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It’s almost summer vacation for the Baltimore Ravens but there will be two mandatory practices this week in Owings Mills and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what we’re looking for this time of the year as Lamar Jackson will surely re-emerge and promise a path toward Super Bowl glory.
It started as a conversation about the Ravens’ re-working the contract of wide receiver Rashod Bateman and what that will mean for Zay Flowers but amidst the $50 million-a-year quarterback being absent from “voluntary” organized team activities, Luke Jones and Nestor make the argument on both sides for the value and validity of a franchise player opting to stay home while his team hits the practice field in Owings Mills. This one got spicy.
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as Baltimore now prepares for next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June.
It’s been 41 years since former Colts head coach Rick Venturi helped the Irsay family pack the Mayflower vans for Indianapolis as the request of young Jimmy Irsay. The lifer NFL coach schools Nestor on the Jim Irsay he grew to knew and worked for after the Baltimore Colts moved to Indy in the middle of night on March 28, 1984.
It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.
It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college.
Robby Stempler, founder of Hygea Healthcare, shared his journey from addiction to recovery and his mission to combat substance abuse in Baltimore. Struggling with Vicodin addiction a decade ago, he saw the need for better comprehensive addiction treatment and has developed a multi-faceted approach to treatment, including mental health support and job placement post-recovery.
Robby Stempler, local founder of Hygea Healthcare, shared his journey from addiction to recovery and his mission to combat substance abuse in Baltimore. Struggling with Vicodin addiction a decade ago, he saw the need for better comprehensive addiction treatment and has developed a multi-faceted approach to treatment, including mental health support and job placement post-recovery.
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and I continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and Nestor continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
The legend of Patrick “Scunny” McCusker, founder of Nacho Mama’s and Baltimore bon vivant, continues to grow posthumously in Owings Mills as his son Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought to you by the Maryland Lottery and Jiffy Lube Multicare.
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the Maryland Oyster Tour intersect, we win. Finn McCusker continues a suburban seafood visit with Nestor, sharing more history of the Nacho Mama’s lineage and tales of his infamous father in Canton.
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the Maryland Oyster Tour intersect, we win. Finn McCusker continues a suburban seafood visit with Nestor, sharing more history of the Nacho Mama’s lineage and tales of his infamous father in Canton.
The legend of Patrick “Scunny” McCusker, founder of Nacho Mama’s and Baltimore bon vivant, continues to grow posthumously in Owings Mills as his son Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought to you by the Maryland Lottery and Jiffy Lube Multicare.
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
We’ve told many stories with the folks from the National Kidney Foundation to support events like the Kidney Walk on October 6th at UMBC. But, when you meet Sam Cosby and hear his inspiring journey, you might want to do more than just walk and run. Are you a match?
We’ve told many stories with the folks from the National Kidney Foundation to support events like the Kidney Walk on October 6th at UMBC. But, when you meet Sam Cosby and hear his inspiring journey, you might want to do more than just walk and run. Are you a match?
This is my story in my own words. Listen and learn about how the NFL treats the local media and avoids the tough questions and intimidates local media who have traveled and reported on Baltimore football since before Art Modell brought the Ravens here in 1995. What happened is wrong and here’s why…
Local insurance specialist and Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commer John Kneisly joined Nestor to discussed various community events and initiatives, including the 5K Run, Walk, and Doggy Dash on September 22, which supports Reed’s Rescue, a dog rescue organization.
Local insurance specialist and Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commer John Kneisly joined Nestor to discussed various community events and initiatives, including the 5K Run, Walk, and Doggy Dash on September 22, which supports Reed’s Rescue, a dog rescue organization.
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton went down in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs.
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton gave a scare at practice in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs on September 5th.
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens training camp and offensive line observations and possibilities.
As the dog days of Ravens training camp really take hold, our Luke Jones joins Nestor for a long discussion on battle of several players for a starting spot on the offensive line that will protect Lamar Jackson and open holes for Derrick Henry.
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
Luke Jones offers additional purple musings from last week’s mandatory minicamp.
