One of our favorite guests on Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, Phil Simms, returns to discuss the recent Super Bowl LVIII win by the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers and the performance of Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.
In Part One of Two, Phil and Lap will discuss the play of Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, why Simms feels Stroud is a lot like Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and how Phil sees Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Inside Scoop: Phil Simms and Dave Lapham Discuss Super Bowl LVIII Outcome and Draft QBs - Part 1

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.

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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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Meet the 2024 Bengals Draft Class | Mike Potts Cincinnati Bengals Director of College Scouting

Cincinnati Bengals offense line coach Frank Pollack joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the Bengals's new offensive linemen they selected in the NFL draft; OT Amarius Mims and C Matt Lee.
Amarius is a huge offensive lineman out of Georgia, and a lot of experts say he has the most upside out of all the offensive linemen drafted. Mims will be competing for the starting right tackle job with new Bengal Trent Brown. Mim joins an offensive tackle group that now has three players over 6'8 making them one of the biggest groups in the NFL. 
The Bengals also selected C Matt Lee from Miami University in the 7th round of the NFL round. This pick according to numerous metrics was the best value of any picks the Bengals had this draft, with many having Lee ranked in their top 5 centers for this class. With Ted Karrs being a free agent next season maybe Lee can have a strong rookie season and be the center of the future for the Bengals. 
We want to thank Frank Pollack 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 OL Coach Frank Pollack | Amarius Mims & Matt Lee Bengals New Offensive Lineman

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as the first guest from the "NEW" First Star Logistics studios.
In this episode, Brown and Lap discuss the first-round draft pick Amarius Mims, a physical powerhouse akin to Brown. When Mims joined the Bengals, Brown didn't just meet him, he made a point to visit with his new teammate and his parents, sharing a meal and personal stories, adding a touch of warmth and humanity to the team dynamics.
Also discussed was a third-round pick wide receiver Jermaine Burton, and seventh-round pick center Matt Lee.
Get the latest  thoughts on some of the newest members of the Bengals and learn more about Mims from one of the top Bengals players.

Inside Scoop: Phil Simms and Dave Lapham Discuss Super Bowl LVIII Outcome and Draft QBs - Part 1

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