One of our favorite guests on Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, is former New York Giants quarterback and longtime football analyst Phil Simms.

This is part one of two with Phil as we look at what the two-time Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, and NFL Man of the Year thinks about the 2024 version of the Cincinnati Bengals.

We discuss Phil's thoughts about Joe Burrow as he returns from his season-ending injury and the makeup of the Bengals roster compared to others in the NFL.

What do those around the NFL think of Zac Taylor and the Bengals coaching staff, especially defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo?

What players impress Phil in what they bring to the field?

All this and more as Phil has high expectations for the Bengals this season.