Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a compelling conversation with Christian Sarkisian, former key personnel figure for the Cincinnati Bengals and now the General Manager for Northwestern Athletics. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, delves into Sarkisian's impactful tenure with the Bengals, his new role, and the evolving landscape of college sports.

His Time with the Cincinnati Bengals: Reflections on building playoff and Super Bowl-caliber rosters, the importance of the NFL Draft, free agency, and developing players.

Transition to Northwestern as General Manager: His responsibilities overseeing multiple sports, managing NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), and ensuring a cohesive athletic department.

The Future of Northwestern Athletics: His vision for the Wildcats, including the new state-of-the-art stadium and practice facilities.

Memories of Key Bengals Players: Including thoughts on Shamar Stewart and the development process.

We want to thank Christian 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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Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Jimmy Burrow, former football player, coach, and proud father of Cincinnati Bengals superstar quarterback, Joe Burrow. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, dives into the incredible work of The Joe Burrow Foundation and the journey of raising an NFL icon.

The Joe Burrow Foundation's Mission: Providing resources and support for the underprivileged and underserved, focusing on food insecurity and children's mental health in Southeast Ohio, Baton Rouge, and Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow's Development: From his early days and multi-sport athleticism in Southeast Ohio to his Heisman-winning career at LSU and his rise in the NFL.

Joe's Character & Leadership: Insights into Joe Burrow's private nature, his on-field intelligence, and his ability to motivate teammates.

Behind the Scenes of Their Fundraising Success: How a recent two-day dinner and golf outing raised over $1 million for the foundation.

We want to thank Jimmy 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a captivating conversation with NFL legend, broadcaster, and football lifer, Solomon Wilcots. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, is packed with incredible insights from a man who has seen the game from every angle.

The Cincinnati Bengals 2024-2025 Schedule: Analyzing key matchups, challenging stretches, and the importance of home field advantage.

Bengals Draft Pick Analysis: Insights into players like Shamar Stewart and the importance of player development and production.

Player Mentality & Leadership: The significance of players like Trey Hendrickson and the "peer-to-peer" influence in the locker room.

The Importance of Team Morale: Drawing parallels to military leadership, Solomon emphasizes how crucial team morale is for success.

We want to thank Solomon 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for an in-depth conversation with Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator, Dan Pitcher. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, gives fans a rare look into the mind of the man tasked with leading one of the NFL's most exciting offenses.

Offensive Philosophy: How the Bengals approach game planning, balancing a core set of plays with diverse formations, motions, and personnel groupings to keep defenses guessing.

Player-Centric Scheme: The importance of tailoring the offense to the strengths of the players, particularly quarterback Joe Burrow and the talented receiving corps (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins).

The Year-Round Grind: The dedication and long hours involved in NFL coaching, especially during the season.

Developing Talent: The process of bringing in new players (draft picks, free agents like Lucas Patrick) and integrating them into the system.

We want to thank Coach Pitcher 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Join Dave Lapham on "In The Trenches" for an exclusive conversation with Cincinnati Bengals Director of Scouting, Mike Potts. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, pulls back the curtain on the meticulous and year-round process of building a competitive NFL roster.

Player Evaluation Deep Dive: How the Bengals identify talent, focusing on upside potential, character, and leadership

Building a Winning Culture: The importance of player relationships, a collaborative scouting and coaching environment, and finding players who fit the Bengals' ethos.

The Bengals' Approach to Free Agency & the Draft: Insights into how they target players like Shemar Stewart, Demetrius Knight, Dylan Fairchild, Barrett Carter, Jalen Rivers, Tahj Brooks, and their college free agent signings (including Howard Cross, Eric Gregory, Seth McLaughlin, Caleb Etienne, Eric Miller, Lucas Patrick).

We want to thank Mike 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Join Dave Lapham In The Trenches for an insightful deep dive on the Bengals two new draft picks with Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Line Coach, Scott Peters. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics explores the unique background and coaching philosophy of a key figure shaping the Bengals' front line.

Scott Peters' unique coaching methodology: How wrestling and MMA principles translate to dominant offensive line play.

The "Toolbox" Concept: Equipping linemen with diverse techniques to counter any defender.

Developing Talent: Discussing the process for draft picks (like Dylan Fairchild, Jalen Rivers) and free agents (like Lucas Patrick).

We want to thank Coach Peters 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Cincinnati Bengals Scout Christian Sarkisian joins us today on In the Trenches with Dave Latham to evaluate each of the Bengals 2025 draft picks.

The year-round nature of NFL scouting and player evaluation.

The crucial role of building and maintaining relationships with colleges, coaches, and contacts.

How the scouting department collaborates during the draft process.

Insights into evaluating prospects beyond the tape – character, intelligence, work ethic.

Specific examples like identifying Shamar Stewart early in the process.

We want to thank Christian 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!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.