Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore (and NFL) fans everywhere weighed in as news of Lamar Jackson’s five-year, $260 million deal broke ahead of the opening round of the NFL Draft.

The five-year, $260 million deal makes Jackson the league’s highest-paid QB. “Let’s go, baby,’ he said. “Let’s go, man. Can’t wait to get there. Can’t wait to be there. Can’t wait to light up M&T [Bank Stadium] for the next five years, man. Let’s get it.”

Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s draft and where the Ravens stand.

Two years of failed talks delivered the Ravens and Lamar Jackson to maybe the most significant inflection point in their on-and-off-and-on-again negotiations: The NFL Draft is here, and Baltimore must decide whether to use the opportunity to select another QB.

Orioles assistant general manager Sig Mejdal joins the podcast to discuss the ups and downs of evaluating players, what MLB teams are looking for, injuries and making decisions.

When the NFL draft kicks off around 8 p.m. Thursday night, the wait for a Ravens pick will begin. It could be a long one.

Eric DeCosta has said he’d “love” to have more picks this year. Probably a lot more than the five the Ravens currently have.

Huntley made the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement last season despite struggling as a passer.

Banks, a Baltimore native, is one of the draft’s most athletic prospects. He said playing for the Ravens would be a “dream come true, to be honest.”

ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, a former NFL safety, said Branch has the best coverage instincts of any prospect in the draft.

Plus, The Banner’s Alejandro Danois highlights some memorable games at the stadium known as “The Bank.”

Orioles opening day starter Kyle Gibson joins the podcast to discuss playing for the Orioles.

On paper, Johnston fills a glaring hole for the Ravens’ offense: He projects as a prototypical “X” receiver.

Newly-signed Ravens star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is already making a positive impact on the Baltimore community.

The Ravens’ hole at cornerback is bigger than it appears. Will they look for help in the first round of the NFL draft?

“I’ve been waiting for a long time to get back on the field,” said Odell Beckham Jr., who last played in a game 14 months ago.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Thursday that Lamar Jackson “is in our plans. We love Lamar.”

As a possible inflection point in Jackson’s contract talks approaches — the NFL draft, which kicks off April 27 — here’s a look at the factors that could shape his market.

Baltimore Banner sports columnist Jon Meoli joins the podcast to discuss the Orioles' potential challenge managing prospects.

If the Ravens need a wide receiver to emerge inside, if only for a part-time role, Beckham might be their best candidate.