The Banner Ravens Podcast

Odafe Oweh, Devontez Walker and others we're watching at minicamp

As mandatory minicamp commences, the Ravens still face major questions at several key positions. What can they expect from rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker? Who will win the battles along the offensive line? And will quarterback Devin Leary overtake Josh Johnson on the depth chart?
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer preview an intriguing week, breaking down all the important storylines fans should be paying close attention to.

Should Lamar be here for OTAs?

It’s an age-old debate: Are voluntary work activities really voluntary?
 
Quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed several of the Ravens’ OTAs this spring. Is it important that he be he’s there to work with his receivers? Or are we making too big a deal out of this?
 
Giana Han joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to debate the importance of the quarterback’s presence. Then they talk about the progression of rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins.

Is the Ravens' wide receiver corps good enough?

Odell Beckham Jr. might not have provided as much juice to the Ravens offense as some expected, but his departure still leaves a sizeable hole in Baltimore’s wide receiver room. Has the front office found a suitable replacement in rookie Devontez Walker?
 
Ryan Mink of The Ravens Lounge joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer from The Castle in Owings Mills to talk wideouts (5:30), offensive weapons (7:47), Derrick Henry (9:44), last year's AFC championship game loss (15:47), Zach Orr (23:22) and more.

Is a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson a good thing?

How does a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson look? Which offensive linemen ran with the first team? What do Derrick Henry’s new teammates make of him?
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down what they saw and heard at the Ravens’ organized team activities. Then they talk about veteran safety Jamal Adams visiting with the team.

Game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season

An AFC championship rematch to kick off the season. A Harbaugh Bowl in prime time. A Christmas Day showdown in Texas.
 
There’s no shortage of interesting matchups for the Ravens in 2024. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the regular-season schedule week by week, give their predictions and hand out some superlatives.

OBJ to Miami, rookie minicamp and remaining free agents

Good things come to those who wait, and nobody is better at waiting than Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. Baltimore scooped up quality veterans such as Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby well after last year’s NFL draft. Could he find more bargains this summer?
 
After discussing the news that WR Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Dolphins (4:11), Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their takeaways from rookie minicamp (8:11). Then they break down the best of the remaining free agents (13:20) and preview some potential beefs we could see this season (25:01).

Odafe Oweh's option exercised, plus 6 questions about the Ravens' draft class

After discussing the news that the Ravens have picked up OLB Odafe Oweh's fifth-year option, Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer ask six important questions about the Ravens’ 2024 draft class.
Which rookie will play the most snaps this year? (9:34)
Should the Ravens have been more aggressive in their attempts to get a tackle? (15:05)
What's your favorite draft pick highlight reel to watch? (21:16)
What are the best draft pick comparisons? (27:02)
What’s the next big move for the Ravens? (36:30)
Who's your favorite undrafted rookie? (40:10)

Loading up on offense in Day 3 of the NFL draft

The Ravens added weapons around Lamar Jackson on Saturday.
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down all six of Baltimore’s Day 3 picks: UNC WR Devontez Walker, Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa, Marshall RB Rasheen Ali, Kentucky QB Devin Leary, Michigan State C Nick Samac and Purdue S Sanoussi Kane. 

Ravens address offensive line, edge rusher on Day 2

The Ravens addressed offensive line and edge rusher on Day 2 of the NFL draft.
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the selections of Washington OT Roger Rosengarten and Penn State edge Isaac Adisa. Then they run through some wide receivers still left on the board.

Ravens draft CB Nate Wiggins with 30th overall pick

The Ravens added a speedy cornerback to their defense with the selection of Clemson standout Nate Wiggins at 30th overall. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer analyze the selection and discuss how Wiggins could fit in Zach Orr’s scheme.