In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

The greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Anthony Muñoz, joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches! In this special holiday episode, the Hall of Famer opens up about the Cincinnati Bengals' surprising 6-10 struggle in the 2025 season, the evolution of offensive line play, and his incredible work in the community.   Anthony and Dave reminisce about the glory days, including the legendary coaching of J...

Cincinnati Bengals legend and NFL MVP Ken Anderson joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of the franchise. Despite a frustrating 5-10 season, Anderson explains why he firmly believes in head coach Zac Taylor and the culture of the locker room, emphasizing that he sees "no quit" in the current roster.   The Current Season: Ken's take o...

Bengals legend and NFL broadcaster Solomon Wilcots joins Dave Lapham In The Trenches to discuss the Bengals' resurgence and their path to the playoffs. Following a crucial division win, the Bengals are 3-1 in the AFC North and control their own destiny.   Solly and Lap break down Joe Burrow's incredible return from injury, the impact of having Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase back on the field togeth...

The Cincinnati Bengals are sitting at 3-7 and the season is slipping away. In this episode of In The Trenches, Dave Lapham sits down with Bruce Kozerski to ask the hard questions. With the playoffs a long shot and Joe Burrow taking hits, is it time to think about 2026, or does the franchise quarterback need to keep playing?   Burrow’s Status: Bruce gives his take on whether a healthy Burrow should...

In this exclusive conversation on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," Jimmy delivers a masterclass on the art of coaching, leadership, and what it takes to win at the highest level.   Drawing from his own extensive coaching career, he breaks down the critical importance of locker room culture, the unique leadership challenges of the modern NFL, and provides an inside look at Joe Burrow's relentles...

Bengals legend Bruce Kozerski delivers a powerful lesson on what it takes to build a championship culture in the trenches. The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is undergoing a significant overhaul for the 2025 season, marked by a new coordinator, key personnel changes, and a philosophical shift aimed at transforming a unit that struggled in previous years.   Bruce & Lap give their perspective on wh...

The Cincinnati Bengals are in crisis mode. Following a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears, Dave Lapham (In The Trenches) and Joe Goodberry (Bengals On The Brain) do not hold back, digging deep into the systemic issues plaguing the team, particularly the defense, which has reached historic lows. In this special episode, presented by First Star Logistics, Lapham and Goodberry dissect the fallou...

What does it take to become the greatest to ever play your position? Go deep into the trenches with the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals: the legendary Anthony Muñoz.   In this powerful and insightful conversation on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," Muñoz reflects on his incredible career, his recent induction into the Bengals...

What does it take to build a dominant offensive line, both in the NFL and from the ground up? Go deep into the trenches with one of the toughest and most intelligent players in Cincinnati Bengals history, Bruce Kozerski.   In this exclusive interview on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," the former Bengals captain and current championship-winning high school coach delivers a masterclass on the ar...

What does it truly mean to be a Cincinnati Bengal? There's no one more qualified to answer that question than a man who defines the franchise: the legendary quarterback, Ken Anderson.   In this can't-miss episode of "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," Anderson sits down for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about his iconic career. He reflects on his recent induction into the Bengals Ring of...

What is the difference between a good team and a championship team? It's a question Bengals legend Solomon Wilcots is uniquely qualified to answer. In this powerful episode of "In the Trenches," the Super Bowl veteran joins Dave Lapham for a masterclass in what it takes to build a winning culture.   Drawing from his experiences in the Bengals' huddle during their last Super Bowl run, Wilcots deliv...

In this exclusive conversation on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," Peters pulls back the curtain on the unique system and teaching methods he's implementing in Cincinnati. Discover the critical importance of honesty in the meeting room, how he's blending veteran leadership with young talent, and the intricate details behind his philosophy on hand placement, footwork, and creating a cohesive uni...

Step into the trenches with former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman and current broadcaster Dave Lapham and Dave Berk as they break down the Bengals' second preseason game, a 31-17 victory over the Washington Commanders.  In this episode of "In The Trenches with Dave Lapham," presented by First Star Logistics, Lapham provides his expert analysis on the team's performance, individual player sta...

