Harbaugh happy to see Ronnie Stanley take “big step in the right direction”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens head coach touched on a variety of topics stemming from Sunday’s 19-17 win over Cincinnati.
Baltimore Positive
Campbell on Ravens’ tight win over Bengals: “This is how it’s going to be when it matters”
Baltimore Positive
“Nobody is going to give them to you. That’s a good team we just beat, and everybody knows what they’re capable of doing.”
Ravens linebacker Queen on second-half interception: “It just felt good to make that play”
Baltimore Positive
After dropping an interception in each of the previous two games, Patrick Queen made the play against Cincinnati.
Sports, fresh air, neighborhoods and Baltimore kids coming together
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour was designed to bring new friends together. Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam and Nestor’s lifer pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors had a spirited chat about fall, football, local business and how sports bring us together.
After anticipated return, Ravens left tackle Stanley says he’s “only going to get better from here”
Baltimore Positive
Rotating with Patrick Mekari, Ronnie Stanley played 22 snaps in his first game since the 2021 season opener.
Jackson credits Ravens defense after offense “missed a lot of opportunities out there” Sunday night
Baltimore Positive
“They’ve been getting a lot of noise about how they’ve been playing. In our eyes, they played lights out.”
Harbaugh proud of Ravens’ ability to finish off tight AFC North battle with victory
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach announced safety Marcus Williams will miss a “significant” amount of time with a dislocated wrist.
Tucker saves day for Ravens with game-winning field goal in 19-17 final over Bengals
Baltimore Positive
Justin Tucker booted four field goals, including the 43-yard winner as time expired on Sunday night.
A defensive effort in slowing down Burrow
Baltimore Positive
All last week, the Ravens defense talked about last season’s problems against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In a heavyweight battle on Sunday night in Baltimore, it was Mike Macdonald and responsible play that allowed the Ravens to prevail to take first place in the AFC North.
A Hall of Fame life in small college sports
Baltimore Positive
Radford Hall of Famer Mike Ashley joins Nestor to discuss a life in college sports then and now. Our longtime pal, comic and Maryland Terps historian went “home” to Virginia and has some stories to tell.
A week changes everything
Baltimore Positive
The heat on head coach John Harbaugh was so last week ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens important win over Bengals and the road ahead for the AFC North leaders.
For the love of the animals
Baltimore Positive
Kate Pika of Baltimore Humane Society joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his important role in being a celebrity judge at DogFest on October 15 at the beautiful campus in Reisterstown.
Getting the shield behind the game of Flag
Baltimore Positive
Former Eagles defensive back Bobby Taylor joins Nestor to discuss coaching, communities and the NFL Flag Football initiative across America and the search to find the GENYOUth Coach Of The Year. A student of John Harbaugh, he’s another retired guy who is happier not chasing Lamar Jackson on the field these days.
Downtown Baltimore almost looked like this …
Baltimore Positive
Author and Charm City historian Evans Paull further educates Nestor about the highways and bye ways of Baltimore history and roads. From the road to nowhere to the interstate through downtown and the bridge from Harbor East to Federal Hill – all of the urban transportation nightmares and realities of our city in one new book.
Citing Ravens’ No. 32 pass defense, Humphrey knows “we’ve all got to step it up”
Baltimore Positive
“Accountability is huge. And me, especially, I’ve just got to play better. We’ve all got to play better.”
Are we Burrowing down for a long road of Joe vs. Lamar in Cincinnati and Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Bengals insider Geoff Hobson tells Nestor about the appendectomy of Joe Burrow and the stout Jungle defense designed to stop Lamar Jackson. A battle for first place in the AFC North on Sunday night in Baltimore awaits.
The white roar from The Jungle in Cincinnati after the Super Bowl run
Baltimore Positive
Voice of Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor about life after a near Super Bowl win and getting ready for Sunday’s next Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson thriller.
Ravens sign veteran inside linebacker A.J. Klein off Giants practice squad
Baltimore Positive
The 10th-year veteran has made 80 starts and appeared in 134 games in his career, most recently playing with Buffalo last season.
Jackson eager for Ravens to reestablish home-field advantage on Sunday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
“The fans are paying their money to see us go out there and perform the right way, go out there and get ‘W’s’ for them.”
