Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Lounge

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All year round, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss all things Ravens. They hang out with players, front-office members and other timely guests who drop in. This lounge is dry, but the banter is not. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net.

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#195: Checking in From The Scouting Combine 27.02.2020 26:59

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.

#194: Ravens' Top Scout Previews the Combine 21.02.2020 44:06

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.

#193: Offseason Predictions and Sponsorship Opportunities 14.02.2020 43:08

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.

#192: Chuck Clark Talks About His Extension 10.02.2020 22:33

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.

#191: Reviewing Preseason Predictions & Making More for Offseason 06.02.2020 37:49

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.

#190: Talking Pro Bowl, Super Bowl and More 29.01.2020 38:35

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.

#189: Therapy Session After Playoff Loss 14.01.2020 28:50

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.

#188: Brandon Carr Stops By The Lounge 08.01.2020 37:14

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.

#187: Jimmy Smith Stops By The Lounge 03.01.2020 38:43

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.

#186: Jaylon Ferguson Stops By The Lounge 27.12.2019 27:13

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.

#185: Domata Peko Stops By The Lounge 19.12.2019 25:49

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.

#184: Bradley Bozeman Stops By The Lounge 10.12.2019 36:39

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.

#183: Gus Edwards Stops By The Lounge 06.12.2019 28:15

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.

#182: Previewing 49ers & the Meat Draft 29.11.2019 36:45

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.

#181: Matt Skura & PFT Commenter Stop By The Lounge 22.11.2019 45:15

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.

#180: Hollywood Brown Stops By The Lounge 14.11.2019 34:21

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.

#179: Earl Thomas Stops By The Lounge 07.11.2019 33:08

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.

#178: Chuck Clark Stops By The Lounge 31.10.2019 30:22

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.

#177: Handing Out Midseason Awards 25.10.2019 31:03

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.

#176: Anquan Boldin Stops By The Lounge 15.10.2019 31:02

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.

#175: Josh Bynes Stops By The Lounge 10.10.2019 32:23

Inside linebacker Josh Bynes talks about his incredible debut in Pittsburgh (5:19), the long wait to return to the NFL (8:06), revisits his Super Bowl glory (15:54) and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#174: Patrick Ricard Stops By The Lounge 03.10.2019 33:18

Defensive tackle/fullback Patrick Ricard talks about life as the NFL's only two-way player (5:20), his underdog path to the NFL (13:50), the difference of playing the Steelers (17:45) and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#173: Patrick Onwuasor Stops By The Lounge 26.09.2019 30:54

Linebacker 'Peanut' Onwuasor talks about the origin of his nickname (3:00), formation of 'The Council' (4:44), replacing C.J. Mosley (11:09), his tough road to the NFL (21:16) and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#172: Previewing the NFL's Best Week 3 Game 20.09.2019 34:11

Mink and Downing break down what it's going to take to win in Kansas City (4:40), what to make of the hot start (11:25) and share their thoughts on Jalen Ramsey (20:49). Plus, John Eisenberg talks about his new podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#171: Mark Andrews Stops By The Lounge 12.09.2019 30:56

Tight end Mark Andrews talks about Baker Mayfield's wedding (3:41), his big start to the season (5:05), how he handles his Type-1 diabetes (17:20) and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.