After latest torment to end disappointing 2025 season, Ravens need more serious change to break cycle
After Baltimore’s latest excruciating defeat, an offseason of uncomfortable questions begins in Owings Mills.
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Where is Steve Bisciotti hiding and when will he appear?
With the miserable exit of the Baltimore Ravens season on Sunday night in Pittsburgh, this is the week the franchise will address any major changes in leadership, coaching and a stated direction for the fan base (if they care about such things). Other NFL owners are speaking with local media around the league. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offseason mess left behind from a wildly disappointing season and the clear need for owner Steve Bisciotti to come forward after eight years of neglecting to answer questions about his $5 billion franchise.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the missed Loop kick and Ravens knockout loss in Pittsburgh
The end of the season came with a thud in Pittsburgh as rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s 44-yard field goal sailed wide right and the Baltimore Ravens now move into an 8-9 season with a myriad of questions about the future of leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 26-24 loss to the Steelers and what comes next for John Harbaugh, Steve Biscotti and an organization that disappointed the NFL world in 2025.
Out of Loop of playoff football, Harbaugh and Ravens will endure a cruel offseason of change
The end of the season came with a thud in Pittsburgh as rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s 44-yard field goal sailed wide right and the Baltimore Ravens now move into an 8-9 season with a myriad of questions about the future of leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 26-24 loss to the Steelers and what comes next for John Harbaugh, Steve Biscotti and an organization that disappointed the NFL world in 2025.
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Loop misses 44-yard field goal as Ravens’ 2025 season comes to bitter end in Pittsburgh
The rookie missed what would have been the game-winning kick in a 26-24 loss to Pittsburgh.
Roquan Smith on Ravens failing to get over hump: “I don’t truly know what it is and I’m searching for those answers”
Roquan Smith on Ravens failing to get over hump: “I don’t truly know what it is and I’m searching for those answers”
Tyler Loop: “Just for it to end like that sucks, and I want to do better”
Tyler Loop: “Just for it to end like that sucks, and I want to do better”
Lamar Jackson comes alive in fourth quarter, but still not enough as Ravens fall in AFC North title game
Lamar Jackson comes alive in fourth quarter, but still not enough as Ravens fall in AFC North title game
John Harbaugh reacts to heartbreaking loss and frustrating end to 2025 season
John Harbaugh reacts to heartbreaking loss and frustrating end to 2025 season
Lamar Jackson’s fourth-quarter heroics not enough as AFC North title slips through Ravens’ fingers
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns and put Baltimore in position for the go-ahead field goal try in the final seconds.
Frederick teachers get schooled on cashing in on the Power of a Holiday Bonus
It’s not often that 14 winners surprise the folks at the Maryland Lottery with such a fun holiday tale of pooling and Powerballing their way to a $50,000 pay day on the recent $1.8 billion jackpot. Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks winning and spirited group of Frederick teachers getting schooled on cashing in for the New Year.
John Jenkins excited to receive 2026 commitment from Ravens after long career of one-year contracts
John Jenkins excited to receive 2026 commitment from Ravens after long career of one-year contracts
Writing the book on the most powerful position in sports
With his book on the evolution and the biography of great quarterbacks now a best-seller, it was perfect time to visit with author Seth Wickersham of ESPN, who joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers the modern position toward success – and failure. Always a great chat with one of America’s great sportswriters.
Leibovich: On the swamp and racket of The Big Game and bad government
“It’s the best book ever written about the modern National Football League,” so says Nestor about Big Game. And that’s why we love having its author Mark Leibovich back on when his New England Patriots proudly return to Baltimore for some playoff knockout style football. Now with The Atlantic, the longtime political insider for The New York Times is also heavily immersed in Trumplandia and weighs in on the ongoing Epstein saga and the usual D.C. shenanigans.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 clash in Pittsburgh
Will Baltimore become the fifth team in NFL history to rebound from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs?
Here’s why now is the perfect time to get intelligent about AI
At some point, you’ll embrace artificial intelligence because it’s here to stay. In our continuing effort to learn, grow and evolve, Nestor hosts local AI trainer Denis O’Donovan of Profit Comm at the brand new Planet Fitness in Timonium to share the power and purpose of getting involved and learning basic usage now to help efficiency and wisdom.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore and Pittsburgh collision course at The Confluence and fear of fallout
Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday night in Pittsburgh but will that be the difference in a playoff berth for the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long, mediocre roads that lead the two franchises toward a massive game that will define more than who gets to play a home next weekend as the AFC North champs.
For the love of Lamar
When the national pundits are discussing the future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, it alarms Ravens fans across the purple nation. New Jersey is the home of Vinny Vilardi, a filmmaker who works behind the scenes at MLB Network, but his Ravens’ fandom and passion for No. 8 is told in his story and the untold story of the mysterious two-time, MVP whose renegotiation with Eric DeCosta will become the biggest story in the NFL this offseason.
Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive
Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what happens when one person refuses to stop believing in Baltimore.
