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

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
44 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the two-year extension for RB Derrick Henry (0:54) and the news that Ar'Darius Washington's suffered a torn Achilles (10:20). Then they break down the Ravens' 2025 schedule (16:39).

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
25 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the addition of OL Joe Noteboom. Then, they're joined by draft analyst James Foster to break down the Ravens' rookies, including S Malaki Starks, EDGE Mike Green and more.

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
27 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that the Ravens are releasing longtime kicker Justin Tucker. Then break down Eric DeCosta's statement, in which the EVP and GM called it a "football decision," then talk about the pressure on rookie Tyler Loop.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
39 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' decision to exercise the fifth-year option on S Kyle Hamilton's deal but not that of C Tyler Linderbaum (0:34). Then they ask five important questions about the Ravens' offseason (8:33).

Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
36 min
The Ravens came into the draft’s final day with eight selections and left with eight players, including the kicker who might replace Justin Tucker.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down all eight of the team’s Day 3 selections.

Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
27 min
Baltimore addressed the trenches with their Day 2 picks, drafting Marshall edge rusher Mike Green and LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer analyze both selections and look ahead to the draft’s final four rounds.

Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
30 min
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.

Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
57 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round Ravens mock draft.

Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
52 min
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.

Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
57 min
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).




