Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of free agency
Will Jadeveon Clowney be in a rush to sign the kind of deal Baltimore would realistically give him?
Eric Decosta
Ravens place franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Justin Madubuike
The 2023 Pro Bowl selection is now scheduled to make $22.1 million playing on the tag.
Ranking backup incumbents as Ravens ponder reshaping of offensive line
It’s going to be unrealistic to find multiple new starters without counting on at least one or two candidates already on the roster.
The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks
As Eric DeCosta takes his troops to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor gather once again to analyze all of the possibilities of the Ravens offseason with salary cap limitations and lots of tough decisions ahead before the April 25th draft in Detroit.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Indy combine and Ravens needs and free agency goals
As the NFL Combine gathers in Indianapolis, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ decisions on the franchise tag for Justin Madubuike and where to go in April for offensive linemen and more depth across the roster as the inevitable offseason attrition continues.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Baltimore’s brass made clear that an offensive line rebuild will be one of the offseason’s top objectives.
What are the next key moves of DeCosta and Ravens?
As the NFL Combine gathers in Indianapolis, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ decisions on the franchise tag for Justin Madubuike and where to go in April for offensive linemen and more depth across the roster as the inevitable offseason attrition continues.
Eric DeCosta says Ravens “continue to assess” Zay Flowers situation
Eric DeCosta says Ravens “continue to assess” Zay Flowers situation
DeCosta says Ravens “probably will” tag Madubuike without long-term deal
Baltimore has until next Tuesday to use the franchise tag on Pro Bowl defensive tackle Justin Madubuike.
Ravens make four new hires to coaching staff official ahead of scouting combine
Head coach John Harbaugh lost several notable assistants following the 2023 season.
With Madubuike decision looming for Ravens, salary cap set at $255.4 million for 2024 season
Placing the franchise tag on Pro Bowl defensive tackle Justin Madubuike would cost just over $22 million.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts in midst of offseason planning
How the offensive line takes shape figures to be one of the more interesting stories of the offseason.
Luke and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with loss at Koco’s on Crab Cake Row
Luke and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with loss at Koco’s on Crab Cake Row
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2023 season
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson was the only Baltimore rookie to see extensive defensive snaps in 2023.
With the exodus, will Ravens be a diminished team in 2024 season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with the upcoming on-the-field losses in free agency at Koco’s on Crab Cake Row on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” for the Maryland Food Bank.
Zach Orr: “I know what the standard here is as a defense in Baltimore”
The 31-year-old is the first former Ravens player to become a coordinator for the team.
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2024 class of free agents
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Justin Madubuike headlines a lengthy list of free agents for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following season-ending press conference
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh said little of consequence over Friday’s 42-minute session with the media.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
The meteoric rise of Zack Orr as Ravens defensive coordinator
With Anthony Weaver departing for Miami and Dennard Wilson headed to Tennessee and former defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald now the head coach in Seattle, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the promotion of former Ravens linebacker Zack Orr to defensive coordinator in Owings Mills. Lots of changes coming on the defensive side of the leadership on the staff of John Harbaugh.
Harbaugh, DeCosta try to turn page on heartbreaking end to 2023 Ravens season
“I’m heartbroken with the fact that we didn’t win that game at home.”
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh hold Ravens season-ending press conference in Owings Mills
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh hold Ravens season-ending press conference in Owings Mills
Chargers hire longtime Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager
The 48-year-old Hortiz got his start with the organization as a personnel assistant in 1998.
Dan Pompei of The Athletic tells Nestor what makes Ravens franchise ready for next Super Bowl glory
Our old friend Dan Pompei of The Athletic came to Baltimore last week to write about standout defensive tackle Justin Madubuike but has been here many times over the years chronicling great players Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta have brought to Baltimore.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting a AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting a AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Legendary Peter King of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss Lamar, halftime speeches and winning a Super Bowl
Legendary Peter King of NBC Sports returns to Baltimore to discuss halftime speeches vs. adjustments, the revolution of Lamar Jackson and how the Ravens became the hunted in the AFC race for Super Bowl glory in Las Vegas. No beer or coffee nerds talk in this one: just football and who is going to win.
