Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer preview the Ravens' Week 1 game against the Bills, discussing the mood around the team (0:34). Then they run through the injury statuses of CB Jaire Alexander, G Daniel Faalele, TE Isaiah Likely and FB Patrick Ricard (6:43). Next they look at what has changed since the playoff matchup between these two teams (13:34) and hand out superlatives ahead of the game (22:20) Finally, they give their predictions (37:26).
Sep 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 164
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer run through the Ravens' injuries ahead of Week 1 (3:06). Then they give 8 bold takes for the 2025 season (10:02). Next they play a game of true or false (38:52). Finally, they predict the Ravens' record and playoff run (45:53).
Sep 03, 2025•52 min•Ep. 163
Co-host Jonas Shaffer and beat reporter Giana Han react to the news that Kyle Hamilton is now the highest paid safety in the league. Then they reflect on general manager Eric DeCosta's explanations for his roster moves and look forward to what it could mean for the future of the Ravens.
Aug 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 162
Co-host Jonas Shaffer and beat reporter Giana Han discuss their takeaways from the Ravens' 30-3 win over the Washington Commanders. Then they discuss their final roster questions ahead of Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline.
Aug 23, 2025•43 min•Ep. 161
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that QB Lamar Jackson left Ravens practice early. Then, they give their final 53-man roster predictions.
Aug 21, 2025•33 min•Ep. 160
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the injury to OLB Adisa Isaac (0:31) and RB Rasheen Ali's clear path to the initial 53-man roster (3:56). Then, they break down the strong performances of rookie DBs Keyon Martin and Reuben Lowery (9:33) in the Ravens’ preseason win over the Cowboys. Then, they dive into WR Devontez Walker’s impressive game (14:56) and WR LaJohntay Wester's lackluster showing (19:15). Finally, they break down K Tyler Loop’s busy evening (24:46)....
Aug 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 159
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the appearances of Michael Phelps and Ray Lewis at Ravens practice. Then, they talk about whether the injuries to CBs Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam open the door for CB Jalyn Armour-Davis. Next, they break down OC Todd Monken’s comments about RG Daniel Faalele. Finally, they look ahead to Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys.
Aug 12, 2025•35 min•Ep. 158
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' preseason win over the Colts.
Aug 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 157
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' joint practice against the Indianapolis Colts.
Aug 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 156
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss TE Isaiah Likely's foot injury (1:58) and WR Devontez Walker's breakout camp (12:00). Then they run through some highlights and lowlights of camp, including CB Jaylen Armour-Davis' injury (21:22), DB Ruben Lowery's emergence (24:30), David Ojabo's athleticism (28:27) and the kicking battle (31:56). Finally, they talk about CB Marlon Humphrey's leadership (36:17).
Jul 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 155
From The Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down what they saw from Jaire Alexander, Tyler Loop, Cooper Rush, Lamar Jackson, David Ojabo and more on the first day of practice at Ravens training camp.
Jul 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 154
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat writer Giana Han to preview the biggest storylines of Ravens training camp (0:45), including the battle at kicker and Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations. They discuss whom they're excited to watch (18:40) and who needs to step up (25:38). Finally, they draft three flag football teams full of Ravens players (37:38).
Jul 16, 2025•55 min•Ep. 153
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down The Baltimore Banner's list of the top 20 players on the Ravens' roster entering the 2025 season.
Jul 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 152
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank the Ravens, Steelers, Bengals and Browns at each position group.
Jul 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 151
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that the NFL has suspended former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season. Then, they talk about how revelations from the NFL and NFLPA's grievance ruling could affect Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations. Finally, they rank DeAndre Hopkins among former Ravens wide receivers.
Jun 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 150
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.
Jun 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 149
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.
Jun 12, 2025•39 min•Ep. 148
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).
Jun 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 147
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.
May 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 146
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).
May 15, 2025•45 min•Ep. 145
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.
May 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 144
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.
May 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 143
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).
May 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 142
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.
Apr 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 141
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.
Apr 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 140
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.
Apr 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 139
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round Ravens mock draft.
Apr 22, 2025•58 min•Ep. 138
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.
Apr 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 137
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by The Athletic's Derrik Klassen to discuss what the Ravens need to change on offense (2:41), Lamar Jackson's playoff record (4:48), the need for an X receiver (9:22), a potential Derrik Henry contract extension (11:18) and draft prospects (16:27). Then, Paul and Jonas talk about how the Ravens will allocate their draft resources (20:55), which wide receivers and offensive linemen Baltimore could take on Day 1 (28:53), Day 2 (42:35) and Day 3 (4...
Apr 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 136
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.
Apr 03, 2025•52 min•Ep. 135
