The Banner Ravens Podcast

From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' addition of Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander, discussing how his signing impacts the team's Super Bowl odds and secondary depth.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to Chuck Smith's impassioned defense of Zach Orr. Then they discuss CB Nate Wiggins' added strength. Finally, they talk about the possibility of the Ravens signing free agent CB Jaire Alexander.

From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss Aaron Rodgers' decision to sign with the Steelers (1:25) and WR Rashod Bateman's contract extension with the Ravens (4:55). Then, they react to what they heard from Zach Orr and Chuck Pagano at OTAs (19:12).

From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat writer Giana Han to discuss what they saw and heard at Ravens organized team activities.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the two-year extension for RB Derrick Henry (0:54) and the news that Ar'Darius Washington's suffered a torn Achilles (10:20). Then they break down the Ravens' 2025 schedule (16:39).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the addition of OL Joe Noteboom. Then, they're joined by draft analyst James Foster to break down the Ravens' rookies, including S Malaki Starks, EDGE Mike Green and more.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that the Ravens are releasing longtime kicker Justin Tucker. Then break down Eric DeCosta's statement, in which the EVP and GM called it a "football decision," then talk about the pressure on rookie Tyler Loop.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' decision to exercise the fifth-year option on S Kyle Hamilton's deal but not that of C Tyler Linderbaum (0:34). Then they ask five important questions about the Ravens' offseason (8:33).

The Ravens came into the draft’s final day with eight selections and left with eight players, including the kicker who might replace Justin Tucker.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down all eight of the team’s Day 3 selections.

Baltimore addressed the trenches with their Day 2 picks, drafting Marshall edge rusher Mike Green and LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer analyze both selections and look ahead to the draft’s final four rounds.

The first round of the NFL draft played right into Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta’s hands Thursday night, delivering him Georgia safety Malaki Starks at the 27th overall pick.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the selection of Starks.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round Ravens mock draft.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Ken McKusick of FilmStudyBaltimore.com to break down nine defensive players (plus four more) who could entice the Ravens with the 27th overall pick.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss John Harbaugh's contract extension and what they learned from Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta's comments at the annual league meetings. Then, they place the Ravens' biggest draft needs into tiers.

After discussing the addition of CB Chidobe Awuzie (1:18), co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank the most important decisions still facing Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta (4:40).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens' reported signing of WR DeAndre Hopkins.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley on a three-year deal (4:50). Then they discuss the Ravens' salary cap situation (22:20) and which free agents the Ravens could sign (32:30).