#179: Earl Thomas Stops By The Lounge

Mink and Downing talk about dealing with the loss (:40), give their take on what went wrong (6:22), Lamar Jackson's playoff struggles (15:40) and more.

Veteran cornerback Brandon Carr talks about the mood of the team (7:44), his mentality having a shot at a Super Bowl late in his career (10:19), adjusting to playing safety (12:09) and much more.

Cornerback Jimmy Smith talks about his scary knee injury (8:55), how the Marcus Peters trade made him nervous (11:09), comparisons to the 2011 Ravens (18:32) and much more.

Rookie outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson talks about his 'Sack Daddy' nickname (8:37), getting thrown into the fire (10:18), his fighter's mentality (12:09), his thoughts on a potential Terrell Suggs return (15:11) and more.

The Ravens' new(ish) run stopper talks about his long hair (5:01), the process of coming to Baltimore (6:40), the need to stop the run in Cleveland (13:40), his Samoan background (16:50) and more.

Left guard Bradley Bozeman tells his unique engagement story (8:55), emerging as a rock-solid starter (13:17), the Ravens' unique team chemistry (15:09), his work against bullying (26:36) and more.

Running back Gus 'The Bus' Edwards talks about his nickname (2:30), childhood as an immigrant from Liberia (7:02), introduction to football (11:31) and much more.

With no more superlatives left for Lamar Jackson, Mink and Downing start thinking long-term (10:55). Plus a look at the 49ers challenge (19:33), and does Mink botch yet another draft (21:52)?

Center Matt Skura talks about his Lamar Jackson 'Thriller' T-shirt (4:41), working his way up the league (14:07), his Steelers fandom growing up (20:37) and more.

Rookie first-round wide receiver Marquise Brown talks about his blingy chains (5:00), dealing with injuries (7:18), his nickname and humble background (11:00), relationship with Lamar Jackson (21:15) and more.

Safety Earl Thomas III talks about high-fiving and picking off Tom Brady (6:28), revisits the Seattle win (9:18), dishes on his relationship with Ed Reed (14:34) and more.

The new starting safety talks about his on-field communication (6:30), his film study (10:29), facing the Patriots (12:41), being a new father (16:30), his icy hot routine (19:09) and more.

Mink and Garrett break down the Seattle win, answer a bunch of questions (3:35) and hand out the hardware for MVP (15:56), biggest surprise (16:40) and more.

Anquan Boldin retired as a Raven, then joined us to talk about why he made that decision (2:40), reminisces on the Super Bowl run (4:44), why his physicality fit the Ravens (7:35) and more.

Inside linebacker Josh Bynes talks about his incredible debut in Pittsburgh (5:19), the long wait to return to the NFL (8:06), revisits his Super Bowl glory (15:54) and much more.

Defensive tackle/fullback Patrick Ricard talks about life as the NFL's only two-way player (5:20), his underdog path to the NFL (13:50), the difference of playing the Steelers (17:45) and more.

Linebacker 'Peanut' Onwuasor talks about the origin of his nickname (3:00), formation of 'The Council' (4:44), replacing C.J. Mosley (11:09), his tough road to the NFL (21:16) and more.

Mink and Downing break down what it's going to take to win in Kansas City (4:40), what to make of the hot start (11:25) and share their thoughts on Jalen Ramsey (20:49). Plus, John Eisenberg talks about his new podcast.

Tight end Mark Andrews talks about Baker Mayfield's wedding (3:41), his big start to the season (5:05), how he handles his Type-1 diabetes (17:20) and more.

Mink and Downing go through the full list, predicting final stat lines (3:12), defensive/offensive MVPs (20:28), breakout players (24:12) and more.

Lamar Jackson talks about his hate of losing (8:55), being heavily scrutinized (12:55), his faith in himself (19:12) and much more.

Mink and Garrett go through the roster to make their final selections. Plus they answer multiple questions from listeners looking for free T-shirts.

Garrett and Clifton Brown give the inside scoop from Philadelphia's joint practices and talk about where the team stands at this point of the preseason and training camp.

Inside linebacker Chris Board talks about his small-school roots (2:44), carrying on the undrafted LB torch (6:13) and his push to be a starter this year (11:52).

New veteran running back Mark Ingram talks about being compared to Mufasa (1:30), his departure from the Saints (4:26), his expectations for himself and the offense this year (10:42) and more.