In this exclusive conversation on "In the Trenches," Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden pulls back the curtain on his masterplan. He reveals the critical importance of the locker room's "Zero Jerk Factor," how he's empowering a new generation of leaders, and the specific habits being forged in training camp to ensure the team "starts fast" and avoids the pitfalls of the past.

From the influence of coaching legends like Bill Parcells to the unique challenge of game-planning in the modern NFL, this is an essential deep dive for any fan who wants to understand what will make this Bengals defense championship-caliber.

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