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#141: One Reason to Root for the Patriots, Ed Reed Stories
Mink and Downing talk about all the recent news with Eric DeCosta's introduction and more (4:42), who they're rooting for in Super Bowl LIII (13:50), and Ed Reed's pending HOF induction (19:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#140: Our Ravens Offseason Blueprint
Mink and Downing break down which free agents they'd bring back and which they'd let go, plus who they would target in the NFL draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#139: 2018 Season Recap & Review
Mink, Downing and Cliff talk about the playoff loss (2:01), Lamar Jackson's rookie season (7:46), how to judge the season (15:30), and look back on their predictions (21:58). Plus, "The Boss" Michelle Andres joins to keep us in line (33:09).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#138: C.J. Mosley Stops by The Lounge
Fresh off his division-winning interception, linebacker C.J. Mosley talks about how he's moved on from his play (10:18), how he's approaching his pending free agency (12:52), what makes this year's defense so special (15:23) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#137: Willie Snead IV Stops by The Lounge
Wide receiver Willie Snead IV talks about nearly playing Pop Warner with Lamar Jackson (8:40), transitioning to a run-heavy offense (11:23), Michael Crabtree locking in (24:46) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#136: Talking Chargers, Bad Santa Prank and Best Christmas Gifts
Mink and Downing are joined by Clifton Brown and Eddie Coughlan to talk about Lamar Jackson (of course), what it's going to take to beat the Chargers and get the behind-the-scenes info on the team's Santa video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#135: Talking QBs, Miracles and Playoff Paths
Mink and Downing rant about the Chiefs loss (3:22), break down the starting QB decision (12:58), what's next for Joe Flacco (22:19) and the path to the playoffs (28:03).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#134: Robert Griffin III Stops by the Lounge
Quarterback Robert Griffin III talks about his first significant regular-season snaps in over a year (6:13), rookie Lamar Jackson (10:08), his up-and-down NFL career (19:58), what lies ahead for him (26:22) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#133: Mark Andrews Stops by The Lounge
Rookie tight end Mark Andrews talks about his near touchdown in Sunday's win (4:10), Lamar Jackson (6:24), his good buddies Baker Mayfield (13:50) and Orlando Brown Jr. (16:34) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#132: Dennis Pitta Talks Lamar Jackson & Joe Flacco
Former Ravens tight end turned WBAL radio analyst Dennis Pitta gives his evaluation of Lamar Jackson's first start (4:07), talks about the challenges ahead (5:25), who should start when Joe Flacco is healthy (11:27) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#131: Post-Bye Week Evaluation
Back and refreshed after the bye, Mink and Downing talk about the quarterback situation (3:40), what the Bengals game means (12:56), the playoff picture (14:40) and what needs to change (19:04) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#130: Talking Steelers & Trade Deadline Strategy
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora joins The Lounge to talk about his view that the Ravens should have been trade deadline sellers. Plus, looking at what this Sunday's game will mean to the 2018 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#129: Sam Koch Stops By The Lounge
Sam Koch talks about life as an NFL punter (4:50), his favorite punt (8:26), how he became a punter (12:50), how Justin Tucker has handled his miss (20:00) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#127: Hayden Hurst Stops By The Lounge
Rookie tight end Hayden Hurst talks about his debut (3:30), his difficult baseball background (7:20), his instant impact at South Carolina (10:44) and friendship with an Orioles player (12:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#126: Marlon Humphrey Stops By The Lounge
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey talks about getting the assignment of covering Antonio Brown and winning (4:48), becoming "the guy" (11:10), his Alabama career (16:21), family vacations (19:58) and Nick Saban (23:36).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#125: An NFL History Lesson
Ravens writers John Eisenberg and Clifton Brown talk about the recent release of their two books, 'The League,' and 'Bearing the Cross,' respectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#124: Reacting to First Two Games
They guys share their thoughts after the Ravens split their first two games of the year. They also discuss the struggle of getting visitors to The Lounge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#123: Dennis Pitta Stops By The Lounge
Former Ravens tight end/WBAL announcer Dennis Pitta talks about Joe Flacco's mindset (6:47), throws cold water on Mink and Downing's excitement (10:05), points to the biggest change in the offense (16:37) and gives his take on the rookie tight ends (19:09).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#122: Ravens 2018 Season Predictions