Harbaugh knows Ravens must be prepared to face “heck of a pass rush” from Cincinnati
Baltimore Positive
John Harbaugh said Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has become “one of those guys that you have to take extra special note of in this league.”
These aren’t your grandfather’s Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Positive
Bengals broadcaster and former offensive lineman Dave Lapham brings another epic Lamar Jackson vs Joe Burrow battle into focus as AFC North supremacy is at stake in Sunday’s battle in Baltimore. And there’s a fun Memorial Stadium tale from the old days in this one, too!
Winning big on Ravens scratch-offs on the road to Jacksonville
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners and mobile sports wagering plans and deadlines. And a little bit of hopeful postseason baseball for his Guardians of fall!
Solomon’s wisdom says Burrow vs. Jackson is the best show in town
Baltimore Positive
Former Bengal and Cincinnati resident Solomon Wilcots joins Nestor once again to renew the latest round of Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson in a Sunday night shootout in Baltimore for leadership of the AFC North.
Betting on the black jerseys on Sunday night against Bengals
Baltimore Positive
After a colossal failure in all purple against the Bills, the Ravens go Black Out on Sunday night against the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens long defensive week of preparation for Joe Burrow and an explosive offense.
With ’23 playoffs in mind, Elias says Orioles have “flexibility to invest in major league payroll in a different way”
Baltimore Positive
The general manager sees Baltimore as a “very attractive free-agent destination” as well as “a great place to pitch” now.
Finding leadership in the locker room now essential for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss leadership of John Harbaugh and the outburst of Marcus Peters in aftermath of another ugly home loss where the defense collapsed.
Quite a week ahead for Coach Harbaugh in aftermath of Bills loss
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the steam of Marcus Peters and the locker room morale in the aftermath of Baltimore Ravens hideous loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Making sense of the Ravens colossal meltdown(s)
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens epic meltdown against Josh Allen and Bills and all of the decisions of John Harbaugh and ire of Marcus Peters. Who, what and WTF?
Harbaugh not expecting any problems with Marcus Peters after late-game sideline spat
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach acknowledged he and the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback are emotional guys, especially on game day.
Rutschman voted 2022 Most Valuable Oriole to cap superb rookie season
Baltimore Positive
The 24-year-old catcher became the third rookie in Orioles history to win the award voted on by local reporters.
Jimmy Smith officially announces retirement after 11 seasons with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The Super Bowl XLVII champion met with the media on Monday afternoon.
Clark calls Ravens’ inability to finish for second time in three weeks “very disappointing”
Baltimore Positive
“We were preaching at halftime, ‘We’ve been in this situation before, and we have to finish it out.’”
Ravens right tackle Moses on fourth-and-goal: “It’s our job to get in the end zone”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran offensive lineman liked the decision to go for the touchdown, appreciating John Harbaugh “having the utmost confidence in us.”
Campbell on Ravens’ latest crushing loss: “We’re going to challenge each other”
Baltimore Positive
“There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re going to do everything in our power to give ourselves the best shot. That’s part of football. We’ll be just fine.”
Jackson’s late end-zone interception proves costly as Ravens drop to 2-2
Baltimore Positive
“I saw [Devin] Duvernay late. If I would have seen him right off the bat, that would have been a touchdown.”
Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ latest home collapse in 23-20 loss to Buffalo
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore coach defended his decision to go for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 2 late in the game.
Get Luke’s pre-game Bills at Ravens analysis here
Baltimore Positive
Every week before the Ravens game, Luke Jones joins Dennis Koulatsos for a spirited chat about this week’s opponent. This week: beating Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Celebrating the greatness of Lamar and still wondering how much money he’ll get
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the wonders of Lamar Jackson as Bills come to Baltimore as favorites on Sunday.
Will Josh Allen end the suffering of Buffalo?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime football insider Vic Carucci gives Nestor a primer on the history of the Buffalo Bills and the path to a Super Bowl with a true franchise quarterback.
Pierre-Paul says he’ll “definitely be ready” to play against Buffalo
Baltimore Positive
The 33-year-old says he feels good after essentially playing with one arm for most of his 2021 season with Tampa Bay.
Harbaugh happy to see Ronnie Stanley take “big step in the right direction”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens head coach touched on a variety of topics stemming from Sunday’s 19-17 win over Cincinnati.
Campbell on Ravens’ tight win over Bengals: “This is how it’s going to be when it matters”
Baltimore Positive
“Nobody is going to give them to you. That’s a good team we just beat, and everybody knows what they’re capable of doing.”
Ravens linebacker Queen on second-half interception: “It just felt good to make that play”
Baltimore Positive
After dropping an interception in each of the previous two games, Patrick Queen made the play against Cincinnati.
Sports, fresh air, neighborhoods and Baltimore kids coming together
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour was designed to bring new friends together. Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam and Nestor’s lifer pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors had a spirited chat about fall, football, local business and how sports bring us together.
After anticipated return, Ravens left tackle Stanley says he’s “only going to get better from here”
Baltimore Positive
Rotating with Patrick Mekari, Ronnie Stanley played 22 snaps in his first game since the 2021 season opener.
Jackson credits Ravens defense after offense “missed a lot of opportunities out there” Sunday night
Baltimore Positive
“They’ve been getting a lot of noise about how they’ve been playing. In our eyes, they played lights out.”
Harbaugh proud of Ravens’ ability to finish off tight AFC North battle with victory
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach announced safety Marcus Williams will miss a “significant” amount of time with a dislocated wrist.
Tucker saves day for Ravens with game-winning field goal in 19-17 final over Bengals
Baltimore Positive
Justin Tucker booted four field goals, including the 43-yard winner as time expired on Sunday night.
A defensive effort in slowing down Burrow
Baltimore Positive
All last week, the Ravens defense talked about last season’s problems against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In a heavyweight battle on Sunday night in Baltimore, it was Mike Macdonald and responsible play that allowed the Ravens to prevail to take first place in the AFC North.
A Hall of Fame life in small college sports
Baltimore Positive
Radford Hall of Famer Mike Ashley joins Nestor to discuss a life in college sports then and now. Our longtime pal, comic and Maryland Terps historian went “home” to Virginia and has some stories to tell.
A week changes everything
Baltimore Positive
The heat on head coach John Harbaugh was so last week ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens important win over Bengals and the road ahead for the AFC North leaders.
For the love of the animals
Baltimore Positive
Kate Pika of Baltimore Humane Society joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his important role in being a celebrity judge at DogFest on October 15 at the beautiful campus in Reisterstown.
Getting the shield behind the game of Flag
Baltimore Positive
Former Eagles defensive back Bobby Taylor joins Nestor to discuss coaching, communities and the NFL Flag Football initiative across America and the search to find the GENYOUth Coach Of The Year. A student of John Harbaugh, he’s another retired guy who is happier not chasing Lamar Jackson on the field these days.
Downtown Baltimore almost looked like this …
Baltimore Positive
Author and Charm City historian Evans Paull further educates Nestor about the highways and bye ways of Baltimore history and roads. From the road to nowhere to the interstate through downtown and the bridge from Harbor East to Federal Hill – all of the urban transportation nightmares and realities of our city in one new book.
Citing Ravens’ No. 32 pass defense, Humphrey knows “we’ve all got to step it up”
Baltimore Positive
“Accountability is huge. And me, especially, I’ve just got to play better. We’ve all got to play better.”
Are we Burrowing down for a long road of Joe vs. Lamar in Cincinnati and Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Bengals insider Geoff Hobson tells Nestor about the appendectomy of Joe Burrow and the stout Jungle defense designed to stop Lamar Jackson. A battle for first place in the AFC North on Sunday night in Baltimore awaits.
The white roar from The Jungle in Cincinnati after the Super Bowl run
Baltimore Positive
Voice of Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor about life after a near Super Bowl win and getting ready for Sunday’s next Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson thriller.
Ravens sign veteran inside linebacker A.J. Klein off Giants practice squad
Baltimore Positive
The 10th-year veteran has made 80 starts and appeared in 134 games in his career, most recently playing with Buffalo last season.
Jackson eager for Ravens to reestablish home-field advantage on Sunday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
“The fans are paying their money to see us go out there and perform the right way, go out there and get ‘W’s’ for them.”
