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#225: Bronson Rechsteiner Calls Into The Lounge

The son of WCW and WWF legend Rick Steiner is a new undrafted rookie Ravens fullback with a big-time wrestling background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 202038 min

#224: Deep Film Breakdown of Ravens Rookies

Film analyst Ken McKusick of filmstudybaltimore.com talks about the Ravens' 2020 draft picks and how they'll fit in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 202040 min

#223: Eric DeCosta Reviews the 2020 Draft

General Manager Eric DeCosta shares insight into the Ravens' thinking in various rounds and on certain players, and tells some funny stories from the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202059 min

#222: Reaction to Ravens' 2020 Draft

Mink and Downing talk about all 10 picks, project what they could bring, talk about moves still to be made, revisit their mock drafts and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202038 min

#221: First-Round Reaction, Second Round Preview

Mink and Garrett discuss the Patrick Queen selection and talk about how they could see Round 2 playing out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202026 min

#220: Breaking Down Our 7-Round Mock Drafts

Pencils down! Mink and Garrett have turned in their final Ravens mock drafts and they explain all their picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202059 min

#219: Joe Hortiz Previews the Draft

Director of Player Personnel Joe Hortiz talks about the top linebackers, Mink and Garrett's mock picks and how the virtual draft will operate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202037 min

#218: Daniel Jeremiah Calls Into The Lounge

The former Ravens scout turned expert draft analyst talks about Eric DeCosta's strengths, which direction he sees Baltimore going and his outside-the-box pick at No. 28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202031 min

#217: Peter Schrager Calls Into The Lounge

The 'Good Morning Football' star married into a Ravens family, and he calls in from their basement to talk Ravens draft, Lamar Jackson and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202034 min

#216: Under-the-Radar First-Round Picks

Mink and Garrett talk about the role of analytics in the Ravens' draft and two prospects who we aren't all talking about who could be the pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 202032 min

#215: Mel Kiper Previews Ravens Draft

ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the prospects who make the most sense for Baltimore not just at No. 28, but on days 2 and 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202027 min

#214: Draft Talk With The Common Man

Mink and Garrett discuss the offensive line, the possibility of trading back to get more second-round picks, and bring on The Common Man for a wellness check and to settle the Bunker Draft winner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 202036 min

#213: Pre-Draft Presser Breakdown

Mink and Downing give their takeaways from the pre-draft presser and answer fan questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 202032 min

#212: Mark Andrews Calls Into the Lounge

The Pro Bowl tight end talks about his 'prison' workouts during COVID-19, what he expects from himself next year, the Hayden Hurst trade and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 202029 min

#211: Derek Wolfe Calls Into The Lounge

New Ravens defensive end talks about why he picked Baltimore, what he envisions for himself, shares his tough background and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 202031 min

#210: Who Pick No. 28 Could Be (Besides an ILB)

Mink and Downing answer your emails, debate the options available in the first round, and hold a Bunker Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202043 min

#209: Breaking Down the Film and Salary Cap

Russell Street Report's Brian McFarland and Ken McKusick from FilmstudyBaltimore.com and 105.7 join to give a detailed explanation of what the new additions will bring, insight on top rookies and where the Ravens stand with cap space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 202040 min

#208: Discussing the (Reported) Wolfe Addition

Mink and Garrett break down why a Derek Wolfe signing would be a perfect fit and answer some listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202026 min

#207: Fallout From Michael Brockers Deal Falling Throug

Mink and Downing discuss what's next for the Ravens after the Ravens decided not to sign defensive lineman Michael Brockers. They also discuss whether Jadeveon Clowney could be an option and this year's unique pre-draft process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202032 min

#206: Jimmy Smith Calls Into The Lounge

Fresh off agreeing to a new one-year contract, cornerback Jimmy Smith discusses his decision to stay in Baltimore, what it was like testing free agency, and why he thinks the Ravens are in a great position for a Super Bowl run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 202030 min

#205: Fan Questions and Free Agency Reaction

After a busy first week of free agency, Mink and Downing react to the recent re-signings of Jimmy Smith, Anthony Levine and Chris Moore. They also dive into fan questions that have piled up in the last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202045 min

#204: Dick Cass Calls Into The Lounge

Ravens President Dick Cass discussed how coronavirus has impacted the organization and the NFL, and why it was important for the Ravens to donate $1 million to local organizations during this challenging time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202031 min

#203: Eric DeCosta Calls Into The Lounge

Baltimore's general manager discusses the addition of Calais Campbell, trading Hayden Hurst and how this year's draft preparation is much different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202035 min

#202: Calais Campbell Calls Into The Lounge

The Ravens' new Pro Bowl defensive end talks about the emotions of being traded, his motivation to prove people wrong, his feelings joining the Ravens and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202027 min

#201: Finally Reacting to the Calais Campbell Deal

Now that it's official, Mink and Garrett talk about the big move for the big man and what's next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 202024 min

#200: Free Agency Officially Opens With an Announcement

Mink and Downing still can't talk about everything, but they can discuss the Hayden Hurst trade and other free agency news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202033 min

#199: Big Moves in the NFL & AFC North

Mink and Downing still can't talk about the Ravens' buzz, but they discuss the latest NFL news and an intriguing player that was released who could make sense to add.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202034 min

#198: Day 1 From Our New Lounges

COVID-19 sent us home to work, but with free agency kicking off, Mink and Garrett talk about what's happening (as much as possible) and what's to come. Stay tuned as we attempt to make the pod daily!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202031 min

