The Vault: A Podcast Covering the Baltimore Ravens

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232. BONUS EPISODE: One IMPORTANT DISTINCTION to Ravens' 2023 draft strategy Apr 07, 2023

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Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bobby welcomes in an old friend and one helluva football mind, Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan), from Football Gameplan (https://bit.ly/3nODPRY).

In this film room episode, we take a look at 10 wide receiver prospects who the Baltimore Ravens could be targeting:

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

Josh Downs, North Carolina

Zay Flowers, Boston College

Trey Palmer, Nebraska

Michael Wilson, Stanford

Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia

Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State

Antoine Green, North Carolina

Jordan Addison, USC

Quentin Johnston, TCU

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231. INSTANT REACTION: The TENSE MOMENT From Ravens' Pre-NFL Draft Press Conference Apr 06, 2023

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Things got a little awkward during the Baltimore Ravens' annual pre-NFL Draft press conference when a Lamar Jackson question was asked, which was one of many topics covered by John Harbaugh, Eric DeCosta and director of player personnel Joe Hortiz.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

EDC defends quiet start to free agency
Will Baltimore stand pat with just five total selections?
QB class evaluations
Why WR, CB classes stick out to Ravens' brass

And more...

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230. MRV: Anonymous NFL Executives PULL NO PUNCHES On Lamar Jackson, Ravens Apr 05, 2023

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Multiple anonymous NFL executives didn’t mince words with regard to why Lamar Jackson hasn’t garnered any external interest out of Baltimore since the Ravens placed their non-exclusive franchise tag on him last month.

In Mike Sando’s latest piece published on The Athletic, he shares what those execs had to say specifically.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

My response to "harsh and unfair" LJ8 comments from unnamed execs
QB prospects Ravens could be targeting on days 2/3 of NFL Draft weekend
Todd McShay's latest mock draft has Baltimore selecting a TCU prospect

And more...

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229. MRV: NFL Insider Provides OPTIMISTIC UPDATE On Lamar Jackson, Ravens Apr 04, 2023

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As we get closer and closer to this month’s NFL Draft, the plot continues to thicken for the Ravens and their ongoing contract dispute with Lamar Jackson.

In Jeff Zrebiec’s latest piece published on The Athletic, he takes a look at what would be the worst-case scenario – from a team perspective – regarding Lamar’s timeline. I’ll dive into all of that just ahead.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

Ian Rapoport's optimistic update
Baltimore's latest OBJ efforts
QBs, aside from Stetson Bennett, Ravens could be targeting in late rounds

And more...

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228. MRV: Greg Roman BREAKS SILENCE Following Ravens' Departure Apr 03, 2023

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Remember last month during the thick of NFL free agency when the Ravens were rumored to have been closing in on potentially acquiring Eagles cornerback Darius Slay via trade?

Well, the five-time Pro Bowler confirmed that as fact on his recent podcast episode, which there’s plenty to takeaway from…so more on that just ahead.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

What we learned from a MONETARY standpoint re: Slay's comments
Greg Roman breaks his silence, shares 2023 plans
Torrey Smith's controversial opinion on Lamar Jackson's legacy

And more...

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227. MRV: Former NFL WR INEXPLICABLY RIPS Lamar Jackson’s Teammates Mar 31, 2023

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There’s been no shortage of outlandish takes and opinions about all things Lamar Jackson over the years, but THIS latest one I stumbled across…I just can’t!

Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall is using his podcast platform to take aim at Lamar’s teammates in Baltimore for not speaking up on his behalf at the Ravens’ organization.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

Taking B-Marshall to task on his agenda/narrative-driving
How Ravens *COULD* remain relevant IF Lamar were to be traded
2023 approved/rejected rule proposals

And more...

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226. MRV: NFL Insider Suggests OUTRAGEOUS Lamar Jackson Holdout Theory Mar 30, 2023

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Lamar Jackson’s series of late-night tweets on Tuesday has – unsurprisingly generated a ton of national buzz…so much so, some folks are jumping to conclusions far too prematurely if you ask me.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio floated what I feel like is an absurd theory out onto the airwaves Wednesday, so coming up in topic one…I’ll break it all down and tell you why.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

Three WR prospects Ravens could be targeting at 22 with Cole Jackson (@ColeJacksonFB)
Ravens made a run at...Baker Mayfield?
Coach Prime's stern, but loving message to Lamar Jackson

And more...

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225. MRV: Lamar Jackson FIRES OFF Series Of Late-Night, Transparent Tweets Mar 29, 2023

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There’s obviously been LOTS of noise surrounding the Ravens as an organization ever since Lamar Jackson’s trade request went public, but there’s one narrative floating around social media that I want to pick apart a bit.

Sure, there've been five homegrown Ravens who’ve requested trades out of Baltimore over the last four seasons, but context is key in each situation, so I'll dive into all of that just ahead.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

Lamar's late-night tweeting frenzy (topic three)
OBJ remains linked to Ravens, but I'm not buying it
Checking in around the league re: LJ8 interest since trade request

And more...

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224. NEW Information On Lamar Jackson's RECENT Ravens Negotiations Mar 28, 2023

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided KEY INFORMATION regarding Lamar Jackson's most recent contract negotiating with the Baltimore Ravens, and there's one significant takeaway to unpack.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more:

1-on-1 with former Ravens WR Qadry Ismail
Colts GM Chris Ballard speaks on LJ8 potential
Why LJ's contract demands are believed to be a "non-starter" around the league
Meek Mill???

And more...

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223. INSTANT REACTION: One Question WORTH ASKING After Lamar Jackson Trade Request Mar 27, 2023

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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has officially announced he formally requested a trade from the organization March 2, and his statement was released almost at the exact same time that head coach John Harbaugh met with the media in Phoenix at the NFL owners' annual league meeting Monday.

On this edition of the Vault, Bobby dives into that and more: