Andrews, Ravens agree to three-year, $39.3 million contract extension
Despite an offseason of trade rumors entering his contract year, Mark Andrews will be staying in Baltimore.
Eric Decosta
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive improvement and way team is winning
The Ravens defense has made major strides since being the worst unit in the league through the first month of the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Alohi Gilman and Dre’Mont Jones and better health and an emerging young core that has allowed the Ravens to put four wins in a row together to get back to .500, as the Jets and Bengals visit Baltimore next week.
Finding the improvements in Ravens defense as wins start to stack
The Ravens defense has made major strides since being the worst unit in the league through the first month of the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Alohi Gilman and Dre’Mont Jones and better health and an emerging young core that has allowed the Ravens to put four wins in a row together to get back to .500, as the Jets and Bengals visit Baltimore next week.
Can we trust an “honest” mistake from an inherently dishonest organization?
The fiasco over putting Lamar Jackson as a “full” participant on a Friday afternoon injury report when he ran scout team and they knew he wasn’t going to start on Sunday has just begun for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens. His “excuse” was far less than believable as Luke Jones and Nestor also take general manager Eric DeCosta to task for pushing the gambling line five points on a Saturday in the NFL with pretty blatant dishonesty and “gamesmanship” for no one.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens and NFL trade deadline moves as Vikings await in Minnesota on Sunday
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Ravens rush of NFL trade deadline and pass on the trenches
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Trenches still look too vulnerable for Ravens as trade deadline passes
The trade deadline isn’t the best avenue for addressing multiple needs, which is why it’s hardly surprising for Baltimore’s work to feel underwhelming.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 win at Miami
Lamar Jackson reminded of his brilliance with a four-touchdown effort in his first action in more than a month.
Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with potential deals of Baltimore Ravens and NFL menu of Eric DeCosta
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
How creative can DeCosta and Ravens get on eve of NFL trade deadline?
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL trade deadline and Vikings week as Ravens have work to do
The deals began over the weekend with the Baltimore Ravens sending Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia but Luke Jones and Nestor expect the additions to be larger than the subtractions as the complex games of NFL trade deals crescendo on Tuesday afternoon.
To deal who and what for who? A big week ahead for DeCosta and Ravens as Vikings and trade deadline loom
The deals began over the weekend with the Baltimore Ravens sending Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia but Luke Jones and Nestor expect the additions to be larger than the subtractions as the complex games of NFL trade deals crescendo on Tuesday afternoon.
Dear John Harbaugh: How many of the lies do you think we believe?
Making commercials when you win; hiding without accountability or the expectation of it when you lose. And, lately, you lose far too much…and hide far too frequently. And that starts with your owner and oozes into your locker room. And manifests with wealthy, entitled players hiding in defeat. It’s beyond a “bad look.” It’s what losers do – and true champions would never even consider. Accountability is optional for the Baltimore Ravens but the scoreboard and standings don’t lie.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Ravens fined $100,000, but won’t lose draft pick for Lamar Jackson injury report violation
In a statement, the organization said it won’t appeal the NFL’s ruling.
As Ravens improve footing in Jackson’s return, full attention shifts to DeCosta and trade deadline
Two wins in five days made Baltimore’s direction clear ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Ravens finally start getting ‘defensive’ in Miami
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the defensive performance of the maligned group of Baltimore Ravens in Miami and ways that Eric DeCosta might be looking to improve the pass rush and the injured interior line.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 tilt in Miami
Nate Wiggins figures to see plenty of action covering Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in Miami
No rest for the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens this week as Thursday night is almost here and most football fans (and gamblers, alike) believe Lamar Jackson will be returning to the field in his homeland of Miami. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the improved defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in against Tua and the Dolphins during a short week.
Luke Jones and Nestor take DeCosta and Harbaugh to task for lying about Lamar on injury report
The fiasco over putting Lamar Jackson as a “full” participant on a Friday afternoon injury report when he ran scout team and they knew he wasn’t going to start on Sunday has just begun for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens. His “excuse” was far less than believable as Luke Jones and Nestor also take general manager Eric DeCosta to task for pushing the gambling line five points on a Saturday in the NFL with pretty blatant dishonesty and “gamesmanship” for no one.
Fast sleeps, no practice and waiting on Lamar homecoming in Miami
No rest for the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens this week as Thursday night is almost here and most football fans (and gamblers, alike) believe Lamar Jackson will be returning to the field in his homeland of Miami. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the improved defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in against Tua and the Dolphins during a short week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 meeting with Chicago
The Baltimore defense needs Roquan Smith to be great against his old team and moving forward.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Lamar. Roquan. Hamilton. Humphrey. We’re still (mostly) buying that the Baltimore Ravens can climb back into the AFC playoff picture if they can get their best players back on the field against a weak upcoming schedule. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for head coach John Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens.
Who is going to get healthy and when?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens operation for depth and coaching as season spirals after Texans disaster
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
The questions continue for the Ravens’ defenseless defense and its leadership
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire in Ravens horrible blowout loss to Texans at home
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
Frowning upon all elements of disturbing Ravens effort against Texans
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
Dear John Harbaugh: I’ll let your words and “help” tell the story of my professional extermination as a Ravens media member
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh privately vowed to help Nestor Aparicio with his media credential bullying situation with Chad Steele in any way he could. Weeks later, Aparicio was exterminated. Harbaugh then told him he was unhappy about it but powerless because it wasn’t his department in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh and hotseat of Ravens fans expectations after Bills debacle
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Laud and fraud: The hot seat of high expectations and low returns for John Harbaugh
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
