The Daily Flock 06/08/26

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.

The Daily Flock 05/06/26

Former NFL safety Solomon Wilcots joins Jason to break down what he views as the Baltimore Ravens' biggest weakness entering the 2026 season and whether safety Kyle Hamilton has a legitimate path to becoming the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year under new head coach Jesse Minter. Wilcots also shares his thoughts on how much production the Ravens can still expect from newly acquired edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the impact Dexter Lawrence could have on a revamped Cincinnati Bengals defense. Plus, the two discuss why Joe Burrow could emerge as one of the trendiest MVP bets this season.

The Daily Flock 06/04/26

Despite recent praise from Anthony Weaver for veteran leaders Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, Jason isn't convinced either player is poised for a major bounce-back in 2026. He explains why concerns still remain and what each veteran must prove heading into the season. Plus, Jason dives into what Ravens fans can expect from Declan Doyle's first year as offensive coordinator, outlining why he believes Baltimore's offense will operate at a faster pace and feature a more aggressive approach than we've seen in recent years.

The Daily Flock 06/03/26

Senior NFL columnist for CBS Sports Pete Prisco joins Jason to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Baltimore Ravens heading into the 2026 season. Prisco shares whether he's sold on new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as a play-caller, evaluates whether Baltimore has enough weapons in the passing game for Lamar Jackson to thrive, and discusses any concerns he has about the team's situation at center and overall offensive line depth. Plus, Prisco weighs in on whether this season could represent a pivotal moment in Jackson's future with the Ravens, examines the potential ceiling of Baltimore's defense under head coach Jesse Minter, and reveals whether he believes the Cincinnati Bengals are the team to beat in the AFC North.

The Daily Flock 06/02/26

Lamar Jackson shared his early impressions of the Ravens' new offense during OTAs, and Jason breaks down what the revamped attack could look like in 2026. He also explains why he believes Baltimore's approach on first downs could undergo a significant shift under first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Plus, Jason criticizes Orioles manager Craig Albernaz for leaving Trevor Rogers in the game too long during Baltimore's loss to the Blue Jays and lays out his argument for why the Orioles should explore trading catcher Adley Rutschman.