It's time to make final preseason predictions. Mink and Downing are joined by new staff writer Clifton Brown, who judges their picks for receiving leaders (4:40), whether Joe Flacco will top 4,000 yards (14:48), whether Alex Collins will top 1,000 yards (17:37), final record (20:06) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#121: Predicting the Ravens' 53-Man Roster
Mink and Downing go position-by-position to make their roster predictions and discuss their reasoning. Plus, it's time to start talking about pumpkin beer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#120: John Brown Stops By The Lounge
New Ravens wide receiver John Brown talks about choosing Baltimore (3:15) and proving his doubters wrong (6:08). He shares his underdog story (7:00) and talks about how the death of his brother still drives him (12:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#119 Chris Moore Stops By The Lounge
One of training camp's top performers, wide receiver Chris Moore talks about his love of soccer (1:39), what's clicked for him this year (3:30), whether people should buy into the offense (6:30) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#118: Orlando Brown Jr. Stops By The Lounge
Rookie tackle Orlando Brown Jr. talks about how he dealt with a bad combine (5:30), what it meant to be drafted by the Ravens (9:25), how the death of his father changed him (12:30), being overweight (18:02) and his battle for a starting job (24:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#117: Behind-the-Scenes Stories About Ray Lewis
Ravens PR executives Kevin Byrne and Chad Steele have been extremely close with Ray Lewis over the years. As Lewis prepares to go into the Hall of Fame, they talk about what he was like away from work, how he impacted his community, how he grew as a man/player and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#116: John and Jack Harbaugh Stop by The Lounge
John and father Jack Harbaugh talk about the callusing of young players (2:20), 'Chase the Lion' (5:20), what's misunderstood about Joe Flacco (13:16), how analytics has changed (15:30), fatherhood and coaching (20:16), keeping the message fresh (26:20) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#115: A Week In, Our Thoughts From Camp
Mink and Downing talk about Jimmy Smith's return (2:22), offensive players standing out (9:21), the wide receiver battle (12:18) and the Flacco-Jackson quarterback debate (15:22), why this year's defense should be better (22:34) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#114: Previewing Ravens Training Camp
The guys are finally back together after time off and they're excited for training camp (4:21). They talk about the best position battles (11:52), under-the-radar players to watch (23:51) and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#111: Ozzie Newsome Stops by The Lounge
The Hall of Fame player and long-time general manager discusses his last year as the Ravens' GM (4:55), learning from Bill Belichick (13:22), the emotions of shaking President Barack Obama's hand (17:50) and the memorable trade he made while on the treadmill (10:51).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#113: Dick Cass Stops by The Lounge
Team President Dick Cass joins Garrett and Mink fill-in Jay O'Brien. Cass talks about welcoming fans back to training camp (3:05), the renovations at the Under Armour Performance Center (4:30) and M&T Bank Stadium (6:55), the Ravens' community work (12:06), his background (16:53) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#112: Lamar Jackson Stops by The Lounge
The first-round pick discusses his life on and off the field. He talks about winning the Heisman Trophy (9:20), getting asked to work out at receiver during the Combine (15:20), and the traumatic passing of his father and grandmother when he was a child (30:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#110: Our Thoughts on Ravens OTAs
Mink and Downing talk about the loss of two practices (4:44), who stood out most on offense (8:10) and why the defense deserves more attention (21:12). Plus, they hold their annual travel draft and Mink unfortunately sings (22:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#109: Zach Orr Stops by The Lounge
The former All-Pro linebacker talks about coming to grips with the surprising end of his career (10:35), reaching out to Ozzie Newsome after his retirement (16:15), and how he uses his story as an example to young players (23:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#108: Inside the Ravens Rookies Transition Program
Director of Player Development Harry Swayne stops in to discuss the lessons he's teaching the rookies (6:30), money talks (10:55), the influence of social media (20:05), Lamar Jackson's personality (25:14) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#107: Terrell Suggs Answers Questions From Fans
With Garrett Downing still in Europe, we're using the hour-long Q&A Terrell Suggs held with PSL season-ticket holders as this week's episode. Suggs talks about the rookie class (4:16), his NFL future (9:58), his favorite memories (15:10) and much more. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#106: Eric DeCosta's Inside Info on Ravens Draft
Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta talks about the emotions in Ozzie's last draft (5:28), trading back twice in the first round (16:28), choosing between Hurst and Ridley (20:30), the decision to pick Lamar Jackson (25:40) and much more. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#105: Daniel Jeremiah Breaks Down Ravens Draft
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah gives his take on the Ravens' overall draft (5:33), the Lamar Jackson pick (6:42) and how soon he'll play and his favorite Day 3 picks (12:36). Mink and Garrett also share their draft thoughts. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#104: Stories From Inside Ravens Draft Room
Senior VP Kevin Byrne has been a fly on the wall in every Ravens draft since 1996. He tells the stories from drafting Ogden (9:19), Reed (17:28) and Flacco (20:27), as well as a very tense moment (25:57). Byrne gives insight into Ozzie Newsome and his last draft (40:22). Have a comment, question or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#103: Our 7-Round Ravens Mock Draft
Mink and Garrett make their final predictions and explain why on each of the Ravens' eight draft picks. For the first time ever, they kinda agree on some stuff but still find a way to argue. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#102: Steve Saunders Stops by The Lounge
With the Ravens' strength and conditioning program kicking off Monday, Coach Steve Saunders joins us to talk about his approach (6:50), injury prevention (11:10), the biggest weight room beasts (16:08) and more. Plus, reviews are in on the cereal draft. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#101: Our Pre-Draft Ravens Thoughts
Mink is back from vacation and the guys dive into your questions (2:44), talk about drafting WRs (15:30), TEs (20:47), QBs (25:26) and more. Most importantly, they hold a breakfast cereal draft (32:42). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#100: Eric DeCosta Stops by The Lounge
In a milestone episode, the guys welcome a huge guest in Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta, who talks about his change to GM next year (4:55), free agency thus far (17:18), getting pass-catchers in the draft (26:45), drafting a quarterback (35:44). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#99: Thoughts on Ravens' Free Agency (So Far)
This episode may be outdated by the time you listen to it. Sorry, but things happen fast in free agency! Mink and Garrett talk about the hunt for wide receivers (3:30), the offensive line (11:45), Baltimore's cap casualties (17:02) and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#98: A Full 2018 Scouting Combine Breakdown
Garrett is back from Indianapolis and is ready to talk about wide receivers(4:08), Orlando Brown Jr. (9:17), possibly drafting a quarterback in Round 1 (12:30) and much, much more. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#97: Joe Hortiz Stops by The Lounge
Ravens Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz previews the combine (3:22), talks about the wide receiver (24:29) and offensive tackle (33:29) classes, discusses the change at general manager (40:30) and much more. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#96: Scout David Blackburn Stops by The Lounge
Ravens West Area Scout David Blackburn talks about the grind (3:51) and most rewarding part of the job (16:46), the draft experience (18:36), and how somebody can become a scout (26:02). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#95: Torrey Smith Stops by The Lounge
Former Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl LII winner Torrey Smith talks about which championship was better (3:00), how close he came to signing in Baltimore last offseason (10:17), calls Mink a hater (19:45) and more. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#94: Talking Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and Senior Bowl
Garrett is back from Orlando/Pro Bowl and Ryan has returned from Mobile/Senior Bowl. They talk about their Super Bowl rooting interests (2:12), Ray Lewis's HOF nomination (7:36) and share intel from their trips (20:53). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#93: The Voice of the Fan Stops by The Lounge
The guys invited The Purple Reign Show's Phil Gentile to be the fan representative. They talked about the lack of playoff trips (4:08), the need for change at wide receiver (8:21) and offense in general, fan discontent (26:33) and much more. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#92: Debating Continuity vs. Change for Ravens
Columnist John Eisenberg joins the guys as they discuss promoting Wink Martindale (8:02), keeping Greg Roman (14:09) and hiring James Urban (16:40). Plus, they take on the debate of whether massive change or tweaks are needed (20:24). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#91: Reviewing the Ravens' 2017 Season
The guys sulk after a brutal Week 17 loss to the Bengals (:40), compare this loss to last year's in Pittsburgh (2:26), talk about what went right (11:22) and wrong (14:52) and what changes need to be made (19:25). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.