Pondering Ravens’ potential 2026 salary cap cuts
Entering the final year of his contract and coming off a poor 2025, Marlon Humphrey is scheduled to make $19.25 million this year.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL owners and accountability and profitability
The NFL continues to rule the sports world even in the slowest of times. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFLPA report cards on franchises and transparency and accountability amongst billionaires who can’t even get an Epstein List regular who just hired John Harbaugh to come to light and off their ownership ledgers. We’d ask Steve Bisciotti about it, but of course he’s evaporated again for a while…
Profits are up, accountability is down and internal report cards are a no-no for guys like Steve
The NFL continues to rule the sports world even in the slowest of times. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFLPA report cards on franchises and transparency and accountability amongst billionaires who can’t even get an Epstein List regular who just hired John Harbaugh to come to light and off their ownership ledgers. We’d ask Steve Bisciotti about it, but of course he’s evaporated again for a while…
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following press conference for Jesse Minter’s new coordinators
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after hearing from Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver, and Anthony Levine on Wednesday.
Jesse Minter introduces new Ravens coordinators to media in Owings Mills
Jesse Minter introduces new Ravens coordinators to media in Owings Mills
With coaching staff set, all eyes on Lamar Jackson’s contract as Ravens move into bulk of offseason
With free agency less than a month away, the clock’s ticking to work out a deal to lower the two-time MVP’s salary cap number.
Ravens finalize new coaching staff under head coach Jesse Minter
Coordinators Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver, and Anthony Levine are scheduled to meet with the local media next week.
Ravens name Anthony Levine as new special teams coordinator
Levine played in Baltimore for 10 seasons and was one of the better special-teams players in franchise history.
Ravens greats Suggs, Yanda fall short of Pro Football Hall of Fame for second straight year
Both Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda made the final seven before falling short of the 80% of votes required for election.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2025 season
First-round safety Malaki Starks led Baltimore in defensive snaps in 2025.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Ravens situation after Minter hires youthful Declan Doyle to run offense
The new King of The Castle has begun to assemble his coaching staff and the Jesse Minter organization includes a 29-year old, first-time offensive coordinator and play caller in Declan Doyle, who will be charged with maximizing the efficiency of Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens retool everything with a new head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what that might look like with some new personnel, which will be the next phase of the young offseason.
Joe Flacco returns for another offseason NFL chat with Nestor looking back but still more forward to throwing touchdowns
Once again, we gave him a chance to announce his NFL retirement here but our Super Bowl XLVII MVP continues a 19th offseason of mental and physical preparation to get another job in the league doing what he’s always done. Joe Flacco returns for another offseason NFL chat with Nestor and looking back but still forward to throwing more touchdowns and winning games. Here’s why…
When the NFL offensive coordinator is the same age as the quarterback
The new King of The Castle has begun to assemble his coaching staff and the Jesse Minter organization includes a 29-year old, first-time offensive coordinator and play caller in Declan Doyle, who will be charged with maximizing the efficiency of Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens retool everything with a new head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what that might look like with some new personnel, which will be the next phase of the young offseason.
Anthony Weaver set to return to Ravens as new defensive coordinator
The 45-year-old becomes the second defensive coordinator in Ravens history to have also played for Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the welcome to the Baltimore Ravens Jesse Minter press conference
What do we ever really learn from a first press conference with a new NFL head coach? Luke Jones got the seventh question at the Jesse Minter debut and at least we learned about defensive play calling and the tone of the new leader of The Castle in Owings Mills as the rookie head coach stepped before the media to set the agenda for the 2026 Baltimore Ravens alongside Eric DeCosta and Sashi Brown.
Taking the first snaps with new head coach Jesse Minter
What do we ever really learn from a first press conference with a new NFL head coach? Luke Jones got the seventh question at the Jesse Minter debut and at least we learned about defensive play calling and the tone of the new leader of The Castle in Owings Mills as the rookie head coach stepped before the media to set the agenda for the 2026 Baltimore Ravens alongside Eric DeCosta and Sashi Brown.
Going deep once again with the wisdom of Joe Flacco
Once again, we gave him a chance to announce his NFL retirement here but our Super Bowl XLVII MVP continues a 19th offseason of mental and physical preparation to get another job in the league doing what he’s always done. Joe Flacco returns for another offseason NFL chat with Nestor and looking back but still forward to throwing more touchdowns and winning games. Here’s why…
Ravens to hire Bears assistant Declan Doyle as new offensive coordinator
The 29-year-old has worked with both Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, but he’s never called plays in his coaching career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Jesse Minter’s opening press conference
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s new head coach was introduced.
Leaning into strength, Minter confirms he’ll call Ravens defense during games
New head coach Jesse Minter confirmed what most expected during his introductory press conference on Thursday.