Harbaugh knows Ravens must be prepared to face “heck of a pass rush” from Cincinnati
Baltimore Positive
John Harbaugh said Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has become “one of those guys that you have to take extra special note of in this league.”
These aren’t your grandfather’s Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Positive
Bengals broadcaster and former offensive lineman Dave Lapham brings another epic Lamar Jackson vs Joe Burrow battle into focus as AFC North supremacy is at stake in Sunday’s battle in Baltimore. And there’s a fun Memorial Stadium tale from the old days in this one, too!
Winning big on Ravens scratch-offs on the road to Jacksonville
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners and mobile sports wagering plans and deadlines. And a little bit of hopeful postseason baseball for his Guardians of fall!
Solomon’s wisdom says Burrow vs. Jackson is the best show in town
Baltimore Positive
Former Bengal and Cincinnati resident Solomon Wilcots joins Nestor once again to renew the latest round of Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson in a Sunday night shootout in Baltimore for leadership of the AFC North.
Betting on the black jerseys on Sunday night against Bengals
Baltimore Positive
After a colossal failure in all purple against the Bills, the Ravens go Black Out on Sunday night against the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens long defensive week of preparation for Joe Burrow and an explosive offense.
With ’23 playoffs in mind, Elias says Orioles have “flexibility to invest in major league payroll in a different way”
Baltimore Positive
The general manager sees Baltimore as a “very attractive free-agent destination” as well as “a great place to pitch” now.
Finding leadership in the locker room now essential for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss leadership of John Harbaugh and the outburst of Marcus Peters in aftermath of another ugly home loss where the defense collapsed.
Quite a week ahead for Coach Harbaugh in aftermath of Bills loss
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the steam of Marcus Peters and the locker room morale in the aftermath of Baltimore Ravens hideous loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Making sense of the Ravens colossal meltdown(s)
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens epic meltdown against Josh Allen and Bills and all of the decisions of John Harbaugh and ire of Marcus Peters. Who, what and WTF?
Harbaugh not expecting any problems with Marcus Peters after late-game sideline spat
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach acknowledged he and the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback are emotional guys, especially on game day.
Rutschman voted 2022 Most Valuable Oriole to cap superb rookie season
Baltimore Positive
The 24-year-old catcher became the third rookie in Orioles history to win the award voted on by local reporters.
Jimmy Smith officially announces retirement after 11 seasons with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The Super Bowl XLVII champion met with the media on Monday afternoon.
Clark calls Ravens’ inability to finish for second time in three weeks “very disappointing”
Baltimore Positive
“We were preaching at halftime, ‘We’ve been in this situation before, and we have to finish it out.’”
Ravens right tackle Moses on fourth-and-goal: “It’s our job to get in the end zone”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran offensive lineman liked the decision to go for the touchdown, appreciating John Harbaugh “having the utmost confidence in us.”
Campbell on Ravens’ latest crushing loss: “We’re going to challenge each other”
Baltimore Positive
“There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re going to do everything in our power to give ourselves the best shot. That’s part of football. We’ll be just fine.”
Jackson’s late end-zone interception proves costly as Ravens drop to 2-2
Baltimore Positive
“I saw [Devin] Duvernay late. If I would have seen him right off the bat, that would have been a touchdown.”
Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ latest home collapse in 23-20 loss to Buffalo
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore coach defended his decision to go for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 2 late in the game.
Get Luke’s pre-game Bills at Ravens analysis here
Baltimore Positive
Every week before the Ravens game, Luke Jones joins Dennis Koulatsos for a spirited chat about this week’s opponent. This week: beating Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Celebrating the greatness of Lamar and still wondering how much money he’ll get
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the wonders of Lamar Jackson as Bills come to Baltimore as favorites on Sunday.
Will Josh Allen end the suffering of Buffalo?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime football insider Vic Carucci gives Nestor a primer on the history of the Buffalo Bills and the path to a Super Bowl with a true franchise quarterback.
Pierre-Paul says he’ll “definitely be ready” to play against Buffalo
Baltimore Positive
The 33-year-old says he feels good after essentially playing with one arm for most of his 2021 season with Tampa Bay.
Baltimore Positive
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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