Twelve Ravens thoughts on array of offseason topics
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome says he’ll hold a “significant” position after Eric DeCosta takes over, but what does that mean?
Luke Jones
How did Ravens outside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Matthew Judon emerged as Baltimore’s most versatile outside linebacker in his second season.
How did Ravens quarterbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
A summer back injury preceded one of the worst seasons of Joe Flacco’s career.
Orioles re-sign one role player, lose another
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Outfielder Craig Gentry has signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
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Eric Weddle made it to the Pro Bowl for the second straight season.
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Ronnie Stanley hasn’t yet raised his game to a Pro Bowl level, but he remained a steady presence at left tackle.
Newsome to still hold "significant position" with Ravens after 2018 season
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The longtime general manager won’t be riding off into the sunset after stepping down from his current position.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on Steve Bisciotti's press conference
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The big news was the announcement that general manager Ozzie Newsome would step down after the 2018 season.
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Luke Jones
C.J. Mosley has made it to the Pro Bowl three times in his first four seasons.
How did Ravens wide receivers stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Jeremy Maclin caught a career-low 40 passes for 440 yards in his first year with Baltimore.
How did Ravens cornerbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
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Jimmy Smith was having the best season of his career before tearing his Achilles tendon in early December.
Ravens owner Bisciotti scheduled to meet with media next Friday
Luke Jones
The annual “State of the Ravens” press conference will apparently be a solo act this year.
How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Nick Boyle caught 28 passes for 203 yards in 15 games.
Ravens cornerback Humphrey charged with third-degree robbery
Luke Jones
The 2017 first-round pick was arrested on Thursday, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
How did Ravens defensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Brandon Williams continued his strong play after receiving a lucrative extension last offseason.
Former Orioles star Mussina moves closer to Hall of Fame
Luke Jones
The 270-game winner received 63.5 percent of the vote, up from 51.8 percent last year.
How did Ravens running backs stack up to the rest of the NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Alex Collins finished ninth in the NFL in yards per carry and is a safe bet to begin 2018 as the starter.
Ravens special teams once again rank among NFL's elite
Luke Jones
Baltimore finished in the top five in Rick Gosselin’s special teams report for the sixth straight season.
Three Orioles prospects make Baseball America’s top 100 list
Luke Jones
Austin Hays made his major league debut last September after a breakout 2017 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on quiet start to offseason
Luke Jones
Scheduled free agent Ryan Jensen graded as the ninth-best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.
Can Martindale take Ravens defense to another level?
Luke Jones
The new defensive coordinator will be asked to accomplish more with a Baltimore defense that’s received plenty of resources in recent years.
Ravens offensive lineman Eluemunor named to PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
The 2017 fifth-round pick appeared in only eight games and made two starts this season.
Some draft criticism unfair, but sum of parts still not adding up for Ravens
Luke Jones
Many fans wonder what might have been had the Ravens traded up to draft cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Three Ravens named to PFWA's All-AFC team
Luke Jones
Michael Campanaro led the AFC in punt return average this season.
Philadelphia offering rooting interest for Ravens fans
Luke Jones
Former Raven Torrey Smith’s 20-yard catch off a deflection helped set up a long field goal to end the first half.
Orioles continue leaving their fans twisting in wind
Luke Jones
Miguel Gonzalez signing a cheap one-year deal with the White Sox is the latest bullet point making Orioles fans shake their heads.
Ravens' playoff absence officially hits three years
Luke Jones
It was three years ago Wednesday that Baltimore blew two 14-point-leads in a playoff loss at New England.
Ravens promote linebackers coach Martindale to defensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Don “Wink” Martindale had served as the linebackers coach in Baltimore since 2012.
Examining the Ravens' top 10 cap numbers for 2018
Luke Jones
Safety Tony Jefferson’s salary cap number more than doubles in his second season with Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to spring training
Luke Jones
In a pivotal winter for the organization, the Orioles are showing no evidence of a clear direction.
Ravens keep run-game architect Roman, hire new quarterbacks coach
Luke Jones
Greg Roman has been promoted to the title of assistant head coach.
Ravens, Green Bay providing interesting contrast to start of offseason
Luke Jones
The Packers didn’t let the long-term absence of Aaron Rodgers stop them from making substantial changes.
Ravens still sounding too comfortable until they prove otherwise
Luke Jones
Retaining Marty Mornhinweg isn’t a good start in combating an increasing perception of complacency.
Examining the Ravens’ 2018 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Mike Wallace is one of only a few significant unrestricted free agents for Baltimore this offseason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 31-27 loss to Cincinnati
Luke Jones
The Ravens didn’t let A.J. Green beat them, but the “Tylers” caught three touchdowns for Cincinnati.
Flacco expects Mornhinweg to return as Ravens offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh has yet to comment on his coaching staff beyond the retirement of defensive coordinator Dean Pees.
New Year’s Eve brings new low for Ravens in stunning defeat
Luke Jones
Baltimore needs to look in the mirror after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years.
Ravens-Bengals: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
A victory sends Joe Flacco and Baltimore back to the postseason for the first time since 2014.
Ravens defensive coordinator Pees reportedly plans to retire after season
Luke Jones
The 68-year-old has contemplated retirement in the past and hasn’t made his players aware of his plans.
Ravens-Bengals: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Mike Wallace’s post-bye surge has been a key to Baltimore’s offensive improvement.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on array of offseason topics
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome says he’ll hold a “significant” position after Eric DeCosta takes over, but what does that mean?
