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It’s always a great conversation with Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh joins us to give a full picture of the Steelers. This time, it’s two teams struggling to win games despite sharing first place in the AFC North. Is there more angst in Da Burgh than in Baltimore? It depends on who you ask…
Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.
Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.
Five turnovers and 14 points of offense will never get it done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar Jackson’s mistakes and the sluggish Ravens offense against Bengals in a disappointing holiday beatdown in Baltimore.
Five turnovers and 14 points of offense will never get it done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar Jackson’s mistakes and the sluggish Ravens offense against Bengals in a disappointing holiday beatdown in Baltimore.
Short rest, tired bodies and a prime time Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson AFC North showdown in Baltimore for the holiday. Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with many concerns for the Ravens as the quarterbacks step up in weight class for the emerging defense and No. 8 tries to play through the pain.
Short rest, tired bodies and a prime time Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson AFC North showdown in Baltimore for the holiday. Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with many concerns for the Ravens as the quarterbacks step up in weight class for the emerging defense and No. 8 tries to play through the pain.
It’s a holiday event in primetime as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
It’s a holiday event in prime time as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
It’s all sitting there for the former 1-5 squad. Now, after five in a row against the JV, can the Ravens improve and earn their way through the thickest part of a playoff march with Lamar Jackson nursing a bad wheel? You bring the turkey and I’ll bring the pumpkin pie and we’ll find out.
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
Originally published in 2019, a fond, personal farewell to the “other” No. 5 of Baltimore sports. Time will not dim the glory of his Super Bowl MVP deeds with the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco is back in the Charm City this weekend as a 40-year old starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. So, perhaps this is worth another read…
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the defensive performance of the maligned group of Baltimore Ravens in Miami and ways that Eric DeCosta might be looking to improve the pass rush and the injured interior line.
The triumphant return of Lamar Jackson on Thursday Night Football gives the Baltimore Ravens hope to overcome the lost 1-5 start and become a playoff “favorite” again. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a choppy first half but a strong finish in a 28-6 win over the hapless Miami Dolphins in a homecoming for the two-time MVP quarterback.
Longtime NFL insider and Gainesville bagel maker Jason Cole returns to discuss the gamble of trusting league injury reports, the return of Lamar Jackson and future of Ravens with Nestor over some memories of the Super Bowl glory of Joe Flacco.
Longtime NFL insider and Gainesville bagel maker Jason Cole returns to discuss the gamble of trusting league injury reports, the return of Lamar Jackson and future of Ravens with Nestor over some memories of the Super Bowl glory of Joe Flacco.
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T.
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T. The Brick in Las Vegas, where 2-4 is still better than where the Ravens sit in Baltimore. From Pete Carroll to John Harbaugh and Geno Smith to Lamar Jackson, some AFC analysis and the invisible airwaves crackling with life regarding the much-awaited Rush tour in 2026 for the spirit of two sports radio lifers.
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
Always a pleasure to talk football with Maryland’s own Shawne Merriman, who comes home to discuss his burgeoning Lights Out Fights MMA business and the path of his Chargers and the Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and present realities.
Always a pleasure to talk football with Maryland’s own Shawne Merriman, who comes home to discuss his burgeoning Lights Out Fights MMA business and the path of his Chargers and the Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and present realities.
There’s no better excuse to have Houston sportswriter legend John McClain back on the show than when the Texans are coming to Baltimore. This time, he educates Nestor on the path of head coach DeMeco Ryans, progress of quarterback C.J. Stroud and provides a little history lesson about the Baltimore Colts roots deep in the heart of Texas.
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
There’s no better excuse to have Houston sportswriter legend John McClain back on the show than when the Texans are coming to Baltimore. This time, he educates Nestor on the path of head coach DeMeco Ryans, progress of quarterback C.J. Stroud and provides a little history lesson about the Baltimore Colts roots deep in the heart of Texas.
The purple sky isn’t falling but it sure feels that way after a 37-20 drubbing at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens have begun the season in a huge hole and are now littered with injuries across both sides of the ball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all that ails the men of John Harbaugh and the sputtering offense and ravaged defense.
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
The purple sky isn’t falling but it sure feels that way after a 37-20 drubbing at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens have begun the season in a huge hole and are now littered with injuries across both sides of the ball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all that ails the men of John Harbaugh and the sputtering offense and ravaged defense.
