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.
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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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers threat
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
A Danger Russ roadtrip to Pittsburgh for Ravens defense
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
“Everything is on the table” as Ravens seek improvement for pass defense
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens know they have a serious pass defense problem. Head coach John Harbaugh said improving
Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of Ravens leaky defense after narrow win over Bengals
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Questions about Ravens’ NFL-worst pass defense continue after Burrow to Chase torching
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati
Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win “felt like we should have lost” in his words.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive improvements for Ravens in win over Broncos
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens pass rush needs and NFL trading deadline
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ glaring pass rush needs and how the NFL trade deadline has evolved and helped teams patch roster holes.
Every team could use some pass rush help at trade deadline
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ glaring pass rush needs and how the NFL trade deadline has evolved and helped teams patch roster holes.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss mystery of Marcus Williams and trade possibilities on defense for Ravens and DeCosta
It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.
The mystery of the missing Marcus Williams
It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.
Luke and Nestor discuss Ravens deficiencies and pass rush needs after Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for DeCosta
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
With trade deadline looming, DeCosta looks to fortify a scuffling Super Bowl contender
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Defensive concerns becoming too great to ignore as Ravens fall to Winston, Cleveland
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Dean Pees addition after Washington win
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
Adding a side of Pees to Ravens defense that made strides against Jaylen and Commanders
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Washington
Rookie Jayden Daniels has a long way to go to catch two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, but this one should be fun.
Michael Pierce discusses return of Dean Pees to Ravens coaching staff
Michael Pierce discusses return of Dean Pees to Ravens coaching staff
John Harbaugh happy to have Dean Pees back in Ravens’ defensive coaching mix
John Harbaugh happy to have Dean Pees back in Ravens’ defensive coaching mix
Ravens bring back former defensive coordinator Dean Pees in advisor role
Baltimore enters Week 6 ranked 26th in the NFL in scoring defense and 31st in passing yards allowed per game.
After rapid coaching ascent, Orr embracing new challenge as Ravens defensive coordinator
After once roaming the middle of the Baltimore defense, Zach Orr will now be running it from the sideline.
Ravens-Falcons: Five predictions for Saturday
Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins figure to be very busy carrying the football on Christmas Eve.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of Week 6 meeting with New York Giants
Baltimore will see old friend and former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on Sunday afternoon.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 13 “The Legend of 4th and 29”
This is Chapter 13 of “#PurpleReign2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate start of NFL year. The greatest play in history of #RavensFlock.
Macdonald vows Ravens defense will keep “pushing the envelope” with aggressiveness
“It’s about keeping the offense off balance and where they’re not really believing what they’re seeing on a down-to-down basis.”
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on divisional playoff meeting with Tennessee
The Baltimore secondary allowed 200 net passing yards just once in the last eight games of the regular season.
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Ravens to host Tennessee in divisional round next Saturday night
Lamar Jackson played only two snaps in last season’s shutout win over the Titans.
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Ravens-Titans: Five predictions for Sunday
Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to be over the elbow injury that plagued him earlier this season.
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Ravens try to put "fourth-and-12" behind them with trip to Cincinnati
“We’ve still got that bitter taste in our mouths, but this is a new year, new look, new opportunity for us.”
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 53-man roster cuts
The distribution of playing time on Thursday could offer a clue as to how many quarterbacks the Ravens plan to keep.
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Ravens trade 2016 second-round pick Correa to Tennessee
Baltimore will reportedly receive a sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft.
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Five questions for Ravens defense entering organized team activities
How much will the Baltimore defense change under new coordinator Wink Martindale?
