The new NFL: talking a 17-game season and another remote draft with Peter King
Peter King of NBC Sports discusses Ravens draft possibilities and how the league has forged ahead in the middle of a plague.
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Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic makes some bold observations regarding potential Ravens draft targets
Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic makes some bold observations regarding potential Ravens draft targets
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report says Ravens continuity already provides significant advantage on NFL Draft weekend
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report says Ravens continuity already provides significant advantage on NFL Draft weekend
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The many questions of NFL prospects in strange year to pick football players
Yahoo Sports draftnik Eric Edholm goes through the myriad of changes and adjustments all teams are making in prepping for this week’s NFL draft when film is scarce, Zooms are plentiful and information is probably false.
Flush with options, Ravens head into draft nimble and need specific
Before the Orlando Brown Jr. trade was made, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic joined Nestor for some bold observations regarding potential Ravens draft targets and board movement that has already magically materialized to show that anything is possible with the creativity of DeCosta and company.
Continuity of Ravens brass provides significant advantage on NFL Draft weekend
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report says that even before the Orlando Brown Jr. deal, having a braintrust led by Eric DeCosta and the same solid scouts will always outpoint the competition in picking football players.
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Ravens prioritize future by trading Orlando Brown Jr. to Kansas City
The Ravens weren’t going to re-sign offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., but him playing right tackle and backing up left tackle — even for one season — is still worth plenty to a contender.
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Ravens’ needs, philosophies align well with 2021 draft
Penn State’s Jayson Oweh is among the edge rushers who’ve been linked to Baltimore in various mock drafts.
First Ravens draft reminds how luck remains part of rigorous process
Would the genius of Ozzie Newsome have been fully realized without Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis falling into his lap in 1996?
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on pre-draft video call
The Baltimore brass offered a strong endorsement for a maligned group of wide receivers.
DeCosta “insulted” by perception that Ravens lack quality wide receivers
“We’ve got some really good young receivers. It’s insulting to these guys when they hear that we don’t have any receivers. It’s quite insulting. I’m insulted by it too to be honest.”
DeCosta estimates Ravens have 200 “draftable” players on their board
The Ravens brass answered questions about the upcoming NFL draft on a video call Monday morning.
Are you ready for Ravens schedule release and that Vegas date in the fall?
Brian Lease gets ready for the Ravens schedule release and draft prospects with Nestor.
Wrestlemania and wrestling with how to fix Ravens pass rush via draft
Luke Jones and Nestor spend their annual segment breaking down another Wrestlemania and then wrestle with Ravens draft options and needs this month.
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Experience, youth at edge defender still on list of needs for Ravens
Free-agent veteran pass rusher Justin Houston is visiting with the Ravens this week.
Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens
Now that Sammy Watkins is in purple, should the Ravens still be on the hunt for an impact wide receiver early in the draft? Luke Jones makes the case for more marquee weapons for Lamar Jackson in the passing attack.
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Watkins, Ravens need each other even if both have reason for doubt
Both the Ravens and Sammy Watkins find themselves at a bit of a crossroads in 2021.
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Inside linebacker Fort returns to Ravens on one-year deal
Baltimore brought back one of its lone veteran cuts of the offseason on Thursday.
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Is Sammy Watkins the savior of the Ravens passing game?
Luke Jones and Nestor debate the impact of Sammy Watkins on the Ravens offensive attack and all aspects of another weapon for Lamar Jackson.
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Ex-Ravens slot receiver Snead joins Las Vegas on one-year deal
The veteran departs while the Ravens have struggled to lure a free-agent upgrade to Baltimore.
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Familiar skepticism remains at wide receiver as Ravens shut out early in free agency
Wide receiver continues to be a white whale for fans of an otherwise very successful, innovative organization.
Official 2021 NFL draft order finalized for Ravens
After making five selections in the first 100 picks of the 2020 draft, general manager Eric DeCosta owns just two in the top 100 next month.
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Bowser, Ravens reportedly agree to four-year, $22 million deal
After losing three edge defenders over the first 24 hours of free agency, Baltimore re-signed its youngest free-agent outside linebacker.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts at start of NFL free agency
Yannick Ngakoue now being on his fourth team over the last calendar year does suggest an interesting contrast between his play and outside perception.
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Veteran guard Zeitler, Ravens agree to three-year, $22.5 million deal
The 31-year-old right guard was released by the New York Giants for salary cap purposes last week.
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How did Ravens outside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Tyus Bowser is one of five Baltimore edge defenders scheduled to hit the open market next week.
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Ravens tender Edwards, receive two compensatory picks in next month’s draft
Running back Gus Edwards is a restricted free agent, but Baltimore gave him a second-round tender.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following DeCosta, Harbaugh pressers
Baltimore’s brass appears in no hurry to accommodate the trade request of Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. this offseason.
Ravens elect not to use franchise tag on Judon, Ngakoue
Two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Matthew Judon appears likely to hit the open market after playing on the tag in 2020.
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Dreaming the purple dream of a free agent wide receiver
Brian Lease and Nestor talk Ravens offseason plans as free agency approaches on March 17. Is a wide receiver the answer to all that ails the offense?
DeCosta: “We have an idea of what we’re looking for” at receiver
The Ravens general manager wouldn’t dive into the specific traits he’s looking to add at the position.
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DeCosta “confident and committed” about striking long-term deal with Jackson
“Hopefully, we can get that done at some point in the near future. It may take a little time, but we’re willing to try.”
How did Ravens offensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
The healthy return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley is a must for an offensive line that could look very different in 2021.
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How did Ravens running backs stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Gus Edwards has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry and rushed for more than 700 yards in three straight seasons.
How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Mark Andrews is the only tight end in Ravens history to produce multiple seasons of at least 700 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.
The work of Eric DeCosta is never done
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts one month ahead of free agency
Lamar Jackson headlined what proved to be a record season for quarterbacks running the ball.
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Can Orlando Brown really “force” a trade during this winter of discontent?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wants of Orlando Brown and the needs of the Baltimore Ravens. Is this the NBA?
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DeCosta, Ravens must weigh sticking with “sure thing” in Brown against trying to maximize future
General manager Eric DeCosta faces a tough decision regarding the future of Orlando Brown Jr., who wishes to be traded.
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Is it all about adding a wide receiver for Ravens?
Brian Lease and Nestor discuss the offseason plans of Eric DeCosta for Ravens and how upgrading the passing game will be costly – one way or another.
