Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Luke Jones
Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
Grappling with the history of WrestleMania
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is pinned down on WrestleMania history and Lamar Jackson by Dennis Koulatsos
Opening Day brings little bit of everything for Orioles
Luke Jones
It was a historic season opener for star catcher Adley Rutschman, who continues exceeding expectations.
Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
Campbell closes door on Ravens return, agreeing to one-year deal with Atlanta
Luke Jones
Baltimore had released six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell on March 13.
Jackson comments on knee injury, absence from Ravens road games at end of last season
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson pushed back at notions that his absence was more about his contract than his knee.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on cusp of 2023 season
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez didn’t make the Opening Day roster, prompting disappointment and scrutiny.
Lamar Jackson reveals trade request from Ravens, but does it really change anything?
Luke Jones
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with veteran receiver Nelson Agholor
Luke Jones
Baltimore finally added its first outside free agent since the start of the new league year.
Lamar Jackson contract saga grows even stranger
Luke Jones
The star quarterback’s refusal to employ a certified agent continues to come under scrutiny.
Offseason of discontent for Ravens, Jackson continues with no end in sight
Luke Jones
The Lamar Jackson opinions are everywhere, some more grounded in reality and logic than others.
Adjusted games lost for 2022 Ravens includes hangover from previous year’s injury nightmare
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley made his healthy return to the field after being injured for the better part of two years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering second week of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s slow start to the new league year.
Ravens tender quarterback Huntley, re-sign running back Hill to open new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore gave Tyler Huntley the low tender of $2.6 million, which means another team can still sign him to an offer sheet.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of new league year
Luke Jones
Ex-Baltimore guard Ben Powers cashing in with Denver reminded not to give up on draft picks too quickly.
Ravens release defensive end Campbell, reportedly losing guard Powers in free agency
Luke Jones
Parting with six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell saves Baltimore $7 million in salary cap space to open the new league year.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2023 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore is scheduled to make just five selections, which would mark its lowest total since 1999.
Ravens to trade veteran safety Chuck Clark to New York Jets next week
Luke Jones
Parting ways with Clark will save Baltimore a little over $4 million in salary cap space.
Ravens continue making intriguing additions to coaching staff
Luke Jones
New outside linebackers coach Chuck Smith will oversee the development of young edge rushers David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh.
Ravens’ tag approach with Lamar Jackson risky, but forcing action necessary for solution
Luke Jones
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
Business gets real for Lamar Jackson, Ravens with non-exclusive franchise tag
Luke Jones
The former NFL MVP will be free to negotiate with other teams beginning next week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Which franchise tag will Baltimore use on star quarterback Lamar Jackson by Tuesday’s deadline?
Ravens’ roster construction remains in “haze” as new league year approaches
Luke Jones
Several veterans face uncertainty as Baltimore navigates the Lamar Jackson contract talks and a tight salary cap.
Ravens drama extending beyond Lamar Jackson contract saga
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman took issue with comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta at the NFL combine.
DeCosta utters same story as Jackson, Ravens near franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Eric DeCosta remains “optimistic,” but the clock is ticking to strike a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson.
Orioles infield present and future carry no shortage of potential
Luke Jones
Three-fourths of the projected Opening Day infield didn’t play Tuesday, but there was impressive talent starting in Bradenton.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of NFL scouting combine
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta will receive a slew of Lamar Jackson questions in Indianapolis this week.
New offensive coaches inherit interesting Ravens running back picture
Luke Jones
Both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards are entering the final season of their contracts.
Ravens make changes to coaching staff, part ways with strength coach Steve Saunders
Luke Jones
After coaching the wide receivers the last two seasons, Tee Martin will now become Baltimore’s quarterbacks coach.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Todd Monken press conference
Luke Jones
Winning the presser is overrated, but Monken showed off the personality and communication skills that have made him popular with players.
Monken’s introduction offers few clues on where Ravens stand with Jackson
Luke Jones
On the same day the window opened for NFL teams to begin using the franchise tag, the Ravens introduced their new offensive coordinator.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2023 spring training
Luke Jones
Chairman John Angelos expressed the goal of “sustained success,” but what exactly does that mean?
Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2023
Luke Jones
Early struggles and injuries limited the impact of 2022 fourth-round cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis.
Spring excitement warranted, but Orioles did themselves few favors with lackluster offseason
Luke Jones
Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Sarasota on Wednesday.
Ravens re-sign defensive veterans Brent Urban, Daryl Worley
Luke Jones
Brent Urban appeared in 16 games for Baltimore last season, collecting 21 tackles and a sack.
Ravens tab Georgia’s Todd Monken to be their next offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
“We’re excited to get to work and begin building an offense that will help us compete for championships.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Super Bowl LVII
Luke Jones
Fromer Baltimore offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. helped Kansas City to a title on Sunday night.
Ravens defensive end Campbell plans to return for 16th NFL season
Luke Jones
The six-time Pro Bowl selection will turn 37 in September and is one sack shy of 100 for his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on “Bullies of Baltimore” documentary
Luke Jones
Sunday night was an outstanding trip down memory lane with those special 2000 Ravens.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
Grappling with the history of WrestleMania
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is pinned down on WrestleMania history and Lamar Jackson by Dennis Koulatsos
Opening Day brings little bit of everything for Orioles
Luke Jones
It was a historic season opener for star catcher Adley Rutschman, who continues exceeding expectations.
Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
Campbell closes door on Ravens return, agreeing to one-year deal with Atlanta
Luke Jones
Baltimore had released six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell on March 13.
Jackson comments on knee injury, absence from Ravens road games at end of last season
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson pushed back at notions that his absence was more about his contract than his knee.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on cusp of 2023 season
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez didn’t make the Opening Day roster, prompting disappointment and scrutiny.
Lamar Jackson reveals trade request from Ravens, but does it really change anything?
Luke Jones
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with veteran receiver Nelson Agholor
Luke Jones
Baltimore finally added its first outside free agent since the start of the new league year.
Lamar Jackson contract saga grows even stranger
Luke Jones
The star quarterback’s refusal to employ a certified agent continues to come under scrutiny.
Offseason of discontent for Ravens, Jackson continues with no end in sight
Luke Jones
The Lamar Jackson opinions are everywhere, some more grounded in reality and logic than others.
Adjusted games lost for 2022 Ravens includes hangover from previous year’s injury nightmare
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley made his healthy return to the field after being injured for the better part of two years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering second week of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s slow start to the new league year.
Ravens tender quarterback Huntley, re-sign running back Hill to open new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore gave Tyler Huntley the low tender of $2.6 million, which means another team can still sign him to an offer sheet.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of new league year
Luke Jones
Ex-Baltimore guard Ben Powers cashing in with Denver reminded not to give up on draft picks too quickly.
Ravens release defensive end Campbell, reportedly losing guard Powers in free agency
Luke Jones
Parting with six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell saves Baltimore $7 million in salary cap space to open the new league year.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2023 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore is scheduled to make just five selections, which would mark its lowest total since 1999.
Ravens to trade veteran safety Chuck Clark to New York Jets next week
Luke Jones
Parting ways with Clark will save Baltimore a little over $4 million in salary cap space.
Ravens continue making intriguing additions to coaching staff
Luke Jones
New outside linebackers coach Chuck Smith will oversee the development of young edge rushers David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh.
Ravens’ tag approach with Lamar Jackson risky, but forcing action necessary for solution
Luke Jones
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
Business gets real for Lamar Jackson, Ravens with non-exclusive franchise tag
Luke Jones
The former NFL MVP will be free to negotiate with other teams beginning next week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Which franchise tag will Baltimore use on star quarterback Lamar Jackson by Tuesday’s deadline?
Ravens’ roster construction remains in “haze” as new league year approaches
Luke Jones
Several veterans face uncertainty as Baltimore navigates the Lamar Jackson contract talks and a tight salary cap.
Ravens drama extending beyond Lamar Jackson contract saga
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman took issue with comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta at the NFL combine.
DeCosta utters same story as Jackson, Ravens near franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Eric DeCosta remains “optimistic,” but the clock is ticking to strike a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson.
Orioles infield present and future carry no shortage of potential
Luke Jones
Three-fourths of the projected Opening Day infield didn’t play Tuesday, but there was impressive talent starting in Bradenton.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of NFL scouting combine
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta will receive a slew of Lamar Jackson questions in Indianapolis this week.
New offensive coaches inherit interesting Ravens running back picture
Luke Jones
Both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards are entering the final season of their contracts.
Ravens make changes to coaching staff, part ways with strength coach Steve Saunders
Luke Jones
After coaching the wide receivers the last two seasons, Tee Martin will now become Baltimore’s quarterbacks coach.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Todd Monken press conference
Luke Jones
Winning the presser is overrated, but Monken showed off the personality and communication skills that have made him popular with players.
Monken’s introduction offers few clues on where Ravens stand with Jackson
Luke Jones
On the same day the window opened for NFL teams to begin using the franchise tag, the Ravens introduced their new offensive coordinator.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2023 spring training
Luke Jones
Chairman John Angelos expressed the goal of “sustained success,” but what exactly does that mean?
Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2023
Luke Jones
Early struggles and injuries limited the impact of 2022 fourth-round cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis.
Spring excitement warranted, but Orioles did themselves few favors with lackluster offseason
Luke Jones
Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Sarasota on Wednesday.
Ravens re-sign defensive veterans Brent Urban, Daryl Worley
Luke Jones
Brent Urban appeared in 16 games for Baltimore last season, collecting 21 tackles and a sack.
Ravens tab Georgia’s Todd Monken to be their next offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
“We’re excited to get to work and begin building an offense that will help us compete for championships.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Super Bowl LVII
Luke Jones
Fromer Baltimore offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. helped Kansas City to a title on Sunday night.
Ravens defensive end Campbell plans to return for 16th NFL season
Luke Jones
The six-time Pro Bowl selection will turn 37 in September and is one sack shy of 100 for his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on “Bullies of Baltimore” documentary
Luke Jones
Sunday night was an outstanding trip down memory lane with those special 2000 Ravens.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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