Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a week of exhaustive football and the weak aftermath of Ravens exit in Buffalo
In their weekly gathering of mutual Baltimore sports fandom, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a week of exhaustive football. From his Ohio State Buckeyes pride, to the despair of the drop of Mark Andrews in Buffalo and now realizing the Washington Football Team is sixty minutes away from a Super Bowl – or the Eagles from another one! And a deeper dive here on accountability to the fans by a professional athlete after a bad beat.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Pro Football HOF voter John McClain joins Nestor from Houston to discuss next year for Lamar and Stroud in chasing Super Bowl ring
Super Bowl week, Hall of Fame, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Ravens season, NFL playoffs, Mark Andrews, Eli Manning, Pro Football Hall, Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith, Marshall Yanda, Chiefs defense, Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl predictions
Accountability and the agony of defeat
In their weekly gathering of mutual Baltimore sports fandom, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a week of exhaustive football. From his Ohio State Buckeyes pride, to the despair of the drop of Mark Andrews in Buffalo and now realizing the Washington Football Team is sixty minutes away from a Super Bowl – or the Eagles from another one! And a deeper dive here on accountability to the fans by a professional athlete after a bad beat.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through passes and runs of Lamar and Ravens offense with King Henry
Now that season has ended all-too-abruptly, we reach to all of the greatest football minds we know to discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ historic-but-truncated run at a Super Bowl with the unique offense of Todd Monken. Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through the passes and runs of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry with some insights from the eye in the sky and the master of The Matchup.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
The Legend of Lamar and his need for a Super Bowl ring
Football historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer joins Nestor after another lost January for the Baltimore Ravens to discuss their historic offense and the long road of MVP quarterbacks who struggled to win a Super Bowl in the early years in the NFL. And with Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. up for Canton busts, we ask the venerable committee member to tell us how it works.
DeCosta disappointed Ravens didn’t play deeper into January, but optimism persists moving forward
“We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those higher aspirations and goals.”
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh offer thoughts on 2024 Ravens and coming offseason
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh offer thoughts on 2024 Ravens and coming offseason
Greg Cosell: “There’s no problem with Lamar Jackson and nothing wrong with Ravens offense”
Now that season has ended all-too-abruptly, we reach to all of the greatest football minds we know to discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ historic-but-truncated run at a Super Bowl with the unique offense of Todd Monken. Greg Cosell of NFL Films takes Nestor through the passes and runs of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry with some insights from the eye in the sky and the master of The Matchup.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round playoff loss at Buffalo
Another 12 long months await after Baltimore once again failed to break through in the postseason.
Latest gut-wrenching January defeat for Ravens leaves loss for words
Another long offseason awaits the Ravens after the latest playoff disappointment.
Andrews drop, three turnovers doom Ravens in 27-25 playoff loss to Buffalo
Lamar Jackson led Baltimore on a late touchdown drive, but Mark Andrews dropped the game-tying 2-point conversion pass.
Roquan Smith on Ravens’ elimination: “We didn’t play good enough to create more memories”
Roquan Smith on Ravens’ elimination: “We didn’t play good enough to create more memories”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ loss to Buffalo: “The chips didn’t fall our way”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ loss to Buffalo: “The chips didn’t fall our way”
Lamar Jackson reflects on frustrating turnovers in Sunday’s divisional-round loss to Buffalo
Lamar Jackson reflects on frustrating turnovers in Sunday’s divisional-round loss to Buffalo
Harbaugh on Ravens’ heartbreaking loss: “We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews”
The three-time Pro Bowl tight end didn’t speak to media after his 2-point conversion drop sealed a 27-25 loss to Buffalo.
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ playoff loss at Buffalo
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ playoff loss at Buffalo
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Though much different now, Ravens defense hopes to repeat Week 4 script against Buffalo
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
#ColumnNes: Here’s how I see Ravens beating Bills on Sunday night in Buffalo
In lieu of a written #ColumnNes, Nestor Aparicio thought his three minute synopsis when asked by two Buffalo Bills fans about how Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry could run the Baltimore Ravens to an AFC Divisional Playoff victory on Sunday night in Orchard Park would suffice. Let ol’ Nasty break the game down for you with some historical perspective about what we’re seeing with the “Revolution” of the purple offense.
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
Zach Orr discusses Week 4 success against Buffalo and challenge of slowing Josh Allen
Zach Orr discusses Week 4 success against Buffalo and challenge of slowing Josh Allen
Todd Monken downplays head coach interviews distracting from preparation for Buffalo
Todd Monken downplays head coach interviews distracting from preparation for Buffalo
Derrick Henry on Ravens-Bills clash: “It’s going to be a heavyweight fight”
Derrick Henry on Ravens-Bills clash: “It’s going to be a heavyweight fight”
John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers has “a chance” to play at Buffalo
John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers has “a chance” to play at Buffalo
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
Will Bills’ defense be ready to tackle King Henry on a wintry Buffalo night?
It’s the January matchup we’ve always talked about – the Baltimore Ravens needing to win on a 15-degree night in Buffalo by pounding the football. Bills insider Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com tells Nestor why Josh Allen has earned the love of Buffalo and what a Super Bowl parade would look like in Buffalo on a February day. And a debate about whether Lamar and King Henry can prevail in Orchard Park.
Mark Andrews discusses Ravens’ mindset heading into divisional round clash with Buffalo
Mark Andrews discusses Ravens’ mindset heading into divisional round clash with Buffalo
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens, Bills have undergone plenty of changes since Week 4 meeting
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens, Bills have undergone plenty of changes since Week 4 meeting
John Harbaugh discusses challenges of playing in bitter cold of Buffalo
John Harbaugh discusses challenges of playing in bitter cold of Buffalo
Lamar Jackson hasn’t forgotten how Ravens’ last playoff game in Buffalo ended
Lamar Jackson hasn’t forgotten how Ravens’ last playoff game in Buffalo ended
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens defense preparing for Josh Allen: “He’s one of the best in the league for a reason”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens defense preparing for Josh Allen: “He’s one of the best in the league for a reason”
Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss Allen, Lamar and HOF candidacies of Ravens legends
In an era where an MVP debate between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen can be divisive, we defer to the legendary Hall of Fame voter and NFL historian Vic Carucci, who joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss what makes a quarterback “valuable” and how he thinks of Ravens’ Canton candidates Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. Oh, and there’s a little football game in Orchard Park this weekend with huge stakes in our hometowns.
Making a case for NFL greatness with Buffalo Hall of Fame voter Vic Carucci
In an era where an MVP debate between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen can be divisive, we defer to the legendary Hall of Fame voter and NFL historian Vic Carucci, who joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss what makes a quarterback “valuable” and how he thinks of Ravens’ Canton candidates Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. Oh, and there’s a little football game in Orchard Park this weekend with huge stakes in our hometowns.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff win over Pittsburgh
Isaiah Likely was the leading receiver for Baltimore in Saturday’s emphatic win over the Steelers.
John Harbaugh reviews Pittsburgh win and looks ahead to divisional round clash with Buffalo
John Harbaugh reviews Pittsburgh win and looks ahead to divisional round clash with Buffalo
Ravens play at Buffalo in divisional round on Sunday night
Baltimore blew out the Bills in a 35-10 final at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4.
