Defining DVOA and the value of Lamar Jackson
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders joins Nestor to help consume the concept of DVOA, the numbers on Lamar Jackson and the value of throwing the ball.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 7 win over Cleveland
Despite the 23-20 victory, Baltimore’s woes inside the red zone continued on Sunday.
Special teams jump-start and save Ravens in narrow win over Cleveland
“Special teams is what we preach over here. That’s what it starts off with, and they went out there and did their job.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 win over Cincinnati
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after Sunday Night Football in Baltimore.
Tucker saves day for Ravens with game-winning field goal in 19-17 final over Bengals
Justin Tucker booted four field goals, including the 43-yard winner as time expired on Sunday night.
A defensive effort in slowing down Burrow
All last week, the Ravens defense talked about last season’s problems against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In a heavyweight battle on Sunday night in Baltimore, it was Mike Macdonald and responsible play that allowed the Ravens to prevail to take first place in the AFC North.
A week changes everything
The heat on head coach John Harbaugh was so last week ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens important win over Bengals and the road ahead for the AFC North leaders.
No shortage of blame to go around for another Ravens home collapse
Back-to-back home losses of that nature are unacceptable and troubling for a team with lofty aspirations.
#ColumnNes John Harbaugh didn’t understand the question; Ravens fans still don’t understand the decision
Welcome to October. The high-ceiling Baltimore Ravens are suddenly a troubling 2-2 and the defending AFC champions are coming to town for Sunday Night Football. And head coach John Harbaugh is under siege from the Baltimore fan base.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 17-15 preseason win over Washington
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the 2022 preseason finale.
Chris Horton on Ravens specialists: “They all try to do each other’s job better than that person can”
The Baltimore special teams coordinator discussed the importance of bubble players making a strong final impression in the third phase of the game.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 19 “The purple revolution in New England”
This is Chapter 19 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Nestor Aparicio is releasing 2013 book chapter by chapter daily to get #RavensFlock ready for NFL season. This is the revenge AFC Championship Game win in New England.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 18 “Fast as _ _ _ _! The Mile High Miracle and Jacoby Jones”
This is Chapter 18 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author Nestor Aparicio is releasing a daily chapter of 2013 Super Bowl XLVII journey. This is that time that Jacoby Jones ran past the Denver Broncos defense and Joe Flacco hit him in stride.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following final day of open training camp practice
The Ravens hosted fans in Owings Mills for the final time this summer on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 23-10 preseason win over Tennessee
Despite resting most starters and several key reserves, Baltimore won its 21st preseason game in a row, continuing one of the NFL’s stranger streaks.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 11 “Fall forward and the story of Torrey Smith”
This is Chapter 11 of “#PurpleReign2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author, radio host & entrepreneur @NestorAparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the start of NFL slate. @TwentyER @TorreySmithWR @JoeFlacco @RayLewis #RavensFlock #SuperBowlXLVII
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 11 of open training camp practice
Third-year receiver James Proche had another superb day with a highlight catch during an 11-on-11 period.
Tucker “beyond blessed” to sign extension with Ravens through 2027 season
The four-year, $24 million contract extension includes $17.5 million guaranteed and makes the 32-year-old the NFL’s highest-paid kicker.
Harbaugh denies report that Ravens center Linderbaum dealing with Lisfranc injury
“We want [the foot] to be right and healed. It’s going to take a little bit of time, but it’s not a Lisfranc.”
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 9 “Injury after insult after implosion – Psychology 2012”
This is Chapter 9 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Ravens Super Bowl win in New Orleans.
Harbaugh ends Friday’s practice early after “sharpest” work of camp in heat
“[Justin] Tucker ended with a field goal to end the practice, so he made it. He missed an earlier one, but he’s only good under pressure apparently.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his observations from the final day of spring workouts.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following second open OTA workout
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings from another day of voluntary organized team activities.
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Ravens punter Sam Koch on his retirement
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Ravens punter Sam Koch on his retirement
The way we’ll remember Sam Koch
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Ravens punter Sam Koch on his retirement
After “a charmed career” as Ravens punter, Sam Koch announces retirement, moves into coaching role
Having played in more games for the Ravens than anyone in franchise history, the 39-year-old will join the coaching staff as a special teams consultant.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to new league year
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as the Ravens count down to next month.
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Tucker’s record field goal named NFL’s “Best Moment of the Year”
Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit in Week 3 was recognized as the league’s top moment in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Harbaugh, Macdonald press conferences
John Harbaugh expressed optimism that former Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley “should be back full speed next year.”
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Three Ravens players receive PFWA nods for their 2021 campaigns
Justin Tucker was named to the PFWA All-NFL team for the sixth time in his brilliant career.
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Ravens finish atop multiple special teams rankings for 2021 season
Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker once again led the impeccable Baltimore special teams this season.
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Three Ravens players voted to 2021 AP All-Pro first team
Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews received the first-team nod over Kansas City’s Travis Kelce.
Where will Ravens search for answers in offseason?
Five straight losses and injuries and age all over their roster will make Eric DeCosta a very busy man this winter. Luke Jones and Nestor search for offseason answers to the Ravens’ collapse down the stretch.
Luke Jones and Nestor search for offseason answers to Ravens collapse down the stretch
Luke Jones and Nestor search for offseason answers to Ravens collapse down the stretch
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Elusive two yards again leave Ravens on outside looking in — this time likely for good
It wasn’t a 2-point conversion this time, but failing to convert second-and-goal from the 2 in the fourth quarter marked the beginning of the end.
Leonard Raskin talks odds, risk, Ravens football and end of year money
Leonard Raskin talks odds, risk, Ravens football and end of year money
The odds and risk of two vs. one
Our financial insider Leonard Raskin talks odds, risk, Ravens football and end-of-year money tips for starting 2022 the right way. And some Royal Farms fried chicken makes a cameo in this one. By request!
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Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash at Cincinnati
Rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase ran away from Baltimore in the first meeting between these teams back in Week 7.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 15 showdown with Green Bay
Baltimore will face Aaron Rodgers for the first time in eight years on Sunday.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 loss at Cleveland
The Baltimore defense blanked the Browns in the second half, which paved the way for a comeback.
