Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 pre-draft press conference
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta shared their thoughts on the 2025 draft in Owing Mills on Tuesday.
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta shared their thoughts on the 2025 draft in Owing Mills on Tuesday.
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
The annual April fools’ ruse that is the Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft luncheon – aka “The Liars’ Luncheon” – provided a few insights into Mark Andrews and no surprises on the roster needs. But, once again, the Justin Tucker scandal they’d love to make “go away” is still kicking on draft weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of the gathering of selected media for a league-mandated buffet of comedy and eras. And delicious ravioli.
The annual April fools’ ruse that is the Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft luncheon – aka “The Liars’ Luncheon” – provided a few insights into Mark Andrews and no surprises on the roster needs. But, once again, the Justin Tucker scandal they’d love to make “go away” is still kicking on draft weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of the gathering of selected media for a league-mandated buffet of comedy and eras. And delicious ravioli.
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
On Tuesday, general manager Eric DeCosta wouldn’t commit to Mark Andrews definitely being part of the 2025 team.
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh offer their thoughts on 2025 NFL draft
It’s always entertaining and uniquely informative when NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier visits the show and gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and the Ravens’ infinite possibilities with the 27th pick in the first round in Green Bay. Let Joe Flacco’s high school geometry teacher school you on the prospects and The Two Deep Zone.
It’s always entertaining and uniquely informative when NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier visits the show and gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and the Ravens’ infinite possibilities with the 27th pick in the first round in Green Bay. Let Joe Flacco’s high school geometry teacher school you on the prospects and The Two Deep Zone.
What are Baltimore’s biggest remaining needs going into the 2025 NFL draft?
All is very quiet in Owings Mills and the aftermath of the NFL Owners Meetings in Florida but owner Steve Bisciotti (quietly) inked head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year extension and team president Sashi Brown defended keeping Justin Tucker on the roster. Luke Jones and Nestor turn their lonely eyes from lots of baseball to some spring attention onto Ravens’ talking points as “zero tolerance” continues to be a laughable concept within the franchise.
All is very quiet in Owings Mills and the aftermath of the NFL Owners Meetings in Florida but owner Steve Bisciotti (quietly) inked head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year extension and team president Sashi Brown defended keeping Justin Tucker on the roster. Luke Jones and Nestor turn their lonely eyes from lots of baseball to some spring attention onto Ravens’ talking points as “zero tolerance” continues to be a laughable concept within the franchise.
Longtime head coach John Harbaugh had only one season remaining on his previous deal.
Though talented, the 6-foot, 202-pound defensive back has dealt with a number of injuries in recent years.
Baltimore is scheduled to have the 27th overall pick for the first time since selecting wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2021.
Deciding how to best deploy Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey is a major factor in filling out the rest of Baltimore’s secondary.
With the early days of free agency now a scoreboard, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the addition of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the retention of Ronnie Stanley as big victories for the offseason of Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens.
With the early days of free agency now a scoreboard, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the addition of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the retention of Ronnie Stanley as big victories for the offseason of Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens.
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
The November emergence of Ar’Darius Washington was a major factor in the 2024 turnaround of Baltimore’s pass defense.
The former undrafted free agent out of Samford played seven seasons in Baltimore.
DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson will finally get their chance to play together.
Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency.
Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency.
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
After taking a pay cut last March, Ronnie Stanley played in every game for the first time in his career and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2024.
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
Might Kansas City make a serious push for Baltimore’s longtime left tackle?
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and I continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and Nestor continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
As Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh deflected an NFL investigation in their building regarding the Justin Tucker allegations at a combine media cattle call, Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to decipher their Indianapolis words of confidence on a return for Ronnie Stanley, the future of Mark Andrews and what they’ll be looking for in the April draft.
General manager Eric DeCosta expressed optimism about striking a deal with left tackle Ronnie Stanley as the start of free agency looms.
As Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh deflected an NFL investigation in their building regarding the Justin Tucker allegations at a combine media cattle call, Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to decipher their Indianapolis words of confidence on a return for Ronnie Stanley, the future of Mark Andrews and what they’ll be looking for in the April draft.
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
“We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can. We’ll make our decisions based on that.”
Because we know you miss football and need the best insights and analysis of the Baltimore Ravens offseason and a look ahead to this week’s Indianapolis circus and combine. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio go a little deeper tissue than just Justin Tucker for Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh as the national media comes asking questions about Ronnie Stanley and, maybe, even Mark Andrews. Let the NFL season begin!
Because we know you miss football and need the best insights and analysis of the Baltimore Ravens offseason and a look ahead to this week’s Indianapolis circus and combine. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio go a little deeper tissue than just Justin Tucker for Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh as the national media comes asking questions about Ronnie Stanley and, maybe, even Mark Andrews. Let the NFL season begin!
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
The Justin Tucker scandal has continued as seven more women have come forward to The Baltimore Banner to accuse the longtime Ravens’ kicker of inappropriate conduct during local massages a decade ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the now-16 female massage therapists’ claims vs. the word of Justin Tucker – and attacking the journalists – and what the Baltimore Ravens are gonna do about it. And when…