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Taking the first snaps with new head coach Jesse Minter

What do we ever really learn from a first press conference with a new NFL head coach? Luke Jones got the seventh question at the Jesse Minter debut and at least we learned about defensive play calling and the tone of the new leader of The Castle in Owings Mills as the rookie head coach stepped before the media to set the agenda for the 2026 Baltimore Ravens alongside Eric DeCosta and Sashi Brown.

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Going deep once again with the wisdom of Joe Flacco

Once again, we gave him a chance to announce his NFL retirement here but our Super Bowl XLVII MVP continues a 19th offseason of mental and physical preparation to get another job in the league doing what he’s always done. Joe Flacco returns for another offseason NFL chat with Nestor and looking back but still forward to throwing more touchdowns and winning games. Here’s why…

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As Seahawks fly to Super Bowl with Macdonald, Ravens turn to Minter for parade hopes

The Baltimore Ravens world will change on Thursday as new head coach Jesse Minter will lead the football team into battle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the snowy NFL Championship Game day and the wild finish of the season and its ties to many coaching jobs around the league as Minter looks to add staff.

Longtime New York columnist Ian O’Connor gives Nestor The Big Blue perspective on John Harbaugh as Giants head coach

Longtime columnist and football author Ian O’Connor attended last week’s coronation of John Harbaugh as the new head coach of the New York Football Giants and tells Nestor why Big Blue has high expectations and a low recent bar for the former Baltimore Ravens leader. A fresh start for Harbs in The Big Apple leaves many questions on this side of the ball.

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Making a list and checking it twice

There are lots of jobs still available in the NFL head coaching bonanza this month and the Baltimore Ravens continue their search for the fourth head coach in the 30-year history of the franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second round of Ravens head coach search and the wants and needs of Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta to lead The Castle in Owings Mills.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens early job search and role of Bisciotti in picking head coach

With so many names and styles and backgrounds in the candidates thus far, there’s no accurate handicapping in this head coaching search for the Baltimore Ravens. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor point out while also discussing the NFL playoffs, the owner who has all of the power already left some strong clues in his fiery Owings Mills press conference while sitting next to general manager Eric DeCosta.

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Picking the next purple winner in Owings Mills

With so many names and styles and backgrounds in the candidates thus far, there’s no accurate handicapping in this head coaching search for the Baltimore Ravens. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor point out while also discussing the NFL playoffs, the owner who has all of the power already left some strong clues in his fiery Owings Mills press conference while sitting next to general manager Eric DeCosta.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Steve Bisciotti press conference and future of Baltimore Ravens

It was a rapid-fire hour of stream of consciousness for the media-reluctant Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, who hasn’t appeared in eight years for any local questioning about his $6 billion franchise. Our Luke Jones was in Owings Mills while Nestor observed the press conference on the internet and here’s what we learned, observed and heard from upper management regarding the search for a new head coach and the role of two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson in helping Eric DeCosta identify the right candidate to replace John Harbaugh.

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Did he make the grade? The official Steve Bisciotti Press Conference Report Card is here…

Since the Baltimore Ravens owner provided his “report card” on some of his favorite media members at Tuesday’s press conference – and let’s be honest, we all know I didn’t make the “professional” grade cut because I bring tough questions and uncomfortable truths – I’ve decided to provide my inaugural (if he comes back every year) “Steve Bisciotti Press Conference Report Card.” Because people keep asking me what I think in addition to asking why no one reads anything anymore at The Sun behind a paywall.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens long list of candidates and what makes a perfect fit for Bisciotti

As John Harbaugh becomes the head coach everyone else wants to hire, does Steve Bisciotti hold all of the cards with the rest of the extensive NFL search for the next Hall of Fame coach? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long-and-growing list of candidates and what makes a perfect fit for Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens? We’ll start with the obvious: for now, Lamar Jackson runs the building…

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Being “checked out” as Ravens owner but still calling the Big Shots

It was a rapid-fire hour of stream of consciousness for the media-reluctant Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, who hasn’t appeared in eight years for any local questioning about his $6 billion franchise. Our Luke Jones was in Owings Mills while Nestor observed the press conference on the internet and here’s what we learned, observed and heard from upper management regarding the search for a new head coach and the role of two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson in helping Eric DeCosta identify the right candidate to replace John Harbaugh.

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Here are 25 fair questions for Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti

There will be plenty of questions about Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh and the mystery of the next head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. But, while owner Steve Bisciotti seems interested in facing the fans for the first time in eight years, we have some deeper questions about the franchise, brand and community face of the NFL and its local monolith.

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What comes next for Bisciotti and DeCosta in job search?

While we’re all watching NFL playoff football, the Baltimore Ravens are on their first head coaching job search in 18 years. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the games on the field and the field of coaches that Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta will be sifting through on video calls all week and the criteria and desires for a job that is considered the best in the league.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his Dear Steve Bisciotti letter and plenty of legitimate questions for Baltimore Ravens owner

Do you have your own “Dear Steve Bisciotti” list of questions? We do. And we will, as Luke Jones will be in The Castle on Tuesday afternoon as the Baltimore Ravens owner and general manager Eric DeCosta will address (some of) the local media and take some questions about the search for a new coach after the firing of John Harbaugh this week. Plenty of depth here about the culture of the building in Owings Mills and the future leadership of the football operation.

