As final head coach seats fill, Ravens must weigh play-calling experience for next offensive coordinator
Former Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken became the new head coach in Cleveland on Wednesday.
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Brian Billick explains how Ravens will defeat Giants days before Super Bowl XXXV in classic conversation
The Ravens Ring of Honor coach chatted with Nestor days before facing New York in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor respond to Bills firing McDermott and who is next in line for Ravens search
Sure, other teams are grabbing their leaders and preparing for the next phase of their lowly rebuilds in Tennessee, Atlanta and New York, but the Baltimore Ravens are taking their time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor respond to Bills firing of Sean McDermott and who is next in line for Ravens search as the NFL prepares for Championship Weekend. Will Lamar be involved in the recruitment now that Josh Allen is coachless?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss second round of Ravens head coach search and wants and needs
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.
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.
The Buffalo blow up and competition for ‘hottest’ head coach and QB widens
Sure, other teams are grabbing their leaders and preparing for the next phase of their lowly rebuilds in Tennessee, Atlanta and New York, but the Baltimore Ravens are taking their time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor respond to Bills firing of Sean McDermott and who is next in line for Ravens search as the NFL prepares for Championship Weekend. Will Lamar be involved in the recruitment now that Josh Allen is coachless?
How important are “the fans” to Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens?
In a conversation about leadership styles and the tone set by Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti this week, Bill Cole and Nestor take a 30-year view on the franchise and its responsibility to the community. Will a new head coach change the culture in Owings Mills? Will Lamar Jackson win a Super Bowl? There’s plenty of interest in the local NFL franchise as it transitions from two decades of John Harbaugh to whatever is next…
How important are “the fans” to Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens?
In a conversation about leadership styles and the tone set by Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti this week, Bill Cole and Nestor take a 30-year view on the franchise and its responsibility to the community. Will a new head coach change the culture in Owings Mills? Will Lamar Jackson win a Super Bowl? There’s plenty of interest in the local NFL franchise as it transitions from two decades of John Harbaugh to whatever is next…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh as new head coach of New York Giants
Big Blue was always the expected destination for John Harbaugh and he quickly took the first seat in a wild round of NFL head coach hiring that began with the New York Giants looking to fumigate the Meadowlands and get quarterback Jackson Dart championship ready. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Broadway lights and the big job – and $100 million expectations – that will come in The Big Apple for Harbs.
With Harbaugh making Giant decision, all eyes shift to Ravens head coach position
Baltimore is regarded as having the best opening, and John Harbaugh was widely viewed as the top candidate for any team not named the Ravens.
Darting off to the swamps of Jersey: What we think of John Harbaugh heading to make Giants stand tall again
Big Blue was always the expected destination for John Harbaugh and he quickly took the first seat in a wild round of NFL head coach hiring that began with the New York Giants looking to fumigate the Meadowlands and get quarterback Jackson Dart championship ready. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Broadway lights and the big job – and $100 million expectations – that will come in The Big Apple for Harbs.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Devers MLB trade and evaluate Orioles summer realities in market
As the Orioles play a significant week of baseball in Tampa and The Bronx, Luke Jones and Nestor react to the Boston Red Sox blockbuster deal of Rafael Devers and evaluate the Orioles’ active summer realities in a market where Mike Elias needs to create a better baseball team – now, and in the future.
What does Devers blockbuster mean for Orioles summer trade realities in strange MLB market?
As the Orioles play a significant week of baseball in Tampa and The Bronx, Luke Jones and Nestor react to the Boston Red Sox blockbuster deal of Rafael Devers and evaluate the Orioles’ active summer realities in a market where Mike Elias needs to create a better baseball team – now, and in the future.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss AFC playoff race and Ravens and Steelers significance to the picture
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and pass rush as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Just the way we want it: Pittsburgh at Baltimore for AFC North crown
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
Harbaugh says Ravens have “front office-type reasons” for not moving on from Diontae Johnson
The disgruntled wide receiver will stay away from the team in Week 16 after serving a one-game suspension.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Giants
Tight end Mark Andrews became the franchise’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored (48) on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens beatdown of hapless Giants in Meadowlands
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
Ravens defense ready to be tested as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
John Harbaugh discusses latest twist in Diontae Johnson saga as Ravens begin preparations for Pittsburgh
John Harbaugh discusses latest twist in Diontae Johnson saga as Ravens begin preparations for Pittsburgh
A dozen flags later, we evaluate all of Ravens misdeeds and penalties
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
Ravens handle Week 15 tuneup as expected, but there’s no time to be satisfied
Baltimore shrunk the deficit to one game in the AFC North with first-place Pittsburgh coming to town on Saturday.
Jackson throws five touchdowns as Ravens flatten Giants in 35-14 final
Lamar Jackson had another MVP-like performance as Baltimore came out of the bye week on a high note.
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ defensive effort, looks ahead to Saturday’s clash with Pittsburgh
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ defensive effort, looks ahead to Saturday’s clash with Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson discusses five-touchdown passing day in blowout victory over Giants
Lamar Jackson discusses five-touchdown passing day in blowout victory over Giants
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 35-14 road win over Giants
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 35-14 road win over Giants
Ravens list A. Washington questionable, activate M. Pierce for Giants game
Starting safety Ar’Darius Washington did not travel with the team on Saturday due to a personal matter.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 tilt at Giants
Derrick Henry will face a New York defense ranking 30th in yards per carry allowed on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens as prohibitive favorites against Giants and Super Bowl longer shots
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Pierce questionable, Van Noy off injury report for Ravens against last-place Giants
The Ravens couldn’t ask to be healthier coming out of their Week 14 bye and facing the last-place New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.
Ravens seek to regain confidence in swamps of Jersey
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense wants to “attack people” after rebuilding confidence before bye week
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense wants to “attack people” after rebuilding confidence before bye week
Lamar Jackson “still fired up” from Week 13 loss as Ravens prepare to take on Giants
Lamar Jackson “still fired up” from Week 13 loss as Ravens prepare to take on Giants
John Harbaugh says it’s “all hands on deck” for Ravens entering stretch of three games in 11 days
John Harbaugh says it’s “all hands on deck” for Ravens entering stretch of three games in 11 days
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss your money at year end and Ravens chances in January
With our eyes on the holidays and lots of Ravens football to watch, Leonard Raskin reminds you to consider some quiet time this month to get settled with any late 2024 financial benefits or good decisions you can make with investments as 2025 looms.
After pre-bye improvement, Ravens pass defense aiming to “attack people” down final stretch
“I feel like we can get a little more aggressive now. It’s all 11 [guys], especially me included, coaches, everybody.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens playoff hopes and pathway to another Super Bowl
Headed to the Meadowlands as a huge favorite and with two quick and supremely important games with Pittsburgh and Houston before Christmas day, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the playoff path of the Baltimore Ravens and the “Super Bowl or bust” mantra that is starting to feel fleeting with five losses.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Ravens bye week and prepare as huge favorite against Giants at Meadowlands
The bye week drama with Diontae Johnson. The misses and head of Justin Tucker. And three games coming in 11 days coming for the Baltimore Ravens, who headed to Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike this Sunday as prohibitive favorites. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens’ bye week and prepare for a perilous holiday with Steelers and Texans waiting to determine their January destiny.