#197: Marshal Yanda Shares Stories From a Fantastic Career

We sat down with Marshal Yanda after his retirement press conference to talk about his decision (4:10), how he expects to miss football (12:42), his unusual path to becoming elite (21:10) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202050 min

#196: What We Learned From the NFL Combine

Mink and Downing discuss some of the 'fallers' after combine workouts (5:00), intriguing receiver options (11:30) and whether a first-round running back makes sense (17:25). They also bring on the ultimate source to get to the bottom of Garrett's expense report (22:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 202033 min

#195: Checking in From The Scouting Combine

Garrett and Cliff are keeping The Lounge open from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and they discuss the potential of adding another offensive playmaker (3:30), improving the defense (15:15) and the fit of a dynamic linebacker (18:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202026 min

#194: Ravens' Top Scout Previews the Combine

Mink and Clifton Brown talk with Director of Player Personnel Joe Hortiz about this year's wide receiver draft class and what the Ravens are looking for (14:18), the top pass rushers (22:00) and inside linebackers (27:56), and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202044 min

#193: Offseason Predictions and Sponsorship Opportunities

John Eisenberg, stops by the Lounge to predict which free agents return (7:00) and how the Ravens spend their first-round pick (16:10). Sr. VP of Corporate Sponsorships Kevin Rochlitz stops by with gifts (25:00) and discusses Lamar Jackson's marketability(29:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202043 min

#192: Chuck Clark Talks About His Extension

Safety Chuck Clark joins Mink and Garrett minutes after signing his three-year contract and talks about how the deal came together (3:51), a motivating moment (5:28), his whirlwind year (8:50), why he signed now (9:31), and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202022 min

#191: Reviewing Preseason Predictions & Making More for Offseason

Mink and Downing go back to see how well they did in predicting the 2019 season (6:16), rank the offseason needs (16:30), debate big-time free-agent signings (22:26) and talk a little draft (34:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202037 min

#190: Talking Pro Bowl, Super Bowl and More

Garrett shares some behind-the-scenes intel from the Pro Bowl (1:54), talks about Lamar's beef with Mink (9:34), try to predict what Marshal Yanda will do (13:51) and hold a Super Bowl snack draft (23:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202038 min

#189: Therapy Session After Playoff Loss

Mink and Downing talk about dealing with the loss (:40), give their take on what went wrong (6:22), Lamar Jackson's playoff struggles (15:40) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202028 min

#188: Brandon Carr Stops By The Lounge

Veteran cornerback Brandon Carr talks about the mood of the team (7:44), his mentality having a shot at a Super Bowl late in his career (10:19), adjusting to playing safety (12:09) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 202037 min

#187: Jimmy Smith Stops By The Lounge

Cornerback Jimmy Smith talks about his scary knee injury (8:55), how the Marcus Peters trade made him nervous (11:09), comparisons to the 2011 Ravens (18:32) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 202038 min

#186: Jaylon Ferguson Stops By The Lounge

Rookie outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson talks about his 'Sack Daddy' nickname (8:37), getting thrown into the fire (10:18), his fighter's mentality (12:09), his thoughts on a potential Terrell Suggs return (15:11) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 201927 min

#185: Domata Peko Stops By The Lounge

The Ravens' new(ish) run stopper talks about his long hair (5:01), the process of coming to Baltimore (6:40), the need to stop the run in Cleveland (13:40), his Samoan background (16:50) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 201925 min

#184: Bradley Bozeman Stops By The Lounge

Left guard Bradley Bozeman tells his unique engagement story (8:55), emerging as a rock-solid starter (13:17), the Ravens' unique team chemistry (15:09), his work against bullying (26:36) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 201936 min

#183: Gus Edwards Stops By The Lounge

Running back Gus 'The Bus' Edwards talks about his nickname (2:30), childhood as an immigrant from Liberia (7:02), introduction to football (11:31) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 201928 min

#182: Previewing 49ers & the Meat Draft

With no more superlatives left for Lamar Jackson, Mink and Downing start thinking long-term (10:55). Plus a look at the 49ers challenge (19:33), and does Mink botch yet another draft (21:52)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 201936 min

#181: Matt Skura & PFT Commenter Stop By The Lounge

Center Matt Skura talks about his Lamar Jackson 'Thriller' T-shirt (4:41), working his way up the league (14:07), his Steelers fandom growing up (20:37) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 201945 min

#180: Hollywood Brown Stops By The Lounge

Rookie first-round wide receiver Marquise Brown talks about his blingy chains (5:00), dealing with injuries (7:18), his nickname and humble background (11:00), relationship with Lamar Jackson (21:15) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 201934 min

#179: Earl Thomas Stops By The Lounge

Safety Earl Thomas III talks about high-fiving and picking off Tom Brady (6:28), revisits the Seattle win (9:18), dishes on his relationship with Ed Reed (14:34) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 201933 min

#178: Chuck Clark Stops By The Lounge

The new starting safety talks about his on-field communication (6:30), his film study (10:29), facing the Patriots (12:41), being a new father (16:30), his icy hot routine (19:09) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 201930 min

#177: Handing Out Midseason Awards

Mink and Garrett break down the Seattle win, answer a bunch of questions (3:35) and hand out the hardware for MVP (15:56), biggest surprise (16:40) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 201931 min

#176: Anquan Boldin Stops By The Lounge

Anquan Boldin retired as a Raven, then joined us to talk about why he made that decision (2:40), reminisces on the Super Bowl run (4:44), why his physicality fit the Ravens (7:35) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 201931 min