No assurances, but Beckham and Ravens betting on Jackson staying for 2023
“My thoughts would be that he would be here. I know that these two want him to be here.”
Lamar Jackson
Beckham “very determined and hungry” to make most of opportunity with Ravens
Though hopeful to play with Lamar Jackson, the standout receiver received no assurances from the organization regarding his status.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss merits of OBJ signing and whether it makes Ravens a Super Bowl contender
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss merits of OBJ signing and whether it makes Ravens a Super Bowl contender
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss if OBJ opens door for a peaceful Lamar return to Ravens?
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss if OBJ opens door for a peaceful Lamar return to Ravens?
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the inspiration or desperation of signing Odell Beckham Jr. for big money
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the inspiration or desperation of signing Odell Beckham Jr. for big money
Does the personal recruitment of OBJ by Bisciotti matter?
With the Lamar Jackson situation still wayward and Odell Beckham Jr. in the fold, what does it mean that the owner of the Baltimore Ravens got personally involved in bringing the soon-to-be 31-year old, well-traveled wide receiver to Owings Mills? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss merits of the OBJ signing and whether it makes Ravens a Super Bowl contender.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the pitch clock and lack of shifts and pickoffs have had wildly entertaining consequences
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the pitch clock and lack of shifts and pickoffs have had wildly entertaining consequences
Does the OBJ signing open the door for a Lamar kumbaya?
From what we saw on social media after the Odell Beckham Jr. acquisition, it sure looks like the Lamar-to-OBJ combination seems like a sure thing. But is it? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the business of professional recruitment. (And the tax deadline coming this week!)
The pursuit of OBJ: inspiration or desperation?
General manager Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens just gave $15 million to a wide receiver who didn’t play in the NFL last season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how and why this major acquistion of Odell Beckham Jr. – at least for one season – will impact the franchise’s ability to get Lamar Jackson back into the fold.
The new rules and finding that old baseball feeling again
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the opening week of Orioles baseball and how the pitch clock and lack of shifts and pickoffs have had wildly entertaining consequences. Major League Baseball has finally succeeded in making their game better!
Luke Jones offers Dennis Koulatsos some insights into Liars Luncheon and no questions about Lamar Jackson
Luke Jones offers Dennis Koulatsos some insights into Liars Luncheon and no questions about Lamar Jackson
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Odell Beckham Jr. agreement
Luke Jones offers his purple thoughts in the wake of one of the bigger boom-or-bust moves in team history.
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos how Ravens PR antics illustrate open bullying of local media
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos how Ravens PR antics illustrate open bullying of local media
Ravens take big swing on $15 million deal with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
The wideout made an apparent pitch to Lamar Jackson upon announcing the news on Instagram.
Did we learn anything useful at Ravens muted Liars’ Luncheon?
Luke Jones offers Dennis Koulatsos some insights into Liars Luncheon and no questions about Lamar Jackson
Getting accustomed to the “new rules” of Major League Baseball in 2023
We’re just getting started with a new baseball season but already the pitch clock, lack of shifts and the running game of the Baltimore Orioles has Luke Jones pondering all of the changes for Opening Week and the hopes of the Birds of summer.
When the local media is bullied, Ravens fans are the losers
Lifelong journalist Nestor Aparicio took a deep dive with Dennis Koulatsos on the unprofessional public relations antics of Chad Steele and how the integrity and accountability of the Baltimore Ravens organization has changed dramatically over three decades. “No questions for our leadership about Lamar Jackson,” says the brand manager. Patently absurd.
The people of Indianapolis ask Aparicio about ‘Lamar to the Colts’ (almost like the Mayflower vans)
The nice folks at ESPN Radio in Indianapolis asked Nestor Aparicio the pros and cons and realities of having Lamar Jackson follow the Irsay family to the friendly heart of the Midwest to bring a Super Bowl back to Indiana.
