Ravens open new era displaying potential for same old lofty expectations
Zay Flowers had a career day in only 25 minutes of play before aggravating a hamstring injury he’s managed since last month.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 1 trip to Indianapolis
Luke Jones shares his purple musings ahead of the long-awaited start of the Jesse Minter era.
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens have “burning desire” to rise to championship level under Jesse Minter
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens have “burning desire” to rise to championship level under Jesse Minter
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 41-3 preseason win over Washington
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the preseason in the books and roster cuts looming.
With Ravens’ recent injury scares, cornerback depth will be under preseason spotlight
Starting cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins both left practice with injuries in recent days.
Luke Jones and Nestor open the doors of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills with 3 main areas of concern
The first days of the new tenure of rookie head coach Jesse Minter bring a fresh look for everything in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens begin a march toward February dreams of a successful January. But, first, the dog days of July as Luke Jones and Nestor open the doors of purple training camp in Owings Mills with three big areas of concern.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two days of training camp
Luke Jones offers early purple musings before the pads come on in Owings Mills next week.
Ravens hit field with Super Bowl hopes and holes of reality
The first days of the new tenure of rookie head coach Jesse Minter bring a fresh look for everything in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens begin a march toward February dreams of a successful January. But, first, the dog days of July as Luke Jones and Nestor open the doors of purple training camp in Owings Mills with three big areas of concern.
Madubuike returns to field for first time in more than 10 months as Ravens open training camp
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike being on the practice field was a welcome sight for Baltimore.
Kyle Hamilton on Madubuike’s return: “I don’t think it takes a genius to realize that we’ll get better”
Kyle Hamilton on Madubuike’s return: “I don’t think it takes a genius to realize that we’ll get better”
The Minter and the center of Ravens summer agenda
It’s July and before the end of this sweltering month, the Baltimore Ravens will take to the fields in Owings Mills to prepare for a September 13th kickoff in Indianapolis. Luke Jones and Nestor set the summer stage for Baltimore Ravens season with observations about strengths, weaknesses and center needs for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as a new purple era begins for Lamar Jackson as heavy favorites in the AFC North.
Will Madubuike be cleared and ready to help Ravens defense?
It is a medical issue that is shrouded in mystery in Owings Mills but Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to acknowledge and discuss the significance of Nmandi Madubuike to the Ravens’ overall defensive plan and pass rush as the mandatory camp ends and the NFL goes on summer break.
Luke Jones and Nestor set the summer stage for Baltimore Ravens season with observations about strength, weaknesses and center needs
It’s July and before the end of this sweltering month, the Baltimore Ravens will take to the fields in Owings Mills to prepare for a September 13th kickoff in Indianapolis. Luke Jones and Nestor set the summer stage for Baltimore Ravens season with observations about strengths, weaknesses and center needs for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as a new purple era begins for Lamar Jackson as heavy favorites in the AFC North.
Sizing up the 2026 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
With spring workouts complete, Luke Jones looks at Baltimore’s roster as attention shifts to the start of training camp late next month.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens mandatory camp and potential return of Madubuike to defense
It is a medical issue that is shrouded in mystery in Owings Mills but Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to acknowledge and discuss the significance of Nmandi Madubuike to the Ravens’ overall defensive plan and pass rush as the mandatory camp ends and the NFL goes on summer break.
Kyle Hamilton on improving while remaining versatile in Ravens defense: “I don’t want to be jack of all trades, master of none”
Kyle Hamilton on improving while remaining versatile in Ravens defense: “I don’t want to be jack of all trades, master of none”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Jesse Minter concluded his first offseason program as Baltimore’s head coach on Wednesday.
Humphrey headlines list of absences as Ravens wind down OTAs
Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey is coming off a difficult 2025 that left many wondering about his future.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first open OTA workout
Luke Jones offers his purple musings coming out of the first open OTA of the spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss changing times in Owings Mills with Jesse Minter getting Ravens veterans in house
With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the “new” rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball.
The mentor in Minter will be worth a mint if it motivates key veterans
With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the “new” rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of voluntary offseason program
Many players like star safety Kyle Hamilton were meeting new head coach Jesse Minter in person for the first time this week.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2026 draft
Baltimore selected future All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Sizing up 2026 Ravens roster after early waves of NFL free agency
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson headlined the early free-agent additions for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency
Despite being overshadowed by the Maxx Crosby fallout, Trey Hendrickson going from Cincinnati to Baltimore makes for a spicy AFC North storyline.
In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year
After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.
Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss the Maxx Crosby he coached in Las Vegas and what Ravens fans can expect
The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Ravens loss of Linderbaum and addition of Crosby during early NFL free agency
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the
Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the Las Vegas Raiders invested in the Iowa stalwart. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor react to the tampering period and early free agent signings, it’s clear the defense improved with Maxx Crosby but it’s now on Eric DeCosta to put together a credible offensive line for Lamar Jackson.
Marvin Lewis: Maxx Crosby (would’ve) enhanced Ravens culture and defense “ten fold” with possibilities
The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”
Ravens take significant risk, but potential return makes it worthwhile in new era
General manager Eric DeCosta made the biggest trade in team history by swapping two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby.
Ravens deal for the Mighty Maxx and instantly become Super Bowl favorites
The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Lamar Jackson and nitty gritty of tampering week in NFL free agency
It’s a big football week in Owings Mills. Eric DeCosta has a lot of work to do. The Baltimore Ravens have some real roster building to do this offseason. Let’s start with Lamar Jackson in the right contract and Tyler Linderbaum hitting the tampering market for a deal.
This is the week Lamar Jackson and Ravens need to get organized on money
It’s a big football week in Owings Mills. Eric DeCosta has a lot of work to do. The Baltimore Ravens have some real roster building to do this offseason. Let’s start with Lamar Jackson in the right contract and Tyler Linderbaum hitting the tampering market for a deal.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss expectations for new head coach Jesse Minter and how Lamar improves
They won’t kickoff until September but what are the early signs of “success” for the new Baltimore Ravens head coach and his youthful staff? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of a rookie leader and what’s going on behind the scenes in Owings Mills with the Lamar Jackson re-negotiations and Indy combine realities of Eric DeCosta.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following DeCosta-Minter press conferences at NFL scouting combine
Head coach Jesse Minter talked with reporters gathered in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
How will we know if Jesse Minter is doing a good job?
They won’t kickoff until September but what are the early signs of “success” for the new Baltimore Ravens head coach and his youthful staff? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of a rookie leader and what’s going on behind the scenes in Owings Mills with the Lamar Jackson re-negotiations and Indy combine realities of Eric DeCosta.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss return of Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator of Baltimore Ravens
We’re so old that we remember when young Anthony Weaver was a Baltimore Ravens draft pick from Notre Dame and NFL hopeful playing on the defensive line. With rookie head coach Jesse Minter calling the plays for the defense, he turned to a trusted Owings Mills veteran in bringing Weaver back for third time to the organization as the new defensive coordinator. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the decision and the personnel in making it work.
Third time is a charm? The dream of Weaver comes back to Baltimore, again
We’re so old that we remember when young Anthony Weaver was a Baltimore Ravens draft pick from Notre Dame and NFL hopeful playing on the defensive line. With rookie head coach Jesse Minter calling the plays for the defense, he turned to a trusted Owings Mills veteran in bringing Weaver back for third time to the organization as the new defensive coordinator. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the decision and the personnel in making it work.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Jesse Minter’s opening press conference
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s new head coach was introduced.
