Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when sports teams hopes suddenly turn sour
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Lamar Jackson
Trying to maintain that orange and purple civic pride and hope when losses mount
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Luke Jones and Nestor gets ready for Dallas and ways Ravens can get offense going
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during a tough week for fans
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ 0-2 start: “It’s the small things we’re messing up”
Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ 0-2 start: “It’s the small things we’re messing up”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching decisions and challenges of John Harbaugh and leg of Justin Tucker
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
Trying to find reasons to still believe
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
What was John Harbaugh thinking?
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
How can the Ravens avoid an 0-3 start in Dallas?
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the implosion of Ravens against Raiders at home on Sunday
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 loss to Las Vegas
Going back to 2022, Baltimore has suffered nine defeats in which it led by multiple scores or owned a fourth-quarter lead.
What can Monken do to make Lamar and King Henry offense successful behind a leaky offensive line?
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 and the offensive line has been a large part of the team-wide inconsistencies that head coach John Harbaugh discussed in his postmortem after the Raiders meltdown. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems and potential solutions as the Dallas Cowboys await after a bad loss to the Saints.
The offensive play of the Ravens offensive line
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
ColumnNes: A black and silver Vegas nightmare raids the purple mojo
The Baltimore Ravens have a $50 million quarterback and a fifty-cent offensive line. Nestor Aparicio says in his #ColumnNes that it feels like the Ravens don’t lose much but when they do it’s usually involved some creative decisions, big botches and failed plays. And John Harbaugh lords over it all.
Offseason concerns rear ugly head in Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse against Las Vegas
“We’ve got to find our mojo. We’ve got to find and do what we do because that’s not us at all.”
Ravens blow 10-point fourth-quarter lead, lose 26-23 to Las Vegas to fall to 0-2
Baltimore has started a season 0-2 for the first time since 2015.
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have “to find our mojo” after Week 2 collapse against Las Vegas
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have “to find our mojo” after Week 2 collapse against Las Vegas
Our genius sports cartoonist pal Ricig joins Nestor to keep hope alive for an Orioles championship parade
It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.
Former NFL fullback Merril Hoge talks tailgating and running the ball with Nestor.
Our old NFL Films pal and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge talks tailgating and how the Ravens need to manage a unique offensive attack with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
Given Raiders pedigree and talent, the Ravens better be 1-1 on Sunday night
As a hefty 9-point favorite at home against the woeful Las Vegas Raiders, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the importance of the Ravens’ running game and getting win before heading to Dallas, entertaining Buffalo and going to Cincinnati as the schedule promises to stiffen after Gardner Minshew.
Former NFL fullback Merril Hoge talks tailgating and running the ball with Nestor
Our old NFL Films pal and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge talks tailgating and how the Ravens need to manage a unique offensive attack with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Raiders at Ravens and ways to get offense and Lamar going
As a hefty 9-point favorite at home against the woeful Las Vegas Raiders, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the importance of the Ravens’ running game and getting win before heading to Dallas, entertaining Buffalo and going to Cincinnati as the schedule promises to stiffen after Gardner Minshew.
Lamar Jackson unconcerned about high number of carries — and hits taken — in season opener
Lamar Jackson unconcerned about high number of carries — and hits taken — in season opener
Lamar Jackson returns to practice as Ravens continue ramping up for home opener
The reigning MVP quarterback wasn’t even listed on Wednesday’s injury report after sitting out Monday.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss college football kickoff and Ravens thud in Kansas City
Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley didn’t like what he saw against Michigan State. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive. A little chat about Saturdays in Maryland…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season
After watching three decades of Ravens football here in Baltimore, we aren’t the kind to overreact to a 27-20 loss to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs to start the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season.
The genius of Ricig and getting inside the mind of a sports cartoonist (and journalist)
It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.
So the Ravens are 0-1? So is half the league…
After watching three decades of Ravens football here in Baltimore, we aren’t the kind to overreact to a 27-20 loss to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs to start the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles loss at Fenway and Lamar Jackson off the practice field
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
On college football and going to College Park to watch the Terps
Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley can’t like what he sees. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive.
A September Holliday? Getting the Orioles right and Lamar back on the practice field
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Long-time Chiefs insider and historian Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start the NFL campaign.
Lamar Jackson, Kyle Van Noy sit out practice as Ravens begin Week 2 preparations
Head coach John Harbaugh wouldn’t disclose why his franchise quarterback wasn’t taking part on Monday.
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ Week 1 loss in Kansas City
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ Week 1 loss in Kansas City
The Ravens from the Kansas City point of view…
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Former Ravens center Matt Skura: “I believe Lamar Jackson will win a Super Bowl in Baltimore”
Former Ravens center Matt Skura joins Nestor from his home in Carolina to discuss life with Lamar, piecing together a young offensive line and running the ball and beating the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night to kickoff the NFL season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss in Kansas City
Illegal formation madness aside, Ronnie Stanley was a bright spot for an offensive line with plenty of concerns overall.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and losing to Mahomes again in Kansas CIty
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
