
The Ravens Lounge
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Coach Dwayne Ledford Shares His Vision for the Offensive Line, Vega Ioane, Center Competition
John Simpson on Why He Returned to Baltimore, the Tenacity He'll Bring, And Teaming Up With Vega Ioane
Calais Campbell Talks About Returning to Ravens, How He Keeps Playing at a High Level, And More
Undrafted Rookies With the Best Shot to Make the Team
First Impressions From Ravens Rookie Minicamp
Reaction to Calais Campbell's Return; Plus Todd Heap Joins to Talk About Ja'Kobi Lane
Eric DeCosta Shares New Insights Into Ravens' 2026 Draft
Breaking Down the Ravens' 2026 Draft Class
Why We Love the Vega Ioane Pick
Our 7-Round Ravens Mock Drafts
Mel Kiper Jr. Shares His Best Fits for Ravens
Dane Brugler Previews the Ravens' Draft
Trey Hendrickson, Malaki Starks and More Ravens Share Their Favorite Aspects of New Uniforms
How the Ravens' New Uniforms Were Designed
What We Learned From Pre-Draft Luncheon
10 Pre-Draft Topics: Trade Scenarios, Potential Surprises, Double Dips & More
What Star Ravens Players Are Saying About the Fresh Start in Baltimore
Lamar Jackson, Key Players Report for Start of Voluntary Offseason Program

Ep 904President Sashi Brown Shares Ravens’ Priorities, Focus After Big Changes
Ravens President Sashi Brown discusses the process of hiring a new head coach, the renovations at M&T Bank Stadium and the organization’s top priorities both on and off the field. Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down the conversation with the team president, and discuss the upcoming season for the Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 903Reaction to Jesse Minter’s Press Conference at NFL Owners Meetings
Head Coach Jesse Minter met with reporters for about 30 minutes at the NFL Annual League Meetings in Phoenix, talking about the upcoming offseason workouts, expectations for key players and how he plans to build the team in his first season. Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down the press conference and share their key takeaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 903Updates from NFL Owners Meetings, What NFC Coaches Said About the Ravens
Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown provide updates from the NFL’s Annual League Meetings in Phoenix, including takeaways from Team President Sashi Brown’s time with local reporters, and what head coaches Mike Macdonald and John Harbaugh had to say about the Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of Our Favorite Draft Prospects for Ravens
With about a month until the 2026 NFL Draft, team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down some of their favorite draft prospects and how they could fit in Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zay Flowers and the Long-Term Salary Cap Outlook
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss how Jaxson Smith-Njigba's record-setting contract extension could impact Zay Flowers, the different contract options for Flowers, another member of the 2023 draft class that could get an extension, an interesting veteran free agent for 2027, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 899Bracket Challenge: Ravens 2026 Storylines
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing identify the 16 biggest storylines facing the Ravens in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 898How the Ravens Could Fill Remaining Roster Holes
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing outline what positions the Ravens still have additions to make at and whether free agency augmentation or the draft are more likely avenues. Plus, they reignite conversations about what the Ravens could do with the 14th-overall pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 897Takeaways From Trey Hendrickson's Introduction to Baltimore
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their thoughts on the introductory press conference with Trey Hendrickson, General Manager Eric DeCosta and Head Coach Jesse Minter, including what Hendrickson will bring to the Ravens pass rush, why he signed with Baltimore, his Super Bowl aspirations, what's next for DeCosta in free agency and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 896Chidobe Awuzie Joins The Lounge; Plus Breaking Down Thursday's Signings & More Moves
Ravens CB Chidobe Awuzie joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about why he re-signed, what he wants to prove in Year 2, his initial meetings with coaches and reuniting with Trey Hendrickson. Plus, we break down Keaton Mitchell's departure for Los Angeles and the reported addition of center/guard depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 895Eric DeCosta Breaks Down a Wild Start to Ravens Free Agency
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their takeaways from a wild 24 hours for the Ravens, including takeaways from Eric DeCosta's press conference shedding light on the Maxx Crosby trade falling through, the Trey Hendrickson addition, and other Ravens free agent losses. Plus, we break down three more reported free agent additions on Wednesday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Trey Hendrickson Addition, Maxx Crosby Subtraction
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their perspective on the trade for Maxx Crosby falling through, the reported massive move to get star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, and another departure to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 893Reaction to Ravens' Free Agency Additions & Losses
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the reported departures of Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Jordan Stout and Dre'Mont Jones, as well as the reported addition of John Simpson. Plus, Tyler Huntley stops in after signing his contract to discuss why coming back to Baltimore was so important to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 892Instant Reaction: Maxx Crosby Reportedly Traded to Ravens
The Ravens reportedly pulled off a blockbuster trade by acquiring All-Pro Maxx Crosby in exchange for two first-round picks. Team insiders Garrett Downing and Ryan Mink react to the news and share what it means for the Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 891Anthony Levine Talks About Making the Player to Coach Transition, Why it Was Important to Stay in Baltimore, And More
