Join Dave Lapham In The Trenches as he sits down with renowned NFL analyst Charles Davis (NFL Network, CBS Sports) for an in-depth discussion packed with football knowledge. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, dives deep into the Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft haul.

Charles Davis, known for his meticulous research and insights from covering everything from the Senior Bowl to the NFL Draft, provides his expert analysis on EACH of the Bengals' key draft picks:

Shamar Stewart (EDGE)

Demetrius Knight Jr. (LB)

Dylan Fairchild (OL)

Barrett Carter (LB)

Jaylen Rivers (OL)

Taji Brooks (RB)

Beyond the Bengals draft analysis, Dave and Charles cover a wide range of topics, including:

Charles Davis's demanding schedule and roles with NFL Network, CBS Sports, and Madden NFL.

The evolution of the NFL into a year-round entity and the history of league parity.

The importance of player character, leadership (like team captains), and understanding the "why" behind plays.

We want to thank Charles 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! As always Who Dey!

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