Bengals Center Ted Karras: Training Camp O-Line Battles & Starting Fast in September

Get an exclusive look inside the mind of Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras in this in-depth episode of "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," presented by First Star Logistics. Ted sits down to discuss the core principles of leadership that have defined his 10-year NFL career, revealing the powerful, unspoken lessons he learned during his formative years with the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick and alongside Tom Brady.

 

The Source of Leadership: Ted reveals how his father's coaching and his early NFL experiences shaped his leadership philosophy.

 

The Scott Peters Effect: Karras shares his excitement for new O-line coach Scott Peters and the unique, Jiu-Jitsu-inspired techniques he's introducing to the team.

 

Joe Burrow on "Quarterback": Ted gives his perspective on how the Netflix series captured Joe Burrow's intense competitiveness.

 

We want to thank Ted 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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