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As mandatory minicamp commences, the Ravens still face major questions at several key positions. What can they expect from rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker? Who will win the battles along the offensive line? And will quarterback Devin Leary overtake Josh Johnson on the depth chart?




 
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer preview an intriguing week, breaking down all the important storylines fans should be paying close attention to.

It’s an age-old debate: Are voluntary work activities really voluntary?
 




Quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed several of the Ravens’ OTAs this spring. Is it important that he be he’s there to work with his receivers? Or are we making too big a deal out of this?




 
Giana Han joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to debate the importance of the quarterback’s presence. Then they talk about the progression of rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins.

Odell Beckham Jr. might not have provided as much juice to the Ravens offense as some expected, but his departure still leaves a sizeable hole in Baltimore’s wide receiver room. Has the front office found a suitable replacement in rookie Devontez Walker?
 




Ryan Mink of The Ravens Lounge joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer from The Castle in Owings Mills to talk wideouts (5:30), offensive weapons (7:47), Derrick Henry (9:44), last year's AFC championship game loss (15:47), Zach Orr (23:22) and more.

How does a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson look? Which offensive linemen ran with the first team? What do Derrick Henry’s new teammates make of him?
 




Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down what they saw and heard at the Ravens’ organized team activities. Then they talk about veteran safety Jamal Adams visiting with the team.

An AFC championship rematch to kick off the season. A Harbaugh Bowl in prime time. A Christmas Day showdown in Texas.
 




There’s no shortage of interesting matchups for the Ravens in 2024. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the regular-season schedule week by week, give their predictions and hand out some superlatives.

Good things come to those who wait, and nobody is better at waiting than Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. Baltimore scooped up quality veterans such as Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby well after last year’s NFL draft. Could he find more bargains this summer?
 




After discussing the news that WR Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Dolphins (4:11), Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their takeaways from rookie minicamp (8:11). Then they break down the best of the remaining free agents (13:20) and preview some potential beefs we could see this season (25:01).