
The Ravens Lounge
915 episodes — Page 7 of 19

Story Behind New Ravens Alternate Helmet
The Ravens dropped their new 'Purple Rising' alternate helmet, and Sr. Vice President of Marketing Brad Downs explained the process of coming up with the new look. He shared through the approval process, how the Ravens landed on this option and what could come in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Ravens Minicamp
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, share their takes on the progression of the offense and defense, Lamar Jackson's newest project, who they project to start on the offensive line, and which players stood out most this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik Cunningham Details Quarterback to Wide Receiver Transition, Lamar Jackson's Influence, Time With Patriots
Ravens WR Malik Cunningham talks about how he's handling his position switch, the advantages and difficulties of going from QB to WR, how Lamar Jackson steered his college career, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previewing 2024 Mandatory Minicamp
The Ravens will hold their three-day minicamp this week, and team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down the biggest storylines and what to watch as the Ravens take the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standouts from Ravens 2024 OTAs
The Ravens continued with their third and final week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), and team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown discuss who stood out and helped their case of the course of the voluntary practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Rosengarten Talks Right Tackle Competition, Taking on T.J. Watt & Myles Garrett, Almost Being Drafted Elsewhere, and More
Rookie OT Roger Rosengarten talks with Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing about his adjustment to the NFL, how he's changing his body composition, his Year 1 goals, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Ravens OTAs Week 2
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talks about Lamar Jackson, Nate Wiggins' early impression, the safety battle heating up, a strong start for the linebackers, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rashod Bateman Talks Contract, Outside Linebackers Shine at Practice, And More
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, give their take on Rashod Bateman's 2024 outlook, what to expect from Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, and talk about some practice standouts from Tuesday's OTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Ravens' First OTAs
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown, break down what they saw and heard from two practices during the Ravens' first week of Organized Team Activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Harbaugh Talks Schedule, Offseason Turnover, Offensive & Defensive Changes, Harbaugh Coaching Academy
Head Coach John Harbaugh sits down with our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, to talk about his latest venture, the Harbaugh Coaching Academy, as well as offseason scheme changes, the offensive line, and much more as the Ravens kick off OTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previewing Organized Team Activities
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the players they're excited to watch, who OTAs matters most for, and biggest storylines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Ravens' 2024 Schedule
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, give their feedback on the Ravens' 2024 schedule and hold their annual Travel Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the Ravens-Chiefs Opener Will Show Us, Plus Schedule Predictions
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the Week 1 matchup with the Chiefs, what they expect in the Ravens' 2024 schedule, Lamar Jackson's weight, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way-Too-Early Ravens Roster Prediction
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, take an early look at the post-draft roster and talk about the top competitions and how things could shake out this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Ravens Rookie Minicamp
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, share their thoughts on the Ravens' draft class following rookie minicamp, as well as which undrafted rookies they're keeping a close eye on. Plus, Mink shares some sad news about the Lounge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric DeCosta Shares New Insight on the Draft
General Manager Eric DeCosta joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about the Ravens' process behind the picks, alternative paths their draft could've taken, their vision for the rookies' impact, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Wiggins Tells His Draft Night Story, Talks About Proving People Wrong, And Where His Confidence Comes From
New Ravens first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about what he'll bring to Baltimore and his background growing up in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Recap & Reaction to 2024 Draft
Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down all nine Ravens 2024 draft picks, what stands out about this class, call their favorite picks, and biggest surprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Nate Wiggins Draft Pick
Our own Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing give their analysis of the Ravens' selection of Clemson CB Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Rashod Bateman Extension
Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down Rashod Bateman's contract extension through 2026 and how it impacts the upcoming draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 7-Round Ravens Mock Drafts
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, explain their Ravens mock picks for all seven rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Down Ravens' Biggest Draft Questions & Scenarios
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the offensive tackle landscape, trade possibilities, potential surprises, and more heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Kokinis Breaks Downs Ravens' Draft Process
Ravens Director of Player Personnel George Kokinis joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss where the team is at in draft preparations, how the draft room operates, key indicators of success in prospects, Steve Bisciotti's draft influence and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Dive Into Wide Receiver Prospects
James Ogden from the UK Ravens podcast joins our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, about the best fits for the Ravens among the wide receiver class in various rounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Faalele Talks About His Opportunity, Lessons Learned, And His Unique Journey From Australia
Ravens OT Daniel Faalele joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his approach competing for a starting job this summer, what he learned from his game experience last year, what it took to go from playing rugby to professional football, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry Set the Tone at Voluntary Workouts
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, share their thoughts on the first day of the voluntary offseason strength & conditioning program, and share their list of players who can specifically benefit from the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From Ravens' Pre-Draft Press Conference
