The Ravens Lounge
The Ravens Lounge
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.Social links:
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Reaction to Ravens' 2026 Schedule Release
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 2026 schedule, including the toughest stretch, surprising twists, and game of the year. Plus, they hold the annual travel draft.
33:20
Coach Dwayne Ledford Shares His Vision for the Offensive Line, Vega Ioane, Center Competition
Ravens Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Dwayne Ledford joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about the mantra he's instilling with his players, his run game scheme, what he's seen from rookie first-round pick Vega Ioane, and much more.
30:30
John Simpson on Why He Returned to Baltimore, the Tenacity He'll Bring, And Teaming Up With Vega Ioane
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing sit down with guard John Simpson, who re-signed with Baltimore this offseason, to talk about how he's grown as a player, his outlook on the offensive line and new O-Line Coach Dwayne Ledford, and more.
25:04
Calais Campbell Talks About Returning to Ravens, How He Keeps Playing at a High Level, And More
After inking his reunion in Baltimore, Calais Campbell joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about what he'll bring in his 19th season, why the Ravens were the team he wanted to return to, why he's so productive, and much more.
44:58
Undrafted Rookies With the Best Shot to Make the Team
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Justin Robertson discuss the Ravens' undrafted rookie class, who stood out during rookie minicamp, and who has the best chance to stick on the 53-man roster.
31:06
First Impressions From Ravens Rookie Minicamp
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their notes from the first Ravens rookie minicamp practice.
30:00
Reaction to Calais Campbell's Return; Plus Todd Heap Joins to Talk About Ja'Kobi Lane
Legend Todd Heap joins to give the insider scouting report on rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, who he coached at Red Mountain High School in Phoenix.
27:34
Eric DeCosta Shares New Insights Into Ravens' 2026 Draft
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing sit down with General Manager Eric DeCosta to review the Ravens' 2026 NFL Draft, including the conversation while on the clock in the first round, the possibilities of more trades, why Ja'Kobi Lane and Matt Hibner were drafted above consensus, why the Rav…
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Breaking Down the Ravens' 2026 Draft Class
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown share their biggest takeaways from the Ravens draft class, break down all 11 picks, and discuss what roster work still remains.
1:02:03
Why We Love the Vega Ioane Pick
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss why the Ravens and Penn State guard Vega Ioane made a perfect match, what he'll bring to the offensive line, what his long-term projection will be, the rest of the AFC North's first round, and what could still be ahead for the Ravens in the draft.
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