NFL writer Peter King joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to talk about his AFC playoff prediction and his outlook on the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals. Peter has some bold predictions for the wild AFC this season. The AFC conference is the most loaded it has been in at least a decade with many of the top QBs in the league playing in the AFC. The Bengals are coming off two great seasons and two trips to the AFC Championship game but this year will prove to be the biggest test for the Bengals. Peter has the Bengals winning the AFC North for the third time in a row but has the Jacksonville Jaguars as the number-one seed in the AFC. It will be an exciting season, to say the least, and it all starts this Sunday when the Bengals travel to Cleveland for a huge week 1 test. We want to thank Peter for joining us before the 2023 NFL on this episode of 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!

Peter King | AFC Playoff Prediction & 2023 Bengals Outlook

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NFL Broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the Bengals offseason and to give his thoughts on the Bengals 2024 draft class. 
Lap and Cris discuss why they think the Bengal's 2024 offseason has been very impressive so far. With the additions of Mike Gesicki, Geno Stone, Vonn Bell, Sheldon Rankins, and Trent Brown both Lap and Cris think the Bengals have improved at multiple positions. 
Cris also gives his opinion on the Bengals 2024 draft class. The Bengals had a very impressive draft and Cris thinks a lot of this class will be impact players for the Bengals in 2024. They made big changes in the trenches by drafting Amaruis Mims at offensive tackle and added two new defense tackles Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson. The Bengals also made big additions to the tight end room with Erik All and Tanner Mclachlan.
We want to thank Cris 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!

Former Bengal & NFL Broadcaster Cris Collinsworth | Bengals Offseason Review & Amazing Draft Class

Cincinnati Bengals defense line coach Marion Hobby joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss the Bengal's new defense line in 2024. 
The Bengals will have new additions to the defense line in 2024 bringing in three new defense tackles this offseason after losing DJ Reader in free agency. Sheldon Rankins, Kris Jenkins, and McKinley Jackson will have big shoes to fill this season but Coach Hobby has been very impressed with his new players so far this offseason and he has high expectations for the group. 
Lap and Coach Hobby go through all the defensive line players and updates us on how they are looking in the early stages of the 2024 offseason. From the starting ends in Hendrickson and Hubbard to the 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy. Coach Hobby is looking forward to seeing Myles improve going into his second season as a pro. 
We want to thank Coach Hobby 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!

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Line Coach Marion Hobby | 2024 Bengals Defensive Line Update

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.

Peter King | AFC Playoff Prediction & 2023 Bengals Outlook

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