Malaki Starks Joins The Lounge Podcast

Ravens first-round rookie Malaki Starks joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his outlook on training camp, how he handles the pressure of being an instant starter, how he's learning the defense and gelling with Kyle Hamilton, how he plans to be a leader, his challenging Georgia upbringing, and much more.

Ravens rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss what he's learning, the competition for defensive snaps, his transition from small-school UC Davis to a breakout year at Cal, and much more.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about why he signed his contract extension, changing the wide receiver narrative in Baltimore, his breakout 2024 season, dealing with the outside noise, why he's so loyal to the Ravens, and much more.

Jon Gruden spent two days with the Ravens during organized team activities, and he shared the insights he took away from his time with the team. He talked about what's allowed to the team to have sustained success, what makes Lamar Jackson so special and how he's renaming the Gruden Grinder award after Pat Ricard.

Ravens CB Nate Wiggins joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his trademark celebration, how he improved over his rookie season, his focus this offseason in training, and what he anticipates for the 2025 season.

Ravens RB Derrick Henry sits down with team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss his two-year contract extension, why Baltimore has been such a good fit, his desire to win a Super Bowl, the Ravens offense, and much more.

Ravens offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees sits down with team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss his opportunity to start, last year's ankle injury, how he's grown over the past year, playing between Tyler Linderbaum and Ronnie Stanley, and much more.

Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about why he was more nervous in the first round this year, the genesis behind the Malaki Starks pick, his vision for Mike Green, the outlook on the five sixth-round picks, his reason behind two draft-day trades, the Mark Andrews trade buzz, and much more.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to break down why he loves Georgia safety Malaki Starks, which top pass rusher suits Baltimore best, his preferred defensive tackle prospect, Day 3 wide receiver prospects and much more.

Ravens Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr talks to Ravens insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing about how his first season in the job went, what he'll roll into this year, his coaching staff hires, the vision for Kyle Hamilton & Marlon Humphrey, improvements for the pass rush and defensive line, and more.

New Raven Cooper Rush joins team insiders Clifton Brown and Cassie Cherigo to talk about getting to Baltimore, joining the quarterback room with Lamar Jackson, staying ready as a backup, and more.

Ravens Pro Bowl FB Patrick Ricard joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about re-signing with the Ravens, whether the Steelers were interested in him, the potential of next year's offense, being a first-time father and more.

Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken talks about signing a contract extension, his vision for the offense and why quarterback Lamar Jackson is still just scratching the surface of what he can do.

Chuck Pagano returned to Baltimore this offseason as the team's Sr. Secondary Coach and he opened up about his decision to return to coaching. Pagano talked about the desire to win a Super Bowl, discussed plans for the Ravens defensive unit and shared stories of coaching Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and other Ravens legends.

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss his highlight-reel touchdowns with Lamar Jackson this season, where he feels he's improved most in Year 3, what he's learned from Mark Andrews, how the Ravens could step up if Zay Flowers can't play, and much more ahead of the wild-card playoff game against the Steelers.

Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy talks joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown to talk about how he's having a career year at 33 years old, how he's helped lead the team, why the Ravens have been such a great fit, who his favorite player is on the team, and much more.

Ravens OLB Tavius Robinson join team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his physicality, the mindset versus the Steelers, a tip he took from Kyle Van Noy, and more. Plus, two German Ravens fans bringing Christmas treats for the entire organization stop in to tell their story.

Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about how he handles his size disadvantage, the chip on his shoulder from the draft, his mentality after being named a starter, and more.

With the Ravens traveling to New York, The Lounge welcomed Senior Vice President Simon Gilan and FLIK Hospitality Exec. Performance Chef Tyler Hines to the show to help them rank five different pizza styles.

Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike sits down with team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing fresh off a three-sack day against the Bengals to talk about how life has changed after his extension, how he's approaching his job differently, getting the pass rush on a roll, and much more.

Ravens Legend Brandon Williams is officially calling it a career after 10 seasons in the NFL, and he shared some of his favorite memories from his time in Baltimore.

Ravens rookie RT Roger Rosengarten shares the stories of learning he was going to be a starter, his touchdown-springing block for Derrick Henry, and what he did after the 'Mile High Miracle' as a 10-year old Broncos fan.

Ravens FB Patrick Ricard joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss how his job has changed blocking for Derrick Henry, finding his role in Todd Monken's offense, breaking the will of opponents, and more. Plus, Ryan and Garrett break down Sunday's matchup in Cleveland.

Ravens Marketing & Fan Development Manager Katie Bollinger joins Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about her experience on the show, her Ravens/Commanders one-liner, why it didn't work with Nick D., how the show impacted her, and more.

Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about what's clicked with the offensive line, his viral block in Tampa Bay, reaching Pro Bowl status, his leadership on a young line, what motivates him to keep improving, Marshal Yanda's influence, and more.