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Podcast: Nolan and Jake talk about the future of the Ravens following brutal loss to Bears

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast! On tonight’s episode, Nolan McGraw and Jake McDonnell recap what was a brutal loss for the Baltimore Ravens; a 27-24 overtime defeat to the Chicago Bears.

Whether it was the turnovers, a lack of explosion/urgency on offense, or poor run defense, the Bears were the better team on Sunday. What went wrong? After such an inspiring performance on the road last week against the Raiders, why did the Ravens fall flat? The guys give their input.

There is plenty of blame to go around for the Ravens’ shaky 3-3 start, but who deserves most of the blame? Is it Joe Flacco? John Harbaugh and the coaching staff? Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens’ brass? Hear what Jake and Nolan think.

Sunday marked another example of an attendance problem at M&T Bank Stadium. What is causing the increased amount of empty chairs? Is there a solution to get more butts in seats?

Three of the Ravens’ next four games take place on the road, but the opponents are not forbidding. Can the Ravens turn things around, or will they continue their downward spiral? All of this and more on tonight’s episode.

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Podcast: Brett Hollander – WBAL Radio Host & Anchor

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast! On today’s episode, WBAL Radio Host and Anchor, Brett Hollander, joins Jake McDonnell.

On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens opened up their 2017 season with a 20-0 rout over the Cincinnati Bengals. What did the Ravens do that impressed Brett? How will the Danny Woodhead injury impact Baltimore’s offense? What are the keys to beating the Cleveland Browns on Sunday? Football is back in Baltimore, hear Brett and Jake break all of this down.

The Ravens are not the only professional sports team in Baltimore that has hopes of making the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Orioles have lost six straight and must win a big chunk of their remaining games to even have a fighting chance at snagging a Wild Card spot. Where did the 2017 season go wrong? Why is Buck Showalter not giving players like Austin Hays and Chance Sisco some playing time? The O’s season is wrapping up, hear Brett’s assessment of where the team is heading.

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Podcast: Lead Fantasy Analyst Tyler Feeser discusses week 1 fantasy outlook

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Welcome to another episode of the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast! On today’s episode, our lead fantasy analyst Tyler Feeser joins Jake McDonnell for an hour-long football talk.

With the season kicking off this Thursday, drafts are wrapping up. How did the guys think their drafts went? Did Tyler and Jake draft the same players multiple times for different teams? How many leagues are they playing in?

After the talk about each other’s fantasy teams, the two went game-by-game and broke down the fantasy tid-bits. What are some things to keep in mind as you set your fantasy lineup for week 1? Are there any players that you should be starting (or benching) this week? You may win your matchup this week if you listen.

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Podcast: Purple Painted Roundtable Episode 3

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Welcome to episode 3 of Purple-Painted Roundtable, a Baltimore Ravens podcast brought to you by Ebony Bird and Fansided.

On this episode, Chris Schisler, Joe Schiller and Jake McDonnell break down the Ravens’ 23-3 win over the Redskins in the preseason opener. What players impressed? Which players need to improve?

Unfortunately, following the Redskins game, the Ravens lost both Alex Lewis and Tim white for the season due to injuries. How significant are these injuries? How do the guard and receiver positions shape up without Lewis and White? The guys discuss.

The episode continues with a thorough analysis of both the running back and receiver positions. In this segment, Chris, Joe, and Jake give their lists of which backs and wideouts make the 53-man roster.

Finally, the Ebony Bird gang take a look at the second preseason game against the Dolphins. What are the top storylines heading into the game? What should Ravens fans keep an eye on? Listen and find out.

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Podcast: Baltimore Ravens Staff Writer Ryan Mink

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast! On Today’s episode, Baltimore Ravens staff writer Ryan Mink joins Jake McDonnell to talk about the Ravens.

Following Baltimore’s 23-3 preseason-opening win against the Redskins, what impressed Mink? Are key offensive players like Joe Flacco and Breshad Perriman close to returning to practice?

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Ravens is the offensive line. With James Hurst in line for a starting job, hear Mink passionately defend Hurst, who has been heavily scrutinized during his time with the Ravens. Mink also gives his take on if the Ravens will make another move on the offensive line before the regular season.

On Thursday, the Ravens face the Miami Dolphins in their second preseason game. Mink will be there, and tells us what to expect on Thursday.

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Podcast: Purple Painted Roundtable Episode 2

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Welcome to the second episode of Purple-Painted Roundtable, a Baltimore Ravens podcast brought to you by Ebony Bird and Fansided. This episode airs on the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast Network.

On this episode, site experts Chris Schisler and Joe Schiller, and contributor Jake McDonnell, are back to go over the top stories surrounding the Ravens. At the time of recording this episode, 24 hours separate the Ravens from their first preseason game against the Washington Redskins. What are the top storylines going into the game? What should fans expect on Thursday? Who are some players to watch?

Of course, not all of the news concerns the game. It is no secret that the Ravens endured a rough start to training camp, particularly with injuries. Yesterday, head coach John Harbaugh lashed out at a reporter for asking about Marlon Humphrey, who has missed a string of practices with an undisclosed injury. Hear the guys’ response to this, and their thoughts on if Harbaugh’s answer was appropriate.

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Podcast: Baltimore Ravens Columnist John Eisenberg

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Welcome to another episode of the Charm City Bird Watch Podcast! On today’s edition, Baltimore Ravens Columnist John Eisenberg joins the program.

Recently, Eisenberg wrote his ninth book, The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and Baseball’s Most Historic Record. Eisenberg’s book dives into the record that will never be broken; Cal Ripken’s streak of 2,632 consecutive games played. Ripken surpassed Lou Gehrig’s record by 502 games. Ripken breaking the record at 2,131 games is perhaps the most significant record in Baltimore Sports history. After completing this project, what has the reaction been out of Baltimore and around the baseball world? What was the hardest part of writing this book? Does John have any other projects in the works? Hear this and more.

After talking about the book, Eisenberg gives us a breakdown of the Ravens as they get ready to face the Redskins on Thursday. What’s up with Joe Flacco? Will Ozzie Newsome make another addition with having the least amount of salary cap space in the NFL? How impressive does the defense look in camp? This makes for another jam-packed episode.

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