Lamar Jackson reveals trade request from Ravens, but does it really change anything?
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
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Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson request for a trade from Baltimore Ravens
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
So, Lamar Jackson wants a trade, does he?
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders gives Nestor his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his QB play
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders gives Nestor his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his QB play
Ravens agree to one-year deal with veteran receiver Nelson Agholor
Baltimore finally added its first outside free agent since the start of the new league year.
How to analyze the “value” of Lamar Jackson with the King of DVOA
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.
Offseason of discontent for Ravens, Jackson continues with no end in sight
The Lamar Jackson opinions are everywhere, some more grounded in reality and logic than others.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder for Lamar Jackson and Ravens stance
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder and what will go into the process of bidding – and paying – for Lamar Jackson and why the Ravens’ stance looks better every day as other NFL teams find quarterbacks to fill chairs in free agency.
Who wants to pay a premium for the services of Lamar Jackson in desperate pursuit of a Super Bowl?
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder and what will go into the process of bidding – and paying – for Lamar Jackson and why the Ravens’ stance looks better every day as other NFL teams find quarterbacks to fill chairs in free agency.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering second week of free agency
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s slow start to the new league year.
Luke Jones and Nestor tamper into free agency with Lamar Jackson updates and observations
Luke Jones and Nestor tamper into free agency with Lamar Jackson updates and observations
What are we hearing about Lamar Jackson and free agency?
Luke Jones and Nestor tamper into the early NFL free agency period with Lamar Jackson and provide updates and observations about this busy time of the football offseason.
The case study of Lamar Jackson and his search for guaranteed money
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report tells Nestor that Lamar Jackson path has been fascinating case study for NFL quarterbacks, owners and NFL Players Association.
Ravens tender quarterback Huntley, re-sign running back Hill to open new league year
Baltimore gave Tyler Huntley the low tender of $2.6 million, which means another team can still sign him to an offer sheet.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and the free market of the NFL
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss where Lamar Jackson goes now that the rest of the NFL can take their best shot at making him their franchise quarterback. Are the phone lines burning up?
Lamar Jackson and the free market of the National Football League
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss where Lamar Jackson goes now that the rest of the NFL can take their best shot at making him their franchise quarterback. Are the phone lines burning up?
Ravens release defensive end Campbell, reportedly losing guard Powers in free agency
Parting with six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell saves Baltimore $7 million in salary cap space to open the new league year.
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos what he believes will happen now that Lamar Jackson has franchise tag with Ravens
During the season, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos held a weekly referendum on where the quarterback and the franchise were on the happiness and success scale. It’s been a long road of mistrust and callouses and bruised feelings in the Lamar Jackson contract battle with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens. A deep dive here.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss their mutual shock if Ravens were to retain Lamar Jackson
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss their mutual shock if Ravens were to retain Lamar Jackson
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens training room and legacy of Steve Saunders
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens training room and legacy of Steve Saunders
What is going to make Lamar Jackson happy?
During the season, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos held a weekly referendum on where the quarterback and the franchise were on the happiness and success scale. It’s been a long road of mistrust and callouses and bruised feelings in the Lamar Jackson contract battle with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens. A deep dive here.
What does Nestor really think will happen with Lamar Jackson and why
What does Nestor really think will happen with Lamar Jackson and why
How shocked would we be if Lamar Jackson somehow returned to Ravens
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio have spent the past 90 days discussing the many callouses and bruised feelings that are apparent between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, if suitors don’t come forward, could the two sides mend fences over a couple of hundred million dollars and kumbaya forward?
Ravens report card shows the lack of strength – in numbers
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lousy NFLPA grades given to the Baltimore Ravens training room by their own players and the sketchy legacy of Steve Saunders as the offseason coaching changes on the staff of John Harbaugh come together.
What will the market really be for Lamar Jackson?
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.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2023 draft
Baltimore is scheduled to make just five selections, which would mark its lowest total since 1999.
What will the market really be for Lamar Jackson?
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.
Now, we’ll find out if the Ravens really want Lamar Jackson?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson and what the market will be
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson and what the market will be
Ravens’ tag approach with Lamar Jackson risky, but forcing action necessary for solution
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss words of Rashod Bateman and wide receivers of Eric DeCosta
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss words of Rashod Bateman and wide receivers of Eric DeCosta
Business gets real for Lamar Jackson, Ravens with non-exclusive franchise tag
The former NFL MVP will be free to negotiate with other teams beginning next week.
The war of words between Ravens players and management
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Rashod Bateman and the wide receivers of Eric DeCosta as the Lamar Jackson issues have extended further into the locker room divide.
Watch what Eric DeCosta does not what he says
Luke Jones and Nestor interpret words of Harbaugh and DeCosta statements at Indy Combine
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Lamar Jackson situation stands
Luke Jones and Nestor go marching into free agency and the franchise tag designation to see where this standoff will go between Eric DeCosta and the Ravens organization as the window tightens.
Watch what Eric DeCosta does – not what he says
Luke Jones and Nestor interpret words of John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta and what it all will mean once the doors to free agency open and the bidding for Lamar Jackson unfolds.
Marching into free agency with Lamar on the mind
Luke Jones and Nestor go marching into free agency and the franchise tag designation to see where this standoff will go between Eric DeCosta and the Ravens organization as the window tightens.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of franchise tag deadline
Which franchise tag will Baltimore use on star quarterback Lamar Jackson by Tuesday’s deadline?
Ravens’ roster construction remains in “haze” as new league year approaches
Several veterans face uncertainty as Baltimore navigates the Lamar Jackson contract talks and a tight salary cap.
Ravens drama extending beyond Lamar Jackson contract saga
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman took issue with comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta at the NFL combine.
