Lamar Jackson edged by Buffalo’s Josh Allen for 2024 NFL MVP
Despite a superior statistical season, the Ravens quarterback was denied his third MVP award by the Associated Press.
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Tampa football HOF voter Ira Kaufman brings Nestor sage insights on Yanda, Suggs and Smith going to Canton
Over the past three weeks, we’ve welcomed several members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee onto the show to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. Meet Tampa football sportswriter Ira Kaufman, who brings his usual sage insights on what Yanda might be the first to enter the bust room in Canton.
Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge gives Nestor some insights into Derrick Henry as factor back for Ravens
It’s Super Bowl Radio Row Week time again and former Steelers running back Merril Hoge joins Nestor from New Orleans to give some insights into enjoy the game from your home this Sunday and some insights into Derrick Henry as factor back for Ravens with Lamar Jackson and why it worked so well.
Chicago sports radio legend Mike North joins Nestor to tell stories of Super Bowl past in New Orleans
With the Super Bowl back in New Orleans and so many memories of Big Games’ past, it was time to finally summon Chicago sports radio legend Mike North back to fill in the holes of that one night on Bourbon Street on our first of 27 Radio Row Week memories. The former hot dog vendor turned airwaves barker lays on the condiments of humor and passion for The Windy City he loves.
Jacksonville via Baltimore TV voice Sam Kouvaris returns to tell Nestor the pains of Jaguars life and pleasure of football HOF voting
Our Woodlawn and Maryland defending champion Sam Kouvaris, who made a life as a Jacksonville sports television legend, returns home to report with Nestor the pains of Jaguars life and the pleasure of his 30th year on the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee examining Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. for Canton glory.
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Dave Birkett of Detroit Free Press joins Nestor to discuss what happens after you lose in January
In lieu of our traditional Super Bowl Radio Row, we’re reaching out to our NFL world to invite voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame onto the show this week to discuss a trio of Ravens on the Canton ballot. Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press covers the Lions and tells Nestor what happens after you lose in January in a town that has never won The Big Game.
Making the Canton case for Marshal Yanda in bronze
Over the past three weeks, we’ve welcomed several members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee onto the show to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. Meet Tampa football sportswriter Ira Kaufman, who brings his usual sage insights on what Yanda might be the first to enter the bust room in Canton.
The streets of Smalltimore and whispers about Justin Tucker
This is only the beginning of the Justin Tucker massage parlor scandal in Baltimore and we wonder when the Ravens will be heard from in these allegations – on and off the field. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the civic fallout around town and who knew what and when and what happens next…
Longtime NFL coach Mike Nolan returns to discuss Lamar, defense and the power of great ownership and players
After 34 years of coaching in the NFL, when it comes to learning football we turn to old friends like former Ravens coach and 49ers head coach Mike Nolan to help us better understand the game. Time well spent here discussing defensing Lamar Jackson, the power of great ownership and the abilities of coaches to put the best players in a position to make impact.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Legendary Boston Globe sports columnist Bob Ryan tells Nestor why he still loves sports and seeing greatness of Mahomes
Some of us are getting old and tired and cranky but not longtime Boston sports columnist and ESPN Sports Reporters panelist Bob Ryan, who shares his enduring love of sports and tells Nestor he still attends games and awaits seeing more greatness from Mahomes.
When the Lions didn’t roar in January
In lieu of our traditional Super Bowl Radio Row, we’re reaching out to our NFL world to invite voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame onto the show this week to discuss a trio of Ravens on the Canton ballot. Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press covers the Lions and tells Nestor what happens after you lose in January in a town that has never won The Big Game.
Let one factor back tell you about power of Derrick Henry running downhill
Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge gives Nestor some insights into Derrick Henry as factor back for Ravens
Joe Flacco comes home to Baltimore to talk about Indianapolis, offense, analytics and hitting the quarterback
We gave him a chance to announce his retirement but Joe Flacco says he is not done throwing the football. The well-traveled Super Bowl MVP comes home to Baltimore to talk about Father Time, kids in his house and the locker room, the family life in Indianapolis, great offense, bad analytics and hitting the quarterback. And the answer he gives as to why he went to the podium in Pittsburgh after throwing the Polamalu interception in the 2009 AFC Championship Game is as “elite” as he was in January 2013. Twelve years later, let Joe tell ya what he knows about real life and playing ‘ball…
Nestor gets all details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day from Chris Serico
We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Will Baltimore get the Jacksonville vote?
Our Woodlawn and Maryland defending champion Sam Kouvaris, who made a life as a Jacksonville sports television legend, returns home to report with Nestor the pains of Jaguars life and the pleasure of his 30th year on the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee examining Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. for Canton glory.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss second wave of Baltimore Banner reporting on Justin Tucker massage scandal and Ravens reaction
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss second wave of Baltimore Banner reporting on Justin Tucker massage scandal and Ravens reaction
Mike Nolan: Here’s why this Lamar and King Henry offense set records
After 34 years of coaching in the NFL, when it comes to learning football we turn to old friends like former Ravens coach and 49ers head coach Mike Nolan to help us better understand the game. Time well spent here discussing defensing Lamar Jackson, the power of great ownership and the abilities of coaches to put the best players in a position to make impact.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery shares the community chest of the new Monopoly game with Nestor
Our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin had plenty of sports updates for Super Bowl week and wagering but it’s this new scratch-off that Nestor wanted to talk about plus another week of big wins all over the state.
NFL player turned broadcaster Ross Tucker talks Lamar, King Henry and long offseason for Ravens after disappointment
Former NFL offensive lineman-turned-broadcast Ross Tucker has called as many football games as anyone this season and joins Nestor to discuss the tough exit for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, and the difficulty of being the player who drops the ball with the game on the line. He also brings a special Valentine’s Day message.
Has Justin Tucker kicked his last kick for the Baltimore Ravens?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second wave of reporting from The Baltimore Banner as three more women have forward with credible stories regarding what is now a Justin Tucker massage scandal – and when and the how Baltimore Ravens will react. And, perhaps more importantly, did anyone in Owings Mills know about this over the last decade while he was on the field kicking field goals?
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Chuck Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense and Ronnie Stanley
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Football author and HOF voter Jason Cole joins Nestor to discuss Revolution of Lamar Jackson and future of Ravens in Canton on ballot
Football author and HOF voter Jason Cole joins Nestor to discuss Revolution of Lamar Jackson and future of Ravens in Canton on ballot
Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Monopolizing the Community Chest for fun and winning
Our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin had plenty of sports updates for Super Bowl week and wagering but it’s this new scratch-off that Nestor wanted to talk about plus another week of big wins all over the state.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss another Mahomes march to Super Bowl glory
As the football season leaves us just with just one game left, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss another march to Super Bowl glory for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while Baltimore fans are left wondering what could’ve been…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the allegations against Justin Tucker reported by The Baltimore Banner
It’s not what we’re usually discussing but The Baltimore Banner report about Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker came on Thursday afternoon and Luke Jones and Nestor gave some first thoughts on the reporting, reaction and future for the accused kicker, who struggled on the field this season.
All details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day
We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.
Trying to make sense of the salacious Justin Tucker allegations
It’s not what we’re usually discussing but The Baltimore Banner report about Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker came on Thursday afternoon and Luke Jones and Nestor gave some first thoughts on the reporting, reaction and future for the accused kicker, who struggled on the field this season.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior during massages
Responding to the Baltimore Banner report, Tucker issued a statement calling the accusations “unequivocally false”
Ross Tucker: Lamar hasn’t played his best football in January
Former NFL offensive lineman-turned-broadcast Ross Tucker has called as many football games as anyone this season and joins Nestor to discuss the tough exit for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, and the difficulty of being the player who drops the ball with the game on the line. He also brings a special Valentine’s Day message.
Ravens legend Jamal Lewis talks Lamar, King Henry and running downhill before his Super Bowl day appearance in Baltimore next Sunday
It’s always great to reconnect with Ravens legend Jamal Lewis, who joins Nestor 24 years after his Super Bowl XXXV run to discuss King Henry and Lamar running downhill before his Super Bowl day appearance in Baltimore next Sunday as part of Verizon’s Fan Fest and “World Biggest Viewing Party” coming to every NFL city for the big game.
It’s harder to watch from the outside when you come close
As the football season leaves us just with just one game left, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss another march to Super Bowl glory for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while Baltimore fans are left wondering what could’ve been…
The mistakes of January lead to a long offseason
As one of many Pro Football Hall of Fame voters we’ll have on Baltimore Positive this month, NFL historian and author Jason Cole returns to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. as well as what the Ravens need to do to make the next step from January into February. And of course, the Chiefs’ attempt at the unprecedented three in a row in New Orleans.
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2025 class of free agents
Ronnie Stanley is regarded as one of the NFL’s top free agents after enjoying the healthiest season of his nine-year career.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold beer at a reasonable price at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The offseason “improvement” of the Baltimore Orioles on the field has certainly been nothing to crow about but Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the first signs of the end of The Angelos Error in the stands as Catie Griggs brings cold beer at a reasonable price at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and a new Birdland Value Menu.
Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to Ravens as senior secondary coach
The 64-year-old was on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008-11 before becoming the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
