The Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings are both looking to extend their goals of making the playoffs. Both teams will take the turf at Paycor Stadium on Saturday afternoon with 7-6 records and playing backup quarterbacks.
The Bengals come into the game hot, knocking off the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts behind a stronger running game and more open offense, with Jake Browning looking like a possible future NFL starter.
The Vikings will start Nick Mullens, who becomes the fourth starting quarterback this season. Like Browning, Mullens has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted out of Southern Miss in the 2017 NFL Draft.
During his NFL career, Mullens has started 17 out of the 25 games played and thrown for 5,168 yards with 27 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
Dave Lapham jumps In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his keys to a Bengals victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Dave Lapham In The Trenches | Keys To Cincinnati Bengals Victory Over The Minnesota Vikings

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Former NFL quarterback and current NBC NFL analyst Chris Simms joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss Joe Burrow's return, the Bengals 2024 draft class, and the Bengals 2024 schedule. 
Chris was one of the national media members to praise the Bengals draft, as he believes it was one of the strongest classes in the NFL this year. He thinks Jermaine Burton might be the biggest steal of the draft saying if Alabama had a better QB while he was there he would've been a first-round pick. Chris also loves the Bengals in the trenches picks with Mims, Jenkins, and Jackson. 
Lap and Chris also discuss the Bengals 2024 schedule, and many believe it's a favorable schedule for the Bengals. With an early matchup against the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs, it will be key for the Bengals to have a great start to the season unlike the past two seasons. Compared to the last two seasons the schedule should be in the Bengal's favor as they play a 4th place schedule in 2024 compared to a 1st place schedule like the previous two seasons. 
We want to thank Chris Simms for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!
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NFL Analyst Chris Simms | Joe Burrow Is Back and The Bengals are the Biggest Threat in the AFC

We always enjoy having Solomon Wilcots get back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
In this episode, Wilcots and Lapham discuss the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals schedule and whether the NFL was kind or cruel to Joe Burrow and company as they look to rebound from missing the NFL playoffs during the 2023 season despite having a winning record.
While the Bengals won't have a game out of the country, Wilcots and Lap both feel the window is opening, and the NFL could soon be sending the Bengals for a match-up out of the country.
Also discussed is how Solomon feels about the Bengals 2024 draft and the player he feels will be the biggest steal in the draft taken by Zac Taylor and the Bengals.

Solomon Wilcots Back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham Talking 2024 Bengals Schedule and Draft

We always welcome Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher's time to give In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
During this visit, Coach Pitcher discusses all the newest offensive draft picks from the recent NFL Draft, offensive tackle Amarius Mims, wide receiver Jermaine Burton, tight ends Erick All and Tanner McLachlan, and center Matt Lee.
Coach Pitcher also discusses the draft surprises in the number of quarterbacks taken early and the run on offensive players over defensive players in Round One of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Dan Pitcher Talks Bengals Offensive Draft Picks & More With Dave Lapham

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss Joe Burrow's return to practice and the 2024 Bengals draft class. 
Joe broke the Cincinnati internet when clips of him at practice went viral and he looks to be in really good shape after an injury-ridden 2023 season. Coach Taylor believes Joe's rehab is going great and can't wait to have a 100% healthy Joe Burrow for the 2024 season. 
Lap and Zac also analyze the Bengals 10 2024 draft picks, and Zac goes into great detail on what he thinks makes each of them special. 
As we are getting used to our brand-new studio we suffered some audio issues with Lap's audio, that's why his voice sounds different in this video. We have addressed the problem and future interviews won't have this issue! 
We want to thank Coach Zac Taylor for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!
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Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor | Joe Burrow's Return & 2024 Draft Class

Cincinnati Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the Bengals 2024 draft class. 
 
The Bengals had a very successful 2024 draft, filling their biggest needs with players they believe will have an immediate impact on the 2024 season. They keep their same successful formula, drafting players with elite athletic scores from big-time programs. 
On the offensive side of the ball, the Bengals drafted what they hope to be their right tackle of the future with Amarius Mims (Georgia). They also added C Matt Lee (Miami) in the 7th round who had the highest PFF score of any center in the draft this year. With their 3rd-round pick, they selected WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama) who has first-round potential but off-the-field issues dropped him lower in the draft, hopefully, he will be an upgrade at WR3 after Tyler Boyd departed after 8 seasons. In the 4th & 6th rounds, they drafted two tight ends; Erik All (Iowa) and Tanner McLachlan (Arizona). Both played at very high levels in college and make the Bengal's tight end very versatile coming into the 2024 season. 
 
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bengals drafted two defensive tackles Kris Jenkins (Michigan) and Mckinley Jackson (Texas A&M), both were great players in college and will look to fill and surpass the role of DJ Reader. In the 5th round, they selected CB Josh Newton (TCU) who was a projected 2nd-round pick until the draft process where he fell a bit on draft boards. They also added a pair of Ole Miss players with explosive edge player Cedric Johnson and safety Daijahn Anthony. 
We want to thank Mike Potts for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads!
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Dave Lapham In The Trenches | Keys To Cincinnati Bengals Victory Over The Minnesota Vikings

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