Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to training camp
Baltimore is now less than three weeks away from its first full-squad practice of training camp.
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Shawne Merriman tells Nestor thrill and surprise of being inducted into Maryland Terps Hall of Fame
His three years on the field with the Maryland Terps showed him to be a No. 12 overall selection but it’s been his annual coat drives and lifelong commitment to College Park that earned longtime NFL pass rusher Shawne Merriman a natural seat in the Maryland Terrapins Hall of Fame earlier this month. He discussed the honor with Nestor here as well as words about Maxx Crosby, the Ravens and the Chargers path to winning in Los Angeles.
Merriman on thrill and surprise of being welcomed into Terps Hall of Fame
His three years on the field with the Maryland Terps showed him to be a No. 12 overall selection but it’s been his annual coat drives and lifelong commitment to College Park that earned longtime NFL pass rusher Shawne Merriman a natural seat in the Maryland Terrapins Hall of Fame earlier this month. He discussed the honor with Nestor here as well as words about Maxx Crosby, the Ravens and the Chargers path to winning in Los Angeles.
How will Jesse Minter be different than his Harbaugh mentors?
Clearly a young NFL coach who has spent the last decade working under the “Harbaugh Philosophy” will be bringing a whole lot of the previous system back to the Baltimore Ravens as the new head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what will be the same and what changes that Jesse Minter has in mind for Lamar Jackson and the organization amidst the high expectations set by his predecessor.
Minting the new era with more of the same Hard Ball?
The Baltimore Ravens made former assistant Jesse Minter the new head coach of the operation in Owings Mills on Thursday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the decision to stay very rooted in the Harbaugh tree by hiring a defensive coordinator who Lamar Jackson is familiar with from three seasons together here. Is this big change – or just a continuation of the same program with a freshly minted face?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Jesse Minter might be different than Harbaugh Junior
Clearly a young NFL coach who has spent the last decade working under the “Harbaugh Philosophy” will be bringing a whole lot of the previous system back to the Baltimore Ravens as the new head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what will be the same and what changes that Jesse Minter has in mind for Lamar Jackson and the organization amidst the high expectations set by his predecessor.
Asking Nestor Aparicio what he thinks of the Jesse Minter hire by Baltimore Ravens
The guys at WHBC in Ohio found Nestor Aparicio in his favorite state of “guest” vs. “host” and asked everything you want to know about his thoughts on the hiring of Jesse Minter as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He also got in a few cheap shots on the Cleveland Browns during this Super Bowl XXXV 25th anniversary celebration week in the Charm City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss career path of Jesse Minter and Ravens familiarity and comfort
Sure there were a lot of interviews and rumors and even a few on campus visits but it’s pretty clear that Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta preferred to keep it in the Harbaugh family when hiring the next head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the career path of Jesse Minter and the Ravens’ familiarity and comfort with the new leader of the building in Owings Mills, who knows the hallways well.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss staff creation and possibilities for new Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter
With the head coach now in place the biggest question becomes the offense and leadership in getting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens’ attack ready to win a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the frantic NFL job hunt with so many new staffs being assembled around the league and the endless possibilities for new head coach Jesse Minter.
The many possibilities for Ravens coaching staff of Jesse Minter currently under construction
With the head coach now in place the biggest question becomes the offense and leadership in getting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens’ attack ready to win a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the frantic NFL job hunt with so many new staffs being assembled around the league and the endless possibilities for new head coach Jesse Minter.
Bisciotti and DeCosta make the ‘friends and family’ hire with Minter
Sure, there were a lot of interviews and rumors and even a few on campus visits but it’s pretty clear that Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta preferred to keep it in the Harbaugh family when hiring the next head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the career path of Jesse Minter and the Ravens’ familiarity and comfort with the new leader of the building in Owings Mills, who knows the hallways well.
