Bucky Brooks, Tom Pelissero & Defensive Front Combine Takeaways

Bucky Brooks, Tom Pelissero & Defensive Front Combine Takeaways

Author: Baltimore Ravens February 27, 2025 Duration: 51:52
Get the latest Ravens insights from NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Tom Pelissero, as well as takeaways from the defensive front prospects at the Combine from team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing.

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Step inside The Ravens Lounge, the official podcast from the Baltimore Ravens hosted by Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing. This is where the conversation about Baltimore football lives, offering a relaxed, behind-the-scenes perspective you won't find on the game broadcast. Throughout the year, Mink and Downing break down the latest news, analyze performances, and dive into the stories that define the team's identity. The atmosphere is casual, like grabbing a seat with friends who happen to have unparalleled access to the organization. That access brings players, coaches, and front-office members directly into the lounge as guests, sharing their insights and personalities in a more personal setting. While the lounge itself is dry, the back-and-forth between the hosts and their guests is always lively and unfiltered. Tuning into this podcast means hearing direct from the people shaping the roster, discussing strategy during the draft and free agency, and getting post-game reactions that go beyond the standard soundbite. It’s a consistent audio destination for dedicated fans who want to feel connected to every facet of the franchise, from the locker room to the front office, all year long. For those who want to join the discussion, the show can be reached at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net.
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Podcast Episodes
#73: Our Predictions for Ravens' 2017 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Unscripted host and Ravens Report correspondent Evan Washburn joins Mink and Garrett to weigh in on their preseason MVP picks (3:45), breakout player of the year (11:11), rookie of the year (13:30) and more. Plus we talk…
#72: Predicting the Ravens' 53-Man Roster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:10
Attention 'You Pick the Team' contestants! Mink and Downing take their best shot at predicting who stays and who goes. Mink, of course, changes his mind midway through.
#71: Eric DeCosta Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
Ravens Assistant GM Eric DeCosta talks about how injuries (7:22) have left the team seeking possible trades (10:26), players who have stood out (13:40) and whether he's nervous about the offense (21:42). Plus he drops a…
#70: James Hurst Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
We have our first sponsor, Papa John's! Thus, the guys hold a pizza toppings draft (33:50). Before we get to that, Mink gives his James Hurst rant (17:12) and Hurst talks about when he fell into Joe Flacco's knee (22:52)…
#69: Brian Billick Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Former Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick talks about his new broadcasting gig (5:20), when he was realized he was done coaching (13:55) and the best player he ever cut ... James Harrison (29:13).
#68: Roger Goodell Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:36
The Commish answers what he'd change if he were commissioner for a day (6:12), talks about John Urschel's retirement (7:05), why kids should play football (8:00) and what the next country will be to host an NFL game (10:…
#67: Previewing Ravens Training Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:44
Mink is back after a three-week vacay, and he and Garrett dive into what the Ravens need to accomplish during camp (9:26), share some funny camp stories (17:50) and debate how good this team looks right now on paper (23:…
#66: Camp Approaches, New Podcast Debuts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
Mink is out (again), so Sarah Ellison stops by the Lounge to talk this year's training camp. Garrett and Sarah discuss the biggest questions for the season, and Sarah announces the debut of a brand-new Ravens podcast tha…
#65: Details Behind Major M&T Bank Stadium Upgrades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:03
Ravens Vice President of Broadcasting Jay O'Brien stops by the Lounge to discuss the impressive new video boards getting installed at the stadium (2:50), and what went into Brian Billick becoming the team's color analyst…
#64: 3 Undrafted Rookies Stop by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
This week it's a medley of potential undrafted gems. WR/RS Tim White (3:52), RB Taquan Mizzell (14:56) and FB Ricky Ortiz (24:45) share their unique stories ranging from homelessness to being a five-star prospect and eve…