The Vault: A Podcast Covering the Baltimore Ravens

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323. BONUS: Inside Ravens' Rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu's Journey To The NFL Jul 22, 2023

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Sarah & Bobby welcome Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu inside The Vault for an exclusive interview ahead of his first training camp.

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322. MRV: The NFL Isn’t Ready For What Ravens' OC JUST Said About Lamar Jackson Jul 21, 2023

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Lamar Jackson reported to Baltimore Ravens training camp Wednesday, so yeah…the wait is over. Football’s back and LJ8 has people talkin'.

He sure does, including former Super Bowl winning WR James Jones, who has spoken with Todd Monken this offense. Monken told Jones that he’s taking Lamar Jackson back to a Louisville-style offense. And then a massive statement about Zay Flowers that I’m not buying into juuuuuuussst yet.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

RGIII vs. Domonique Foxworth's proposals for running backs
Odell Beckham Jr. throws the gloves on
It's a new day in Washington

And more...

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321. MRV: NEW Movement | Ravens STILL Exploring Free Agency Options Jul 20, 2023

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The quest to fill the voids Calais Campbell and Justin Houston leaves behind continues for the Ravens, who are reportedly set to host free agent defensive end Dawuane Smoot for a visit early next week.

The former Jacksonville Jaguar tore his Achilles late last season, but is doing well in his rehab and prepping to get back on the field, according to Ian Rapoport. He’s just 28 and Has logged five sacks or more in four straight seasons.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Smoot's potential timeline off the achilles
Louis Riddick's one reservation re: 2023 Ravens
Update on 2023 rookie OL Andrew Vorhees

And more...

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320. MRV: ESPN Pundit Puts Forth NEW, BOLD Theory On 2023 Ravens Jul 19, 2023

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ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio spoke very highly of the new-look Ravens in a recent segment on Get Up.

He not only thinks Baltimore can dethrone Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, but he also feels as if Todd Monken’s newly-implemented offense is going to be a shock to the system throughout the AFC North.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

David Ojabo is OOZING with self-confidence
Dan Orlovsky's bold OBJ prediction
Ridiculous Zay Flowers tracking data

And more...

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319. MRV: Rashod Bateman Plays Along With Hilarious Twitter Troll Jul 18, 2023

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The latest batch of preseason positional rankings are out, courtesy of ESPN, and where Lamar Jackson falls inside the Top-10 garnered plenty of reaction.

There was that and a hilarious response from Rashod Bateman interacting with a playful twitter troll online…not to mention another huge compliment given out to rookie Zay Flowers.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

A drama-filled Monday for the NFL's running back market
J.K. Dobbins chimes in with Twitter activity
One untold, all-time John Harbaugh story
DeSean Jackson says not so fast!

And more...

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318. MRV: Ravens Get Good, But Not Great, News On DeAndre Hopkins Jul 17, 2023

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DeAndre Hopkins will reportedly sign with the Tennessee Titans. We’ll take a look at why that is good news, but not great, for the Ravens.

And we’ll also review how Baltimore had a hand in preventing Hopkins from teaming up with Patrick Mahomes.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

The debate Joe Mixon's pay cut sparked in Baltimore
Marlon Humphrey claps back for Ronnie Stanley
Nelson Agholor goes viral...on Tiktok?

And more...

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317. Former NFL Head Coach’s FOOLISH Statement About Lamar Jackson Jul 14, 2023

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Former NFL head coach Mike Martz has been out of the league since 2011 and based on some of his recent comments about Lamar Jackson…it shows he hasn’t been watching.

Martz was asked by CBS Sports if he thinks Lamar can evolve into a Super Bowl champion QB while doing so as a passer, and he expressed his doubt for No. 8’s ability to process the game while under center.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Ryan Clark's bold preseason prediction
Where Mark Andrews falls in 2023 tight end rankings
Reason for optimism with Rashod bateman?

And more...

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316. MRV: Can’t Put A Price Tag On This Ravens’ Move Jul 13, 2023

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Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has coached both Ray Lewis and Roquan Smith, and he recently gave unique insight about how the two are similar.

Pagano made it clear why you can still pay big money to an inside linebacker, especially to a Ray or Roquan type, because you simply can’t put a price tag on what they bring to the table.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Our 2023 BREAKOUT player candidates
One thing Ravens Nation has in common with Patrick Mahomes
Damar Hamlin's moving night at the ESPYs

And more...

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315. MRV: Fox Sports Pundit BLASTS Those Who ‘Water Down’ Lamar Jackson’s Unanimous MVP Jul 12, 2023

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A recent debate discussed on Fox Sports began as a back n forth on who has more to prove at this point in his career: Lamar Jackson OR Josh Allen?

It started there, but you know who finished it? Fox panelist Joy Taylor. She went on a passionate rant in defense of Lamar and took direct aim at those who try to “water down” his unanimous MVP.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Marlon Humphrey snubbed in latest NFL CB rankings
Aaron Donald trade buzz

And more...

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314. MRV: Significant Ravens News We Missed Jul 11, 2023

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We took the Fourth of July week off, which means there was some news we missed that we need to catch up on.

We didn’t get to dissect Lamar Jackson’s personal workouts with Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr., a big announcement from Mark Ingram and a bold statement from Patrick Queen.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more: