Twelve Ravens thoughts with free agency nearly upon us
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the official open of free agency looming next week.
Luke Jones
Ravens must consider best case, worst case, and everything in between at offensive tackle
Luke Jones
The Ravens can still hope for the best with Ronnie Stanley, but they must better prepare for the worst and everything in between.
Questions grow as Ravens wait on Jackson for contract talks
Luke Jones
“It takes two sides to actively put their heads together and get a deal worked out. We are ready to be there for Lamar at any point when he decides that he really wants to work on it.”
Major League Baseball — Orioles included — should tread carefully playing dangerous game
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reminds the Orioles aren’t in the same favorable position they were after baseball’s last work stoppage concluded in 1995.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on members of their free-agent class
Luke Jones
Luke Jones still doesn’t see another suitor valuing three-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard more than Baltimore.
Baseball owners cancel first two series of 2022 season due to ongoing lockout
Luke Jones
For the second time in three years, Opening Day won’t go on as planned at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Could the Ravens be off to Europe in 2022?
Luke Jones
Baltimore hasn’t played an international game since losing to Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium in 2017.
Ravens re-sign veteran safety Tony Jefferson for 2022 season
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old rejoined Baltimore late last season after a previous stint with the organization from 2017-19.
Looking at top objective for each new Ravens position coach
Luke Jones
Zach Orr becomes Baltimore’s third inside linebackers coach in as many years.
Ravens officially announce five additions to 2022 coaching staff
Luke Jones
Baltimore also promoted Anthony Weaver to assistant head coach as he also continues his role as defensive line coach.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to new league year
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as the Ravens count down to next month.
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Luke Jones
You dream of drafting immediate stars, but development can be tricky with even some of the better players in team history needing a season or so to find their bearings.
Orioles’ John Angelos “hoping for the best” as MLB’s lockout postpones early spring games
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Owners have elected to continue their lockout while making little progress in collective bargaining with players.
Looking at notable Ravens players returning from injury in 2022
Luke Jones
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Super Bowl LVI
Luke Jones
Eric Weddle going from being retired for two years to winning a Super Bowl over the course of a month is the plot of a corny sports movie
Calais Campbell says he’s planning to return for 15th NFL season in 2022
Luke Jones
The six-time Pro Bowl selection is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after playing for the Ravens the last two seasons.
Tucker’s record field goal named NFL’s “Best Moment of the Year”
Luke Jones
Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit in Week 3 was recognized as the league’s top moment in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Eric DeCosta press conference
Luke Jones
The Baltimore general manager spoke with caution about recovering running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards.
Zachary Orr rejoining Ravens as inside linebackers coach
Luke Jones
The retired linebacker spent last season as Jacksonville’s outside linebackers coach.
DeCosta “very comfortable” with Ravens wide receivers entering 2022
Luke Jones
The general manager didn’t hesitate in answering whether Baltimore would exercise Marquise Brown’s fifth-year option for 2023.
Ravens “working at Lamar’s pace” on extension with star quarterback Jackson
Luke Jones
“He’s comfortable where we are right now. I think he feels that we have a lot of unfinished business.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Harbaugh, Macdonald press conferences
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh expressed optimism that former Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley “should be back full speed next year.”
Macdonald vows Ravens defense will keep “pushing the envelope” with aggressiveness
Luke Jones
“It’s about keeping the offense off balance and where they’re not really believing what they’re seeing on a down-to-down basis.”
Harbaugh, Ravens plan on Roman remaining as offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
“I believe Greg plans on being back, but it’s still early. … I know things happen fast for sure, but that’s the plan, and I’m excited about that.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following conference championship weekend
Luke Jones
Cincinnati being “ahead of schedule” reinforces that winning and development aren’t linear and teams need to strike while the iron is hot.
Ravens hire Mike Macdonald as eighth defensive coordinator in team history
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old spent seven seasons as a Baltimore assistant before serving as Michigan’s defensive coordinator in 2021.
Longtime special teams captain Anthony Levine retires after 10 years with Ravens
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old will remain with Baltimore in a scouting and coaching assistant role for the 2022 season.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2022 salary cap cuts
Luke Jones
Baltimore sorely missed cornerback Marcus Peters in 2021, but the 29-year-old is coming off a serious knee injury and scheduled to make $10 million.
Ravens edge defender Odafe Oweh voted to PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
The 31st overall pick out of Penn State finished second on the Ravens in both sacks and quarterback hits.
Three Ravens players receive PFWA nods for their 2021 campaigns
Luke Jones
Justin Tucker was named to the PFWA All-NFL team for the sixth time in his brilliant career.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following divisional-round weekend
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson should have offseason motivation watching Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen look like the NFL’s new Brady-Manning rivalry.
Moving on from Martindale feels like “glass half empty” decision from Ravens
Luke Jones
If Wink Martindale’s dismissal was any indication, the Ravens are in for a facelift that goes beyond rebuilding the defensive line.
After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore’s defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.
Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal
Luke Jones
Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.
Ravens finish atop multiple special teams rankings for 2021 season
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker once again led the impeccable Baltimore special teams this season.
Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2021 season
Luke Jones
First-round pick Odafe Oweh ranked second on the team in both sacks and quarterback hits.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from wild-card weekend
Luke Jones
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow could be stepping right into the nemesis role left behind by the retiring Ben Roethlisberger.
Ravens re-sign veteran cornerback Seymour to one-year deal
Luke Jones
Injuries and absences in the secondary led to plenty of snaps for Kevon Seymour down the stretch.
Three Ravens players voted to 2021 AP All-Pro first team
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews received the first-team nod over Kansas City’s Travis Kelce.
Twelve Ravens thoughts with free agency nearly upon us
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the official open of free agency looming next week.
Ravens must consider best case, worst case, and everything in between at offensive tackle
Luke Jones
The Ravens can still hope for the best with Ronnie Stanley, but they must better prepare for the worst and everything in between.
Questions grow as Ravens wait on Jackson for contract talks
Luke Jones
“It takes two sides to actively put their heads together and get a deal worked out. We are ready to be there for Lamar at any point when he decides that he really wants to work on it.”
Major League Baseball — Orioles included — should tread carefully playing dangerous game
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reminds the Orioles aren’t in the same favorable position they were after baseball’s last work stoppage concluded in 1995.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on members of their free-agent class
Luke Jones
Luke Jones still doesn’t see another suitor valuing three-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard more than Baltimore.
Baseball owners cancel first two series of 2022 season due to ongoing lockout
Luke Jones
For the second time in three years, Opening Day won’t go on as planned at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Could the Ravens be off to Europe in 2022?
Luke Jones
Baltimore hasn’t played an international game since losing to Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium in 2017.
Ravens re-sign veteran safety Tony Jefferson for 2022 season
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old rejoined Baltimore late last season after a previous stint with the organization from 2017-19.
Looking at top objective for each new Ravens position coach
Luke Jones
Zach Orr becomes Baltimore’s third inside linebackers coach in as many years.
Ravens officially announce five additions to 2022 coaching staff
Luke Jones
Baltimore also promoted Anthony Weaver to assistant head coach as he also continues his role as defensive line coach.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to new league year
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as the Ravens count down to next month.
Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2022
Luke Jones
You dream of drafting immediate stars, but development can be tricky with even some of the better players in team history needing a season or so to find their bearings.
Orioles’ John Angelos “hoping for the best” as MLB’s lockout postpones early spring games
Luke Jones
Owners have elected to continue their lockout while making little progress in collective bargaining with players.
Looking at notable Ravens players returning from injury in 2022
Luke Jones
Running back J.K. Dobbins missed the 2021 campaign after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason finale.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Super Bowl LVI
Luke Jones
Eric Weddle going from being retired for two years to winning a Super Bowl over the course of a month is the plot of a corny sports movie
Calais Campbell says he’s planning to return for 15th NFL season in 2022
Luke Jones
The six-time Pro Bowl selection is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after playing for the Ravens the last two seasons.
Tucker’s record field goal named NFL’s “Best Moment of the Year”
Luke Jones
Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit in Week 3 was recognized as the league’s top moment in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Eric DeCosta press conference
Luke Jones
The Baltimore general manager spoke with caution about recovering running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards.
Zachary Orr rejoining Ravens as inside linebackers coach
Luke Jones
The retired linebacker spent last season as Jacksonville’s outside linebackers coach.
DeCosta “very comfortable” with Ravens wide receivers entering 2022
Luke Jones
The general manager didn’t hesitate in answering whether Baltimore would exercise Marquise Brown’s fifth-year option for 2023.
Ravens “working at Lamar’s pace” on extension with star quarterback Jackson
Luke Jones
“He’s comfortable where we are right now. I think he feels that we have a lot of unfinished business.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Harbaugh, Macdonald press conferences
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh expressed optimism that former Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley “should be back full speed next year.”
Macdonald vows Ravens defense will keep “pushing the envelope” with aggressiveness
Luke Jones
“It’s about keeping the offense off balance and where they’re not really believing what they’re seeing on a down-to-down basis.”
Harbaugh, Ravens plan on Roman remaining as offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
“I believe Greg plans on being back, but it’s still early. … I know things happen fast for sure, but that’s the plan, and I’m excited about that.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following conference championship weekend
Luke Jones
Cincinnati being “ahead of schedule” reinforces that winning and development aren’t linear and teams need to strike while the iron is hot.
Ravens hire Mike Macdonald as eighth defensive coordinator in team history
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old spent seven seasons as a Baltimore assistant before serving as Michigan’s defensive coordinator in 2021.
Longtime special teams captain Anthony Levine retires after 10 years with Ravens
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old will remain with Baltimore in a scouting and coaching assistant role for the 2022 season.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2022 salary cap cuts
Luke Jones
Baltimore sorely missed cornerback Marcus Peters in 2021, but the 29-year-old is coming off a serious knee injury and scheduled to make $10 million.
Ravens edge defender Odafe Oweh voted to PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
The 31st overall pick out of Penn State finished second on the Ravens in both sacks and quarterback hits.
Three Ravens players receive PFWA nods for their 2021 campaigns
Luke Jones
Justin Tucker was named to the PFWA All-NFL team for the sixth time in his brilliant career.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following divisional-round weekend
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson should have offseason motivation watching Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen look like the NFL’s new Brady-Manning rivalry.
Moving on from Martindale feels like “glass half empty” decision from Ravens
Luke Jones
If Wink Martindale’s dismissal was any indication, the Ravens are in for a facelift that goes beyond rebuilding the defensive line.
After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore’s defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.
Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal
Luke Jones
Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.
Ravens finish atop multiple special teams rankings for 2021 season
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker once again led the impeccable Baltimore special teams this season.
Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2021 season
Luke Jones
First-round pick Odafe Oweh ranked second on the team in both sacks and quarterback hits.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from wild-card weekend
Luke Jones
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow could be stepping right into the nemesis role left behind by the retiring Ben Roethlisberger.
Ravens re-sign veteran cornerback Seymour to one-year deal
Luke Jones
Injuries and absences in the secondary led to plenty of snaps for Kevon Seymour down the stretch.
Three Ravens players voted to 2021 AP All-Pro first team
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews received the first-team nod over Kansas City’s Travis Kelce.
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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