Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following the preseason opener
Luke Jones offers a 53-man roster projection with two preseason games remaining.
Eric Decosta
The perils of training camp football – full contact and otherwise
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton gave a scare at practice in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs on September 5th.
Getting Sirius about another NFL season with Howard Balzer
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Even with Maulet absence, Ravens have no shortage of options for nickel package
Slot cornerback Arthur Maulet could miss the start of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens camp and what we’ll see against Eagles in fake football
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
Which Ravens offensive linemen will get a look on Friday against Eagles?
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a summer of Baltimore sports wealth with Orioles and Ravens
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar and offensive goals of Ravens with Derrick Henry
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
The goals of Ravens offense with King Henry
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
A summer of local sports wealth and rich experiences with Orioles and Ravens
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two padded practices of training camp
Lamar Jackson was back on the practice field and looked like his usual self on Saturday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his latest observations and notes from Monday’s practice in Owings Mills.
Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
The biggest headline from Sunday’s workout was who was missing from the practice field.
Luke Jones takes Nestor to early camp prep Ravens summer issues in Owings Mills
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of training camp
With depth at safety a question mark, Baltimore needs a full season from Marcus Williams in the secondary.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster picture with the start of training camp under a month away.
Will King Henry lead the Ravens to the promised land of a Super Bowl parade?
Nothing more fun than when Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately disagree on a trade or a player acquisition. As the Ravens go to summer break, the duo discuss the legend and lore of Derrick Henry and what will make the Ravens’ offense Super Bowl worthy by February. The #RavensFlock will love this one…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Derrick Henry and what makes Ravens offense Super Bowl worthy
Nothing more fun than when Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately disagree on a trade or a player acquisition. As the Ravens go to summer break, the duo discuss the legend and lore of Derrick Henry and what will make the Ravens’ offense Super Bowl worthy by February. The #RavensFlock will love this one…
Four Ravens questions at open of this week’s mandatory minicamp
This minicamp lacks the buzz of the last few years, but that’s OK for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss absence of Lamar Jackson at Ravens OTAs and its value
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Lamar Jackson at Ravens’ Organized Team Activities and why it bothers John Harbaugh and the Ravens front office. (You can’t run a legitimate offensive practice without your starting franchise quarterback…)
When Lamar organizes his option to skip Organized Team Activities in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Lamar Jackson at Ravens’ Organized Team Activities and why it bothers John Harbaugh and the Ravens front office. (You can’t run a legitimate offensive practice without your starting franchise quarterback…)
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of organized team activities
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with voluntary team workouts underway in Owings Mills.
Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins
The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league
As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.
As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL
As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp
Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore’s rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs
Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens’ draft class and needs heading into the spring.
Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh
The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.
Assessing another Ravens draft class
Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens’ draft class and needs heading into the spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster
Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don’t have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens’ draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.
Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster
Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don’t have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens’ draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft
Ravens played the corner in this draft
With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens’ selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.
Ravens brass happy to come away with good value in 2024 draft class
Ravens brass happy to come away with good value in 2024 draft class
What to expect from 2024 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Will second-round pick Roger Rosengarten be ready to start at right tackle as a rookie?
DeCosta pleased to find balance between value, need with 2024 Ravens draft class
“We’ve got to develop these guys, and they have to play for us, and that’s the reality that we find ourselves in.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend
Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history
Our Friday gatherings at Faidley’s have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.
