Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency
Despite being overshadowed by the Maxx Crosby fallout, Trey Hendrickson going from Cincinnati to Baltimore makes for a spicy AFC North storyline.
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In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year
After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.
DeCosta “gutted” that trade agreement for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby fell through
“I’ve got a responsibility to the Ravens, to this community, to our fans, and to Steve Bisciotti to do what we think is best for the club.”
Eric DeCosta discusses Ravens’ decision to back out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade
Eric DeCosta discusses Ravens’ decision to back out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade
Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss the Maxx Crosby he coached in Las Vegas and what Ravens fans can expect
The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for Baltimore Ravens and DeCosta
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Regardless of optics, Ravens had to pivot quickly to four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson
Of course, the reported four-year, $112 million agreement with the former Cincinnati Bengal is pending a physical.
The debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for DeCosta and Ravens
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap early free agency transactions, comings and goings of Baltimore Ravens
It’s been a whirlwind two months since Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right in Pittsburgh and the Baltimore Ravens have made massive changes, including in the ideology of winning right now vs. making first round draft picks. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the wild early free agency transactions and comings and goings of the roster of Jesse Minter and the myriad of holes for Eric DeCosta to fill this spring.
JT The Brick joins Nestor from Vegas for full primer on work ethic and Raiders legend of Maxx Crosby
So what exactly will Maxx Crosby be bringing to Owings Mills in terms of leadership? Let our longtime pal and Las Vegas Raiders voice J.T. The Brick tell you about the man he’s known in the desert and what makes him tick and why the Baltimore Ravens are a perfect fit.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Ravens loss of Linderbaum and addition of Crosby during early NFL free agency
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the
In shocking twist, Ravens back out of blockbuster Crosby trade due to failed physical
Las Vegas put out a Tuesday evening statement saying Baltimore had “backed out” of the trade agreement.
Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the Las Vegas Raiders invested in the Iowa stalwart. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor react to the tampering period and early free agent signings, it’s clear the defense improved with Maxx Crosby but it’s now on Eric DeCosta to put together a credible offensive line for Lamar Jackson.
Marvin Lewis: Maxx Crosby (would’ve) enhanced Ravens culture and defense “ten fold” with possibilities
The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”
Back when we thought Maxx Crosby was coming to the Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor recap will early free agency transactions and comings and goings of Baltimore
JT The Brick: Ravens would’ve loved the work ethic of Maxx Crosby
So what exactly will Maxx Crosby be bringing to Owings Mills in terms of leadership? Let our longtime pal and Las Vegas Raiders voice J.T. The Brick tell you about the man he’s known in the desert and what makes him tick and why the Baltimore Ravens are a perfect fit.
In wake of Crosby blockbuster, free agency begins how it so often does for Ravens
Three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum agreed to a record-setting deal with Las Vegas on Monday.
Before free agency opens, Ravens handle underrated piece of business
After years of wanting to upgrade, Baltimore wasn’t going to take backup quarterback Tyler Huntley for granted this time.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in biggest trade in franchise history
The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!
Ravens take significant risk, but potential return makes it worthwhile in new era
General manager Eric DeCosta made the biggest trade in team history by swapping two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby.
Ravens deal for the Mighty Maxx and instantly become Super Bowl favorites
The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!
Ravens go all in by trading for five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby in blockbuster deal
Baltimore will send two first-round picks to Las Vegas for one of the NFL’s top defensive players.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching decisions and challenges of John Harbaugh and leg of Justin Tucker
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
What was John Harbaugh thinking?
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the implosion of Ravens against Raiders at home on Sunday
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
What can Monken do to make Lamar and King Henry offense successful behind a leaky offensive line?
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 and the offensive line has been a large part of the team-wide inconsistencies that head coach John Harbaugh discussed in his postmortem after the Raiders meltdown. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems and potential solutions as the Dallas Cowboys await after a bad loss to the Saints.
The offensive play of the Ravens offensive line
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
ColumnNes: A black and silver Vegas nightmare raids the purple mojo
The Baltimore Ravens have a $50 million quarterback and a fifty-cent offensive line. Nestor Aparicio says in his #ColumnNes that it feels like the Ravens don’t lose much but when they do it’s usually involved some creative decisions, big botches and failed plays. And John Harbaugh lords over it all.
Offseason concerns rear ugly head in Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse against Las Vegas
“We’ve got to find our mojo. We’ve got to find and do what we do because that’s not us at all.”
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.
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.
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 1 loss at Las Vegas
Luke Jones offers his musings on a disappointing defeat in the season opener.
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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.
