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They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…
They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…
Making commercials when you win; hiding without accountability or the expectation of it when you lose. And, lately, you lose far too much…and hide far too frequently. And that starts with your owner and oozes into your locker room. And manifests with wealthy, entitled players hiding in defeat. It’s beyond a “bad look.” It’s what losers do – and true champions would never even consider. Accountability is optional for the Baltimore Ravens but the scoreboard and standings don’t lie.
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
Our resident money man Leonard Raskin always encourages Nestor and all of his clients to live their American Dream and enjoy their money. (And save it, too!) The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta had been on our bucket list for more three decades and our host brings his enthusiastic report back from the desert. Anything to avoid discussing the Ravens 1-5 start in a week where Rush announced a 2026 tour, hockey dropped the puck and the MLB playoffs hang the bunting.
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Our resident money man Leonard Raskin always encourages Nestor and all of his clients to live their American Dream and enjoy their money. (And save it, too!) The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta had been on our bucket list for more three decades and our host brings his enthusiastic report back from the desert. Anything to avoid discussing the Ravens 1-5 start in a week where Rush announced a 2026 tour, hockey dropped the puck and the MLB playoffs hang the bunting.
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
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
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”
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
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
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4.
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
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”
John Harbaugh optimistic about Ravens’ additions to safety position
Alohi Gilman expects smooth transition going from Chargers defense to Ravens’ system
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
After sitting out the Week 5 loss to Houston, Kyle Hamilton practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
It was a bad day in Kansas City for the Baltimore Ravens. Now 1-3 and overwhelmed by a game filled with injuries, Luke Jones and Nestor pick up the ugly pieces of a horrendous loss to Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
It wasn’t the most consistent performance against a pesky Colorado State Rams squad but the Maryland Terps managed to hit big shots down the stretch in Seattle on Sunday night and Baltimore’s Derik Queen wanted the ball and got it to send the program to its first Sweet 16 since 2016. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rare air of San Francisco on Thursday night and a chance to stalk history against Florida.
It wasn’t the most consistent performance against a pesky Colorado State Rams squad but the Maryland Terps managed to hit big shots down the stretch in Seattle on Sunday night and Baltimore’s Derik Queen wanted the ball and got it to send the program to its first Sweet 16 since 2016. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rare air of San Francisco on Thursday night and a chance to stalk history against Florida.
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
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.
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton has stayed in touch with WNST ever since the day he was drafted 20 years ago and was a frequent guest on our Monday Night Live shows. Now an entrepreneur, the former first-round draft pick from Oklahoma tells Nestor his unlikely journey into the world of premium sound, full body athletic movement and finding a headset that goes where you wanna go when you are trying to break a sweat.
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton has stayed in touch with WNST ever since the day he was drafted 20 years ago and was a frequent guest on our Monday Night Live shows. Now an entrepreneur, the former first-round draft pick from Oklahoma tells Nestor his unlikely journey into the world of premium sound, full body athletic movement and finding a headset that goes where you wanna go when you are trying to break a sweat.
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Peter Angelos did everything in his power to give Baltimore the NFL ball in 1994. Here’s the whole story…and the 2131 Cal Ripken night when Orioles fans booed him off the dais and he was never to be seen in front of Baltimore fans ever again.
He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.
He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.
