Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Las Vegas
Baltimore looks to avoid its first 0-2 start since the 2015 season.
Las Vegas
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.
Wiggins out, Van Noy questionable for Ravens’ home opener against Las Vegas
Rookie first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins was involved in a car accident earlier this week, which will sideline him for Sunday.
Kyle Van Noy “feeling good, feeling optimistic” after orbital bone fracture in Week 1
Kyle Van Noy “feeling good, feeling optimistic” after orbital bone fracture in Week 1
John Harbaugh discusses Nate Wiggins getting into car accident earlier this week
John Harbaugh discusses Nate Wiggins getting into car accident earlier this week
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.
Chris Horton not concerned over Justin Tucker’s recent misses from 50-plus yards
Chris Horton not concerned over Justin Tucker’s recent misses from 50-plus yards
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense eager to rebound from tough Week 1 showing
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense eager to rebound from tough Week 1 showing
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.
Nnamdi Madubuike talks name change and expectations ahead of Ravens’ home opener
Nnamdi Madubuike talks name change and expectations ahead of Ravens’ home opener
John Harbaugh looks ahead to Ravens’ Week 2 matchup with Las Vegas
John Harbaugh looks ahead to Ravens’ Week 2 matchup with Las Vegas
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line play of Ravens and needs against Raiders
After the first look at the new and younger (and cheaper) offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor can only say it needs to improve for the running and passing game of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to be truly effective.
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.
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.
Things are going to need to be a whole lot better on offensive line for Ravens to move ball
After the first look at the new and younger (and cheaper) offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor can only say it needs to improve for the running and passing game of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to be truly effective.
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.
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond Angelos and MASN debacle
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Rubenstein creates prosperity in Baltimore that doesn’t exist everywhere in Major League Baseball
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
The fresh start of a new era of Orioles baseball in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new baseball season and Orioles fresh start at Camden Yards with David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken in front of things after three decades of tyranny. What changes come first and what have we seen so far in the first hours?
A Personal Invitation from Nestor to join us for “Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” to benefit Maryland Food Bank featuring 100 local charities on WNST-AM 1570 Radio and Baltimore Positive
In celebrating our 25th Anniversary at Baltimore Positive and WNST-AM 1570, we are planning our inaugural “Crab Cake Row: A Cup of Soup Or Bowl Week” next week from February 5th through 9th in conjunction with five fantastic local, family restaurants and we’d love for you to come by, participate and be a part of it as we raise awareness for 100 different charities, community groups and raise food and donations for the Maryland Food Bank and local pantries. Live radio and fun from 9a-5p all next week!
Hear Nestor Aparicio’s #ColumnNes after Ravens loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
Hear Nestor Aparicio’s #ColumnNes after Ravens loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what went wrong with Ravens offense in AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
In the aftermath of an awful loss to end the season, the final numbers for Lamar Jackson and the offense were puzzling, especially the running game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what went wrong with the Ravens’ offense and the play calls of Todd Monken in the AFC Championship Game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the end of Ravens run and ugly loss to Chiefs at home in AFC Championship Game
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the end of Ravens amazing 2023 run and an ugly 17-10 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at home in AFC Championship Game. What went wrong? And how will we judge this team in the aftermath of an epic collapse in a memorable season.
How did the Ravens offense shrink when it mattered the most?
In the aftermath of an awful loss to end the season, the final numbers for Lamar Jackson and the offense were puzzling, especially the running game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what went wrong with the Ravens’ offense and the play calls of Todd Monken in the AFC Championship Game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
When a great season ends with a thud
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the end of Ravens amazing 2023 run and an ugly 17-10 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at home in AFC Championship Game. What went wrong? And how will we judge this team in the aftermath of an epic collapse in a memorable season.
Luke Jones and Nestor get in final words and predictions before Chiefs visit Ravens in AFC Championship Game
Luke Jones and Nestor get in final words and predictions before the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Ravens in the first AFC Championship Game played in Baltimore since 1971. #RavensFlock
Dan Pompei of The Athletic tells Nestor what makes Ravens franchise ready for next Super Bowl glory
Our old friend Dan Pompei of The Athletic came to Baltimore last week to write about standout defensive tackle Justin Madubuike but has been here many times over the years chronicling great players Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta have brought to Baltimore.
Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of Ravens hosting AFC Championship Game
Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of Ravens hosting AFC Championship Game
Dan Pompei: Ravens procurement of players and developing them has put them here
Dan Pompei of The Athletic tells Nestor what makes Ravens franchise ready for next Super Bowl glory
The civic victory in finally hosting an AFC Championship Game
It took Baltimore nearly 53 years to earn the hosting privilege of the biggest football game that is not the Super Bowl. Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of the Ravens hosting the AFC Championship Game for the first time in their 28-year history in the Charm City.
Welcoming the Ravens to Las Vegas with open arms
Our old pal and sports radio legend J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas with a Super Bowl welcoming mat for Lamar and Ravens – and anyone not named Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC team will takeover the Raiders facility for a week for Super Bowl XLVIII next month.
J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas with a Super Bowl welcoming mat for Lamar and Ravens
Our old pal and sports radio legend J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas with a Super Bowl welcoming mat for Lamar and Ravens – and anyone not named Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC team will takeover the Raiders facility for a week for Super Bowl XLVIII next month.
Wrestling with holiday food and local delicacies with Nestor at Weis Markets Honeygo
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Weis Markets in Honeygo was the best holiday idea ever! Here’s a secret: the Weis signature crab cake is Nestor’s Mom exact recipe brought back to life! And those stuffed shrimp make Christmas pure Baltimore magic.
Amy Brennan of Hollywood Casino tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville to make it even better
Amy Brennan tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville after being a part of the original 2010 opening team to make it even better for local players to feel comfortable and play their favorite casino games in a friendly environment in Cecil County
Feeling lucky in Perryville
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a fun and informative stop at the new sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Perryville. Vice President and General Manager Amy Brennan tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville after being a part of the original 2010 opening team to make it even better for local players to feel comfortable and play their favorite casino games in a friendly environment in Cecil County right next to the new Great Wolf Lodge.
Are we getting ripped off by billionaire sports owners? (Of course we are…)
It’s been three decades since Baltimore went “all in” on the promise of sports to revitalize a downtown community. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes tells Nestor that this Angelos family money grab and its parity clause benefit to Steve Bisciotti is the same in every city for American sports franchise owners. Socialize the debt; privatize the profit.