Welcome to "In The Trenches with Dave Lapham," presented by First Star Logistics.  In this episode, Dave Lapham joins Dave Berk to offer an in-depth preview of the Cincinnati Bengals' second preseason game against the Washington Commanders. They also tackle the pressing issue of the contract stalemate with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. The conversation kicks off with a look at the heightene...

In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, dives deep into the heart of Cincinnati Bengals training camp as the team powers through the grueling "dog days" of summer. Legendary Bengals offensive lineman and broadcaster Dave Lapham joins Dave Berk to break down a practice filled with intensity, standout performances, and a scuffle that put the entire team on notice. As the...

Welcome back to "In The Trenches with Dave Lapham," presented by First Star Logistics! As the Cincinnati Bengals push deeper into their 2025 training camp, the initial excitement gives way to the grueling reality of the NFL grind. Dave Lapham was on hand for the weekend's practices and provides his expert analysis as the team enters what is notoriously known as the "dog days" of training camp. In...

Join Dave Lapham and Dave Berk for an in-depth analysis of the Cincinnati Bengals' 34-27 preseason-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. In this episode of "In The Trenches," presented by First Star Logistics, Lapham breaks down the highs and lows of the Bengals' first game action of the 2025 season. The story of the night was the tale of two quarterbacks for the Beng...

Welcome to "In The Trenches with Dave Lapham," presented by First Star Logistics.[1] As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to kick off their 2025 preseason, legendary Bengals offensive lineman and longtime broadcaster Dave Lapham joins Dave Berk to provide an in-depth preview of the first matchup against the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. This episode is packed with expert analysis on key pl...

What's the secret sauce for a Super Bowl team? It's more than just talent—it's about leadership, chemistry, and a relentless will to win. In this must-watch episode of "In the Trenches," Bengals legend Solomon Wilcots joins Dave Lapham to deliver a masterclass on what makes the current Cincinnati Bengals so formidable.   Drawing from his own Super Bowl experience, Wilcots breaks down the critical...

Dave Lapham and First Star Logistics bring you the latest from Cincinnati Bengals training camp. The team is focused on getting ready for the 2025 NFL season. There's a lot of buzz surrounding the team as they prep for their first preseason game on Thursday night against the Eagles. After Saturday night's Paycor practice and then Sunday's return to the practice fields, Lap talks about the latest i...

Dave Lapham caught up with Dave Berk following a wild day of news surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals for the seventh training camp report on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics. The big news of the day (Recorded Before Official Bengals Release) was that former first-round draft pick Noah Fant was getting ready to sign a contract to wear stripes and give Joe Burrow a...

The Cincinnati Bengals have finished their sixth training camp practice as they continue work towards the 2025 NFL season. In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, was on hand for all the action and discusses the return of star defensive end Trey Hendrickson to the active roster, which required the Bengals to release running back Zack Moss, and the move of bringing undr...

What does it take to build and call plays for one of the NFL's most explosive offenses? Go behind the scenes with Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher in this can't-miss deep dive on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham."   Pitcher unpacks the core philosophy that drives the Bengals' attack: the "Illusion of Complexity." Discover how the coaching staff creates a scheme that tortures o...

Day Five of Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp brought the pads, the intensity, and some crucial insights from the trenches, courtesy of Dave Lapham and First Star Logistics. Join us as we dive deep into the latest developments, position battles, and the overall vibe surrounding the Bengals as they gear up for the 2025 NFL season. Dave Lapham was on hand to witness the physical escalation firsthand,...

The Cincinnati Bengals took the field Sunday morning for their fourth training camp practice. Dave Lapham was on hand for all the action as rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart is now signed and on the field after holding out, leaving Trey Hendrickson as the only player missing as the Bengals enter Week Two of training camp. What did Lapham see from Stewart? How soon do the Bengals need to get H...