Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
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Pro Football historian Clark Judge talks 1975 Colts and 2025 Ravens with Nestor as Lamar and Josh get ready for another round
With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson’s quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for kickoff as Ravens head to Buffalo to begin Super Bowl march
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kyle Hamilton contract and role within Ravens defense as Bills await
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
Ravens begin Super Bowl march to February in September with Buffalo in the way (again)
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor to discuss plight of Orioles and flight of Ravens to Buffalo to start season
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
As Orioles continue to flail, Ravens set to sail into Buffalo with Super Bowl expectations
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
Why is Kyle Hamilton so important to Ravens defense and its future?
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final cuts and weekend getaway before Bills prep gets serious
The Baltimore Ravens’ players will get the weekend off and away and then it’s “go” time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final cuts, concerns and where to focus as the Buffalo Bills await next Sunday night for a revenge bowl that will wreck someone’s Monday morning to start the season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Shuffling off to Buffalo to begin the March to February
The Baltimore Ravens’ players will get the weekend off and away and then it’s “go” time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final cuts, concerns and where to focus as the Buffalo Bills await next Sunday night for a revenge bowl that will wreck someone’s Monday morning to start the season.
Hamilton makes “dream come true” signing four-year, $100.4 million extension with Ravens
The deal makes the two-time Pro Bowl selection the highest-paid safety in the NFL.
Kyle Hamilton reacts to signing four-year, $100.4 million extension with Ravens
Kyle Hamilton reacts to signing four-year, $100.4 million extension with Ravens
Eric DeCosta discusses Kyle Hamilton’s contract extension and Ravens roster cuts
Eric DeCosta discusses Kyle Hamilton’s contract extension and Ravens roster cuts
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final roster cuts and getting to 53 for Buffalo opener
Don’t expect a lot of “big” news this week but our WNST Text Service will tell you about a few edge-of-the-roster manuevering of the Baltimore Ravens as the cuts become complete. Let Luke Jones and Nestor help clarify the incredible strength of the overall roster as the team looks to bare down on a pivotal AFC blockbuster to start the campaign in Buffalo on September 7th.
For the Ravens, is it zero tolerance – or just zero accountability?
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions with Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ongoing saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college. Does any of it matter?
The final cuts are never really “final” with Ravens revolving roster
Don’t expect a lot of “big” news this week but our WNST Text Service will tell you about a few edge-of-the-roster manuevering of the Baltimore Ravens as the cuts become complete. Let Luke Jones and Nestor help clarify the incredible strength of the overall roster as the team looks to bare down on a pivotal AFC blockbuster to start the campaign in Buffalo on September 7th.
Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Ravens-Cowboys preseason primer: Five players to watch
Sanoussi Kane is receiving every chance to secure the No. 3 safety spot this summer.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following joint practice with Indianapolis
The practice with the Colts was headlined by a fight that led to the ejection of second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
The first real headline of training camp wasn’t a good one Tuesday with Isaiah Likely suffered an ankle injury.
Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss early observations at Ravens training camp in Owings Mills
The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.
Training camp always begins with a long thud
The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.
Kyle Hamilton says Malaki Starks “miles ahead” of where he was in first Ravens training camp
Kyle Hamilton says Malaki Starks “miles ahead” of where he was in first Ravens training camp
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
Luke Jones and Nestor open Ravens training camp with high expectations and open eyes
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster as training camp opens
Luke Jones offers his first 53-man roster projection as Baltimore’s summer practices get underway.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of 2025 training camp
Baltimore will hold its first full-squad practice of training camp on Wednesday.
Do the Ravens have the most talent in the NFL?
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
Five questions for Ravens defense entering training camp
Will a secondary consisting of five former first-round picks live up to the hype in 2025?
Ravens hope numbers, upside pay off at cornerback for “position-less” secondary
With Jaire Alexander’s arrival, Marlon Humphrey called the possibility of Baltimore having too many corners “a great problem to have.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the conclusion of spring workouts in Owings Mills.
