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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 PodcastWeek 3: Challenging coaching, Daniel Faalele and offense's identity with Kyle Goon
The Ravens’ problems are apparent to those who watched the team’s first two games. But are their issues fixable at this point in the season? Columnist Kyle…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens collapse in 26-23 loss to Raiders. Who's to blame?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' shocking Week 2 loss to the Raiders, discussing Derrick Henry's usage, the defense's…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastIsaiah 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastPreviewing 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDevin 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 Banner Ravens PodcastTalking 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJosh 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastNate 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'…
The Banner Ravens PodcastHanding 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJohn 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens sign safety Eddie Jackson on eve of training camp
The Ravens added veteran safety Eddie Jackson on Friday, addressing their biggest roster need on the eve of training camp. What will the roster look like by…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWhat works well (and what doesn't) in Todd Monken's offense?
Coordinator Todd Monken reshaped the Ravens’ offense in his first season in Baltimore. What does he have in store for Year 2? Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas…
The Banner Ravens PodcastThe 2024 Ravens Roster Draft
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer have some fun with their downtime by drafting the Ravens’ current roster into a pair of 22-player squads. With Lamar Jackson…
The Banner Ravens PodcastAre the Ravens still the class of the AFC North?
Baltimore was the best of the best in 2023, at least in the regular season. The same afternoon they earned the top seed in their conference, the Ravens also…
The Banner Ravens PodcastX factors at each position, including David Ojabo and Travis Jones
Lamar Jackson. Derrick Henry. Kyle Hamilton. The Ravens’ stars will draw the bulk of the attention in the fall, but the team’s season could come down to…
The Banner Ravens PodcastNew helmets, minicamp overreactions and "Hard Knocks"
How much can we really learn about the Ravens in June? The answer: Probably not much. But that won’t stop us from trying to dissect what happened on the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastOdafe Oweh, Devontez Walker and others we're watching at minicamp
As mandatory minicamp commences, the Ravens still face major questions at several key positions. What can they expect from rookie wide receiver Devontez…
The Banner Ravens PodcastShould Lamar be here for OTAs?
It’s an age-old debate: Are voluntary work activities really voluntary? Quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed several of the Ravens’ OTAs this spring. Is it…
The Banner Ravens PodcastIs the Ravens' wide receiver corps good enough?
Odell Beckham Jr. might not have provided as much juice to the Ravens offense as some expected, but his departure still leaves a sizeable hole in Baltimore’s…
The Banner Ravens PodcastIs a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson a good thing?
How does a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson look? Which offensive linemen ran with the first team? What do Derrick Henry’s new teammates make of him? Paul Mancano…
The Banner Ravens PodcastGame-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
An AFC championship rematch to kick off the season. A Harbaugh Bowl in prime time. A Christmas Day showdown in Texas. There’s no shortage of interesting…
The Banner Ravens PodcastOBJ to Miami, rookie minicamp and remaining free agents
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastOdafe Oweh's option exercised, plus 6 questions about the Ravens' draft class
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 Banner Ravens PodcastLoading up on offense in Day 3 of the NFL draft
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens address offensive line, edge rusher on Day 2
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens draft CB Nate Wiggins with 30th overall pick
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRashod Bateman extended, plus our final draft predictions
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastFull 7-round Ravens mock draft
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRevealing our spiciest Ravens draft takes
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDraft defensive deep dive: EDGE, CB, S, ILB and DL
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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastKyle 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDiving 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJohn 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…
The Banner Ravens Podcast8 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMorgan 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastKing 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastJustin 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastOne 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastReacting 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…
The Banner Ravens PodcastProspects to watch for the Ravens at the NFL combine
It’s never too early to start your draft prep. The NFL combine in Indianapolis gives the Ravens’ front office a chance to watch and interview prospects up…
The Banner Ravens PodcastHow many of the Ravens' free agents can they retain?
The Ravens stand to lose more in free agency than almost any other team, as Justin Madubuike and Patrick Queen highlight a long list of impending free agents…
The Banner Ravens PodcastShould the Ravens franchise tag Justin Madubuike?
The Ravens would be wise to avoid letting DT Justin Madubuike reach free agency. But will they have to franchise tag him to accomplish that? After discussing…
The Banner Ravens PodcastZay Flowers news, Super Bowl takeaways and key offseason dates
Super Bowl LVIII showed just how much Baltimore needs to fix in order to get over the hump in the near future. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastHow stable are the Ravens?
The Ravens appear to be a stable organization: They have a long-tenured head coach, a franchise quarterback and plenty of talent on both sides of the ball. But…
The Banner Ravens PodcastZach Orr hired as defensive coordinator, Harbaugh and DeCosta speak
The Ravens didn’t wait long to replace Mike Macdonald, naming inside linebackers coach Zach Orr defensive coordinator. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMike Macdonald is leaving for Seattle. Who replaces him?
The Ravens are losing their defensive mastermind, as Mike Macdonald is set to become the Seahawks’ next head coach. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react…
The Banner Ravens PodcastSorting through the rubble of the Ravens’ disappointing finish
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their final thoughts on Baltimore’s loss to the Chiefs (5:15), then preview a difficult offseason ahead. How will the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastRavens’ offense disappears in season-ending loss
Cancel your flight to Vegas. The Ravens are staying home this February. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens’ devastating 17-10 loss to the…
The Banner Ravens PodcastAFC championship: Who has the edge: Ravens or Chiefs?
Lamar vs. Mahomes. Andrews vs. Kelce. Madubuike vs. Jones. Between the Ravens and Chiefs rosters, you could build a team full of Pro Bowlers. Hosts Paul…
The Banner Ravens PodcastThe most compelling storylines of Chiefs-Ravens
Two MVPs, one superstar musician and infinite storylines. The Ravens will meet the Chiefs in an AFC championship game filled with stellar players and…
The Banner Ravens PodcastMoving on! Ravens thump Texans, head to AFC Championship Game
It was a tale of two halves for the Ravens on Saturday. Baltimore’s uneven first 30 minutes were quickly replaced by a dominant finish in a 34-10 win in their…
The Banner Ravens PodcastDivisional round: How concerning are the Texans?
How concerned should Ravens fans be about the possibility of an upset? Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Ravens reporter Giana Han (1:30) to…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWe may have underestimated the Texans
Everyone was dreaming of Joe Flacco returning to Baltimore, but the Texans hit us with a hard reality: They’re a real threat to the Ravens. Hosts Paul Mancano…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWild Card Weekend: Ranking the Ravens’ possible playoff matchups
Which team do you want to see the Ravens face in the divisional round: the Steelers, Dolphins, Browns or Texans? Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank…
The Banner Ravens PodcastBackups can’t beat Steelers in regular season finale
The Ravens ended their regular season with a whimper, but with the divisional round two weeks away, few will remember the details of this ugly affair. Hosts…
The Banner Ravens PodcastWeek 18: Why Lamar Jackson is the undisputed MVP
Lamar Jackson won’t have to play all 17 games to lock up the MVP. The Ravens have nothing to gain from a win over the Steelers in their Week 18, meaning…
The Banner Ravens PodcastLamar flambés Dolphins, Ravens clinch bye
If 2024 is anything like 2023, the Ravens are in for a thrilling January, and perhaps February. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens’…