Leaving Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the aftermath of 9/11 twenty years later in our hearts and a lost weekend for Ravens fans in Las Vegas.
Baltimore Positive
A full Chiefs primer to get ready for Mahomes and Sunday night
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Adam Teicher of ESPN tells Nestor about the Chiefs offseason and never-ending retooling to another Super Bowl with Patrick Mahomes. Oh, and Orlando Brown Jr., too…
Fishing for a bar on a hill in Highlandtown?
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Local restaurant veteran Brian Eder hosts childhood pal Nestor at his beautiful bar and grill at the corner of Highland and Foster in Upper Canton. Come on into The Chasseur for a crab cake, a cold drink and an incredible view of our harbor at Fort McHenry.
Martindale says Ravens rookie Oweh “lived up to his billing” in NFL debut
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The defensive coordinator looked back at the loss in Las Vegas and previewed Sunday’s meeting with Kansas City.
Roman says Ravens confident in Villanueva shifting back to left tackle if Stanley can’t go
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Amidst reports that he could miss game action, Ronnie Stanley missed his second straight practice on Thursday.
Watkins happy to share old team’s secrets with Ravens
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“I’m trying to win at the end of the day. Snitch, no snitch — anything I can give Wink [Martindale] and the defense, that’s what I’m going to do.”
Harbaugh says all four running backs “going to be a big part” of Ravens offense
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It’s unclear what the carry distribution will look like in Sunday night’s meeting with Kansas City.
Jackson says finishing drives is key to Ravens finally beating Kansas City
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“I’m very confident in my guys. Everyone makes mistakes; I had those two fumbles. Stuff like that happens. Every game is not going to be perfect.”
Humphrey says Ravens can’t have any wasted plays against Kansas City
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“I think it’s a great opportunity for us, for this club to really go out there Sunday night and show that we belong on the field with them.”
After Orioles lost summer, Baltimore fans look to unique Sunday Night Football energy against Chiefs
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In the aftermath of a ugly loss in Las Vegas, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what a visit Patrick Mahomes represents for local sports fans who haven’t had a lot to cheer about in person since the beginning of COVID.
The Ravens defense will need to be better than it was Monday night
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Luke Jones and Nestor assess leaky defensive breakdowns in second half that cost Ravens against Raiders
The big uglies up front didn’t get it done in Las Vegas
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Luke Jones joins Nestor in Las Vegas to lament the woeful effort by the offensive line in protecting Lamar Jackson and opening holes in the running game in an ugly Ravens 33-27 loss to Raiders.
Despite disappointing loss, Watkins stands out in Ravens debut
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Sammy Watkins caught four passes for 96 yards, including a pretty 49-yard reception that set up a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Ravens insider linebacker Queen: “It’s a long season — 16 more”
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Baltimore must turn the page quickly with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town in Week 2.
Jackson’s two fumbles prove costly as Ravens drop season opener to Raiders
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Two fumbles lost by the star quarterback led to touchdowns for Las Vegas on Monday night.
Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 33-27 overtime loss to Las Vegas
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“We just didn’t close the game out when we had the opportunity to do it.”
Join Nestor Sunday for brunch in Fullerton for a Weis Signature Crab Cake
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Rob Santoni joins Nestor to invite Baltimoreans to the Crab Wagon in Fullerton on Sunday for lunch and crabs and home tailgate prep for Chiefs and Ravens.
Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas
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Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going “all in” on Las Vegas.
Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders
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Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from “Ghost To the Post” and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?
Good football and lower taxes and more business for Maryland
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In the aftermath of Governor Larry Hogan’s visit to Baltimore Positive, our financial analyst Leonard Raskin discussed some follow ups on a report card of two terms of red leadership in a blue state. Oh, and some purple football, too…
Who is up for the Crab Cake Challenge?
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After touring crab cakes all over the state, Nestor heard about this month’s big networking event in Laurel and wanted to know if it was fried or broiled? Local networking guru Doug Butschky joins Nestor to discuss his event on September 21st at the track.
Stanley happy to go to hometown to make NFL regular-season return
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“I never thought I’d be playing a football game in Vegas besides high school. I think it’s really cool to be able to play back there and be in the first game with the fans.”
Safety Chuck Clark says Ravens turn page after “heavy air” of Thursday’s injuries
Baltimore Positive
“Whether it’s an injury, trade or guy getting cut, it’s always the next man up, and I think that’s [for] a lot of guys across the league.”
Harbaugh on Ravens injuries: “We mourn for a day and we fight today”
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“Our whole team will be there ready to go. We’ve been preparing for this for a long time as a team.”
Betting big on Vegas in the silver and black
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Longtime NFL insider and Hall of Fame voter Jason Cole discusses all of the decades of Davis family madness in Oakland and Los Angeles and Oakland (again) before this new Las Vegas settlement for the nomads of American football.
Rod Woodson: Replacing running backs will be harder than you think in Ravens offense
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Our favorite Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Nestor to discuss the purple attrition and the next man after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill before the season opener in Las Vegas.
Brick: Carr adjustments vs. Ravens defense will be the story of Monday Night Football in Vegas
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Three decades of friendship always provides a unique conversation of sports, music and life with J.T. The Brick. This time, it’s home in the desert as the Ravens travel to Las Vegas to meet the Raiders as the pirate nomads find a home in the sand off The Strip.
Will the defense be difference maker on Monday night in Las Vegas?
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Ravens defensive strategy against Raiders offense led by Derek Carr and old draftee Darren Waller.
The offensive uncertainty for Ravens continues
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive uncertainty and how to beat Raiders on Monday
With Chiefs date around corner, Ravens must escape Vegas with a Week 1 win
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As the injuries mount, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor preview the Ravens unsettling trip to Las Vegas for Raiders opener.
Houston happy to share veteran lessons with Oweh, other young Ravens pass rushers
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Veteran edge rusher Justin Houston is feeling right at home with the Baltimore defense.
Jackson still keeping vaccine choice “between me and my family and the doctors”
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The Ravens quarterback declined to say whether he’s been vaccinated for COVID-19 after missing the start of training camp with an infection.
Harbaugh says there’s “a chance” Bell could play in Ravens’ opener
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Baltimore will have “a process” with running back Le’Veon Bell after he wasn’t with a team this spring and summer.
Injuries provides unique drama for Ravens offense in Vegas on Monday
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Luke Jones joins Nestor for a “take a deep purple breath” moment after more Ravens season-ending injuries to Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters with perspective heading into the Raiders kickoff on Monday Night Football.
Andrews “can’t ask for anything more” to continue career with Ravens
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The tight end said he wasn’t concerned about getting a deal done before Week 1, but talks “just kind of ramped up a little bit” in recent weeks.
Ravens’ Bozeman comfortable, confident ahead of first NFL start at his old position
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Baltimore hopes Bradley Bozeman will bring stability to the center position that was so problematic in 2020.
Campbell says Ravens embracing opportunity to play in Las Vegas
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“It’s going to be fun. I know the tickets are one of the hottest tickets on the market. I’m looking forward to the game.”
Talking Tommy’s Tequila and Raiders football with our legendary Bay Area amigo Julio Bermejo
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Our lifer friend and ambassador of all things anejo, reposado, blanco and the Tommy’s Margarita, Julio Bermejo joins Nestor to discuss the Raiders of The Davis Family leaving the Bay Area – all over again!
Masking up and buckling down in Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens’ fans journey to The Strip in search of Monday Night Football and the former Oakland Raiders.
Can Gruden put the shine back on The Shield on The Strip?
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Longtime Raiders observer Jimmy Durkin from The Athletic discusses the choppy offseason and talent evaluation of Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden as the Ravens prepare to open the season in Las Vegas.
Leaving Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the aftermath of 9/11 twenty years later in our hearts and a lost weekend for Ravens fans in Las Vegas.
A full Chiefs primer to get ready for Mahomes and Sunday night
Baltimore Positive
Adam Teicher of ESPN tells Nestor about the Chiefs offseason and never-ending retooling to another Super Bowl with Patrick Mahomes. Oh, and Orlando Brown Jr., too…
Fishing for a bar on a hill in Highlandtown?
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Local restaurant veteran Brian Eder hosts childhood pal Nestor at his beautiful bar and grill at the corner of Highland and Foster in Upper Canton. Come on into The Chasseur for a crab cake, a cold drink and an incredible view of our harbor at Fort McHenry.
Martindale says Ravens rookie Oweh “lived up to his billing” in NFL debut
Baltimore Positive
The defensive coordinator looked back at the loss in Las Vegas and previewed Sunday’s meeting with Kansas City.
Roman says Ravens confident in Villanueva shifting back to left tackle if Stanley can’t go
Baltimore Positive
Amidst reports that he could miss game action, Ronnie Stanley missed his second straight practice on Thursday.
Watkins happy to share old team’s secrets with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
“I’m trying to win at the end of the day. Snitch, no snitch — anything I can give Wink [Martindale] and the defense, that’s what I’m going to do.”
Harbaugh says all four running backs “going to be a big part” of Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
It’s unclear what the carry distribution will look like in Sunday night’s meeting with Kansas City.
Jackson says finishing drives is key to Ravens finally beating Kansas City
Baltimore Positive
“I’m very confident in my guys. Everyone makes mistakes; I had those two fumbles. Stuff like that happens. Every game is not going to be perfect.”
Humphrey says Ravens can’t have any wasted plays against Kansas City
Baltimore Positive
“I think it’s a great opportunity for us, for this club to really go out there Sunday night and show that we belong on the field with them.”
After Orioles lost summer, Baltimore fans look to unique Sunday Night Football energy against Chiefs
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of a ugly loss in Las Vegas, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what a visit Patrick Mahomes represents for local sports fans who haven’t had a lot to cheer about in person since the beginning of COVID.
The Ravens defense will need to be better than it was Monday night
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess leaky defensive breakdowns in second half that cost Ravens against Raiders
The big uglies up front didn’t get it done in Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones joins Nestor in Las Vegas to lament the woeful effort by the offensive line in protecting Lamar Jackson and opening holes in the running game in an ugly Ravens 33-27 loss to Raiders.
Despite disappointing loss, Watkins stands out in Ravens debut
Baltimore Positive
Sammy Watkins caught four passes for 96 yards, including a pretty 49-yard reception that set up a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Ravens insider linebacker Queen: “It’s a long season — 16 more”
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore must turn the page quickly with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town in Week 2.
Jackson’s two fumbles prove costly as Ravens drop season opener to Raiders
Baltimore Positive
Two fumbles lost by the star quarterback led to touchdowns for Las Vegas on Monday night.
Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 33-27 overtime loss to Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
“We just didn’t close the game out when we had the opportunity to do it.”
Join Nestor Sunday for brunch in Fullerton for a Weis Signature Crab Cake
Baltimore Positive
Rob Santoni joins Nestor to invite Baltimoreans to the Crab Wagon in Fullerton on Sunday for lunch and crabs and home tailgate prep for Chiefs and Ravens.
Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going “all in” on Las Vegas.
Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders
Baltimore Positive
Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from “Ghost To the Post” and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?
Good football and lower taxes and more business for Maryland
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of Governor Larry Hogan’s visit to Baltimore Positive, our financial analyst Leonard Raskin discussed some follow ups on a report card of two terms of red leadership in a blue state. Oh, and some purple football, too…
Who is up for the Crab Cake Challenge?
Baltimore Positive
After touring crab cakes all over the state, Nestor heard about this month’s big networking event in Laurel and wanted to know if it was fried or broiled? Local networking guru Doug Butschky joins Nestor to discuss his event on September 21st at the track.
Stanley happy to go to hometown to make NFL regular-season return
Baltimore Positive
“I never thought I’d be playing a football game in Vegas besides high school. I think it’s really cool to be able to play back there and be in the first game with the fans.”
Safety Chuck Clark says Ravens turn page after “heavy air” of Thursday’s injuries
Baltimore Positive
“Whether it’s an injury, trade or guy getting cut, it’s always the next man up, and I think that’s [for] a lot of guys across the league.”
Harbaugh on Ravens injuries: “We mourn for a day and we fight today”
Baltimore Positive
“Our whole team will be there ready to go. We’ve been preparing for this for a long time as a team.”
Betting big on Vegas in the silver and black
Baltimore Positive
Longtime NFL insider and Hall of Fame voter Jason Cole discusses all of the decades of Davis family madness in Oakland and Los Angeles and Oakland (again) before this new Las Vegas settlement for the nomads of American football.
Rod Woodson: Replacing running backs will be harder than you think in Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
Our favorite Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Nestor to discuss the purple attrition and the next man after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill before the season opener in Las Vegas.
Brick: Carr adjustments vs. Ravens defense will be the story of Monday Night Football in Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Three decades of friendship always provides a unique conversation of sports, music and life with J.T. The Brick. This time, it’s home in the desert as the Ravens travel to Las Vegas to meet the Raiders as the pirate nomads find a home in the sand off The Strip.
Will the defense be difference maker on Monday night in Las Vegas?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Ravens defensive strategy against Raiders offense led by Derek Carr and old draftee Darren Waller.
The offensive uncertainty for Ravens continues
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive uncertainty and how to beat Raiders on Monday
With Chiefs date around corner, Ravens must escape Vegas with a Week 1 win
Baltimore Positive
As the injuries mount, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor preview the Ravens unsettling trip to Las Vegas for Raiders opener.
Houston happy to share veteran lessons with Oweh, other young Ravens pass rushers
Baltimore Positive
Veteran edge rusher Justin Houston is feeling right at home with the Baltimore defense.
Jackson still keeping vaccine choice “between me and my family and the doctors”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback declined to say whether he’s been vaccinated for COVID-19 after missing the start of training camp with an infection.
Harbaugh says there’s “a chance” Bell could play in Ravens’ opener
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore will have “a process” with running back Le’Veon Bell after he wasn’t with a team this spring and summer.
Injuries provides unique drama for Ravens offense in Vegas on Monday
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones joins Nestor for a “take a deep purple breath” moment after more Ravens season-ending injuries to Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters with perspective heading into the Raiders kickoff on Monday Night Football.
Andrews “can’t ask for anything more” to continue career with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The tight end said he wasn’t concerned about getting a deal done before Week 1, but talks “just kind of ramped up a little bit” in recent weeks.
Ravens’ Bozeman comfortable, confident ahead of first NFL start at his old position
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore hopes Bradley Bozeman will bring stability to the center position that was so problematic in 2020.
Campbell says Ravens embracing opportunity to play in Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
“It’s going to be fun. I know the tickets are one of the hottest tickets on the market. I’m looking forward to the game.”
Talking Tommy’s Tequila and Raiders football with our legendary Bay Area amigo Julio Bermejo
Baltimore Positive
Our lifer friend and ambassador of all things anejo, reposado, blanco and the Tommy’s Margarita, Julio Bermejo joins Nestor to discuss the Raiders of The Davis Family leaving the Bay Area – all over again!
Masking up and buckling down in Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens’ fans journey to The Strip in search of Monday Night Football and the former Oakland Raiders.
Can Gruden put the shine back on The Shield on The Strip?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Raiders observer Jimmy Durkin from The Athletic discusses the choppy offseason and talent evaluation of Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden as the Ravens prepare to open the season in Las Vegas.
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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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