Bengals Legend Bruce Kozerski: What’s Wrong With the Bengals Offensive Line?

What does it take to build a dominant offensive line, both in the NFL and from the ground up? Go deep into the trenches with one of the toughest and most intelligent players in Cincinnati Bengals history, Bruce Kozerski.

 

In this exclusive interview on "In the Trenches with Dave Lapham," the former Bengals captain and current championship-winning high school coach delivers a masterclass on the art of offensive line play. Kozerski shares the incredible story of starting the Holy Cross football program from nothing—practicing on a riverbank—and leading them to a State Championship in just 12 years. He breaks down his core philosophy of "five fingers make the fist," the importance of player intelligence, and provides an expert analysis of the current Bengals O-line under new coach Scott Peters.

 

The "Five Fingers" Philosophy: Kozerski's core principle for building a cohesive and dominant unit.

 

The Systematic Approach: An inside look at the new techniques and teaching methods being implemented by O-Line Coach Scott Peters.

 

Breaking Down the Roster: Kozerski's expert analysis of the Bengals' offensive line, from veterans like Orlando Brown Jr. and Ted Karras to rising stars.

 

From Scratch to State Champs: The unbelievable story of how Kozerski built the Holy Cross football program.

 

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