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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss changing times in Owings Mills with Jesse Minter getting Ravens veterans in house

With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the “new” rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball.

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The mentor in Minter will be worth a mint if it motivates key veterans

With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the “new” rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball.

Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg gives Nestor the playbook for The Comeback and tales of overcoming despair

We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, “The Comeback,” is his playbook for turning life’s setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the Maxx Crosby situation with Eric DeCosta and the Ravens and the significance of trust in the NFL business world.

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And with the 14th pick in the NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select…

It’s the time of the year for mock drafts and dirty NFL rumors and Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report returns to give his thoughts on the draft and an AFC primer as the Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick on the board and many directions for a future with new head coach Jesse Minter and Lamar Jackson in the prime of his career.

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The Comeback after the setback with legendary Leigh Steinberg

We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, “The Comeback,” is his playbook for turning life’s setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the Maxx Crosby situation with Eric DeCosta and the Ravens and the significance of trust in the NFL business world.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens getting Lamar in the building and draft options two weeks before Pick 14

It certainly made news throughout the NFL that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was present on the first day of the Baltimore Ravens offseason program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the work ahead for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as Eric DeCosta and the scouting department have their hands full in trying to improve last year’s disappointing 8-9 roster. Lots of question marks and possibilities ahead with the 14th pick in two weeks at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

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With Lamar in the building on Day One, Ravens turn to draft board for spring improvement

It certainly made news throughout the NFL that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was present on the first day of the Baltimore Ravens offseason program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the work ahead for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as Eric DeCosta and the scouting department have their hands full in trying to improve last year’s disappointing 8-9 roster. Lots of question marks and possibilities ahead with the 14th pick in two weeks at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

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La Canfora taking calls again at WNST and joining Baltimore Positive will make far more than just a Nasty impact

Honesty. A pairing people yell about prompting real intrigue. Listeners feel our original local schtick. Delight and yearn, Baltimore! The new La Canfora and Aparicio tandem will fix those seasonal allergies of fake media, hiding owners, lying pro sports executives and general press conference doldrums.

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A turbulent offseason for Ravens puts extra focus on draft needs

A new coach. A failed trade. The loss of some key players, including center Tyler Linderbaum. It’s been three months of action and reaction but are the Baltimore Ravens improving this offseason? Luke Jones and Nestor reset the turbulent offseason of general manager Eric DeCosta as the NFL Draft approaches in Pittsburgh on April 23rd.

Luke Jones and Nestor listen in on DeCosta and Minter in Indy with Lamar and Linderbaum on Ravens brain

The Baltimore Ravens brain trust have assembled in Indianapolis preparing to pick 14th in the NFL Draft in April but the minds of Luke Jones and Nestor are on two massive contract issues that will need closure before the free agency tampering begins in two weeks. First up is the Lamar Jackson restructure but the real market value for center Tyler Linderbaum and the salary cap tolerance for general manager Eric DeCosta will come into full focus before March 11.

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The Linderbaum decision looms large for Ravens and DeCosta

The Baltimore Ravens brain trust have assembled in Indianapolis preparing to pick 14th in the NFL Draft in April but the minds of Luke Jones and Nestor are on two massive contract issues that will need closure before the free agency tampering begins in two weeks. First up is the Lamar Jackson restructure but the real market value for center Tyler Linderbaum and the salary cap tolerance for general manager Eric DeCosta will come into full focus before March 11.

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How will we know if Jesse Minter is doing a good job?

They won’t kickoff until September but what are the early signs of “success” for the new Baltimore Ravens head coach and his youthful staff? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of a rookie leader and what’s going on behind the scenes in Owings Mills with the Lamar Jackson re-negotiations and Indy combine realities of Eric DeCosta.

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Balzer: Always expect the unexpected in the theater of the National Football League

From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.

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Heavy is the Super weight of purple expectations

Another week, another terrible fumble by future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry and another Ravens loss in September. Our defending football champion Dennis Koulatsos returns to discuss the many problems of the Baltimore Ravens with Nestor after the 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.

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For the Ravens, is it zero tolerance – or just zero accountability?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions with Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ongoing saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college. Does any of it matter?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last place Orioles off the field and selling credibility for moves ahead

It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.

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Where is the Orioles leadership and what are they thinking?

It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.

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Elias and Orioles begin the summer draft fire sale dealing Baker to Rays for a pick

It happened earlier than any of us would’ve expected but the Baltimore Orioles have begun the selloff of talent to re-stock the farm system. On Thursday, relief pitcher Bryan Baker was dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37 pick (Competitive Balance Round A) in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Orioles will have four selections in the top 37 and seven in the top 93 during Day 1 on Sunday.

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Ravens spaced out Tucker release and next media availability to make all the questions evaporate

It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life after Justin Tucker for Ravens and rookies on campus in Owings Mills

It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.

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Ravens (finally) decide to kick Tucker to the curb – for “football reasons” of course

The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college.

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Shedding light on Shedeur and modern NFL Draft realities with Leigh Steinberg

Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the “fall” of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports.

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So the Ravens are cutting Justin Tucker, right?

There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens’ roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next…

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap very active Baltimore Ravens draft and update Tucker and kicker job

There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens’ roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next…

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Koulatsos returns for NFL Draft preview as Ravens go “on the clock” for future

With the swirl of drama around Justin Tucker and a potential move on Mark Andrews, our old pal Dennis Koulatsos returns for some NFL Draft chatter and insights about picks, kicks and players who could click as Eric DeCosta scans the board looking for the next generation of players to help Lamar Jackson win stalk a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens.

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The life of a real NFL agent during Draft Week

It’s always time well spent on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour talking rock music, Orioles baseball and his business as a lifelong NFL player agent with Chad Wiestling, who lives here in Baltimore but will be in Green Bay with his client and superstar running back Josh Jacobs all weekend. Lots of football knowledge in this one…

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Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL Draft and assess Ravens needs by position

It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.

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