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The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Ravens Podcast,’ hosted by Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer. Twice a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including columnist Kyle Goon and reporter Aron Yohannes. Nobody does Ravens coverage like The Baltimore Banner.

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    • Aug 31, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 250 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Banner Ravens Podcast

    Joe Fagnano, Ethan Burke make 53-man roster; Adisa Isaac cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 31:52


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens' initial 53-man roster, discussing the decisions to keep QB Joe Fagnano and OLB Ethan Burke while cutting OLB Adisa Isaac.

    Tyler Loop misfires, Ravens crush Commanders in preseason finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 49:02


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' 41-3 preseason win over the Commanders, breaking down K Tyler Loops' rough day. Then they run through Jonas' 53-man roster projection.

    Biggest roster decisions looming over final preseason game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 37:30


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Commanders beat reporter Kevin Reynolds to break down Wednesday's joint practice. Then they preview Friday's final preseason game. Finally they run through the biggest roster decisions facing the Ravens with cuts coming Sunday.

    Pass rush steps up as Ravens beat Vikings in preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 30:17


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down Saturday's 13-3 preseason win over the Vikings, talking about a strong pass rush and good days from special teamers.

    Danny Pinter carted off field in joint practices against Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 29:55


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat reporter Giana Han to break down the latest from joint practices in Minnesota, including C Danny Pinter's leg injury and some feisty scuffles. Then they look ahead to the second preseason game against the Vikings.

    Rookies shine in preseason win over Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 38:33


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' preseason win over the Eagles, discussing strong performances from rookie QB Joe Fagnano, WR Ja'Kobi Lane, TE Matthew Hibner.

    Who we're most excited to watch in preseason opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 34:13


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss an injury scare to CB Nate Wiggins. They they draft the players they're most excited to watch play Saturday against the Eagles, including WR Ja'Kobi Lane, OLB Zion Young and more.

    Zay Flowers signs extension, Ja'Kobi Lane flashes at training camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 30:30


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Zay Flowers extension. Then they talk about some risers and fallers from the first week of training camp.

    Nnamdi Madubuike activated as Ravens training camp starts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 31:12


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the return of DT Nnamdi Madubuike. Then they run through some observations from the first practice of training camp. Finally they break down Lamar Jackson and Kyle Hamilton's comments at the podium.

    How confident are you in the 2026 Ravens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 32:38


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer assess their confidence levels in various aspects of the Ravens as they near training camp.

    Ravens sign C Ethan Pocic, potentially filling their most glaring need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 24:51


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the signing of veteran C Ethan Pocic. Then they talk about seeing DT Nnamdi Madubuike at his free youth football camp.

    Kyle Youmans is ready to make big calls as the "Voice of the Ravens"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 29:57


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by new "Voice of the Ravens" Kyle Youmans to discuss his path to Baltimore and what he'll bring to his new role.

    Roster reset: Locks, on the bubble and outsiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 51:14


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer reset the Ravens roster a month out from the start of training camp, breaking down the locks, bubble guys and outsiders and each position.

    Minicamp: Center competition, rookie WRs and Tyler Loop talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 52:28


    From the Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' mandatory minicamp, discussing the center competition, rookie widouts, Rashod Bateman, Tyler Loop and more.

    Myles Garrett traded and Ravens OTAs takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 39:47


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Childs Walker to react to the Browns' trade of Myles Garret (1:21). Then they discuss what they saw and heard at Ravens OTAs (8:02).

    OTAs: First glimpse at Lamar Jackson in Declan Doyle's offense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 28:59


    From the Castle, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss what they saw and heard from Lamar Jackson at Ravens organized team activities.

    Lamar Jackson absent from Tuesday's OTAs, but does it matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 31:25


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to what they saw at Ravens organized team activities on Tuesday.

    Ravens 2026 schedule reaction and superlatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 40:36


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' signing of S K'Von Wallace. Then they react to the 2026 schedule and hand out superlatives.