Ravens introduce Jesse Minter as fourth head coach in franchise history
Minter admitted that when Baltimore’s head job became available, “this became the one for” him.
Jesse Minter, Eric DeCosta, Sashi Brown meet with media in Owings Mills
Jesse Minter, Eric DeCosta, Sashi Brown meet with media in Owings Mills
Dear Eric DeCosta: Do I deserve to be? Is that the question? And if so, who answers?
“Son, have I got a little story for you! Is there something wrong? Well, of course there is. Hey, I’m still alive…just out on the porch. Hear my name. Take a good look. This could be the day.”
As Seahawks fly to Super Bowl with Macdonald, Ravens turn to Minter for parade hopes
The Baltimore Ravens world will change on Thursday as new head coach Jesse Minter will lead the football team into battle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the snowy NFL Championship Game day and the wild finish of the season and its ties to many coaching jobs around the league as Minter looks to add staff.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 15 “Festivus Maximus”
The news reports came fast and furious on the Monday before the Super Bowl. Just a day into the biggest week of my life, and the reporters couldn’t wait to track me down with the latest news. One of the Ravens’ team buses, leaving a downtown pep rally for BWI Airport and a charter flight to Tampa, had been involved in an accident, hitting a police cruiser.
As final head coach seats fill, Ravens must weigh play-calling experience for next offensive coordinator
Former Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken became the new head coach in Cleveland on Wednesday.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”
Purple Reign, Chapter 2: “A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon” The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss snowy Championship day and Ravens making plans with Minter
The Baltimore Ravens world will change on Thursday as new head coach Jesse Minter will lead the football team into battle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the snowy NFL Championship Game day and the wild finish of the season and its ties to many coaching jobs around the league as Minter looks to add staff.
Longtime New York columnist Ian O’Connor gives Nestor The Big Blue perspective on John Harbaugh as Giants head coach
Longtime columnist and football author Ian O’Connor attended last week’s coronation of John Harbaugh as the new head coach of the New York Football Giants and tells Nestor why Big Blue has high expectations and a low recent bar for the former Baltimore Ravens leader. A fresh start for Harbs in The Big Apple leaves many questions on this side of the ball.
Ravens find their head man, but what happens next will be nearly as important
Baltimore turned to a familiar face in Jesse Minter, but Lamar Jackson’s next offensive coordinator will be nearly as important.
Ravens tab Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as fourth head coach in team history
The 42-year-old Minter was a defensive assistant with Baltimore from 2017-20.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss second round of Ravens head coach search and wants and needs
There are lots of jobs still available in the NFL head coaching bonanza this month and the Baltimore Ravens continue their search for the fourth head coach in the 30-year history of the franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second round of Ravens head coach search and the wants and needs of Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta to lead The Castle in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL Divisional Playoffs and Ravens head coach search
As the games wind down on the field and the head coaching search heats up in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the four-team chase for the Super Bowl and all of the coaching involved who are apparently coveted by Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta in this job search.
Making a list and checking it twice
There are lots of jobs still available in the NFL head coaching bonanza this month and the Baltimore Ravens continue their search for the fourth head coach in the 30-year history of the franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second round of Ravens head coach search and the wants and needs of Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta to lead The Castle in Owings Mills.
Picking a winner – on and off the field
As the games wind down on the field and the head coaching search heats up in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the four-team chase for the Super Bowl and all of the assistant coaches involved who are apparently coveted by Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta in this job search.
Collaborative chain of command remains strong selling point for Ravens’ head coach opening
Baltimore’s new head coach is expected to work side by side with Eric DeCosta with both answering to owner Steve Bisciotti.
As Ravens begin second interviews, McDermott firing changes perception of hiring cycle
With Buffalo firing head coach Sean McDermott, the perception of Baltimore having the best opening is now up for more debate.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor for football, fun winner tales and new games with progressive jackpots
It’s the last chance for the sounds of Sweet Georgia Brown and the experience of sitting on the floor with the Harlem Globetrotters. Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor for some sports fun – from the court to the gridiron, some fun winner (and winter) tales and new games with progressive jackpots.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the words of Steve Bisciotti and Ravens head coaching search
He was candid, unrehearsed and profane but what did we really learn from the all-too-rare appearance of billionaire NFL owner Steve Bisciotti as he laid out a course of action to hire a new head coach after firing John Harbaugh last week in Owings Mills? Leonard Raskin joins Nestor for a leadership summit and a prescription for the team’s offseason of turmoil and hope under new leadership.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens early job search and role of Bisciotti in picking head coach
With so many names and styles and backgrounds in the candidates thus far, there’s no accurate handicapping in this head coaching search for the Baltimore Ravens. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor point out while also discussing the NFL playoffs, the owner who has all of the power already left some strong clues in his fiery Owings Mills press conference while sitting next to general manager Eric DeCosta.
