The Banner Ravens Podcast

Ravens sign a kick returner, plus QBs, RBs and TEs whom they could draft

The Ravens have starters entrenched at quarterback, running back and tight end. But Baltimore could stand to add players to the back end of their depth chart at those positions.
 
After discussing the signing of kick returner Deonte Hardy, hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer run through some skill position prospects who could interest Eric DeCosta in the draft (4:10), including Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis and Oregon running back Bucky Irving.

Kyle Van Noy returns, and we pick our favorite wide receiver prospects

After years of underwhelming wide receiver play, the Ravens made a conscious effort to upgrade their talent at wideout last offseason. In came veterans Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor, as well as first-round pick Zay Flowers.
 
A year later, the position group needs another influx of talent. Beckham is out the door, and Rashod Bateman is entering the final year of his rookie deal. With the NFL draft three weeks away, how does Baltimore plan on adding to the wide receiver room?
 
After discussing the return of outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (1:05), hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer dive into this year’s wide receiver class with The 33rd Team’s Dan Pizzuta (23:17).

Diving into a deep pool of offensive line draft prospects

Of all the Ravens’ position groups that appear uncertain at the moment — and there are several — the offensive line is by far the most concerning.
Baltimore will have two new starters at guard and a new right tackle in 2024. But Eric DeCosta can take solace in the fact that this year’s crop of NFL draft prospects is stacked with quality offensive linemen.
After discussing the departure of outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (0:35), hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer explain why a tackle could make sense for the Ravens’ first-round pick (9:09). Then they chat with Trench Warfare’s Brandon Thorn (24:57) about which offensive line prospects make the most sense for Baltimore.

John Harbaugh doesn't seem worried by Ravens' thin roster. Should he be?

The Ravens’ roster looks awfully thin at the moment. Two weeks into the start of the new league year, Baltimore is currently without three of their starting offensive linemen, a starting wide receiver and their top two sack leaders from a year ago.
 
But John Harbaugh doesn’t seem worried.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the NFL's new rule changes (1:55) and the team’s free agent additions (12:01) of Josh Jones, Chris Board and Ka’dar Hollman, then parse what Harbaugh had to say at the NFL’s owners’ meeting (15:35)

8 burning questions, including Patrick Queen's villain arc and OBJ's contract

Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer have plenty of questions one week into the new league year, including:
 
1. Is Patrick Queen a villain? (0:33)
2. Should the Ravens have tried harder to re-sign Tyler Huntley? (5:44)
3. Do the Ravens regret the OBJ contract? (10:05)
4. Is this Ronnie Stanley's last year in Baltimore? (15:12)
5. What kind of shape is the offensive line in? (17:09)
6. Do the Ravens have any cap space left? (20:37)
7. Which positions could the Ravens still target in free agency? (22:33)
8. Which AFC signing was the most impactful? (25:25)

Morgan Moses traded to Jets, Derrick Henry introduced

A passing attack led by Lamar Jackson. A running game spearheaded by Derrick Henry. The Ravens’ offensive picture was coming into focus.
 
Then Baltimore traded right tackle Morgan Moses. And the image got all blurry.
 
From the team’s headquarters in Owings Mills, hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Moses trade (1:00). Then they offer more thoughts on the addition of Henry (8:50) and propose a unique path to acquiring Jackson’s backup at quarterback (23:22).

King in, Queen out: Ravens get Derrick Henry, lose Patrick Queen

The Ravens got their RB1, but lost one of their Pro Bowl linebackers.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss to the news that running back Derrick Henry has agreed to terms with the Ravens on a two-year deal. Then they react to the breaking news (18:32) that linebacker Patrick Queen is headed to the Steelers. Finally, Paul and Jonas talk about the losses of Gus Edwards, Ronald Darby, Geno Stone and more (23:25).

Justin Madubuike signs four-year extension with Ravens

How’s that for a Friday news dump?
 
The Ravens announced the team has agreed to a four-year contract extension with All-Pro defensive lineman Justin Madubuike.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the news and discuss the ramifications of the signing.

One Signing Moment: Our free agency bracket

It’s March, which means it’s time to bust out the brackets.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer determine which free agent Baltimore is most likely to sign by placing the top 32 candidates in a bracket. By process of elimination, they predict which available player might be in a Ravens jersey in 2024.
 
The bracket is broken down into four regions — running back, edge rusher, offensive line and in house — and each player is assigned a seed — 1 through 8 — based on how logical his fit is in Baltimore. Then, Paul and Jonas go matchup by matchup to produce a victor.
 
Will their winner sign with the Ravens? We will find out when free agency begins next week.

Reacting to Madubuike's franchise tag, planning the Ravens' offseason

The Ravens got their first bit of offseason business done on Tuesday, placing the franchise tag on defensive lineman Justin Madubuike.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the news (0:35) and present their plans for the rest of Baltimore’s offseason (5:30).