John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
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Star quarterback Lamar Jackson makes limited return to practice for Ravens
Jackson was back on the field for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and wonder Ravens path to playoffs from last place
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
The cold, hard reality of 1-5 and Ravens ‘awakening’ we’re all waiting on…
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of Lamar missing Ravens practice on Monday
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. Does this sound the alarm about his hamstring injury? Or is it just another day of rest? Either way, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
The year of the sports injury in Baltimore…
First, the Baltimore Orioles had a gruesome April and pitching injuries that led onto the field and now the Ravens are 1-5 and trying to get Lamar Jackson (and lots of others) back onto the field to rescue the season. Recovering Tampa via Baltimore sportswriter Joel Poiley brings his Orioles and Ravens passion and wisdom home for a deep dive chat with Nestor about life as a local sports fan during this tough year.
Catching up on Canada, NFL passion and power of Jays since we left Toronto on Opening Day
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the plight and path of last place Ravens as Bears invade Baltimore
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Lamar Jackson sits out first post-bye practice as Ravens welcome others back to field
The star quarterback hasn’t practiced or played in a game since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Getting Lamar back on the field is the ‘only’ thing for Ravens
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report tackles Toronto tariffs and all that ails Lamar and the Baltimore Ravens
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
In search of a purple soul in Owings Mills during bye week
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.
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
NFL coach Marvin Lewis returns to Baltimore to talk defense, injuries and importance of a pass rush with Nestor
It’s always time well spent with our favorite former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and now “semi-retired” head coach Marvin Lewis. From his college work at Arizona State and his son’s career at UNLV and his weekly NFL radio calls for Sports USA, he’s staying busy and always ready to talk defense, the importance of a pass rush and what to do when you’re 1-5 and your franchise quarterback is hurt.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Lamar. Roquan. Hamilton. Humphrey. We’re still (mostly) buying that the Baltimore Ravens can climb back into the AFC playoff picture if they can get their best players back on the field against a weak upcoming schedule. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for head coach John Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens.
Who is going to get healthy and when?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Leonard Raskin and Nestor give liftoff to Rush, hockey season, MLB playoffs and lousy Ravens mojo
Our resident money man Leonard Raskin always encourages Nestor and all of his clients to live their American Dream and enjoy their money. (And save it, too!) The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta had been on our bucket list for more three decades and our host brings his enthusiastic report back from the desert. Anything to avoid discussing the Ravens 1-5 start in a week where Rush announced a 2026 tour, hockey dropped the puck and the MLB playoffs hang the bunting.
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Craig Heist and hold John Harbaugh accountable in Ravens bye week mess
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Chasing quarterbacks and catching up with Marvin Lewis
It’s always time well spent with our favorite former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and now “semi-retired” head coach Marvin Lewis. From his college work at Arizona State and his son’s career at UNLV and his weekly NFL radio calls for Sports USA, he’s staying busy and always ready to talk defense, the importance of a pass rush and what to do when you’re 1-5 and your franchise quarterback is hurt.
Lifting up a bucket list of wonderment and waiting on Rush tickets
Our resident money man Leonard Raskin always encourages Nestor and all of his clients to live their American Dream and enjoy their money. (And save it, too!) The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta had been on our bucket list for more three decades and our host brings his enthusiastic report back from the desert. Anything to avoid discussing the Ravens 1-5 start in a week where Rush announced a 2026 tour, hockey dropped the puck and the MLB playoffs hang the bunting.
A tribute to Heisty and media friendships
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of a lousy Ravens football team in search of its soul during bye week
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.
Tavius Robinson out 6-8 weeks, Ronnie Stanley hoping to get ankle “healed up” during Ravens’ bye
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson suffered a fractured foot in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Ravens suffer fourth straight loss in 17-3 final to Rams, dropping to 1-5 for first time since 2015
Backup Cooper Rush was benched in the fourth quarter as Baltimore finished with its lowest home scoring output since 2002.
John Harbaugh laments wasted opportunities in Ravens’ 17-3 loss to Rams to fall to 1-5 on season
John Harbaugh laments wasted opportunities in Ravens’ 17-3 loss to Rams to fall to 1-5 on season
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Jackson out again, but Ravens to welcome back three Pro Bowl players against Rams in Week 6
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4.
Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oweh trade and preview Rams visit to wet Baltimore on Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
John Harbaugh optimistic about Ravens’ additions to safety position
John Harbaugh optimistic about Ravens’ additions to safety position
The addition, subtraction and desperation of 1-4 Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left the Ravens game early on Sunday
The fans of the Baltimore Ravens sent quite a vivid message on Sunday in leaving the stadium deserted in the fourth quarter of a 44-10 Houston beatdown. Leonard Raskin is a lifer PSL holder and tells Nestor why he left early and why he’ll be back again next Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens operation for depth and coaching as season spirals after Texans disaster
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
The questions continue for the Ravens’ defenseless defense and its leadership
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor hold John Harbaugh accountable for Ravens horrible showing on field – and off of it
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks Nestor “hates” him. Actually, we’re here to hold him responsible as the head coach of the team for the pathetic effort in the aftermath of a 44-10 loss and the embarrassment of the stadium emptying out in the 3rd quarter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the horrific showing – on and off the field in recent years – and all roads lead to the top of the organization.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire in Ravens horrible blowout loss to Texans at home
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
