The Daily Flock 06/12/26

The Daily Flock 06/12/26

Former NFL General Manager Marty Hurney returns to the show to share his insights on Sean Payton's offensive philosophy, including his use of pace and tempo, and how Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle could incorporate those concepts into Baltimore's attack. Marty also discusses whether the Ravens may use Lamar Jackson under center more frequently than ever before and if the offense could lean into a more traditional, run-heavy approach. Additionally, Marty weighs in on the Ravens' decision not to sign a center to this point in the offseason and offers his thoughts on Lamar Jackson's ongoing contract situation with the organization.

The Daily Flock 06/11/26

In what could be his final media appearance before the season, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed excitement about the new offensive system being implemented by offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jason reacts to Jackson's comments and revisits his concerns about a future contract extension following the record-setting deal recently signed by Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Jason explains why he's confident kicker Tyler Loop has moved on from his season-ending missed kick and why he believes the young specialist still has a bright future ahead. Also, Jason breaks down the ongoing struggles of Orioles stars Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson, explaining why their disappointing performances could spell serious trouble for a franchise already searching for answers amid a difficult season.

The Daily Flock 06/10/26

The Baltimore Ravens are aiming for major improvement on the defensive side of the ball under head coach Jesse Minter. One of the defense's leaders, Roquan Smith, met with the media and candidly discussed his disappointing 2025 season, what went wrong, and the steps he's taking to elevate his play moving forward. Plus, Jason reacts to Calais Campbell expressing his excitement about returning to Baltimore. Jason also explains why he's not buying into a potential breakout season for Rashod Bateman despite the optimism coming from the organization, and breaks down why he believes Minter's philosophy could bring a more old-school approach to fourth-down decision-making for the Ravens this season.

The Daily Flock 06/09/26

Longtime MLB writer Joe Sheehan joins Jason to break down the current state of the Baltimore Orioles and their eight-year rebuilding effort, including whether general manager Mike Elias should still be leading the organization. Sheehan also weighs in on whether Baltimore's recent starting rotation surge is sustainable, evaluates how good catcher Adley Rutschman really is, discusses whether Gunnar Henderson can regain his top form, and shares his expectations for the Orioles heading into this year's trade deadline.

The Daily Flock 06/08/26

Jason dives into the Orioles on today's show, breaking down whether Craig Albernaz has different standards for catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. He also examines whether infielder Coby Mayo is beginning to turn the corner after a recent stretch of improved play. Plus, Jason explains how the Orioles' renewed commitment to small-ball baseball may have helped keep their season from spiraling early on. On the Ravens side, Jason explores why Baltimore's offense could feature Lamar Jackson under center more often than at any point in his career. He also discusses realistic expectations for the Ravens' young edge rushers Mike Green and Zion Young heading into the 2026 season.