In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
April 25, 2025
The choice of Starks sparks Ravens glee about defensive possibilities
It wasn’t hard to read the enthusiasm of the Ravens’ brass in the aftermath of the selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks with the 27th pick of the first round. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the excitement about the interview standout’s ability to free up Kyle Hamilton and the rest of Zach Orr’s defense with secondary flexibility.
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Ready to pick a door and make a deal?
Anything that allows us to talk about the legit old game shows makes life better. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door in the new “Let’s Make a Deal” and “Press Your Luck” scratch-off games.
The Russian Machine is still breaking NHL goalies
It’s playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President’s Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic.
Ravens select Georgia safety Malaki Starks in first round to bolster secondary
Eric DeCosta said the versatile three-year starter had “one of the most impressive interviews we’ve ever had” at the NFL scouting combine.
