The Banner Ravens Podcast

Week 2: Ravens searching for offensive identity as Minshew Mania descends

One game into the Ravens’ 2024 season, we’re still trying to determine how this team plans to attack their opponents.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer play a Vegas-style question game (1:43) about what they've seen from the Ravens so far. Then, they preview Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders (21:40).

Isaiah Likely's toe is the difference in Ravens' loss to Chiefs

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the final play of the Ravens’ Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, then dissect what went wrong in the season opener.

Week 1: What's at stake in AFC Championship rematch

It’s only Week 1, but it’s hard to ignore the narratives swirling around the Ravens’ matchup against the Chiefs.
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the return of QB Tyler Huntley (0:56) and Paul's Word of the Day (7:55). Then they dive into the narratives of Thursday's game, including Lamar Jackson's quest for GOAT status (17:53) and Travis Kelce's beef with Justin Tucker (25:11). Finally, they preview the AFC Championship Game rematch (28:00) and give score predictions (44:12).

Previewing the 2024 season and making our predictions

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the tragic passing of offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris (0:20). Then they dissect the Ravens' initial 53-man roster (4:00) and dive into their season preview (11:23) and predictions (46:27).

Devin Leary fails to impress, preseason ends in loss to Packers

Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the team’s 30-7 loss to the Packers in the preseason finale, dissecting what they saw from quarterback Devin Leary, the offensive line, cornerback Nate Wiggins and more.

Talking rookies, offensive line and backup QB with Giana Han

Giana Han joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to debate the biggest issues facing the Ravens, including contributions of the rookie class, offensive line uncertainty and the backup quarterback situation. Then Giana provides an update from Steelers training camp.

Josh Johnson, David Ojabo bounce back in preseason win over Falcons

Quarterback Josh Johnson and outside linebacker David Ojabo came into Saturday’s preseason game against the Falcons in need of a strong performance. Both delivered for the Ravens in a 13-12 win.
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer talk about Johnson's big day (2:37), QB Emory Jones (10:05), offensive line (13:15), the wideouts (17:00), David Ojabo (21:20) and more.

Nate Wiggins injured, Ravens offense unimpressive in preseason loss to Eagles

Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' 16-13 preseason loss to the Eagles, including LB Trenton Simpson's strong performance, CB Nate Wiggins' injury, QB Josh Johnson's mediocre game and more. 

Handing out gold, silver and bronze medals at Ravens training camp

The Ravens’ first preseason game is a week away. Who has looked the best so far in training camp?
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer hand out gold (5:26), silver (17:35) and bronze (30:16) medals at 1 Winning Drive.

John Harbaugh has "visions" and Lamar Jackson returns to practice

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made headlines Sunday when he said his “vision” is for Lamar Jackson to be known as the greatest quarterback of all time. What did Harbaugh hope to accomplish with his proclamation?
 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer talk about Jackson’s return to practice (1:59). Then they discuss Baltimore’s impressive defense (9:07) and Harbaugh’s lofty goals for Jackson (18:46).