The Ravens Lounge

Baltimore Ravens

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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Today · 28 min
The Latest on Lamar Jackson's Potential Return & Jesse Minter's Take Halftime Adjustments, Player Leadership, Run Game Improvements & More
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share the takeaways from Head Coach Jesse Minter's Monday press conference, including on Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday's big game in Buffalo, the search for someone to rally teammates on the sideline, what's gone wrong in the run game the past two weeks, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 30 min
Reaction to Ravens' Lopsided Loss to Bengals
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down the Ravens' 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, including why the Ravens have been a tale of two halves, what's holding them back offensively beyond Lamar Jackson's absence, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 32 min
Will Lamar Jackson Play? Previewing Ravens vs. Bengals
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the injury updates ahead of Sunday's game, whether it's a 'revenge game' for Trey Hendrickson, the test for the Ravens' secondary against the Bengals' passing attack, how both teams' trenches investments may decide the game, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 27 min
Trenton Simpson Breaks Down Why He's Broken Out, How His Military Family Shaped Him & More
Ravens ILB Trenton Simpson joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss why he's thriving this season, how he handled the ups and downs of his early career, what it meant to have a breakout game with his father in the stands at M&T Bank Stadium, what growing up in a military family did for him, and what he expects in Sunday's game against the Bengals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 40 min
Talking Injury Updates, Troubles in Cleveland & How the Ravens Can Improve for Their Tough Stretch
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the latest injury updates on Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens, and others. They also share what Head Coach Jesse Minter said about the team's troubles running the ball in Cleveland, Tyler Loop's crucial missed field goal, and how they could tweak the pass rush. Plus, the guys discuss what the daunting schedule ahead means for the Ravens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 18 · 19 min
Reaction to Ravens' Loss in Cleveland
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing shake their takeaways from Baltimore's 13-10 loss to the Browns, in which the Ravens let a 10-point lead slip through their fingers in the fourth quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 16 · 29 min
Roquan Smith on Ravens' Rising Defense; Plus Previewing Ravens-Browns
Ravens LB Roquan Smith talks about the importance of the win in Atlanta to the defense and him personally, the growth he's seen in Trenton Simpson, what AFC North football means to him, and his long-term goals. Plus, team insiders Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown out line the keys to the game and storylines to know for Sunday's battle against the Cleveland Browns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 15 · 52 min
Special 1,000th Episode of The Lounge
Team insiders and co-hosts of The Lounge, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing go down memory lane to how The Lounge started a decade ago, how it's changed, their favorite memories and interviews, and read fan emails. And per tradition, they hold a Celebration Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 12 · 37 min
Ravens' 'Poise' Prevailed in Atlanta Win. Was it a Breakthrough? Plus Injury Updates & Under-the-Radar Standouts
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss how the Ravens prevailed despite adversity in Atlanta and share Jesse Minter's updates on Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson, Cam Jurgens, and Ja'Kobi Lane. Plus, Mink and Downing point out several young players who took steps forward in the Ravens' 30-23 overtime victory over the Falcons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 12 · 37 min
Reaction to Ravens' Thrilling Overtime Win in Atlanta
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their takeaways from Sunday night's 30-23 overtime win, including on how this could be a win that gets them past their demons, Tyler Huntley proving himself yet again, Derrick Henry and dominant ground game, and how Kyle Hamilton and the defense flipped the script. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 8 · 33 min
Zay Flowers Talks About Being a No. 1 Wide Receiver, Who He Models His Game After, Why He's Off to a Sizzling Start, Celebrations & More
Ravens WR Zay Flowers sat down with team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss why he's off to a hot start, his intense offseason training, his relationship with Lamar Jackson, how his family impacts his outlook, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 23 min
Reaction to Ravens' Trade for Cam Jurgens
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down the Ravens' trade for Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens, including the short- and long-term implications of the deal, what it means for Baltimore's offense, what it says about Eric DeCosta, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 5 · 37 min
The Latest Injury News on Lamar Jackson, How the Defense Improved vs. Titans, & How to Approach Penalty Issues
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their perspective on the Ravens' Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans after watching the film and diving into the advanced stats. They discuss why Zay Flowers has been so uncoverable, why the lack of sacks was deceptive, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 4 · 35 min
Reaction to Ravens' Win vs. Titans
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the Ravens' 24-18 win over the Tennessee Titans, a litany of injuries, including to Lamar Jackson, a hot start by Jackson and Zay Flowers, Vega Ioane's first start at center, a defense that held the line but didn't slam the door, penalty issues, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 1 · 47 min
Justice Hill Talks About His New Fit in Ravens Offense & What It's Like Playing With Derrick Henry; Plus Previewing the Titans
Ravens RB Justice Hill joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to share his perspective on the final offensive play in Rio, how his duties have changed in Declan Doyle's offense, one thing you didn't know about Derrick Henry and much more. Plus, Mink and Downing share updates on the news of the week and look ahead to how the Ravens can beat the Titans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 29 · 43 min
Breaking Down the Fastest Game-Winner Ever, What's Next After Center Injuries, How the Defense Plans to Improve & More
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their takeaways after looking at the film, plus what the Ravens' plans are after long-term injuries to Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, what's going wrong on defense, and how a couple successful returns could lead to more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 28 · 14 min
Reaction to Ravens' Wild Win in Rio
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing give their takeaways from the Ravens' 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, including Tyler Loop's redemption field goal, the offense's incredible play in the final seconds, what's wrong with the defense, more injuries at center, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 25 · 14 min
Checking in From Rio With Great Vibes, Injury Updates and a Cowboys Preview
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down Friday's practice at Botafogo and what they've seen and heard from Brazil, including from Head Coach Jesse Minter, Lamar Jackson, and more players. Plus, they give injury updates for Sunday's game and talk about the biggest challenges the Cowboys will pose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 24 · 31 min
Talking Brazil Travel, How the Ravens View the Trip, Injuries and Possible Debuts
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the team's travel plans, Zay Flowers and Ronnie Stanley's chances of playing, the impact of potential returns for Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan, and hold a Day in Brazil draft ahead of the team's flight to Rio de Janeiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 23 · 30 min
Sashi Brown Talks About International Expansion, M&T Bank Stadium's Expanding Events, What's Next for Ravens' Growth
Ravens President Sashi Brown joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss the team's travel plan for Rio, more international plans on the horizon, what the M&T Bank Stadium upgrades have done for Baltimore, how the team is expanding its market, what's in store for the Under Armour Performance Center, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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