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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.

We turn our attention to the Cincinnati Bengals newest cornerback, Josh Newton, who was selected in Round Five of the 2024 NFL Draft out of TCU on Episode 84 of Bengals On The Brain with Joe Goodberry, presented by First Star Logistics. Newton continues the trend that started when Zac Taylor became a head coach, as Taylor and his staff love to draft former team captains. Newton began his college career at Louisiana-Monroe before heading to TCU, where he started every game (27 games) over two seasons. Newton, a Monroe, Louisiana native, showcased his versatility and determination in his transition from high school wide receiver to college cornerback. This shift in position came after his freshman season, during intense spring practices. During his two seasons in the Big 12 Conference, Newton earned first-team all-conference honors in 2022 and second-team all-conference honors in 2023. Newton will turn 24 at the start of the NFL season, and in our breakdown, we explain why age plays a factor in a player's pre-draft ranking. Will Newton push for playing time as a rookie? Check out Episode 84 and give us your thoughts below in the comments.

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.

We're on Episode 83 of Bengals On The Brain with Joe Goodberry, presented by First Star Logistics, with a deep dive into Cincinnati Bengals seventh-round draft pick Matt Lee, out of the University of Miami. See why the Hagerty High School (Oveido, FL) product is my favorite pick by the Bengals in the past draft, as he brings great pass-pro technique and more to a position that needs a solid backup for Ted Karras this coming season and a possible replacement for Karras in the years that follow.

Welcome to Episode 82 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. In this episode, Joe Goodberry gives his thoughts and film breakdown of Bengals Round 3, Pick No. 97, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson out of Texas A&M. What will the 6-foot-1.5 inch, 326-pound McKinnley bring to the Bengals defensive front? How does Goodberry really think about the pick? All this and more as we deep dive into two games against SEC competition.

With the No. 80 pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals picked Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton. With questions still surrounding receiver Tee Higgins's future, could Burton be the receiver to replace Higgins down the road or provide the solid play seen by Tyler Boyd over the past several seasons? In Episode 81 of Bengals On The Brain with Joe Goodberry, presented by First Star Logistics, Goodberry does a deep dive into the past play of Burton and gives his true thoughts on a player Bengals fans are hopeful can help Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense reach another level.

The Cincinnati Bengals added two tight ends during the recent NFL Draft. Hometown product Erick All, out of Iowa, will head home looking to show why the Bengals were willing to spend a fourth-round pick on him despite coming off an injury. Strategic planning was evident in the Bengals' draft choices. A few picks later, they selected Tanner McLachlan, a tight end from Arizona. This move indicates that the team believes a significant change in the position is necessary for the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Episode 80 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, features Joe Goodberry doing an in-depth breakdown of both players as he switches from evaluations of players looking to be drafted to those currently on the Bengals roster, at least until the end of training camp.

The 2024 NFL Draft is complete, and the Cincinnati Bengals have used all ten draft picks. Past Bengals On The Brain Episodes How do you feel about the class as a whole? Who are the impact players from the draft fans should be watching? What was the biggest surprise taken by the Bengals? In the latest Bengals On The Brain episode presented by First Star Logistics, Joe Goodberry meticulously reviews all ten new Bengals. He shares his thoughts, grades, and the potential impact of each pick on the field, culminating in an overall class grade. Don't miss this insightful review. Please leave your comments on the Bengals 2024 Draft Class below as we welcome offensive tackle Amarius Mims, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, wide receiver Jermaine Burton, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson, tight ends Erick All and Tanner McLachlan, defensive backs Josh Newton and Daijahn Anthony, defensive end Cedric Johnson, and center Matt Lee.

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 like 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 Bengals' newest members and learn more about Mims from one of the top Bengals players.

Joe Goodberry brings a special edition of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, as the Cincinnati Bengals selected offensive tackle Amarius Mims with the No. 18 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of the University of Georgia. After several weeks of looking at players, Goodberry gives his thoughts on the newest member of the Bengals.

Joe Goodberry pulls out his crystal ball and dives into the draft simulator to examine the players he expects to be available when the Cincinnati Bengals make their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. What could the Bengals do with the 18th pick in the NFL Draft? Dive into Episode 78 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, to see what the crystal ball and intriguing draft simulator predict. Joe Goodberry Draft Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1QIF4faTzw6PzhsdqdWfzQ7MZvCMSM3qCIT0ky0ZcZA8/htmlview?urp=gmail_link

We continue counting down until Draft Day 2024, when the Cincinnati Bengals and the rest of the National Football League will stock their rosters with new, exciting players, all aiming to win a Super Bowl. In Episode 77 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, we dive into the pre-draft work done by several draft analysts, examining the potential future success of players in the 2024 NFL Draft and the moves the Bengals have made in the past in comparison. To view the work shown in Episode 77 of Bengals On The Brain, click the following link. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1QIF4faTzw6PzhsdqdWfzQ7MZvCMSM3qCIT0ky0ZcZA8/htmlview?urp=gmail_link

Former Cincinnati Bengal and sports commenter Solomon Wilcots joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss who he thinks the Bengals will be targeting in the 2024 NFL draft. The Bengals did a great job addressing their needs in free agency where they don't have a glary hole they need to fill going into the draft. The biggest position the Bengals addressed was safety, signing two starting quality players in Geno Stone and the former Bengals Vonn Bell. Lap and Solly talk about the four positions they believe will be the biggest priorities for the Bengals in the upcoming draft; offensive tackle, defense tackle, cornerback, and wide receiver. They guarantee those four positions will be drafted it just depends on what round those picks will happen. Let us know in the comments below who you would draft in the first round!?

