Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
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Luke Jones and Nestor have a conversation about Mark Andrews and Ravens accountability in defeat a week after Buffalo loss
The times have changed. We can all acknowledge that while not lowering the bar of expectations of millionaire athletes – in victory or defeat – or the billionaire owners who used to address the fans via the local media this time of year. Luke Jones and Nestor have a longer conversation about Mark Andrews and the Ravens’ accountability in defeat a week after the Buffalo loss as well as a full look ahead to what happens next in Owings Mills in an always-busy offseason for Eric DeCosta and the scouting staff.
A week later, some thoughts on Mark Andrews and Ravens’ accountability in defeat
The times have changed. We can all acknowledge that while not lowering the bar of expectations of millionaire athletes – in victory or defeat – or the billionaire owners who used to address the fans via the local media this time of year. Luke Jones and Nestor have a longer conversation about Mark Andrews and the Ravens’ accountability in defeat a week after the Buffalo loss as well as a full look ahead to what happens next in Owings Mills in an always-busy offseason for Eric DeCosta and the scouting staff.
Now, Ravens fans will watch as Mahomes attempts to win three in a row
It turns out that the “Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen” debate for MVP was a tad bit premature. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Mahomes and Kelce Super Bowl in New Orleans, we wonder what it’s going to take for another AFC team (and quarterback) to break through in the Taylor Swift era.
Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through passes and runs of Lamar and Ravens offense with King Henry
Now that season has ended all-too-abruptly, we reach to all of the greatest football minds we know to discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ historic-but-truncated run at a Super Bowl with the unique offense of Todd Monken. Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through the passes and runs of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry with some insights from the eye in the sky and the master of The Matchup.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
Luke Jones and Nestor clean out the lockers in Owings Mills for Ravens season of coming close
On Monday morning, the Baltimore Ravens closed up the season with the traditional locker room cleanup and Luke Jones was on the scene to report to Nestor about the aftermath of a lost opportunity for the franchise and Lamar Jackson to win a Super Bowl. Where does Eric DeCosta go from here?
DeCosta disappointed Ravens didn’t play deeper into January, but optimism persists moving forward
“We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those higher aspirations and goals.”
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh offer thoughts on 2024 Ravens and coming offseason
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh offer thoughts on 2024 Ravens and coming offseason
Greg Cosell: “There’s no problem with Lamar Jackson and nothing wrong with Ravens offense”
Now that season has ended all-too-abruptly, we reach to all of the greatest football minds we know to discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ historic-but-truncated run at a Super Bowl with the unique offense of Todd Monken. Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through the passes and runs of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry with some insights from the eye in the sky and the master of The Matchup.
Cleaning out the lockers in Owings Mills for another offseason of discontent
On Monday morning, the Baltimore Ravens closed up the season with the traditional locker room cleanup and Luke Jones was on the scene to report to Nestor about the aftermath of a lost opportunity for the franchise and Lamar Jackson to win a Super Bowl. Where does Eric DeCosta go from here?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss hard offseason for Ravens in aftermath of Bills loss
The offseason always comes abruptly, and with the trauma and shock of the Ravens’ latest January debacle in Buffalo, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss these next few weeks of decisions about next year’s roster and the boiling emotions of a season of real Super Bowl promise spoiled on the frozen soil in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss in Buffalo and Andrews drop
It’s always a long offseason when you drop a tough playoff game but this one might be different. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting key moments such as Lamar Jackson’s two turnovers in the first half and Mark Andrews’ crucial drop in the fourth quarter.
Mistakes and drops ice a frigid exit in Buffalo
It’s always a long offseason when you drop a tough playoff game but this one might be different. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting key moments such as Lamar Jackson’s two turnovers in the first half and Mark Andrews’ crucial drop in the fourth quarter.
Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass and a lost season for Ravens in Buffalo
A promising season went awry on Sunday night when Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion in Buffalo. The Baltimore Ravens will have a long offseason of changes and pondering what might’ve been in the aftermath of a massive disappointment. Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass – and a lost season for Ravens after losing 27-25 to the Bills on a wintry night.
Dear Mark Andrews: Dropping the ball in Buffalo – and then all accountability – is unacceptable
It’s a refrain Nestor Aparicio has written and spoken about for three decades about Baltimore sports teams and winning and losing. “I learn a whole lot more about people when they lose than when they win. Everyone’s a helluva winner.” Today, a friendly note to Mark Andrews in the agony of defeat in wintry Buffalo.
The lost season and the Buffalo loss
A promising season went awry on Sunday night when Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion in Buffalo. The Baltimore Ravens will have a long offseason of changes and pondering what might’ve been in the aftermath of a massive disappointment. Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass – and a lost season for Ravens after losing 27-25 to the Bills on a wintry night.
Andrews drop, three turnovers doom Ravens in 27-25 playoff loss to Buffalo
Lamar Jackson led Baltimore on a late touchdown drive, but Mark Andrews dropped the game-tying 2-point conversion pass.
