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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
The Banner Ravens PodcastJaire Alexander signed: Are the Ravens Super Bowl favorites?
From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' addition of Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander, discussing how his signing…
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Should the Ravens make a run at Jaire Alexander?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to Chuck Smith's impassioned defense of Zach Orr. Then they discuss CB Nate Wiggins' added strength. Finally…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens extend Rashod Bateman on three-year deal
From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss Aaron Rodgers' decision to sign with the Steelers (1:25)…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens OTAs: Mark Andrews speaks and Odafe Oweh is jacked
From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat writer Giana Han to discuss what they saw and heard at Ravens organized team…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDerrick Henry extended, Ar'Darius Washington injured and schedule released
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastHow much can this rookie class contribute in 2025?
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'…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJustin Tucker released: What this move tells us
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastHave the Ravens filled their roster holes?
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens draft potential Justin Tucker replacement on Day 3
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastBreaking down selections of Mike Green, Emery Jones Jr.
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastReaction to Ravens selecting S Malaki Starks at No. 27
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 Banner Ravens Podcast7-round Ravens mock draft with PFF's Gordon McGuinness
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round Ravens mock draft.
The Banner Ravens Podcast9 defensive prospects the Ravens could draft at No. 27
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastBest OL and WR prospect fits with The Athletic's Derrik Klassen
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRanking the Ravens' biggest draft needs
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss John Harbaugh's contract extension and what they learned from Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta's comments at the…
The Banner Ravens Podcast6 big decisions Eric DeCosta still has to make
After discussing the addition of CB Chidobe Awuzie (1:18), co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank the most important decisions still facing Ravens…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens finally invest in a backup QB, sign veteran Cooper Rush
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' addition of backup QB Cooper Rush (1:30) and LB Jake Hummel (16:08), plus the re-signing of G Ben…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDeAndre Hopkins signs: How he changes the Ravens' offense
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens' reported signing of WR DeAndre Hopkins.
The Banner Ravens PodcastRonnie Stanley is back. What's next for the Ravens?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley on a three-year deal (4:50). Then they discuss the Ravens' salary…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMaking sense of Harbaugh, DeCosta's comments on Tucker and more
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer from Indianapolis to discuss Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh’s responses to the allegations made against kicker Justin…
The Banner Ravens PodcastLatest on Tucker, plus drafting the Ravens' offseason needs
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss The Baltimore Banner's report that seven additional massage therapists have accused kicker Justin Tucker of…
The Banner Ravens Podcast6 lessons the Ravens need to learn from the 2024 season
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Super Bowl LIX (1:21), Lamar Jackson's MVP snub (14:00) and a possible Derrick Henry contract extension…
The Banner Ravens PodcastTucker update, coaching changes and trade possibilities
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer provide and update on the allegations against kicker Just Tucker (0:00). Then, they discuss the changes to the Ravens'…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJustin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. Here is how we reported the story
Read the full article: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/justin-tucker-massage-GLV2V5G6UZBZJIGXDUQVL4QG7U/ Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas…
The Banner Ravens PodcastEnd-of-season takeaways and an honest Mark Andrews conversation
From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas give their takeaways from head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta's end-of-season press…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMark Andrews, Ravens let playoff win slip away in Buffalo
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' devastating 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round.
The Banner Ravens PodcastDivisional round: Who's under the most pressure to beat the Bills?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that the Ravens have claimed WR Diontae Johnson. Then they place Ravens players and coaches into…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens run wild, send Steelers home in wild card round
From M&T Bank Stadium, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their Word of the Day (2:00) and discuss Lamar Jackson's stellar performance on the ground…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWild card round: Ravens need to stiff-arm the Steelers
The Ravens and Steelers are headed in opposite directions. With an AFC North title in hand, Baltimore cruises into Saturday’s wild-card playoff game on a…
The Banner Ravens PodcastAFC North champs! Ravens shatter records in win over Browns
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' 35-10 win over the Browns in the season finale.