If you're looking for the Ultimate 2024 NFL Draft Breakdown, Episode 76 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, is the place to be as we deep dive into all the key positions the Cincinnati Bengals could be looking to fill for their 2024 roster. This is a long video, so get some popcorn and relax as we break it down.

While members of the Cincinnati Bengals have been doing some offseason work on their own, this week, the real work begins as players come together for some basic workouts as a team. For Bengals right guard Alex Cappa, the thrill of returning to Cincinnati and the prospect of working with new right tackle Trent Brown is invigorating. His commitment to his role in propelling the Bengals towards another Super Bowl, and his aspiration to secure a Super Bowl ring for all the Bengals offensive linemen, is truly inspiring. Cappa jumped In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss some of his new teammates, getting ready for another NFL season, and more.

Just a few weeks ago, there was no talk of Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu being out of the Top 12 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. However, as they often do, things can change, and players can move up or down as teams prepare to make franchise-changing decisions. Now, with the possibility of Fashanu being a prospect available to the Cincinnati Bengals when they select at No. 18 in Round One of the 2024 NFL Draft, we deep dive into the film to see if he's a player the Bengals should take if available in two weeks on Episode 75 of Joe Goodberry Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics.

We turned on the film for Ohio State redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. in Episode 74 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. Hall is a player who has been turning heads since his Pro Day workout, and the fact he's only 20 years old. Could the Cincinnati Bengals take a hard look at Hall in the second round of the draft? We look at Hall against Penn State and Michigan to see how he stacked up against both teams and give you our thoughts on his draft ability and value as the Bengals are scheduled to pick 49th in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

We recently welcomed back for a thirteenth time one of our favorite guests on Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras. This visit covered a lot, as Karras talked about how the Bengals know they didn't get the job done in 2023 and will return in 2024 hungry and angry, ready to regain a top spot in the AFC. Also discussed was the generosity of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who donated $25,000 so Karras would get a "Cincy" tattoo during Karras's huge St. Tatty's Day event. As for the new members of the Bengals this upcoming season, Karras has some firsthand knowledge about a couple of the newest members of the team and deep dives into each of them.

The Cincinnati Bengals have been bringing in offensive linemen and defensive tackles for visits as we get closer to the 2024 NFL Draft. Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu looks like he could be available when the Bengals pick at No. 18. We break down two games from this past season, Washington against Michigan in the National Championship Game and against Arizona. Fautanu, a 6-foot-4, 317-pound left tackle in college, may project differently than an NFL right tackle. Is he more of a guard in the NFL? We look at the film and evaluate the 23-year-old in Episode 73 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics.

While Cincinnati Bengals fans dream of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers falling down to the 18th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft and the Bengals, mock drafts have Bowers going before that could happen. Would the Bengals take a flyer on a different tight end if Bowers is unavailable? We turn our attention to the second tight end who could come off the draft board: Kansas State product Ben Sinnott, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound athletic prospect who started his college career as a walk-on after de-committing from South Dakota. We look at the film from multiple games, as Sinnott played against Alabama during the 2022 season and Iowa State and Missouri this past season. Episode 71 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, deep dives into Sinnott and touches on some of the new rules in the NFL for the 2024 season.

After a couple of mock drafts of the Cincinnati Bengals, we ran multiple simulations to see what players could be in a position for the Bengals to draft in Round One, Pick 18, and Round Two, Pick 49 of the 2024 NFL Draft. In Episode 72 of Bengals On The Brain with Joe Goodberry, presented by First Star Logistics, we reveal the players we found to be more available for the Bengals in the first and second rounds of the upcoming draft. What positions and players do we see that make sense for the Bengals to draft as they continue working to build a Super Bowl-winning squad? Watch until the end and find out.

Solomon Wilcots is one of the best NFL football analysts and a friend of Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics. In a return visit, Solomon does a deep dive into the new free agents signed by the Cincinnati Bengals and breaks down the return of Vonn Bell and the signings of running back Zack Moss, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, right tackle Trent Brown, safety Geno Stone, and tight end Mike Gesicki. Is Wilcots high on all of the Bengals signings? Tune in and find out. Please give your thoughts on the newest members of the Bengals below.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the loss of D.J. Reader and Chidobe Awuzie. While Anarumo is sad to see the two leave the Bengals for new teams, he's extremely excited about the return of Vonn Bell, the resigning of Akeem Davis-Gaither, and the free agent signings of safety Geno Stone and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Lapham caught up with Coach Anarumo while he was on the West Coast to get his thoughts on each player and Dax Hill's future.

In Episode 69 of Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics, we discuss the additions of right tackle Trent Brown and defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins, two of the Cincinnati Bengals' newest members. Brown, a massive offensive lineman with experience at both tackle positions, signed a one-year deal early in the week and should fill the Bengals' needs at right tackle. With DJ Reader's loss to the Detroit Lions, the Bengals got aggressive in signing Rankins to a two-year, $26 million deal, beating out the Texans as they look to secure a better pass rush this season. The two signings do not mean the Bengals are done at either position, leaving much talk leading up to the NFL Draft, which is only five weeks away.

We ran our first Cincinnati Bengals mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft in Episode 57 a month ago. We are just a month away from the actual NFL Draft and will return in Episode 70 with our second Bengals mock draft on Bengals On The Brain, presented by First Star Logistics. How much has changed since our first mock draft, as the Bengals added players during the free agency period? The Bengals hold ten picks in this draft, starting with the 18th pick in Round One and finishing with the 237th pick in Round Seven. Some of our picks might surprise you, or you might agree. Either way, please leave your thoughts in the comments below.