Ravens Special Teams Coordinator Anthony Levine sits down with Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown to talk about his journey going from Co-Cap to coordinator, why he didn't take vacations, how he connects with the players he coaches, what he'll bring to Baltimore's special teams unit, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 890Ben Solak Talks About New Coaches' Scheme, Ravens' Biggest Priority to Improve, the Next Step for Lamar Jackson And More
ESPN's Ben Solak joins Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown to talk about what Jesse Minter will bring to the defense and how Declan Doyle will change the offense, how the offensive line should be the offseason focus, how Lamar Jackson can improve his game by doing less, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 889Stock Up, Stock Down From the Combine
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Justin Robertson break down the prospects at Ravens positions of need who stood out and may have improved their standing. Plus, they discuss several first-round prospects who could slide to Baltimore at No. 14 after tougher Combine showings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 888Ravens Scouts Break Down the Combine
Director of College Scouting Andrew Raphael and Assistant Director of College Scouting Joey Cleary talk about the strengths of this year’s class, what they’re looking for in prospects, how they handle interviews, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 887Daniel Jeremiah Talks About Jesse Minter 'Grand Slam', Why He Likes a Wide Receiver for Ravens
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah talks about what makes Jesse Minter a special coach, who could fall to the Ravens at No. 14, how Baltimore could beef up the trenches on Day 2, why Penn State guard Vega Ioane would be a very solid pick, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 887Charles Davis Talks Draft at the Combine
NFL Network's Charles Davis joins insiders Clifton Brown and Garrett Downing and evaluates the Ravens' top draft needs, premier wide receivers in this year's class, someone who could fall to Baltimore at No. 14, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 885Takeaways From Eric DeCosta & Jesse Minter at Combine
Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown discuss updates on Tyler Linderbaum's potential deal, Lamar Jackson contract extension negotiations, the potential to keep Isaiah Likely, futures of Marlon Humphrey and Nnamdi Madubuike, beefing up in the trenches, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 884Previewing the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine begins this week and team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown set the table for what to expect and the big storylines of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Coordinators' Introductory Press Conference
Team insiders Cassie Cherigo and Clifton Brown give their takeaways from Wednesday's press conference with the Ravens' coordinators, including Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson, what Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver brings to the table, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Declan Doyle Joins The Lounge, Discusses Role as Ravens Offensive Coordinator
Ravens Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle stops by The Lounge to discuss his decision to come to Baltimore, teaming up with new Head Coach Jesse Minter and his visions for building an offense that features quarterback Lamar Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Weaver Talks Returning to Ravens as New Defensive Coordinator
Ravens Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver joins Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown to discuss his process during the offseason coaching carousel, the decision to come back to Baltimore and his expectations for this Ravens defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravens Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff, What Comes Next
Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down the new coaching staff under Jesse Minter and what Ravens fans can expect from this group. They also discuss big items on the horizon, including the scouting combine and contract extensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the Super Bowl Result Impacts Ravens and Hall of Fame Reaction
Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown discuss Seattle’s defensive dominance and what kind of blueprint that can provide for the Ravens under new Head Coach Jesse Minter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyzing the Latest Coaching Additions, a Key Position Yet to Be Filled & How Much the Culture Will Change
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down the reported hirings of Joe Lombardi, Eddie Faulkner, and Miles Taylor, along with the reports that quarterbacks coach Tee Martin will not be retained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Declan Doyle & Ravens' Other Coaching Hires
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing talk about new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, what he'll bring to the offense, as well as the reported hiring of Anthony Weaver, and four assistant coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Jesse Minter's Introductory Press Conference
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the arrival of new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter, including the principles he showed, the process that led to this position, his expectations for the team, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Minter Talks About His Son's Return to Baltimore, Coaching Roots & More
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing speak with Rick Minter, father of new Head Coach Jesse Minter and longtime coach himself, about how Jesse has grown as a coach, what makes him ready to be a head coach for the first time, what his defense will look like, when his family knew he was destined for coaching, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Minter's Coaching Principles
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing look back on an interview new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter did with John Harbaugh and the Harbaugh Coaching Academy to get an idea of Minter's coaching beliefs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Ravens Hiring Jesse Minter
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their initial reactions to the Ravens' decision to hire Jesse Minter as their next head coach, including the leadership he'll bring to Baltimore, why he's set up to succeed as a first-time head coach, how he'll elevate the defense, who could be his offensive coordinator, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.