Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
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NFL coach Marvin Lewis returns to Baltimore to talk defense, injuries and importance of a pass rush with Nestor
It’s always time well spent with our favorite former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and now “semi-retired” head coach Marvin Lewis. From his college work at Arizona State and his son’s career at UNLV and his weekly NFL radio calls for Sports USA, he’s staying busy and always ready to talk defense, the importance of a pass rush and what to do when you’re 1-5 and your franchise quarterback is hurt.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Chasing quarterbacks and catching up with Marvin Lewis
It’s always time well spent with our favorite former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and now “semi-retired” head coach Marvin Lewis. From his college work at Arizona State and his son’s career at UNLV and his weekly NFL radio calls for Sports USA, he’s staying busy and always ready to talk defense, the importance of a pass rush and what to do when you’re 1-5 and your franchise quarterback is hurt.
Tavius Robinson out 6-8 weeks, Ronnie Stanley hoping to get ankle “healed up” during Ravens’ bye
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson suffered a fractured foot in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Ravens suffer fourth straight loss in 17-3 final to Rams, dropping to 1-5 for first time since 2015
Backup Cooper Rush was benched in the fourth quarter as Baltimore finished with its lowest home scoring output since 2002.
Tyler Huntley replaces benched Cooper Rush in Ravens’ Week 6 loss to Rams
Tyler Huntley replaces benched Cooper Rush in Ravens’ Week 6 loss to Rams
Cooper Rush benched after second straight poor start replacing injured Lamar Jackson
Cooper Rush benched after second straight poor start replacing injured Lamar Jackson
DeAndre Hopkins on Ravens’ mindset: “Look to the next game, and let’s try not to be 1-6”
DeAndre Hopkins on Ravens’ mindset: “Look to the next game, and let’s try not to be 1-6”
Tyler Linderbaum on Rams stuffing Ravens three straight times from the 1: “They wanted it more than us”
Tyler Linderbaum on Rams stuffing Ravens three straight times from the 1: “They wanted it more than us”
John Jenkins says Ravens players still behind Zach Orr after better defensive effort in Sunday’s 17-3 loss
John Jenkins says Ravens players still behind Zach Orr after better defensive effort in Sunday’s 17-3 loss
Derrick Henry eclipses 100 yards for first time since Week 1, but Ravens’ offensive struggles headlined by goal-line failures
Derrick Henry eclipses 100 yards for first time since Week 1, but Ravens’ offensive struggles headlined by goal-line failures
John Harbaugh laments wasted opportunities in Ravens’ 17-3 loss to Rams to fall to 1-5 on season
John Harbaugh laments wasted opportunities in Ravens’ 17-3 loss to Rams to fall to 1-5 on season
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Jackson out again, but Ravens to welcome back three Pro Bowl players against Rams in Week 6
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4.
Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
Malaki Starks says he’s still thinking too much in midst of inconsistent start to rookie year
Malaki Starks says he’s still thinking too much in midst of inconsistent start to rookie year
Rashod Bateman on Ravens’ poor start: “Fans have every right to feel how they feel”
Rashod Bateman on Ravens’ poor start: “Fans have every right to feel how they feel”
John Harbaugh optimistic about Ravens’ additions to safety position
John Harbaugh optimistic about Ravens’ additions to safety position
Alohi Gilman expects smooth transition going from Chargers defense to Ravens’ system
Alohi Gilman expects smooth transition going from Chargers defense to Ravens’ system
Jackson still sidelined, but Hamilton returns to practice as Ravens revamp safety group
After sitting out the Week 5 loss to Houston, Kyle Hamilton practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Ravens shake up defense by trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman
Making $13.25 million this season, Oweh had zero sacks and five quarterback hits in five games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
Brent Urban: “As frustrating and as tough as it’s been, we do still believe”
Brent Urban: “As frustrating and as tough as it’s been, we do still believe”
From bad to worse: Ravens embarrassed in 44-10 loss to Texans to fall to 1-4
Baltimore’s 34-point loss tied the largest home margin of defeat in the John Harbaugh era on Sunday.
Charlie Kolar on Ravens’ effort: “I just think we’re not playing good enough football in all three phases”
Charlie Kolar on Ravens’ effort: “I just think we’re not playing good enough football in all three phases”
Derrick Henry: “It’s easy to finger-point when everything is going bad”
Derrick Henry: “It’s easy to finger-point when everything is going bad”
Tyler Linderbaum believes buy-in still there from Ravens players despite 1-4 start
Tyler Linderbaum believes buy-in still there from Ravens players despite 1-4 start
Cooper Rush throws three interceptions in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston
Cooper Rush throws three interceptions in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston
Kyle Van Noy on Ravens’ blowout loss: “No excuses for injuries; we’re professionals”
Kyle Van Noy on Ravens’ blowout loss: “No excuses for injuries; we’re professionals”
Longtime NFL PR man Chip Namias discusses money and communications changes in football with Nestor
As we continue to see Baltimore Ravens players slip out the back door after losses and the questions seem to get softer for all of the players and coaches as accountability – and availability – dwindles, we wonder what the future of sports media holds for the fans and truth and answers. Our longtime pal and lifer NFL and Hollywood public relations pal Chip Namias returns to discuss billionaire owners, incomprehensible money and power and the communications changes in football over the years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 meeting with Houston
With Lamar Jackson out, Baltimore must give Derrick Henry the ball early and often to knock off the Texans.
Texans voice Marc Vandermeer gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and leadership strengths of Demeco Ryans
What does it mean for the defense of the Houston Texans that Lamar Jackson won’t be under center on Sunday in Baltimore? We asked longtime Texans voice Marc Vandermeer, who gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and the leadership strengths of DeMeco Ryans and his defense, as Cooper Rush is set to start for the Ravens amidst an unprecedented flurry of injuries to a 1-3 team suddenly battling for relevance.
Ravens officially rule out Lamar Jackson, three defensive starters for Week 5 tilt with Houston
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his hamstring in the 37-20 loss at Kansas City.
Cooper Rush: “Whenever a franchise QB goes down, it’s always a ‘sky is falling’ feeling everywhere you are”
Cooper Rush: “Whenever a franchise QB goes down, it’s always a ‘sky is falling’ feeling everywhere you are”
With Lamar sidelined, Texans will come after Cooper Rush on Sunday
What does it mean for the defense of the Houston Texans that Lamar Jackson won’t be under center on Sunday in Baltimore? We asked longtime Texans voice Marc Vandermeer, who gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and the leadership strengths of DeMeco Ryans and his defense, as Cooper Rush is set to start for the Ravens amidst an unprecedented flurry of injuries to a 1-3 team suddenly battling for relevance.
Shawne Merriman comes home to Maryland to discuss Lights Out fights and path of Chargers and Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and realities
Always a pleasure to talk football with Maryland’s own Shawne Merriman, who comes home to discuss his burgeoning Lights Out Fights MMA business and the path of his Chargers and the Ravens with Super Bowl expectations and present realities.
Houston sports media pundit Matt Thomas gives Nestor some insights on Texans big chance to beat depleted Ravens
No one is in a rush to see Cooper Rush get behind center but Houston sports media pundit Matt Thomas tells Nestor that the Texans have a lot of experience seeing him throw and Derrick Henry run the ball against them over the years. The Ravens are 8-0 against the horns in Baltimore but lots of injuries for the Ravens presents a big opportunity for C.J. Stroud to excel in a matchup of scuffling playoff hopefuls early in the NFL season.
