Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

Tune in for a pre-draft double episode of RSReplay with Nikhil Mehta and Ronald Toothe, first with a breakdown of everything offensive line with Cole Jackson (@ColeJacksonFB). Then, Ron and Michael Natelli (@mike_drafts)face off in another Mock Draft Duel to put together the best 2022 draft class for the Ravens.

The Baltimore Ravens may face a conundrum if coveted edge rushers and corners come off the board before their scheduled pick at No. 14 in the 2022 NFL Draft. If that happens, look for a trade back and the teams that come calling could include the Chiefs, Packers or even the Cowboys. Here's why...

Join Nikhil Mehta and Aiden Griesser for the first RSReplay Mock Draft Duel, where the pair go through the same mock draft and make their own picks for each of the Ravens' selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. Compare their draft hauls to see who is the better GM!

The hosts of Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore have been highly critical of the Ravens and their free agent spending, or lack thereof, at least in the minds of the body wash or bar soap co-hosts. This edition of Word on The Street helps to clarify the concept of cash over cap and put and end to the erroneous accusations from said hosts, that team owner Steve Bisciotti is cheap. He's not.

Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff is currently in the throes of a podcast series called The GM Journey. Recently he interviewed Eric DeCosta. One of the topics Eric touches on is his relationship with head coach John Harbaugh.

The Ravens once tried to trade for Jadeveon Clowney and the NFL denied the effort. Now that he's a free agent and the Ravens still have a need, isn't it time to make a new and cleaner attempt to sign the edge defender?

How has the Ravens offseason gone so far? Jeff Zrebiec from The Athletic joins Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland. Among the topics discussed: • Is the Ravens alleged interest in Melvin Gordon genuine? • The unnecessary redundancy of the cash over cap noise • The ramifications on the Ravens of the Deshaun Watson contract • Jeff's biggest takeaways from his sit-down with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti...

During the summer of 2015, Tony Lombardi met with Steve Bisciotti to discuss many Ravens-related topics including: how he became the owner; two other franchises he considered buying; the challenges of firing Brian Billick and the hiring of John Harbaugh; the future of M&T Bank Stadium; and his future with the team. This interview has been kept in the vault, until now.

Jimmy Haslam and the Cleveland Browns paid a great price for a good quarterback who will never live up to the money and the draft capital it cost to get him. And the price for Watson, given the 22 civil suits, just keeps climbing higher.

Nikhil Mehta and Ronald Toothe are joined by Rob Shields for a full breakdown of the NFL's free agency period, with some deals we wish the Ravens took and some players we still want in Baltimore, plus draft strategy with the 14th pick!

Among this episodes topics: * Why a 1-year deal for Bobby Wagner will be a challenge for the Ravens * The cap impact of recent signings * The Ravens must do some restructuring even if they make no new FA acquisitions * Things point towards Patrick Mekari being the Ravens starting C.

Join Nikhil Mehta and Ronald Toothe to break down the second flurry of activity in the NFL's free agency market, with a breakdown of the Ravens' almost-signing of Za'Darius Smith. analysis of their two re-signings and an instant reaction to the Tyreek Hill trade.

Russell Street Report's James Ogden & Dev Panchwagh discuss edge and defensive line prospects who could be good fits...

The Browns gave up a ton to make a change at starting quarterback. They might have to give up even more, given the Baker Mayfield situation, all for a quarterback with a slightly better than .500 record.

Lamar Jackson is in no hurry to sign a new deal. So the Ravens should follow suit, particularly when you consider that now, contract talks will START at $230M guaranteed, thanks to the Cleveland Browns.

The curious pass on Bradley Bozeman. What happened? Behind the scenes with the Za’Darius Smith rejection and ultimate signing with the Vikings…Why Marcus Williams and Morgan Moses represent great value…Why the Ravens are likely to STILL be players in free agency and who might be next.

Nikhil Mehta and Ronald Toothe welcome Michael Natelli on the pod to give our instant reactions and analysis of the first two days of NFL free agency, with two HUGE moves by the Ravens. Find out how the new additions fit in Baltimore and who the Ravens may target next.

Tony Lombardi brings the two iconic Baltimore super fans together and clearly there's mutual admiration. Listen in to their funniest stories and how each grew into their roles as maestros of crowd noise in Charm City.

Whether the Browns make the trade for Deshaun Watson or not, the mere mention of the possibility hurts Cleveland. Here's why...

NFL super agent Lee Steinberg had a cameo appearance in the original Hollywood blockbuster. In this episode, we visit with Derek Hawkridge, a real life Jerry Maguire-like agent from Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. Among the things discussed: * Agents using the media as a tool * Why rookies, despite slotting, need an agent * Agent commission rates * Lamar Jackson's decision NOT to hire an agent

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report discuss the Ravens signing of Marcus Williams and its impact on the team's cap situation. Is there room for another splash signing? How do the Ravens compare to other teams with cap management? We answer a question that comes up often: "Why are the Ravens always up against the cap?" This podcast is intended for the discerning and intelli...

The Ravens love to stockpile draft picks and they are masters at playing the compensatory pick game. Perhaps it's time to at least temporarily alter those strategies.

The NFL is a copycat league and given that the last two champs have made aggressive moves to win, should the Ravens follow suit?

Nikhil Mehta and Ronald Toothe are back to break down everything NFL free agency, with some already-wrong predictions for both the Ravens and teams around the league. Check it out to hear Baltimore's top FA targets and where top free agents will land.

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss how Rodgers' new deal with the Packers could impact the Ravens negotiations with Lamar Jackson. The blockbuster deal for Russell Wilson also could affect the Ravens. Can or will the Ravens go "all-in" in 2022 to win a 3rd Lombardi? Plus the latest on the Ravens dwindling cap resources.