Trenches still look too vulnerable for Ravens as trade deadline passes
The trade deadline isn’t the best avenue for addressing multiple needs, which is why it’s hardly surprising for Baltimore’s work to feel underwhelming.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 win at Miami
Lamar Jackson reminded of his brilliance with a four-touchdown effort in his first action in more than a month.
Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with potential deals of Baltimore Ravens and NFL menu of Eric DeCosta
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
How creative can DeCosta and Ravens get on eve of NFL trade deadline?
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
Ravens trade cornerback Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia in late-round pick swap
The two-time Pro Bowl selection appeared in just two games for Baltimore despite much hype for his mid-June signing.
As Ravens improve footing in Jackson’s return, full attention shifts to DeCosta and trade deadline
Two wins in five days made Baltimore’s direction clear ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 meeting with Houston
With Lamar Jackson out, Baltimore must give Derrick Henry the ball early and often to knock off the Texans.
When the defensive depth chart isn’t deep enough
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive deficiencies of Ravens defense and depth concerns amidst mass injuries
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 clash with Detroit
Marlon Humphrey and a banged-up defense will have their hands full against an explosive Detroit offense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and Browns to Ravens on Sunday
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
The final fall of Joe Flacco in Baltimore wasn’t pretty
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start season
What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo? Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
Alexander practices, but two offensive standouts remain sidelined for Ravens as opener nears
Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was a limited participant in his first practice work since Aug. 9.
What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo?
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start another season with Super Bowl expectations in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
As roster cuts begin, Ravens still trying to get several veterans to full strength for Week 1
Despite Jaire Alexander being out since Aug. 9, head coach John Harbaugh expects the veteran cornerback to return to practice next week.
Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens preseason depth and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations
With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens’ real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Cowboying up the preparations for fake football in Dallas
With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens’ real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills.
Zach Orr downplays any competition between Ravens CBs Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie for playing time
Zach Orr downplays any competition between Ravens CBs Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie for playing time
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss likelihood of Likely missing Ravens season opener in Buffalo
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
The likelihood of Likely missing Buffalo kickoff and Andrews being on the mark
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
The first real headline of training camp wasn’t a good one Tuesday with Isaiah Likely suffered an ankle injury.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple observations as players practiced in full pads for the first time on Monday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