Pondering life with a new arena in downtown Baltimore
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor ponder possibilities for downtown life and music and theater and maybe even quality Major League Baseball in Baltimore after the new Arena opening this week.
Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Luke Jones on the cowardice of Ravens PR and intimidating the media who ask questions about Lamar Jackson
Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Luke Jones on the cowardice of Ravens PR and intimidating media who ask questions about Lamar Jackson
Former Terp Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss Lights Out MMA promotion and improving days and NIL at College Park
Former Terp Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss Lights Out MMA promotion and improving days and NIL at College Park
The end of accountability in Owings Mills
Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Luke Jones on the cowardice of Ravens PR and Chad Steele intimidating the media who dare to ask questions about the state of the franchise quarterback and the future of Lamar Jackson at a legitimate press conference. It was quite a show in Owings Mills on Wednesday at the Liars’ Luncheon.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and baseball back on the field
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and baseball back on the field
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches
It’s time to play ball again in Baltimore
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and Orioles baseball back on the field at Camden Yards for a season of (rare) hope in Baltimore.
Wading through all of the purple lies and smokescreens
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches and the standoff with Lamar Jackson continues with no end in sight.
Ravens’ shift in tone on Jackson reflects increasingly unsettling situation
Much like Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference, the Lamar Jackson saga is feeling pretty miserable.
Bill Cole and Nestor review the long trail of Lamar Jackson vs. the Baltimore Ravens
Bill Cole and Nestor review the long trail of Lamar Jackson vs. the Baltimore Ravens
Ravens brass mum on Lamar Jackson’s status, open to drafting quarterback early
The organization had little interest in discussing its quarterback during Tuesday’s pre-draft press conference.
Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss the neverending Lamarathon drama
Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss the neverending Lamarathon drama
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Nestor Aparicio ponders how relationship of Harbaugh and Lamar could survive trade drop act of war
Nestor Aparicio ponders how the relationship of Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson could ever be repaired after the trade drop act of war on the organization and trade demands of the former MVP quarterback.
The strategy of Lamar Jackson and the point of no return
Nestor Aparicio ponders how relationship of Harbaugh and Lamar could survive trade drop act of war
Former Ravens center Mike Flynn joins Nestor to discuss locker room harmony when the stars part
Former Ravens center Mike Flynn joins Nestor to discuss locker room harmony when the stars part
Nestor Aparicio gets grilled by JT The Brick on Mad Dog Radio about all things Lamarathon
In the aftermath of John Harbaugh’s bizarre press conference and the Lamar Jackson “I asked for a trade on March 2nd” news drop, Nestor Aparicio was invited onto Sirius Mad Dog Radio and gets grilled by J.T. The Brick about what comes next for the Ravens in the broken relationship between the franchise and its franchise quarterback.
Merriman: Turning the lights on about Lights Out XF MMA card on May 6th
Former Terp and NFL defensive lineman Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss his West Coast-based Lights Out MMA promotion and the improving days and NIL money at College Park. And, of course, some thoughts on Lamar Jackson and his future.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war
Luke Jones and Nestor bring The Lamarathon into focus as Ravens offseason has been hijacked by quarterback negotiations
While all eyes have been on Lamar Jackson and his search for a guaranteed contract, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization have been hamstrung by all of the uncertainty. Luke Jones and Nestor bring The Lamarathon into focus as the Ravens offseason has been hijacked by quarterback negotiations and salary cap implications of the non-exclusive franchise tag.
The civic fatigue of The Lamarathon
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss the never-ending Lamarathon drama that has infiltrated all parts of local business conversation. The business of No. 8 has become everyone’s favorite topic.
Make no mistake about it: Lamar Jackson has gone to war with the Baltimore Ravens
In the aftermath of John Harbaugh’s bizarre press conference and the Lamar Jackson “I asked for a trade on March 2nd” news drop, Nestor Aparicio was invited onto Sirius Mad Dog Radio and gets grilled by J.T. The Brick about what comes next for the Ravens in the broken relationship between the franchise and its franchise quarterback.
