Day 3 from Cincinnati Bengals Training camp is done, and Dave Lapham dives deep into the trenches as he shares his insights from the third day of Bengals training camp!

Lapham kicks things off by reminiscing about a meet-up with Bengals legends Anthony Munoz and Max Montoya, discussing how much the camp has changed since their playing days. Lapham then dives into the on-field action, highlighting Joe Burrow's connection with Ja'Marr Chase, and how the offense is starting to gel. He also shares his early impressions of rookie offensive lineman Dyllan Fairchild and the new offensive line coach, Scott Peters, focusing on their technique and performance.

Finally, Lapham discusses Geno Stone and Al Golden, sharing the potential for success.

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a potential run at the Super Bowl in 2025. While their explosive offense receives most of the attention, it is the defense where the fundamental transformation is happening.

Join Dave Berk and Bengals legend Dave Lapham as they dissect Day 2 of Bengals Training Camp presented by First Star Logistics.

Lapham dives deep into the impact of new Defensive Coordinator Al Golden. He emphasizes Golden's meticulous approach, highlighting his focus on the "small things" and intricate details that can make or break a play. Learn how Golden is already instilling a detail-oriented approach in the players, stressing the importance of understanding every aspect of their assignments and how it relates to the overall defensive scheme. Golden's system is creating problems for opponents to move the football against the Cincinnati Bengals' defense.

Plus, Lapham reveals how Burrow himself has been referencing the impressive play of the Bengals' secondary, noting how they're making the offense earn every single yard. Is the back end of the defense the biggest surprise early in camp?

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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