Harbaugh on Ravens’ heartbreaking loss: “We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews”
The three-time Pro Bowl tight end didn’t speak to media after his 2-point conversion drop sealed a 27-25 loss to Buffalo.
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ playoff loss at Buffalo
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ playoff loss at Buffalo
My fall journalism “Declaration of Independence” – Breaking ‘kayfabe’ on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years
What does it say that Nestor Aparicio has been professionally bullied, gaslit and banned by Orioles and Ravens ownership after four decades of covering Baltimore sports as a professional reporter, author and journalist? Plenty. About billionaires, money, fealty and the death of local sports journalism and the emergence of team websites as monopoly “news” sources. Read and learn…
Dear Eric DeCosta: Do I deserve to be? Is that the question? And if so, who answers?
“Son, have I got a little story for you! Is there something wrong? Well, of course there is. Hey, I’m still alive…just out on the porch. Hear my name. Take a good look. This could be the day.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Dear Steve Bisciotti: Ask Chad Steele what he thinks I said about Sage so I can tell Ravens fans why I was really exterminated
“What did do you do wrong, Nestor?” “Why would the Ravens throw you out?” “Why are you the only one in the local media whom they’ve thrown out?” “Why have they treated you this way?” “WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG!?!” I am fed up with these questions from Baltimore sports fans so I wrote to the owner because these questions are his to answer. Letters to John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta are also coming soon.
Dear John Harbaugh: I’ll let your words and “help” tell the story of my professional extermination as a Ravens media member
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh privately vowed to help Nestor Aparicio with his media credential bullying situation with Chad Steele in any way he could. Weeks later, Aparicio was exterminated. Harbaugh then told him he was unhappy about it but powerless because it wasn’t his department in Owings Mills.
#ColumnNes: Here’s how I see Ravens beating Bills on Sunday night in Buffalo
In lieu of a written #ColumnNes, Nestor Aparicio thought his three minute synopsis when asked by two Buffalo Bills fans about how Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry could run the Baltimore Ravens to an AFC Divisional Playoff victory on Sunday night in Orchard Park would suffice. Let ol’ Nasty break the game down for you with some historical perspective about what we’re seeing with the “Revolution” of the purple offense.
Baltimore at Buffalo has never been better
Sure, the Ravens soundly beat the Buffalo Bills back in September but this one will take place on the frozen tundra of Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what felt like an inevitable meeting between Baltimore and Buffalo in January and how the M.V.P. debate won’t matter on Sunday night.
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers has “a chance” to play at Buffalo
John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers has “a chance” to play at Buffalo
John Wawrow of Buffalo Associated Press gives Nestor a Bills primer before Ravens come for battle
In an offseason of change and what felt like attrition, the Buffalo Bills were expected to be a diminished team but quarterback Josh Allen has raised his game toward an MVP crown and a home matchup with Lamar Jackson on Sunday night in the AFC Divisional Playoff. John Wawrow of the Associated Press in Buffalo gives Nestor a complete Bills primer before the Ravens come for battle in Western New York.
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
When Bills expectations were lowered, Allen raised his game
In an offseason of change and what felt like attrition, the Buffalo Bills were expected to be a diminished team but quarterback Josh Allen has raised his game toward an MVP crown and a home matchup with Lamar Jackson on Sunday night in the AFC Divisional Playoff. John Wawrow of the Associated Press in Buffalo gives Nestor a complete Bills primer before the Ravens come for battle in Western New York.
Coming Sunday night: A heavyweight fight in the Buffalo chill
The stakes have never been higher and the task is clear for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor preview a Ravens at Bills NFL Divisional playoff matchup in Buffalo that has intrigue all over the field and a hard Monday morning for the loser. And a potential trip to Kansas City to see Patrick Mahomes as a reward for victory. We can’t wait for this one in Orchard Park!
Luke Jones and Nestor preview a heavyweight Ravens at Bills playoff matchup in Buffalo
The stakes have never been higher and the task is clear for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor preview a Ravens at Bills NFL Divisional playoff matchup in Buffalo that has intrigue all over the field and a hard Monday morning for the loser. And a potential trip to Kansas City to see Patrick Mahomes as a reward for victory. We can’t wait for this one in Orchard Park!
John Harbaugh discusses challenges of playing in bitter cold of Buffalo
John Harbaugh discusses challenges of playing in bitter cold of Buffalo
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss inevitable meeting between Baltimore and Buffalo in January
Sure, the Ravens soundly beat the Buffalo Bills back in September but this one will take place on the frozen tundra of Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what felt like an inevitable meeting between Baltimore and Buffalo in January and how the M.V.P. debate won’t matter on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor shovel dirt on Pittsburgh and get Ravens fans ready for Buffalo Bills
It was quite a Saturday night at The Bank for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ dismantling of the Pittsburgh Steelers and get Baltimore football fans ready for a huge Sunday NFL Divisional Playoff heavyweight brawl with the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park.
John Harbaugh reviews Pittsburgh win and looks ahead to divisional round clash with Buffalo
John Harbaugh reviews Pittsburgh win and looks ahead to divisional round clash with Buffalo
