Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
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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.
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.
When the defensive depth chart isn’t deep enough
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive deficiencies of Ravens defense and depth concerns amidst mass injuries
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Ravens keep three undrafted rookies on 53-man roster as Armour-Davis, Brade headline cuts
Despite a good summer, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was in the final year of his contract and has a concerning injury history.
Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Five questions for Ravens defense entering training camp
Will a secondary consisting of five former first-round picks live up to the hype in 2025?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens discounted addition of cornerback Jaire Alexander to defense
The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.
Ravens hope numbers, upside pay off at cornerback for “position-less” secondary
With Jaire Alexander’s arrival, Marlon Humphrey called the possibility of Baltimore having too many corners “a great problem to have.”
Ravens get the “Lamar discount” on Jaire Alexander to bolster secondary
The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering final week of OTAs
Luke Jones offers some purple thoughts as Baltimore winds down voluntary workouts and nears mandatory minicamp.
Chuck Pagano discusses decision to return to Ravens as senior secondary coach
Chuck Pagano discusses decision to return to Ravens as senior secondary coach
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
Less safe at safety: Here’s why losing Ar’Darius Washington is not a small issue for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 17 “The Last Ride of 52”
This is Chapter 17 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing the 2013 book chapter by chapter daily. This is the last dance downtown for Ray Lewis in purple.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 12 “Oh, where is the ‘O’ in October?”
This is Chapter 12 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate another Ravens season in the Charm City.
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Ravens promote linebackers coach Martindale to defensive coordinator
Don “Wink” Martindale had served as the linebackers coach in Baltimore since 2012.
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Ravens keep run-game architect Roman, hire new quarterbacks coach
Greg Roman has been promoted to the title of assistant head coach.
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Ravens defensive coordinator Pees reportedly plans to retire after season
The 68-year-old has contemplated retirement in the past and hasn’t made his players aware of his plans.
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Great news on saving lives and “An Evening of Heroes: Champions and Survivors” is set for May 19th
Join WNST with Brian Billick, John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin as we honor James Trapp, Ma’ake and Chris Kemoeatu for “A Night of Heroes: Champions and Survivors” on May 19th in Baltimore. All Ravens and Steelers fans invited!
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Pees staying, Monachino leaving Ravens coaching staff
John Harbaugh confirmed Thursday that the fourth-year defensive coordinator will return in 2016.
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Report: Indianapolis interested in Ravens' Monachino as coordinator
The 49-year-old has been the Baltimore linebackers coach since 2010.
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Rice continues waiting for second chance that may never come
The former Ravens running back remains unsigned four months after being reinstated by the NFL.
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So, my beautiful wife Jenn was diagnosed with leukemia last week…
We hope you remain #JennStrong throughout our journey in giving cancer a beat down…
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Ravens-Colts: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens on Sunday afternoon…
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Unlikely events led to new destinations for Pagano, Caldwell
If not for last-second failures and a neck injury to an all-time great, Chuck Pagano and Jim Caldwell might not have been in the positions they are now.
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Ravens' hearts with Pagano as he battles leukemia
Wildly popular with his players in Baltimore, the Indianapolis head coach now faces the biggest fight of his life.
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Report: Former Ravens defensive coordinator and Colts head coach Pagano has leukemia
Former Ravens defensive coordinator and Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been hospitalized with leukemia, according to multiple reports
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Former Ravens defensive tackle Brandon McKinney latest to bolt for Indianapolis
Reserve defensive tackle Brandon McKinney became the latest defensive player to leave the Ravens and join the Indianapolis Colts. After
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Former Ravens safety Zbikowski joining Redding, Pagano in Indianapolis
Baltimore lost its top two reserve safeties on Friday.
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Ravens free agents Grubbs, Redding taking visits elsewhere
Two Ravens free agents have already scheduled visits with other teams after failing to come to terms on new contracts
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Ranking the Ravens' biggest defensive needs
Luke Jones sizes up the defensive side of the football as free agency approaches.
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Ravens lose two coaches to Indianapolis, hire Martindale
(Updated: 6:00 a.m.) With Chuck Pagano moving on to become the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, the Ravens