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 18: Ravens' nine Pro Bowlers and previewing the Browns
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their Word of the Day (1:45). Then they react to the Pro Bowl rosters and break down the nine Ravens who made the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens take hold of AFC North, light up Texans on Christmas Day
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' dominant win over the Texans on Christmas Day, giving their Word of the Day (1:50) and handing out…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 17: Christmas wish list, playoff picture and Texans preview
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their Christmas wish lists for the Ravens (3:30) and their Word of the Day (26:01). Then they preview Wednesday's…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMarlon Humphrey's pick-six helps Ravens beat Steelers, clinch playoff berth
Momentum seemed to change with the harsh December wind on Saturday night. Down a touchdown, the Steelers forced a red-zone interception from quarterback Lamar…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 16: How Baltimore can beat Pittsburgh and claim the AFC North
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the ongoing Diontae Johnson saga (2:42). Then they draft the most interesting storylines for Saturday's game…
The Banner Ravens PodcastLamar runs wild on Giants in 35-14 romp
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' 35-14 win over the Giants, giving their Word of the Day (2:26), discussing the offense's stellar…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 15: Will Ravens regret sticking with Justin Tucker?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' decision to stick with Justin Tucker (3:25). Then, they're joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon…
The Banner Ravens PodcastReacting to Diontae Johnson's suspension and role-playing the bye week
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Giana Han to react to the suspension of WR Diontae Johnson (1:00). Then they engage in a role-playing…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJustin Tucker crumbles, offense faceplants in loss to Eagles
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' 24-19 loss to the Eagles, giving their Word of the Day (4:44) before discussing Justin Tucker's…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 13: Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley meet in a battle of elite RBs
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Raven's path to the playoffs (1:29), their high penalty total (2:39) and their improvements on defense…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJohn Harbaugh gets gutsy, bests brother with 30-23 win over Chargers
The Ravens came into their Week 12 matchup on the precipice. A loss to the Chargers would send them to a 7-5 record and put them 1 1/2 games back of the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 12: Do you buy the Ravens' improved defense?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss whether the Ravens’ defensive improvements are sustainable before previewing Monday’s game against the Los…
The Banner Ravens PodcastPenalties, Tucker's nightmare day doom Ravens in loss to Steelers
The Ravens made life difficult for themselves Sunday, committing 12 penalties (and missing two field goals) in an ugly 18-16 loss to the Steelers. Co-host…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 11: Patrick Queen, Diontae Johnson swap adds to Steelers rivalry
What’s a good rivalry without some bad blood? The Ravens are set to face the Steelers for the first time this season on Sunday, marking linebacker Patrick…
The Banner Ravens PodcastBest sequel ever? Ravens win another shootout with Bengals
Sequels usually disappoint. This one didn’t. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ thrilling 35-34 win over the Bengals, discussing…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 10: Is adding CB Tre'Davious White enough as Ravens prepare for Bengals?
A week after trading for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the Ravens added a piece to their secondary in two-time Pro Bowler Tre’Davious White. But did Eric…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJackson, Henry combine for 5 TDs in rout of Broncos
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' dominant 41-10 win over the Broncos, giving their Word of the Day (1:12), discuss why Baltimore…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 9: Trade deadline targets, Marcus Williams' benching and defensive disguises
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Joe Flacco's return to a starting role in Indianapolis (1:45) and the weirdness surrounding Marcus Williams'…
The Banner Ravens PodcastEDC makes preemptive strike, trades for WR Diontae Johnson
Eric DeCosta didn’t wait until the Nov. 5 deadline to make a major trade. The Ravens sent a fifth-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for veteran wide…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens drop the ball and the game in Cleveland
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer dissect what went wrong on a sunny afternoon in Cleveland. They deliver their Word of the Day (2:45), lament the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 8: The Cleveland Browns are an abject disaster
As the Ravens ride the highs of a five-game winning streak, their divisional foes in northeast Ohio trudge through a brutal 1-6 season. Can Baltimore add to…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWho's stopping this offense? Bateman goes off in beatdown of Bucs
It’s “pick your poison” with this Ravens offense. If you sell out to stop the run, you expose yourself to a Lamar Jackson deep ball. If you play it safe, you…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 7: First trimester report and Buccaneers preview
Remember when there was panic in Baltimore over a winless football team? It feels like forever ago, but the Ravens’ 0-2 start had many wondering if John…
The Banner Ravens PodcastZay Flowers, offense rule the day in 30-23 win over Commanders
Sunday’s matchup between Baltimore and Washington figured to be an offense-heavy affair, and quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels delivered a duel…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 6: Todd Monken head coaching buzz and Commanders preview
We’re only five weeks into the season, but Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is back at the center of the MVP conversation yet again, and the offensive…
The Banner Ravens PodcastInstant classic: Jackson outduels Burrow in wild overtime win
If you like defense, Sunday’s 41-38 overtime thriller in Cincinnati was not for you. But, if you get your kicks from watching two superstar quarterbacks…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 5: Davante Adams trade speculation and Bengals preview
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the possibility that the Ravens trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams. Then they preview Sunday's game against the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastKing Henry reigns, Ravens deliver statement win over Bills
Heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Bills, the Ravens were searching for their first complete win of the season. They got it in a dominant victory in…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 4: Justin Tucker, Roquan Smith among stars who need to step up
Much of the Ravens’ early struggles could be explained by the team’s reliance on unproven players, such as guard Daniel Faalele and Trenton Simpson. But some…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDerrick Henry dominates in Dallas, but near-collapse leaves sour taste
This is how the 2024 Ravens are supposed to look. Well, at least for three quarters. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the team’s 28-25 win…