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Any list of questions for Bisciotti should begin with Tucker – and anything else we’ve missed since Lamar was drafted

Do you have your own “Dear Steve Bisciotti” list of questions? We do. And we will, as Luke Jones will be in The Castle on Tuesday afternoon as the Baltimore Ravens owner and general manager Eric DeCosta will address (some of) the local media and take some questions about the search for a new coach after the firing of John Harbaugh this week. Plenty of depth here about the culture of the building in Owings Mills and the future leadership of the football operation.

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Writing the book on the most powerful position in sports

With his book on the evolution and the biography of great quarterbacks now a best-seller, it was perfect time to visit with author Seth Wickersham of ESPN, who joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers the modern position toward success – and failure. Always a great chat with one of America’s great sportswriters.

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Leibovich: On the swamp and racket of The Big Game and bad government

“It’s the best book ever written about the modern National Football League,” so says Nestor about Big Game. And that’s why we love having its author Mark Leibovich back on when his New England Patriots proudly return to Baltimore for some playoff knockout style football. Now with The Atlantic, the longtime political insider for The New York Times is also heavily immersed in Trumplandia and weighs in on the ongoing Epstein saga and the usual D.C. shenanigans.

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if Baltimore Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night

It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.

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What happens Monday morning if Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night?

It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.

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The black and gold and purple collision course at The Confluence – and fear of failure fallout

Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday night in Pittsburgh but will that be the difference in a playoff berth for the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long, mediocre roads that lead the two franchises toward a massive game that will define more than who gets to play a home next weekend as the AFC North champs.

Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch gives Nestor insights on Rodgers, Lamar and Ravens knockout match up on Sunday in Pittsburgh

Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch returns in advance of the Ravens return to Pittsburgh in a battle for the AFC North crown to give Nestor insights on the final stand of Aaron Rodgers, the Lamar Jackson injury and ways that the favored Ravens can come to The Confluence and eliminate Mike Tomlin with Derrick Henry pounding the ball and Snoop Huntley playing the quiet reserve role that he once made famous in the Steel City.

Will Graves of Associated Press in Pittsburgh brings Ravens and Steelers drama into focus with Nestor

The plot for the battle for the AFC North title at The Confluence on Sunday night thickens with daily reports about the health of Lamar Jackson and T.J. Watt – and the pending doom for the losing franchise, coach and quarterback. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh returns as the defending champion of Steelers knowledge and brings the full color of the Ravens and black and gold drama into focus with Nestor.

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Anything can happen in Pittsburgh

It’s the biggest game of the year and it’s come down to Baltimore at Pittsburgh for the AFC crown. The Ravens are a 3 1/2-point favorite to beat the Steelers and host a playoff game after a 1-5 start and a wild weekend for Derrick Henry in Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers without D.K. Metcalf in Cleveland. Nothing makes sense. But here’s what we do know…

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The drama of Ravens at Steelers builds (again) as frustrated franchises fear failure fallout

The plot for the battle for the AFC North title at The Confluence on Sunday night thickens with daily reports about the health of Lamar Jackson and T.J. Watt – and the pending doom for the losing franchise, coach and quarterback. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh returns as the defending champion of Steelers knowledge and brings the full color of the Ravens and black and gold drama into focus with Nestor.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss turbulent seasons of Ravens and Steelers and sudden end in Pittsburgh for one franchise

It’s the biggest game of the year and it’s come down to Baltimore at Pittsburgh for the AFC crown. The Ravens are a 3 1/2-point favorite to beat the Steelers and host a playoff game after a 1-5 start and a wild weekend for Derrick Henry in Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers without D.K. Metcalf in Cleveland. Nothing makes sense. But here’s what we do know…

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Big stakes on Sunday night for Ravens and Steelers coaches, QBs and franchises

It feels like more than just two mediocre teams with legendary stability and pedigree battling for an AFC North title in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the big stakes of Ravens at Steelers for coaches, quarterbacks and the offseason trajectory of the franchises given the long tenure and tumultuous seasons of John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin. And now Lamar is gonna play, too!

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The magic Batch and make-up of a backup quarterback who can win a big game off the bench

Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch returns in advance of the Ravens return to Pittsburgh in a battle for the AFC North crown to give Nestor insights on the final stand of Aaron Rodgers, the Lamar Jackson injury and ways that the favored Ravens can come to The Confluence and eliminate Mike Tomlin with Derrick Henry pounding the ball and Snoop Huntley playing the quiet reserve role that he once made famous in the Steel City.

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Saving a lost season still possible for Harbaugh and Ravens in Pittsburgh

It’s been quite a slog for everyone involved in the Baltimore Ravens organization in 2025. Leonard Raskin and Nestor take a real assessment of the end of a football season and the beginning of the playoffs and another chance for the men of John Harbaugh to redeem themselves – and their turbulent season – in Pittsburgh.

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