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There are some twists and turns in the Baltimore Ravens 2026 schedule and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a unique mix with Brazil, four nationally televised games and plenty of chances to play their way into some flex games later in the season. Make your Sunday plans now…
The NFL international expansion has led the Baltimore Ravens to the exotic sands of Rio de Janeiro in September and Leonard Raskin asked Nestor his opinion of a purple fan trip to Ipanema, Copacabana and all of that soccer they sing about in fabulous (but dodgy) Brazil. Where is your next sports adventure or bucket list journey?
The Jesse Minter era begins with Baltimore opening the season in Indianapolis on Sept. 13.
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will kick off the season at Indianapolis on Sept. 13.
The NFL international expansion has led the Baltimore Ravens to the exotic sands of Rio de Janeiro in September and Leonard Raskin asked Nestor his opinion of a purple fan trip to Ipanema, Copacabana and all of that soccer they sing about in fabulous (but dodgy) Brazil. Where is your next sports adventure or bucket list journey?
Baltimore vastly improved its guard picture with the first-round selection of Vega Ioane, but what about the starting center job?
Leadership is hard to import but Luke Jones and Nestor both check off on the return of 40-year old Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens defense. The immortal path to Canton for a Hall of Fame hopeful and the rocky rookie weekend in Owings Mills for a group of draft picks and everyone else as head coach Jesse Minter gathers the kids for a welcome to the NFL as spring hopes are eternal.
Leadership is hard to import but Luke Jones and Nestor both check off on the return of 40-year old Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens defense. The immortal path to Canton for a Hall of Fame hopeful and the rocky rookie weekend in Owings Mills for a group of draft picks and everyone else as head coach Jesse Minter gathers the kids for a welcome to the NFL as spring hopes are eternal.
Campbell played for Baltimore from 2020-22 and just registered his 12th different season with at least six sacks.
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the 2026 NFL draft now in the books.
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Legendary Houston sportswriter John McClain returns to discuss the Astros last-place dirge and puts focus on his NFL specialty of assessing the draft with Nestor as the Texans continue the never-ending NFL hope left over from Dante Pastorini and the Luv Ya Blue Oilers. The General always delivers some straight Texas wisdom with us.
Legendary Houston sportswriter John McClain returns to discuss the Astros last-place dirge and puts focus on his NFL specialty of assessing the draft with Nestor as the Texans continue the never-ending NFL hope left over from Dante Pastorini and the Luv Ya Blue Oilers. The General always delivers some straight Texas wisdom with us.
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Eric DeCosta admitted surprise that top center prospects Logan Jones and Jake Slaughter were picked in the second round.
Eric DeCosta, Jesse Minter talk state of Ravens at conclusion of 2026 NFL draft
Baltimore drafted seven players on the offensive side of the ball with the headliner being first-round guard Vega Ioane.
Eric DeCosta, Jesse Minter recap Day 2 of 2026 NFL draft
Vega Ioane arrives in Owings Mills for introductory press conference
Protecting Lamar Jackson and getting the interior offensive line to a better place were just too important to put off any longer.
Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter discuss first-round selection of Penn State guard Vega Ioane
Despite Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain still being on the board, Baltimore couldn’t resist upgrading its interior offensive line.
Vega Ioane reacts to being selected by Ravens with 14th pick in 2026 NFL draft
The purple land of hopes and expectations begins on Thursday night with the NFL Draft. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a myriad of draft possibilities and outcomes for Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens under rookie head coach Jesse Minter. We’ll be picking and opining all weekend as spring hopes remain eternal in Owings Mills.
It’s been quite a week for the fashion-forward sports fans of Baltimore. Our pal and sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations and the City Connect” concept for Orioles fans. Let’s peek inside how the mind of an artist, the heart of a billionaire, the wants and needs of Nike, “properties” and how the churn of reality and sales shifts the times, shadows and “laundry” of your favorite team and league.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the procedure left Nnamdi Madubuike’s doctors “believing he will be able to resume playing” this coming season.
It’s been quite a week for the fashion-forward sports fans of Baltimore. Our pal and sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations and the City Connect” concept for Orioles fans. Let’s peek inside how the mind of an artist, the heart of a billionaire, the wants and needs of Nike, “properties” and how the churn of reality and sales shifts the times, shadows and “laundry” of your favorite team and league.
Our Luke Jones attended the annual Pre-Draft Luncheon and Presser in Owings Mills and Nestor had some questions and observations for the event he dubbed “The Liars Luncheon” 25 years ago as an homage to the Alibi Breakfast of Preakness week. Plenty of needs, wants and picks to discuss as the NFL Draft looms large next weekend in Pittsburgh.
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the brass discussed the draft and the franchise unveiled its new uniforms.
This marked the most significant changes the franchise had made to its uniforms since the 1990s.
Our Luke Jones attended the annual Pre-Draft Luncheon and Presser in Owings Mills and Nestor had some questions and observations for the event he dubbed “The Liars Luncheon” 25 years ago as an homage to the Alibi Breakfast of Preakness week. Plenty of needs, wants and picks to discuss as the NFL Draft looms large next weekend in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore’s brass held the pre-draft press conference in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Eric DeCosta, Jesse Minter discuss Ravens’ options for upcoming 2026 draft
Craig Albernaz discusses Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona that brings Orioles’ winning streak to end
Luke Jones and Nestor do a Fashion Week show with Orioles City Connect and Ravens mystery threads coming this week.
While we’re wearing the throwbacks – and often throw up when we see the newer designs – Luke Jones and Nestor get off the lawn and do a proper Fashion Week show from Faidley’s as the Orioles’ City Connect green and orange drop and the Ravens drop their mysterious new rebrand and threads coming later this week. High fashion and delicious crab cakes from Lexington Market.
It’s the time of the year for mock drafts and dirty NFL rumors and Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report returns to give his thoughts on the draft and an AFC primer as the Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick on the board and many directions for a future with new head coach Jesse Minter and Lamar Jackson in the prime of his career.
We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, “The Comeback,” is his playbook for turning life’s setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the Maxx Crosby situation with Eric DeCosta and the Ravens and the significance of trust in the NFL business world.
Many players like star safety Kyle Hamilton were meeting new head coach Jesse Minter in person for the first time this week.
It’s the time of the year for mock drafts and dirty NFL rumors and Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report returns to give his thoughts on the draft and an AFC primer as the Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick on the board and many directions for a future with new head coach Jesse Minter and Lamar Jackson in the prime of his career.
