Running in reverse?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess many of the problems in the Ravens running game after another narrow victory in Chicago. Even with Lamar Jackson under center, this unit has scuffled since the August injuries.
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Even without Jackson, Ravens continue surviving in AFC making little sense
Finding a way to win without Lamar Jackson — even against a bad team — felt pretty important for a team surviving however it can.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 10 loss at Miami
The rest of the AFC North didn’t take advantage of Baltimore’s miserable performance on Thursday night.
Filmmaker Andy Billman joins Nestor to discuss baseball history, Cleveland and the story of Ray Chapman
Filmmaker Andy Billman joins Nestor to discuss baseball history, Cleveland and the story of Ray Chapman
Believeland, the Cleveland Guardians and legend of Ray Chapman
Filmmaker Andy Billman joins Nestor to discuss baseball history, Cleveland and the story he’s telling in a new film “War On The Diamond” about the tragic death of Ray Chapman, the only Major League Baseball player to ever perish after being hit by a pitch.
Lamar can’t throw? That’s like saying water is dry!
Shawn Stepner of WMAR News2 joins Nestor to discuss the emerging passing game of Lamar Jackson and the aftermath of a big day of confidence for the offense of Greg Roman and how to matriculate the ball down the field with a diminished running attack.
Will the Ravens defense continue to be heard?
Strong praise from Luke Jones and Nestor for the youth group led by Tyus Bowser and Olafe Oweh. Captained by the multiple fronts of Wink Martindale, the Ravens defense continues to rack up stats, pressures and gives the transitioning offense some time back on the field forcing punt after punt in Denver.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about maturation of Ravens passing game after big win in Denver
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about maturation of Ravens passing game after big win in Denver
Let’s talk about the maturation of passing game of Lamar Jackson and Ravens
When the Ravens need get five cheap yards on the last play of the game on the ground in a rout to get to 100 yards, it means the passing game must be working. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Air Jackson and the new aerial-first attack against the Broncos in Denver.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 4 win at Denver
Anthony Averett’s late interception sealed a 23-7 victory and continued a strong start to 2021 for the fourth-year cornerback.
Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss what Ravens will see from Mahomes after win over Browns
Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss what Ravens will see from Mahomes after win over Browns
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Watching Browns try to beat Chiefs gives Ravens a reality check
Longtime Northern Ohio sports insider Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss what Ravens will see from Mahomes after a Chiefs win over a stout, emerging Browns squad.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 1 trip to Las Vegas
Veteran Jimmy Smith returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his ankle on Aug. 6.
Orioles
Road woes continue as Orioles fall 4-3 to Cleveland for 16th straight away loss
Manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the first inning as the Baltimore defense let down starter Dean Kremer.
Orioles explode for highest run output since 2015 in 18-5 win over Cleveland
Cedric Mullins had another big day at the plate and flirted with Orioles history in Sunday’s blowout victory.
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Orioles ace Means goes to IL with shoulder strain, but MRI reveals “no structural changes”
Exactly one month after John Means tossed Baltimore’s first individual no-hitter in 52 years, the lefty ace exited Saturday’s start with shoulder discomfort.
Orioles
Mountcastle’s homer sends Orioles to third straight win in 3-1 final over Cleveland
Ryan Mountcastle delivered a two-run blast to give Baltimore the lead in the last of the seventh.
Are the Browns really No. 2?
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report tells Nestor that Ravens and Browns modern feud gets spicier after the draft as the AFC North favorites load up the establish control of division.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on 2021 schedule release
Another September clash with Kansas City should be a great test for revamped units on both teams.
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Ravens to open 2021 season on Monday Night Football as one of five prime-time matchups
Traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Baltimore will open a season on Monday night for the fourth time and first since 2012.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of rookie minicamp
Might Baltimore and Cleveland meet on Sunday Night Football after last December’s prime-time thriller?
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Cleveland wants to know if we’re worried about the Browns yet?
Nestor joins the ESPN Cleveland crew for a look at NFL Draft and AFC North civic angst.
Cleveland and Baltimore and the death of a baseball player
Believeland producer Andy Billman joins Nestor to recall the Cleveland and Baltimore wars and a lost Indians tale of sadness a century ago in his “War On The Diamond” documentary about the on-field death of Ray Chapman.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 16 win over New York Giants
What a difference a day made as many Ravens fans were ready to give up on thoughts of the playoffs after Miami’s win on Saturday.
Michael DiRocco of ESPN joins Nestor to paint the picture of how Jacksonville Jaguars got this awful
Michael DiRocco of ESPN joins Nestor to paint the picture of how Jacksonville Jaguars got this awful
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Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) for Week 15 meeting with Jacksonville
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will be making his first start since late October.
A few reasons why Ravens better not lose to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday
We went down to The Swamp to research the 1-12 enemy of the AFC South who embarrassed the purple troops in London not so long ago. Michael DiRocco of ESPN joins Nestor to paint the picture of how the Jacksonville Jaguars got this awful this quickly…
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Ravens trying to get defense healthy, right for final playoff push
Renewed optimism surrounds the offense, but with that comes concern about a defense that’s now given up 20 or more points after halftime in four of the last eight games.
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What a memorable Monday Night in Cleveland
Two guys who have watched a lot of football discuss where this instant classic against the Browns ranks in recent memory. Chris Pika and Nestor discuss the residue of an amazing Lamar Jackson moment in Cleveland.
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The resiliency discussion after a memorably LaMarvelous Monday Night in Cleveland
While America wondered if the Ravens were going to lose with No. 8 cramping in the bowels of Cleveland Stadium, Lamar Jackson and Justin Tucker wrote a different ending in another chapter of sadness in the factory of Browns football.
“I can’t believe what I just saw…”
Nestor Aparicio joined the nationally syndicated Mad Dog Radio on Sirius XM with pal J.T. The Brick and discussed the euphoria in the moments after Lamar Jackson stepped onto the field in Cleveland.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 win at Cleveland
In a game full of nervous moments, Justin Tucker attempting the game-winning 55-yard field goal wasn’t one of them.
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Wild win in Cleveland renews exciting 2020 possibilities for Ravens
Facing fourth-and-5 from the Cleveland 44 at the two-minute warning, Lamar Jackson reappeared in a scene that was part Willis Reed and part Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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Bowser comes up with another interception to set up key score
The fourth-year outside linebacker’s spectacular pick of Baker Mayfield set up an easy Ravens touchdown that proved to be critical.
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Andrews on Lamar Jackson: “He’s so special in everything that he does”
The two connected for three key completions to set up Justin Tucker’s game-winning field goal.
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Jackson returns to save day as Ravens prevail 47-42 over Cleveland
Dealing with cramping, Lamar Jackson returned from the locker room to throw a go-ahead touchdown on fourth down and orchestrated a last-minute drive to set up Justin Tucker’s game-winning field goal.
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Tucker hits 55-yarder to win instant classic in Cleveland for Ravens
The All-Pro kicker came through in the clutch once again as Baltimore earned its biggest win of the season.
Nestor joins Munch Bishop to preview crucial Ravens trip to Cleveland for Monday Night Football
Nestor joins Munch Bishop to preview crucial Ravens trip to Cleveland for Monday Night Football
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy
For Ravens, the playoffs begin in Cleveland on Monday Night Football
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy.