The Cleveland radio guys asked what I really think about the Jesse Minter hire…
The guys at WHBC in Ohio found Nestor Aparicio in his favorite state of “guest” vs. “host” and asked everything you want to know about his thoughts on the hiring of Jesse Minter as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He also got in a few cheap shots on the Cleveland Browns during this Super Bowl XXXV 25th anniversary celebration week in the Charm City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens hiring new head coach Jesse Minter from Harbaugh tree
The Baltimore Ravens made former defensive assistant Jesse Minter the new head coach of the operation in Owings Mills on
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oweh trade and preview Rams visit to wet Baltimore on Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
Alohi Gilman expects smooth transition going from Chargers defense to Ravens’ system
Alohi Gilman expects smooth transition going from Chargers defense to Ravens’ system
The addition, subtraction and desperation of 1-4 Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
Ravens shake up defense by trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman
Making $13.25 million this season, Oweh had zero sacks and five quarterback hits in five games.
Shawne Merriman comes home to Maryland to discuss Lights Out fights and path of Chargers and Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and realities
Always a pleasure to talk football with Maryland’s own Shawne Merriman, who comes home to discuss his burgeoning Lights Out Fights MMA business and the path of his Chargers and the Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and present realities.
Merriman: “When you have no pass rush, it opens up so many other things up on your defense”
Always a pleasure to talk football with Maryland’s own Shawne Merriman, who comes home to discuss his burgeoning Lights Out Fights MMA business and the path of his Chargers and the Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and present realities.
Going to the Canton school of what makes a Hall of Famer
Longtime NFL writer and author Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry running Ravens to a Super Bowl in New Orleans next month. Also a primer here on Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. bids for Canton immortality.
Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry pairing for Ravens glory
Longtime NFL writer and author Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry running Ravens to a Super Bowl in New Orleans next month. Also a primer here on Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. bids for Canton immortality.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor talk Suggs, Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot and Ovechkin chasing Gretzky
During their final weekly gathering of 2024, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. and marvel at the Alex Ovechkin march toward Wayne Gretzky.
Making a Hall of Fame case for Suggs to sizzle in Canton?
During their final weekly gathering of 2024, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. and marvel at the Alex Ovechkin march toward Wayne Gretzky.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holiday football and Ravens last test against Cleveland before playoffs
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
The January march to February begins by beating the lowly Browns
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss football and pie to be thankful for as December arrives
Our money guy Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the American Dream leads to more great memories around holidays, family, football and pie a la mode to be thankful for as December arrives and the Ravens are playing relevant games as the days grow shorter and winter arrives with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry getting back on schedule
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
Plenty of pie (Oh My!) and Thanksgiving football
Our money guy Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the American Dream leads to more great memories around holidays, family, football and pie a la mode to be thankful for as December arrives and the Ravens are playing relevant games as the days grow shorter and winter arrives with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Getting the offense of Lamar and King Henry rolling again
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over Chargers
Derrick Henry didn’t score a touchdown for the first time all season, but Monday was arguably his best game as a Raven
Ravens defense takes another step in right direction in Monday’s win over Chargers
Despite a rocky start without Roquan Smith, Zach Orr’s defense rose to the occasion in a 30-23 win at Los Angeles.
Finding a way to win without Roquan
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
Ravens shake off slow start to surge to 30-23 win over Chargers in latest Har-Bowl
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Baltimore overcame an early 10-0 deficit in Los Angeles.
Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw two touchdowns and run for another in Ravens’ 30-23 win in Los Angeles
Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw two touchdowns and run for another in Ravens’ 30-23 win in Los Angeles
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
Jim Harbaugh surprises Nestor with radio call-in when he took his first coaching job in San Diego
The relationship of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nestor pre-dates the arrival his big brother John as the leader of the Baltimore Ravens. Back in 2004, when executive producer Ray Bachman was looking to surprise Nestor with a radio call-in for an anniversary show, he found Captain Comeback to come back to WNST for a spirited chat about his desire to be a coach two decades ago after taking his first gig with the University of San Diego Toreros.
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
For Ravens, Roquan injury and stopping Herbert move to Monday night prime time
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
