After typical start to free agency, Ravens still have much to ponder with secondary
Deciding how to best deploy Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey is a major factor in filling out the rest of Baltimore’s secondary.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of free agency
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Ravens release Marcus Williams, tender Ar’Darius Washington after 2024 change at safety
The November emergence of Ar’Darius Washington was a major factor in the 2024 turnaround of Baltimore’s pass defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for 3 more years in front of Lamar
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
Keeping Stanley is DeCosta’s biggest win of free agency
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Chuck Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense and Ronnie Stanley
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Pittsburgh
The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and pass rush as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Ravens defense ready to be tested as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Ravens list A. Washington questionable, activate M. Pierce for Giants game
Starting safety Ar’Darius Washington did not travel with the team on Saturday due to a personal matter.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens options at bye week to improve on five losses and self scout
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
After pre-bye improvement, Ravens pass defense aiming to “attack people” down final stretch
“I feel like we can get a little more aggressive now. It’s all 11 [guys], especially me included, coaches, everybody.”
The road ahead before the road in January
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
Ravens hope they’ve found true answers in secondary for surging Chargers
Ar’Darius Washington has taken over as a starting safety for Baltimore’s revamped secondary.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 loss at Pittsburgh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s eighth loss in the last nine games against the Steelers.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers threat
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
A Danger Russ roadtrip to Pittsburgh for Ravens defense
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
Jackson, Ravens offense continue carrying “little bros” who must find way to get better
Marlon Humphrey was very critical of Baltimore’s defense following Thursday’s 35-34 win over Cincinnati.
Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of Ravens leaky defense after narrow win over Bengals
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Questions about Ravens’ NFL-worst pass defense continue after Burrow to Chase torching
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Entertained but not enthralled by Ravens’ 35-34 win over Bengals
It wasn’t pretty but it was the way the Baltimore Ravens have needed to win games where the defense can’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another La-marvelous come-from-behind Ravens victory over the Bengals and Joe Burrow.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive improvements for Ravens in win over Broncos
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
John Harbaugh happy with play of Marcus Williams in return to Ravens’ starting lineup
John Harbaugh happy with play of Marcus Williams in return to Ravens’ starting lineup
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 victory over Denver
Luke Jones says it looks like the red-hot Lamar Jackson is “playing a different sport” right now.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 meeting with Denver
Will Baltimore get back on track after last week’s upset loss in Cleveland?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss mystery of Marcus Williams and trade possibilities on defense for Ravens and DeCosta
It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.
The mystery of the missing Marcus Williams
It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.
Luke and Nestor discuss Ravens deficiencies and pass rush needs after Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for DeCosta
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
With trade deadline looming, DeCosta looks to fortify a scuffling Super Bowl contender
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 loss at Cleveland
Kyle Hamilton was one of the few defensive bright spots before his inexplicable dropped interception in Sunday’s defeat.