How did Ravens outside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Matthew Judon emerged as Baltimore’s most versatile outside linebacker in his second season.
How did Ravens quarterbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
A summer back injury preceded one of the worst seasons of Joe Flacco’s career.
Orioles re-sign one role player, lose another
Luke Jones
Outfielder Craig Gentry has signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Eric Weddle made it to the Pro Bowl for the second straight season.
How did Ravens offensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley hasn’t yet raised his game to a Pro Bowl level, but he remained a steady presence at left tackle.
Newsome to still hold "significant position" with Ravens after 2018 season
Luke Jones
The longtime general manager won’t be riding off into the sunset after stepping down from his current position.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on Steve Bisciotti's press conference
Luke Jones
The big news was the announcement that general manager Ozzie Newsome would step down after the 2018 season.
How did Ravens inside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
C.J. Mosley has made it to the Pro Bowl three times in his first four seasons.
How did Ravens wide receivers stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Jeremy Maclin caught a career-low 40 passes for 440 yards in his first year with Baltimore.
How did Ravens cornerbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Jimmy Smith was having the best season of his career before tearing his Achilles tendon in early December.
Ravens owner Bisciotti scheduled to meet with media next Friday
Luke Jones
The annual “State of the Ravens” press conference will apparently be a solo act this year.
How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Nick Boyle caught 28 passes for 203 yards in 15 games.
Ravens cornerback Humphrey charged with third-degree robbery
Luke Jones
The 2017 first-round pick was arrested on Thursday, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
How did Ravens defensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Brandon Williams continued his strong play after receiving a lucrative extension last offseason.
Former Orioles star Mussina moves closer to Hall of Fame
Luke Jones
The 270-game winner received 63.5 percent of the vote, up from 51.8 percent last year.
How did Ravens running backs stack up to the rest of the NFL in 2017?
Luke Jones
Alex Collins finished ninth in the NFL in yards per carry and is a safe bet to begin 2018 as the starter.
Ravens special teams once again rank among NFL's elite
Luke Jones
Baltimore finished in the top five in Rick Gosselin’s special teams report for the sixth straight season.
Three Orioles prospects make Baseball America’s top 100 list
Luke Jones
Austin Hays made his major league debut last September after a breakout 2017 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on quiet start to offseason
Luke Jones
Scheduled free agent Ryan Jensen graded as the ninth-best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.
Can Martindale take Ravens defense to another level?
Luke Jones
The new defensive coordinator will be asked to accomplish more with a Baltimore defense that’s received plenty of resources in recent years.
Ravens offensive lineman Eluemunor named to PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
The 2017 fifth-round pick appeared in only eight games and made two starts this season.
Some draft criticism unfair, but sum of parts still not adding up for Ravens
Luke Jones
Many fans wonder what might have been had the Ravens traded up to draft cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Three Ravens named to PFWA's All-AFC team
Luke Jones
Michael Campanaro led the AFC in punt return average this season.
Philadelphia offering rooting interest for Ravens fans
Luke Jones
Former Raven Torrey Smith’s 20-yard catch off a deflection helped set up a long field goal to end the first half.
Orioles continue leaving their fans twisting in wind
Luke Jones
Miguel Gonzalez signing a cheap one-year deal with the White Sox is the latest bullet point making Orioles fans shake their heads.
Ravens' playoff absence officially hits three years
Luke Jones
It was three years ago Wednesday that Baltimore blew two 14-point-leads in a playoff loss at New England.
Ravens promote linebackers coach Martindale to defensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Don “Wink” Martindale had served as the linebackers coach in Baltimore since 2012.
Examining the Ravens' top 10 cap numbers for 2018
Luke Jones
Safety Tony Jefferson’s salary cap number more than doubles in his second season with Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to spring training
Luke Jones
In a pivotal winter for the organization, the Orioles are showing no evidence of a clear direction.
Ravens keep run-game architect Roman, hire new quarterbacks coach
Luke Jones
Greg Roman has been promoted to the title of assistant head coach.
Ravens, Green Bay providing interesting contrast to start of offseason
Luke Jones
The Packers didn’t let the long-term absence of Aaron Rodgers stop them from making substantial changes.
Ravens still sounding too comfortable until they prove otherwise
Luke Jones
Retaining Marty Mornhinweg isn’t a good start in combating an increasing perception of complacency.
Examining the Ravens’ 2018 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Mike Wallace is one of only a few significant unrestricted free agents for Baltimore this offseason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 31-27 loss to Cincinnati
Luke Jones
The Ravens didn’t let A.J. Green beat them, but the “Tylers” caught three touchdowns for Cincinnati.
Flacco expects Mornhinweg to return as Ravens offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh has yet to comment on his coaching staff beyond the retirement of defensive coordinator Dean Pees.
New Year’s Eve brings new low for Ravens in stunning defeat
Luke Jones
Baltimore needs to look in the mirror after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years.
Ravens-Bengals: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
A victory sends Joe Flacco and Baltimore back to the postseason for the first time since 2014.
Ravens defensive coordinator Pees reportedly plans to retire after season
Luke Jones
The 68-year-old has contemplated retirement in the past and hasn’t made his players aware of his plans.
Ravens-Bengals: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Mike Wallace’s post-bye surge has been a key to Baltimore’s offensive improvement.
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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