    Ravens bring back Calais Campbell on one-year deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 24:35


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the news that six-time Pro Bowl DL Calais Campbell is signing with the Ravens on a one-year deal. Then they discuss possible trade candidates at center.

    Best and worst value picks of Ravens' 2026 draft class

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 23:27


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by draft analyst James Foster to break down the Ravens' entire 2026 draft class and discuss undrafted free agents.

    Draft Day 3: Ravens take another WR and two TEs but no center

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 46:06


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap Day 3 of the NFL draft and offer their grades for the Ravens' draft class.

    Ravens draft EDGE Zion Young, WR Ja'Kobi Lane on Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 45:56


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' selections of Missouri EDGE Zion Young and USC WR Ja'Kobi Lane on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

    It's Vega: Why the Ravens drafted Olaivavega Ioane with No. 14 pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 43:25


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat reporter Giana Han to break down the Ravens' selection of Penn State guard Vega Ioane with the 14th overall pick.

    Mocking all 11 Ravens draft picks: Who goes at No. 14?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 72:40


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Gordon McGuinness to conduct a seven-round Ravens mock draft.

    Prospects who could help Ravens' trenches at 14th pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 44:52


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the top two tiers of draft prospects. Then they're joined by CBS Sports' JP Acosta to run through defensive prospects who could interest the Ravens.

    Ruminating on Ravens draft possibilities, plus new uniforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 53:45


    Russell Street Report's James Ogden joins co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to ruminate on NFL draft possibilities. Then MICA fashion history professor Victoria Pass joins to break down the Ravens' new uniforms.

    Wide receiver prospects to watch for the Ravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 38:07


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by The 33rd Team's Dan Pizzuta to run through some wide receiver prospects the Ravens should be targeting in the NFL draft.

    Scouting Kenyon Sadiq and other tight end draft prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 39:19


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the latest from the Ravens' offseason workouts. Then they're joined by tight end guru Max Toscano to break down this year's draft prospects at the position.

    Breaking down the top center, guard and tackle prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 34:15


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the latest Ravens news and notes. Then they are joined by offensive line guru Scott DiBenedetto to preview this year's crop of draft prospects.

    7 lingering questions over Ravens roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 45:50


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give seven lingering questions hanging over the Ravens' roster, including Nnamdi Madubuike's status, what to do at center, whether an A.J. Brown trade is possible and more.

    Free agency reset: Who's in, who's out, who's left

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 51:50


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' investments in the offensive line, Maxx Crosby's comments on the failed trade and Trey Hendrickson's contract structure. Then they do a reset on free agency, discussing who has signed with the Ravens, who has left Baltimore and who is left on the market.

    Reacting to Trey Hendrickson signing, Maxx Crosby fallout, Lamar Jackson restructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 74:45


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by beat reporter Giana Han to break down Eric DeCosta's comments about the nixed Maxx Crosby trade, the Ravens' signing of Trey Hendrickson, Lamar Jackson's restructure and the latest free agent movement.

    Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade. What?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 49:13


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to react to the news that the Ravens backed out of their trade for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby.

    Free agency: Ravens lose Tyler Linderbaum, sign John Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 42:05


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the latest news in free agency, including C Tyler Linderbaum reportedly signing with the Raiders, G John Simpson reportedly signing with the Ravens, DE Dre'Mont Jones reportedly signing with the Patriots and P Jordan Stout and TE Isaiah Likely reportedly signing with the Giants.

    Maxx Crosby is a Raven: Analyzing the trade with ESPN's Ryan McFadden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 60:48


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Mancano are joined by ESPN's Ryan McFadden to break down the Ravens' trade of two first-round picks for Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby.

    Free agency bracket: Predicting whom the Ravens will sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 70:35


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer use a 32-player bracket to predict which free agent the Ravens will sign.

    Ranking Ravens' free agents by likelihood of returning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 59:57


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank the Ravens' 20 free agents by likelihood of their return.

