Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 meeting with Denver
Will Baltimore get back on track after last week’s upset loss in Cleveland?
Eric Decosta
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive issues as Broncos come to Baltimore and Bengals await on Thursday
The tradition of defensive football is in question with the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. As the injuries mount and the trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive issues and communication problems as the Denver Broncos come to town Sunday and the Bengals follow on Thursday night.
There is no disguising the 32nd-ranked pass defense in NFL
The tradition of defensive football is in question with the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. As the injuries mount and the trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive issues and communication problems as the Denver Broncos come to town Sunday and the Bengals follow on Thursday night.
Luke and Nestor discuss Ravens deficiencies and pass rush needs after Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for DeCosta
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Ravens acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson from Carolina
With the trade deadline just a week away, the NFL’s top-ranked offense has only gotten stronger.
With trade deadline looming, DeCosta looks to fortify a scuffling Super Bowl contender
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Dennis Koulatsos returns to discuss Orioles offseason needs and Ravens balance and coaching decisions of Harbaugh
Our friend and longtime sponsor of the WNST Text Service Dennis Koulatsos of Koons Ford returns to discuss the Orioles’ offseason needs and the balance of the Ravens and coaching decisions of John Harbaugh. And the history of Washington at Baltimore in the annals of NFL history.
Catching up with Koulatsos: Managing clock with Harbaugh and results for Rubenstein Orioles offseason
Our friend and longtime sponsor of the WNST Text Service Dennis Koulatsos of Koons Ford returns to discuss the Orioles’ offseason needs and the balance of the Ravens and coaching decisions of John Harbaugh. And the history of Washington at Baltimore in the annals of NFL history.
Why did Chad Steele take my press credentials after 26 years of covering the Baltimore Ravens?
This is my story in my own words. Listen and learn about how the NFL treats the local media and avoids the tough questions and intimidates local media who have traveled and reported on Baltimore football since before Art Modell brought the Ravens here in 1995. What happened is wrong and here’s why…
Ravens notebook: Ngakoue’s return, Tucker’s technique issue, rulebook loophole
The 29-year-old Maryland product spent part of the 2020 season with Baltimore, recording three sacks in nine regular-season games.
Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Mark Viviano joins Nestor and Ricig to discuss Baltimore sports media history and impact
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss college football kickoff and Ravens thud in Kansas City
Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley didn’t like what he saw against Michigan State. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive. A little chat about Saturdays in Maryland…
On college football and going to College Park to watch the Terps
Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley can’t like what he sees. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive.
Seven Ravens predictions for the 2024 season
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life of Joe D and questions about Ravens offensive line headed to Kansas City
The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D’Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line coach.
Real life and the Ravens offensive line in aftermath of D’Alessandris loss
The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D’Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line coach.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following final cuts and roster maneuvering
General manager Eric DeCosta talks expectations as Baltimore prepares to kick off 2024 in Kansas City next Thursday night.
Eric DeCosta discusses state of Ravens after making 53-man roster cuts
Eric DeCosta discusses state of Ravens after making 53-man roster cuts
Breaking down 2024 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones offers his early thoughts on the roster counting down to the Sept. 5 opener in Kansas City.
Ravens keep Terps product Brade, cut rookie quarterback Leary to set initial 53-man roster
Former Maryland safety Beau Brade was the only undrafted rookie to make the 53-man roster on a predictable cutdown day.
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2024 Ravens
Luke Jones makes his final 53-man roster projection before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. cutdown.
Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at age 70
The revered assistant had been hospitalized with what the organization described as “an acute illness” two weeks ago.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster entering the preseason finale
Luke Jones offers his latest 53-man roster projection with cutdown day less than a week away.
Football historian and author Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens injuries to Wiggins and Hamilton over weekend
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 went down in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following the preseason opener
Luke Jones offers a 53-man roster projection with two preseason games remaining.
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.
