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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
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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.
The Big Empty: Did the team quit on the fans or did the fans quit on the team?
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.
Rightfully holding head coach John Harbaugh accountable for the stench of this Ravens disaster
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks Nestor “hates” him. Actually, we’re here as local media 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.
Frowning upon all elements of disturbing Ravens effort against Texans
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.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
From bad to worse: Ravens embarrassed in 44-10 loss to Texans to fall to 1-4
Baltimore’s 34-point loss tied the largest home margin of defeat in the John Harbaugh era on Sunday.
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.
Shawne Merriman comes home to Maryland to discuss Lights Out fights and path of Chargers and Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and 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.
Merriman: “When you have no pass rush, it opens up so many other things up on your defense”
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.
John Harbaugh says Ravens “taking it day by day through the week” with Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury
John Harbaugh says Ravens “taking it day by day through the week” with Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury
Leonard Raskin and Nestor dissect the failures and injuries of Ravens as season turns sour after loss to Chiefs
This Baltimore Ravens roster held so much promise a month ago. Now, at 1-3 and staring at life without several of the highest paid players on the team, expectations of a Super Bowl seem distant and the next win is the most important one. Leonard Raskin and Nestor dissect the failures and injuries of Ravens as the season turns sour after the 38-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jackson headlines long list of Ravens’ practice absences as Rush prepares to fill in against Houston
Should Lamar Jackson miss Sunday’s tilt because of a hamstring injury, Cooper Rush would start against the Texans in Week 5.
A bruised purple season on the brink of going sour
This Baltimore Ravens roster held so much promise a month ago. Now, at 1-3 and staring at life without several of the highest paid players on the team, expectations of a Super Bowl seem distant and the next win is the most important one. Leonard Raskin and Nestor dissect the failures and injuries of Ravens as the season turns sour after the 38-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
As Jackson’s Week 5 status remains unclear, Ravens rule out Madubuike for remainder of season
Head coach John Harbaugh said there was “no way” Lamar Jackson could have returned to Sunday’s game in Kansas City.
Benefit of doubt for Ravens wearing thin after latest clunker and batch of injuries in Kansas City
It doesn’t matter how much the oddsmakers, football analytics community, and pundits fawned over this team’s potential entering 2025.
Ravens lose Jackson, others to injury in 37-20 blowout loss to Kansas City to fall to 1-3
Head coach John Harbaugh had few answers after Baltimore’s awful showing in Sunday’s defeat to the Chiefs.
