The Banner Ravens Podcast

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 Shaff

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 w

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.

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.

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.

WR Rashod Bateman will be a Raven through 2026 after Baltimore extended the 24-year-old’s contract on the eve of the NFL draft. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down how Bateman’s extension will impact the roster. Then they give their final predictions for the first round of the NFL draft (18:01).

Is your head spinning from all the mock drafts flying around? Is your YouTube search history filled with cornerback prospect tape? Are you having trouble sleeping while thinking about fifth-round offensive linemen? Draft week can be a blur. And we’re here to add to the noise. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer produce a seven-round, Ravens-focused mock draft, going through all nine o

The Ravens will have to wait a while to make their first selection on Day 1 of the NFL draft on Thursday, but given their bevy of picks, they hold significant sway over how the events of the weekend will unfold. After discussing the Los Angeles Chargers’ signing of running back J.K. Dobbins (1:54), Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer reveal their hottest takes for the fast-approaching

The Ravens may have boasted the NFL’s most complete defense in 2023, but they lost a significant amount of talent in free agency: inside linebacker Patrick Queen, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and safety Geno Stone were among the many veterans to leave Baltimore this spring. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer explain how the Ravens could replace some of those players in n

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 Flor