Dan Pompei: Ravens procurement of players and developing them has put them here
Dan Pompei of The Athletic tells Nestor what makes Ravens franchise ready for next Super Bowl glory
Peter King: I could not find one team last offseason that wanted Lamar
Legendary Peter King of NBC Sports returns to Baltimore to discuss halftime speeches vs. adjustments, the revolution of Lamar Jackson and how the Ravens became the hunted in the AFC race for Super Bowl glory in Las Vegas. No beer or coffee nerds talk in this one: just football and who is going to win.
Brian Billick: The Super Bowl is a reach away for Lamar and Ravens revolution
It’s been 23 years since that memorable night in Tampa when head coach Brian Billick led the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl crown. Now, with Lamar Jackson and the current squad on the cusp of reaching their own ring, our Head Coach discusses the path of the franchise to return to January glory and a home AFC Championship for Baltimore fans.
Lamar earns his chance to win The Big One at home
Like all Baltimore sports fans, we’ve waited a lifetime to host an AFC Championship Game. Sunday evening stands as one of the greatest nights in the history of local sports. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting the biggest game – or event – possible in the stadium we built three decades ago for nights just like this one.
Head coach Brian Billick and Nestor discuss the path of Lamar Jackson to a Super Bowl berth in Baltimore
With Lamar Jackson and the current squad on the cusp of reaching their own ring, our Head Coach Brian Billick discusses the path of the franchise to return to January glory and a home AFC Championship for Baltimore fans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens path to the Super Bowl and Wildcard weekend
With a Wild Card weekend on the couch watching all of the other AFC teams go sixty minutes with their season on the line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ path to the Super Bowl and how “rust vs. rest” will be the story until it’s not.
Who will stand in way of Ravens in AFC next weekend?
With a Wild Card weekend on the couch watching all of the other AFC teams go sixty minutes with their season on the line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ path to the Super Bowl and how “rust vs. rest” will be the story until it’s not.
DVOA creator Aaron Schatz tells Nestor why Lamar and Ravens would be considered one of greatest NFL teams ever by winning Super Bowl
The smartest kids in football discuss a term called “DVOA” – Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. Let its creator Aaron Schatz explain why Lamar Jackson and this Baltimore Ravens squad would be considered one of greatest NFL teams ever by winning Super Bowl next month in Las Vegas.
Aaron Schatz: Let the Godfather of modern football analytics tell you why the 2023 Ravens were so statistically dominant
The smartest kids in football discuss a term called “DVOA” – Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. Let its creator Aaron Schatz explain why Lamar Jackson and this Baltimore Ravens squad would be considered one of greatest NFL teams ever by winning Super Bowl next month in Las Vegas.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 meeting with Pittsburgh
Admittedly unhappy last spring, Patrick Queen handled himself admirably on his way to a Pro Bowl season.
Ravens adding four-time Pro Bowl running back, rule out six players for Week 18
General manager Eric DeCosta is adding veteran Dalvin Cook for the postseason run.
Using the bye week wisely
Luke Jones uses the unusually late bye week to take deep dive on Ravens run toward Super Bowl and beyond with Dennis Koulatsos. Offense. Defense. Special teams. And good fortune needed for a difficult run of games leading up to the playoffs.
Luke Jones uses bye week to take deep dive on Ravens run toward Super Bowl and beyond with Dennis Koulatsos
Luke Jones uses the unusually late bye week to take deep dive on Ravens run toward Super Bowl and beyond with Dennis Koulatsos. Offense. Defense. Special teams. And good fortune needed for a difficult run of games leading up to the playoffs.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor recap Ravens win over Chargers and Harbaugh game management questions
As the Ravens take a weekend before gearing up for the stretch run that begins against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10th, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what goes on in the brain of John Harbaugh and the flow of information from the Ravens upstairs when the red challenge flag is thrown – or isn’t.
