The Banner Ravens Podcast
The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Ravens Podcast,’ hosted by Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer. Twice a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including columnist Kyle Goon and reporter Giana Han. Nobody does Ravens coverage like The Baltimore Banner.
Episodes

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
The first round of the NFL draft played right into Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta’s hands Thursday night, delivering him Georgia safety Malaki Starks at the 27th overall pick.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the selection of Starks.

3 days ago
3 days ago
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round Ravens mock draft.

7 days ago
7 days ago
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Ken McKusick of FilmStudyBaltimore.com to break down nine defensive players (plus four more) who could entice the Ravens with the 27th overall pick.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by The Athletic's Derrik Klassen to discuss what the Ravens need to change on offense (2:41), Lamar Jackson's playoff record (4:48), the need for an X receiver (9:22), a potential Derrik Henry contract extension (11:18) and draft prospects (16:27).
Then, Paul and Jonas talk about how the Ravens will allocate their draft resources (20:55), which wide receivers and offensive linemen Baltimore could take on Day 1 (28:53), Day 2 (42:35) and Day 3 (46:30).

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss John Harbaugh's contract extension and what they learned from Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta's comments at the annual league meetings. Then, they place the Ravens' biggest draft needs into tiers.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
After discussing the addition of CB Chidobe Awuzie (1:18), co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank the most important decisions still facing Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta (4:40).

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' addition of backup QB Cooper Rush (1:30) and LB Jake Hummel (16:08), plus the re-signing of G Ben Cleveland (19:47). Then, they talk about TE Mark Andrews' roster bonus (24:00), CB Marlon Humphrey's restructured deal (28:45), the right-of-refusal tag on S Ar'Darius Washington (32:00), the return of WR Tylan Wallace (39:29), the retirement of DT Michael Pierce (43:08) and the cuts of S Marcus Williams and CB Arthur Maulet (46:51).

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens' reported signing of WR DeAndre Hopkins.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley on a three-year deal (4:50). Then they discuss the Ravens' salary cap situation (22:20) and which free agents the Ravens could sign (32:30).

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer from Indianapolis to discuss Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh’s responses to the allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker. Then, Paul and Jonas talk about how the Ravens will approach free agency.