Previewing the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Previewing the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Author: Baltimore Ravens February 23, 2026 Duration: 30:47
The NFL Scouting Combine begins this week and team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown set the table for what to expect and the big storylines of the week.

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#93: The Voice of the Fan Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
The guys invited The Purple Reign Show's Phil Gentile to be the fan representative. They talked about the lack of playoff trips (4:08), the need for change at wide receiver (8:21) and offense in general, fan discontent (…
#92: Debating Continuity vs. Change for Ravens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:41
Columnist John Eisenberg joins the guys as they discuss promoting Wink Martindale (8:02), keeping Greg Roman (14:09) and hiring James Urban (16:40). Plus, they take on the debate of whether massive change or tweaks are n…
#91: Reviewing the Ravens' 2017 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
The guys sulk after a brutal Week 17 loss to the Bengals (:40), compare this loss to last year's in Pittsburgh (2:26), talk about what went right (11:22) and wrong (14:52) and what changes need to be made (19:25).
#90: Michael Campanaro Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:53
Wide receiver/returner Michael Campanaro explains his 'circle game' celebration (4:10), talks about grinding through an injury-plagued career (7:43) and gives the pros/cons of playing for his hometown team (14:10).
#89: Brandon Carr Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
Veteran cornerback Brandon Carr talks about his game-sealing INT (4:41) after a rough game in Pittsburgh (8:11), getting perspective from a homeless man (9:10), his consecutive games played streak (15:50) and more.
#88: Matthew Judon Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:10
The hilarious outside linebacker talks about the fun he has playing football (6:00), his path via Grand Valley State (9:50), his cocky personality (19:31) Harbs getting on him for not tying his shoes (25:02).
#87: Previewing Ravens-Steelers Sunday Night Showdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:05
The game is the guest this week, as Mink and Garrett talk about whether the Ravens are a legit playoff contender (4:21), discuss the changes on offense and with Joe Flacco (6:04) and try to give a sense of how awesome th…
#86: Anthony Levine Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:08
Hybrid defender Anthony Levine got the game-sealing interception on Monday Night Football. He joins us to talk about that (26:01), his job as locker room bouncer (5:10), annoying Aaron Rodgers and Packers coaches (15:00)…
#85: Danny Woodhead Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
Running back Danny Woodhead discusses his comeback from injury and how he handled the down time (3:22), constant fight to prove himself (12:15), small-town Nebraska upbringing (18:00) and dealing with being labeled 'too…
#84: Jimmy Smith Stops by The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
The Ravens' lockdown cornerback talks about getting a lot of love this year (2:45) and his desire to make the Pro Bowl (5:08). He also shares the wild story around his pre-game ritual (16:53).