    NFL combine: EDC talks Tyler Linderbaum, Lamar Jackson and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 37:51


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to what Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach Jesse Minter at the NFL combine, including their comments on C Tyler Linerbaum's contract negotiations, QB Lamar Jackson's potential extension and more.

    How Jesse Minter's coordinators plan to "rebrand" Ravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 56:53


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss their takeaways from the Ravens' coaching staff construction. Then they react to the introductory press conference for OC Declan Doyle, DC Anthony Weaver and STC Anthony Levine Sr. Finally they talk about the possibility of signing OLB Bradley Chubb.

    Mike Macdonald wins the Super Bowl and more Ravens coaching hires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 65:46


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer explain the lessons the Ravens can learn from the Seahawks' Super Bowl victor of the Patriots. Then they discuss the latest reported hires to Jesse Minter's coaching staff.

    Ravens hire Declan Doyle as OC, Anthony Weaver as DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 60:21


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss the Ravens' hiring of Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator. Then they talk about Anthony Weaver joining the staff as defensive coordinator. Finally, they look at the other staff additions, including P.J. Volker and Joe Lombardi.

    Takeaways from Jesse Minter's introduction and latest coaching hires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 56:17


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss their top takeaways from Jesse Minter's introductory press conference. Then they talk about the latest moves on the Ravens' coaching staff and the team's search for offensive and defensive coordinators. Finally, they react to the Browns' hiring of Todd Monken.

    How Jesse Minter can fix the Ravens defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 66:05


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Mike Macdonald's rise to the Super Bowl. Then they talk about the departure of Ravens special teams coach Chris Horton. Next they break down Jesse Minter's first hire: defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator Mike Mickens. Then they analyze the Ravens' offensive and defensive coordinator searches. Finally they're joined by MatchQuarters' Cody Alexander to dissect a Jesse Minter defense.

    Jesse Minter hired: Here's what the Ravens are getting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 63:43


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Los Angeles Chargers beat reporter Kris Rhim of ESPN and Ravens reporter Giana Han to break down the hiring of Jesse Minter as head coach.

    3 candidates get second interviews as Ravens' search rolls on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 49:08


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer look around the league at all the head coaching openings. Then, they discuss the news that the Ravens are getting second interviews with Joe Brady, Anthony Weaver and Jesse Minter. Finally, they're joined by The Buffalo News' Katherine Fitzgerald to talk about Brady and the firing of Sean McDermott.

    Ranking Ravens head coach candidates and considering Robert Saleh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 46:09


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the news that the Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott and how that affects the Ravens' head coaching search. Then, they talk about John Harbaugh's second act with the Giants. Next, they list their top 8 candidates for the Ravens' job. Finally, they analyze the candidacy of Robert Saleh with The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt.

    Steve Bisciotti speaks and more head coach candidates emerge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 50:02


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by contributor Childs Walker to discuss what they learned from Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti's press conference, including what went into his decision to fire John Harbaugh, how much influence Lamar Jackson will have going forward and more. Then they provide an update on the Ravens head coach search and talk about new candidates Joe Brady, Mike McDonald and more.

    Head coach candidates and player reactions to John Harbaugh's firing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 53:47


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' candidates to replace John Harbaugh (2:24), including Brian Flores, Klint Kubiak and Jesse Minter. Then, beat reporter Giana Han joins (30:51) to discuss how players reacted to Harbaugh's firing and the reporting around Lamar Jackson.

    Reacting to John Harbaugh's shocking firing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 69:33


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to react to the news that John Harbaugh and the Ravens are parting ways after 18 seasons. They discuss why the move was made and run through potential candidates to replace Harbaugh.

    It's over: Ravens' season ends on Tyler Loop's miss in Pittsburgh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 51:12


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens' devastating 26-24 loss to the Steelers.

    Week 18: Is John Harbaugh coaching for his job against the Steelers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 46:03


    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Steelers Depot's Alex Kozora to preview Sunday's Week 18 matchup between the Ravens and Steelers.

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