewis Billups, and Thomas.
Thomas is not afraid to speak his mind about how the Bengals are playing, and that is no different in Part One of Two with Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, as Thomas feels the lack of experience and injuries have hurt the Bengals performance, especially this past weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What would Thomas like to see happen going forward?
In Part One, ET talks about the overall performance against the Steelers.
You don't want to miss Part Two, when ET talks about the season's final two games as the Bengals look to rebound and keep playoff hopes alive.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway each week the Bengals play. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Dave Lapham Postgame Call | Bengals Give Steelers Early Christmas Present In 34-11 Loss](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/LAPHAM_1280_x_720_px_3000_x_3000_px_67ffk_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
The Cincinnati Bengals entered Acrisure Stadium with much to gain if they could knock off the Pittsburgh Steelers in AFC North divisional play. Instead, they got in the wrong holiday spirit, allowing Christmas to come early for the Steelers, who looked to be reeling from talk of Mike Tomlin being relieved of his duties in a few weeks as questions surrounded some player's lack of effort and injuries.
Tomlin elevated quarterback Mason Rudolph to the starting job, and receiver George Pickens went from hearing the wrath of the Steelers fan base to its shining star with two 60-plus yard touchdowns in the Steelers' 34-11 win to keep their playoff hopes alive for another week.
The Bengals would stack up yardage during the day as Jake Browning would finish 28 of 42 for 335 yards and an 80-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in the third quarter. But Browning would also throw three interceptions, including one in the end zone.
The loss moves the Steelers over the Bengals in the AFC playoff standings and gives the Steelers the tiebreaker via sweeping the season series.
After the game, Dave Lapham spoke with Dave Berk for an exclusive In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, postgame call to discuss the outcome of the game and where the Bengals go from here with two regular season games remaining.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway each week the Bengals play. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Dave Lapham Keys To Cincinnati Bengals Victory vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Part Two](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/bROWNING_3000_x_3000_px_8swld_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
As we count down the final games of the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals season, we return to Part Two of Keys To Bengals Victory vs the Pittsburgh Steelers on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
In Week 12, the Bengals saw quarterback Jake Browning making his first NFL career start against the Steelers and suffer a 16-10 loss. The Bengals now look to earn their third straight win in Pittsburgh against their hated rivals and ninth win of the season to keep their playoff hopes alive with two games to follow against the Kansas City Chiefs on the road and at home against the Cleveland Browns.
A win over the Steelers would be the first AFC North win of the season.
Lap breaks down the keys to victory in a must-win game for the Bengals.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway each week the Bengals play. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
![Chris Simms Talks Jake Browning - Bengals vs Steelers - AFC Playoffs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog10734024/simms_3000_x_3000_px_88mc2_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Chris Simms Talks Jake Browning - Bengals vs Steelers - AFC Playoffs
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
NBC Sports NFL Analyst Chris Simms returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the rise of Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning, who is setting new NFL standards in the place of Joe Burrow.
Is Browning the real deal or a flash in the pan?
How has the Bengals coaching staff helped Browning succeed despite his lack of reps in the NFL?
Simms breaks down what he's seen from Browning, along with looking at the AFC playoff picture and Saturday's match-up between the Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will play on NBC and Peacock.
Also, learn who Simms picks early to win between the two AFC North rivals.
Remember to participate in the First Star Logistics Giveaway each week the Bengals play. Visit First Star Logistics on X (Twitter) for details each week during the season. https://twitter.com/Firststarlog
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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.