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, break down the biggest talking points, including the Ravens' work on the offensive line class, the possibility of trading back, how they see the EDGE and CB classes, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Dive Into Offensive Line Prospects
Cole Jackson of "Road Graders" stops by to talk about the top crop of offensive tackles and players at other positions who "scream Raven" on tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Van Noy Talks About Re-Signing With Ravens, Trash Talking Steve Bisciotti, And the Chip Still on His Shoulder
Fresh off inking his two-year deal, OLB Kyle Van Noy joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about the process of rejoining the Ravens, what it will take to get over the championship hump, his belief in Zach Orr and the returning defense, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Jeremiah Breaks Down Ravens Draft Options
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his current mock pick, the top offensive tackles, the EDGE rusher with rare explosion, the wide receiver draft class and fits, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jadeveon Clowney Leaves in Free Agency, How Ravens Respond
Our insiders, Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown, discuss the impact of Jadeveon Clowney’s departure to the Carolina Panthers, and whether the team could still bring back veteran Kyle Van Noy. Plus, diving into more draft talk and how the new rules changes will impact the NFL and the Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Vorhees on His “Redshirt Season,” How He’s Worked Back to Full-Strength And His Mentality For 2024
Guard Andrew Vorhees joins Cassie Cherigo to talk about the mental toll of missing his rookie season after a heartbreaking injury at last year’s NFL Combine, what his “redshirt” season looked like day-to-day and being at full strength heading into offseason workouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Harbaugh Discusses Lamar Jackson’s Involvement in Offensive Changes
Our insiders, Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown, discuss what we learned from John Harbaugh’s time with the media at the annual league meetings. Harbaugh shared insight into the team’s plans to address the offensive line, as well as Lamar Jackson’s involvement in the offseason process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur Maulet Joins The Lounge, Talks Incredible Life Journey
Our insiders, Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown talk with Arthur Maulet after his new two-year contract, and he discusses why he’s confident this defense will build off their great success in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Down Wave 2 of Free Agency
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the Ravens' recent moves, more losses, and how Baltimore could fill those spots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Next in Free Agency
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about what moves they still see coming for Baltimore in free agency, including on the offensive line, outside linebacker, and wide receiver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick Henry on Which Teams Pursued Him, Switching Sides of a Rivalry, Joining Forces With Lamar Jackson
New RB Derrick Henry joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about going from the Titans to Ravens, the free-agency process, the motivation of being a 30-year-old running back, his pairing with Lamar Jackson, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Derrick Henry (Reported) Addition
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down what the reported addition of Derrick Henry means for the Ravens, Patrick Queen's reported departure for Pittsburgh, and discuss the team's free-agency losses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Madubuike Talks Contract, Motivation, Family After Inking Extension
Ravens DT Justin Madubuike joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his four-year contract extension and what he plans to prove next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Justin Madubuike's Deal
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the details of Justin Madubuike's deal, what his future may hold, and what it means for the Ravens in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agency Preview & Predictions
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about which Ravens players they ultimately expect to return, whether Baltimore will land a top running back, who else they could bring in, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction & Ripple Effect From the Justin Madubuike Franchise Tag
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Cassie Cherigo discuss the next steps after the Ravens placed the franchise tag on DT Justin Madubuike, including how it impacts their free-agency spending power and how likely it is that they reach a long-term deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combine Reveals Clues About Ravens Offseason Strategy
Our insiders, Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown, talk about what they’re seeing and hearing this week from the NFL Combine, plus we share interviews with Daniel Jeremiah, John Harbaugh and George Kokinis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways From EDC & Harbs Combine Press Conferences
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, break down the insights from General Manager Eric DeCosta and Head Coach John Harbaugh at the Combine, including on Justin Madubuike, Odell Beckham Jr., the plan for the offensive line and running back, coaching changes, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravens Scouting Combine Preview
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, discuss what's most important for the Ravens at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, what to expect from Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh, position groups to watch, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predicting Ravens Salary Cap Moves
Salary cap expert Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report joins our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, to talk about Baltimore's spending power, ways the Ravens can free up more money, what to expect with Justin Madubuike and others key free agents, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to First Moves of 2024 Offseason
The Ravens reached a contract extension with wide receiver Nelson Agholor, but not with Kevin Zeitler, Geno Stone, Gus Edwards or Rock Ya-Sun prior to Monday’s deadline. What are the implications of these moves and where the Ravens go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 2024 Offseason Blueprint
Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, talk about the tough decisions the Ravens will have to make this offseason, who could stay or go, and how they may go about upgrading the roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Lamar Jackson's Second MVP Means
Lamar Jackson was announced as the 2023 MVP at NFL Honors Thursday night. Our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, discuss what it means for his legacy and talk about the night's other honors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Orr on the Mindset His Defense Will Have, Going from Player to Coach, and His 'Wild' Journey
Ravens Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about how he landed his new job, what he envisions for his defense, the sudden end to his playing career, and how that motivated him as a coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.