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?
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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.
Luke Jones and Nestor address Ravens leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns
With two corners out and two linemen going down in the middle of the loss to the Browns in Cleveland, there’s no question that the defense of Zach Orr is depleted. But the lack of a pass rush is glaring and Luke Jones and Nestor address the needs of a leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns.
Harbaugh anticipating “great football” from Ravens safety Marcus Williams “very soon”
The details surrounding Williams’ Week 8 benching remain unclear, however.
John Harbaugh expects Marcus Williams to play great football “very soon” for Ravens
John Harbaugh expects Marcus Williams to play great football “very soon” for Ravens
Wondering if there’s a solution for Ravens’ leaky defense after Winston meltdown in Cleveland
With two corners out and two linemen going down in the middle of the loss to the Browns in Cleveland, there’s no question that the defense of Zach Orr is depleted. But the lack of a pass rush is glaring and Luke Jones and Nestor address the needs of a leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns.
Defensive concerns becoming too great to ignore as Ravens fall to Winston, Cleveland
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 win over Washington
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Dean Pees addition after Washington win
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
Adding a side of Pees to Ravens defense that made strides against Jaylen and Commanders
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss deficiencies of Ravens defense and Jayden Daniels coming to Baltimore
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
Ravens will need to get defensive on Daniels as Washington brings NFL’s newest QB threat to Baltimore
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 win at Cincinnati
Even when Lamar Jackson messes up and you do everything right, he can still rip your heart out.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Ravens defensive effort in impressive win over Josh Allen and Bills
It took a month to see a full performance for the Baltimore Ravens defense but it was a complete effort in pummeling Bills quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo attack. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the men of Zach Orr and discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who await in Cincinnati on Sunday.
No ceiling for Ravens defense after stifling Josh Allen and Bills
It took a month to see a full performance for the Baltimore Ravens defense but it was a complete effort in pummeling Bills quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo attack. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the men of Zach Orr and discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who await in Cincinnati on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 clash with Buffalo
Kyle Hamilton will be key in trying to slow the dynamic dual-threat ability of Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Are Ravens ready as a home favorite against Buffalo?
It’s Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. The undefeated Buffalo Bills come to town with Josh Allen playing his best football and the Ravens cannot afford a 1-3 start in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a big September football game downtown.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, but he still didn’t look 100% before exiting early.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of training camp
With depth at safety a question mark, Baltimore needs a full season from Marcus Williams in the secondary.
Marcus Williams excited to see Zach Orr put own fingerprints on Ravens defense
Marcus Williams excited to see Zach Orr put own fingerprints on Ravens defense
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Baltimore’s brass made clear that an offensive line rebuild will be one of the offseason’s top objectives.
Ravens offense trying to heal up ahead of Christmas night clash with San Francisco
Wide receivers Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. were among those sitting out Wednesday’s practice.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Keaton Mitchell injury and offensive line attrition after Ravens win over Jags
With the loss of emerging speedster Keaton Mitchell in the Ravens running game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss potential solutions and Melvin Gordon and Justice Hill as the Ravens head to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night.
The pain of seeing a young player go down
With the loss of emerging speedster Keaton Mitchell in the Ravens running game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss potential solutions and Melvin Gordon and Justice Hill as the Ravens head to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Jacksonville
Marlon Humphrey rebounded nicely from a rough Week 14 performance to limit the Jaguars’ passing game.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 meeting with Rams
Baltimore will aim to win for the seventh time in eight games hosting playoff-hopeful Los Angeles.
Five Ravens questions for the 2023 stretch run
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a chance to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time since 2019.
Chris Hewitt discusses excellence of Ravens secondary entering bye week
Chris Hewitt discusses excellence of Ravens secondary entering bye week
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 win over Cincinnati
Luke Jones takes a final look back at Thursday’s win over the Bengals.
Humphrey, Stanley “day to day” after injuries suffered in Ravens’ Week 10 loss
Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey hurt his calf in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Browns.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 loss to Cleveland
Keaton Mitchell was again a bright spot, but why did the rookie see so little playing time in the second half?
Humphrey, Moses, Mitchell questionable to play for Ravens against Cleveland
Right tackle Morgan Moses (shoulder) practiced fully all week after sitting out last Sunday’s game.
Humphrey, Mitchell added to Ravens injury report with hamstring issues
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey left the field at the end of the open portion of Thursday’s practice.
