In Cleveland, they’ll call it a second half masterpiece. Here in Baltimore, it’s a wake-up call for the Ravens that they’re not as good as those Power Rankings and clips from last week said they were and the same ones that we’re sure John Harbaugh never reads or watches. Nestor Aparicio checks in with #ColumnNes after the hideous 33-31 loss.
When Luke Jones joins Dennis Koulatsos on Thursday at 3 p.m. on WNST-AM 1570 to preview the Ravens game, it’s always deep dive and long form. It’s a big week ahead against the Browns and Bengals in Baltimore for #RavensFlock.
In a battle between elite defenses, Patrick Queen says the Ravens “just want to talk with our pads.”
Longtime Cleveland sports media insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor to Berea and offers many Browns insights before the Ravens rematch on Sunday against DeShaun Watson and the retooled defense and Baltimore native Jim Schwartz finding ways to get Myles Garrett loose.
Cleveland’s top-shelf defense will face Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken’s offense for the second time this season.
Longtime Cleveland sports media insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor to Berea and offers many Browns insights before the Ravens rematch on Sunday against DeShaun Watson and the retooled defense and Baltimore native Jim Schwartz finding ways to get Myles Garrett loose.
Safety Marcus Williams has missed each of the last three games with a hamstring injury.
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
Quite a mini-week ahead with the upstart Browns and rejuvenated Bengals coming to Baltimore just four days apart as the rest of the NFL looks to the Ravens as a legitimate Super Bowl favorite. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss DeShaun Watson, Joe Burrow and what will stand in the way of the best laid purple plans before Thanksgiving.
As the Ravens get healthier and more productive on offense, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent productivity of Odell Beckham, Jr. and the enthusiasm for rookie Keaton Mitchell to carry the load moving forward.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the huge weekend ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore in what we used to call “Pittsburgh Week” here in the Charm City. Instead, it’s a schedule-making decision for sports fans and concert goers.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the huge weekend ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore in what we used to call “Pittsburgh Week” here in the Charm City. Instead, it’s a schedule-making nightmare for sports fans and concert goers but we’ll take more of it!
Luke Jones and Nestor assess play of Lamar Jackson in efficient win over Browns in Cleveland
In an easy victory over the Cleveland Browns, Lamar Jackson was a very efficient 15-of-19 throwing the football but Luke Jones and Nestor wonder if Todd Monken feels like he really needs to do more in the passing game. So far, so good.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens road win over hapless Browns and backup QB
When DeShaun Watson showed up at the stadium as a pre-game scratch in Cleveland, most Browns fans knew it was going to be a long day. Luke Jones and Nestor recap another Ravens road win over the hapless Browns and backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was overwhelmed by the purple defense.
Roquan Smith and the defense led the way against a Cleveland team doomed without Deshaun Watson.
The Ravens are stacking up road wins in the division. Next up: a trip to Pittsburgh on the backside of an impressive victory over the overwhelmed Cleveland Browns on Sunday
Nestor Aparicio gets Dennis Koulatsos ready for three weeks of injured Ravens road football
John Harbaugh still expecting Deshaun Watson to play despite sore shoulder
Patrick Mekari appears likely to start at left tackle and face four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett.
Jadeveon Clowney has downplayed facing his old team, but Baltimore could use a big game from the veteran edge rusher.
With all of that excitement around Orioles baseball this week, the Ravens have managed to quietly prepare for another division opponent on the road. Will DeShaun Watson suit up? Will the Ravens get the offense clicking without more key members? Nestor Aparicio gets Dennis Koulatsos ready for three weeks of injured Ravens road football starting with the Browns on Sunday.
Former Oilers QB Dante Pastorini joins Nestor to discuss Houston football battles and the fast lane of retirement
As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor’s favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.
Luke Jones says there are no more excuses for this Baltimore offense not to be Super Bowl quality.
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Night 1 of the draft rapidly approaching.
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders gives Nestor his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his QB play
The smartest football analytics guy we know Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders provides his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his quarterback play to the Ravens – or any potential suitor in the NFL.
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report tells Nestor that Lamar Jackson path has been fascinating case study for NFL quarterbacks, owners and NFL Players Association.
Peter King of NBC Sports tells Nestor Aparicio what he thinks will happen in free agency for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Does Lamar stay or go?
Ex-Baltimore guard Ben Powers cashing in with Denver reminded not to give up on draft picks too quickly.
What does Nestor really think will happen with Lamar Jackson and why
In the hours after the announcement of his non-exclusive franchise tag, many NFL teams feigned their disinterest in the Ravens starting quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio have very different opinions about the options and choices that will be available to Lamar Jackson in the coming days and weeks leading up to the NFL Draft and beyond.
In the hours after the announcement of his non-exclusive franchise tag, many NFL teams feigned disinterest in the Ravens starting quarterback. We don’t believe them. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio have very different opinions about the options and choices that will be available to Lamar Jackson in the coming days and weeks leading up to the NFL Draft and beyond.
Lately, whenever Nestor Aparicio walks into a room around Baltimore he gets the same question: “What do you think is going to happen with Lamar?” Dennis Koulatsos asked him the tough questions and if you cared enough to ask here’s the extended answer.
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
