Leaving Las Vegas
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the aftermath of 9/11 twenty years later in our hearts and a lost weekend for Ravens fans in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas
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Two problems loom large in Ravens’ 33-27 overtime loss in Las Vegas
The Ravens couldn’t protect their quarterback or get to their opponent’s nearly enough on Monday night.
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The big uglies up front didn’t get it done in Las Vegas
Luke Jones joins Nestor in Las Vegas to lament the woeful effort by the offensive line in protecting Lamar Jackson and opening holes in the running game in an ugly Ravens 33-27 loss to Raiders.
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Despite disappointing loss, Watkins stands out in Ravens debut
Sammy Watkins caught four passes for 96 yards, including a pretty 49-yard reception that set up a fourth-quarter touchdown.
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Ravens insider linebacker Queen: “It’s a long season — 16 more”
Baltimore must turn the page quickly with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town in Week 2.
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Jackson’s two fumbles prove costly as Ravens drop season opener to Raiders
Two fumbles lost by the star quarterback led to touchdowns for Las Vegas on Monday night.
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Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 33-27 overtime loss to Las Vegas
“We just didn’t close the game out when we had the opportunity to do it.”
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Ravens deactivate J. Smith; Levine, Ellis elevated for season opener
Cornerback Jimmy Smith practiced on only a limited basis this past week after missing a month with an ankle injury.
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Ravens-Raiders: Five predictions for Monday night
Lamar Jackson’s second NFL start came against the Raiders in Baltimore three years ago.
The Princess of Darkness Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and NFL big bet on Las Vegas
The Princess of Darkness Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and NFL big bet on Las Vegas
Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge talks Baltimore roots and Raiders planting in Las Vegas
Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge talks Baltimore roots and Raiders planting in Las Vegas
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep purple breath after Ravens injuries to Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters with perspective
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep purple breath after Ravens injuries to Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters with perspective
Jason Cole discusses Raiders long-building move to Las Vegas and future of franchise
Jason Cole discusses Raiders long-building move to Las Vegas and future of franchise
Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas
Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going “all in” on Las Vegas.
Hall of Famer Rod Woodson discusses Ravens next man up for Raiders after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill
Hall of Famer Rod Woodson discusses Ravens next man up for Raiders after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill
Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders
Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from “Ghost To the Post” and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?
JT The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas to preview Raiders hosting a grand show on The Strip
JT The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas to preview Raiders hosting a grand show on The Strip
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Wolfe out, J. Smith questionable for Ravens’ 2021 opener on Monday night
Defensive lineman Derek Wolfe continues to deal with a back ailment and hasn’t practiced since Aug. 23.
Betting big on Vegas in the silver and black
Longtime NFL insider and Hall of Fame voter Jason Cole discusses all of the decades of Davis family madness in Oakland and Los Angeles and Oakland (again) before this new Las Vegas settlement for the nomads of American football.
Rod Woodson: Replacing running backs will be harder than you think in Ravens offense
Our favorite Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Nestor to discuss the purple attrition and the next man after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill before the season opener in Las Vegas.
Ravens hurrying to evaluate new running back inventory ahead of Monday’s opener
Latavius Murray was signed to the 53-man roster on Friday and looks to be a good fit in Greg Roman’s offense.
Brick: Carr adjustments vs. Ravens defense will be the story of Monday Night Football in Vegas
Three decades of friendship always provides a unique conversation of sports, music and life with J.T. The Brick. This time, it’s home in the desert as the Ravens travel to Las Vegas to meet the Raiders as the pirate nomads find a home in the sand off The Strip.
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Will the defense be difference maker on Monday night in Las Vegas?
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Ravens defensive strategy against Raiders offense led by Derek Carr and old draftee Darren Waller.
The offensive uncertainty for Ravens continues
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive uncertainty and how to beat Raiders on Monday
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Injuries provides unique drama for Ravens offense in Vegas on Monday
Luke Jones joins Nestor for a “take a deep purple breath” moment after more Ravens season-ending injuries to Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters with perspective heading into the Raiders kickoff on Monday Night Football.
Bill Cole and Nestor mask up and buckle down for Las Vegas and Ravens ride
Bill Cole and Nestor mask up and buckle down for Las Vegas and Ravens ride
Jimmy Durkin from The Athletic discusses Raiders choppy offseason and talent evaluation
Jimmy Durkin from The Athletic discusses Raiders choppy offseason and talent evaluation
Campbell says Ravens embracing opportunity to play in Las Vegas
“It’s going to be fun. I know the tickets are one of the hottest tickets on the market. I’m looking forward to the game.”
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 1 trip to Las Vegas
Veteran Jimmy Smith returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his ankle on Aug. 6.
Talking Tommy’s Tequila and Raiders football with our legendary Bay Area amigo Julio Bermejo
Our lifer friend and ambassador of all things anejo, reposado, blanco and the Tommy’s Margarita, Julio Bermejo joins Nestor to discuss the Raiders of The Davis Family leaving the Bay Area – all over again!
Masking up and buckling down in Las Vegas
Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens’ fans journey to The Strip in search of Monday Night Football and the former Oakland Raiders.
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Can Gruden put the shine back on The Shield on The Strip?
Longtime Raiders observer Jimmy Durkin from The Athletic discusses the choppy offseason and talent evaluation of Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden as the Ravens prepare to open the season in Las Vegas.
Danny Funt joins Nestor to discuss his story on gambling, football and media insider information
Danny Funt joins Nestor to discuss his story on gambling, football and media insider information
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Caves golf and Ravens question marks heading to Las Vegas
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Caves golf and Ravens question marks
Peter King of NBC Sports and Nestor discuss the Ravens path to a Super Bowl this fall
Peter King of NBC Sports and Nestor discuss the Ravens path to a Super Bowl this fall
Peter King: Loss of Dobbins will be a test for Ravens offense over long haul
On the eve of another NFL season, our pal from NBC Sports drops by to discuss how DeCosta, Harbaugh and Roman will manage all of the moving parts around Lamar Jackson.
Gambling + Vegas + Football + Insider information? What could possibly go wrong?
Danny Funt joins Nestor to discuss his Columbia Journalism Review “All In” story on the inherent dangers of gambling, football and media insider information when NFL fans can bet on mobile in real time.
Ravens fans are awaiting the Las Vegas football experience
After taking a tour of the new Allegiant Stadium – aka The Death Star – our pal Brian Lease talks Ravens and gives Nestor a primer on new Las Vegas football experience for those headed to the desert in September for the season opener.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Ravens 2021 schedule and kicking off in Vegas
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Ravens 2021 schedule and kicking off in Vegas
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Tackling the Ravens 2021 schedule with a look ahead to winter
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Ravens 17-game schedule and kicking off the season in Las Vegas with Raider Nation.