Ravens have one last chance in Pittsburgh to reset disappointing 2025 season
This was always going to be a thankless regular season, but Baltimore still has a chance to roll the dice in the playoffs.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if Baltimore Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night
It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.
Gordy pushes the beat to another Grammy nomination
Two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Marylander M.B. Gordy returns from Los Angeles to tell Nestor about the beat of his latest – and fourth – Grammy nomination with “Seven Seasons” in the Classical Compendium category.
What happens Monday morning if Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night?
It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.
The black and gold and purple collision course at The Confluence – and fear of failure fallout
Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday night in Pittsburgh but will that be the difference in a playoff berth for the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long, mediocre roads that lead the two franchises toward a massive game that will define more than who gets to play a home next weekend as the AFC North champs.
Jackson set to return, feels “great right now” for Ravens-Steelers winner-take-all showdown
The two-time NFL MVP is set to log a full week of practice for the first time since early November.
Lamar Jackson deems himself ready for Week 18, says he “absolutely” wants to remain with Ravens despite recent speculation
Lamar Jackson deems himself ready for Week 18, says he “absolutely” wants to remain with Ravens despite recent speculation
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks winning and Frederick teachers getting schooled on cashing in
It’s not often that 14 winners surprise the folks at the Maryland Lottery with such a fun holiday tale of pooling and Powerballing their way to a $50,000 pay day on the recent $1.8 billion jackpot. Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks winning and spirited group of Frederick teachers getting schooled on cashing in for the New Year.
Kyle Hamilton discusses being named 2025 Ravens MVP ahead of Week 18 showdown in Pittsburgh
Kyle Hamilton discusses being named 2025 Ravens MVP ahead of Week 18 showdown in Pittsburgh
Mark Andrews on Lamar Jackson: “He’s a fighter, and he’s going to continue to fight for this organization”
Mark Andrews on Lamar Jackson: “He’s a fighter, and he’s going to continue to fight for this organization”
An unlikely Baltimore and Pittsburgh friendship: How Mike Tomlin really feels about Nestor
Back in 2016 when Mike Tomlin joined John Harbaugh and Brian Billick on stage in downtown Baltimore for “A Night of Heroes” and Super Bowl championship stories of leadership, the future Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers head coach had some pointed (yet comedic) words for Nestor Aparicio and self-hatred. This will also tell you a lot about Baltimore Positive and who we are…
Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch gives Nestor insights on Rodgers, Lamar and Ravens knockout match up on Sunday in Pittsburgh
Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch returns in advance of the Ravens return to Pittsburgh in a battle for the AFC North crown to give Nestor insights on the final stand of Aaron Rodgers, the Lamar Jackson injury and ways that the favored Ravens can come to The Confluence and eliminate Mike Tomlin with Derrick Henry pounding the ball and Snoop Huntley playing the quiet reserve role that he once made famous in the Steel City.
Will Graves of Associated Press in Pittsburgh brings Ravens and Steelers drama into focus with Nestor
The plot for the battle for the AFC North title at The Confluence on Sunday night thickens with daily reports about the health of Lamar Jackson and T.J. Watt – and the pending doom for the losing franchise, coach and quarterback. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh returns as the defending champion of Steelers knowledge and brings the full color of the Ravens and black and gold drama into focus with Nestor.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the big stakes of Ravens at Steelers for coaches, QBs and franchises
It feels like more than just two mediocre teams with legendary franchise pedigree battling for an AFC North title in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the big stakes of Ravens at Steelers for coaches, quarterbacks the offseason trajectory of the franchises given the long tenure and tumultuous seasons of John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin.
Vinny Villardi discusses the power of Number 8 and his future in a Baltimore Ravens uniform
When the national pundits are discussing the future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, it alarms Ravens fans across the purple nation. New Jersey is the home of Vinny Vilardi, a filmmaker who works behind the scenes at MLB Network, but his Ravens’ fandom and passion for No. 8 is told in his story and the untold story of the mysterious two-time, MVP whose renegotiation with Eric DeCosta will become the biggest story in the NFL this offseason.
John Harbaugh “very optimistic about Lamar Jackson’s status for Ravens-Steelers showdown
John Harbaugh “very optimistic about Lamar Jackson’s status for Ravens-Steelers showdown
Let’s welcome in happiness and better health in 2026
With the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Planet Fitness on York Road in Timonium, we told our friends Justin Drummond and April Fowler that we’d bring the Maryland Crab Cake Tour by to welcome them into the new year if they’d provide the inspiration and the awesome PF Times Square party hats.
Anything can happen in Pittsburgh
It’s the biggest game of the year and it’s come down to Baltimore at Pittsburgh for the AFC crown. The Ravens are a 3 1/2-point favorite to beat the Steelers and host a playoff game after a 1-5 start and a wild weekend for Derrick Henry in Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers without D.K. Metcalf in Cleveland. Nothing makes sense. But here’s what we do know…
The drama of Ravens at Steelers builds (again) as frustrated franchises fear failure fallout
The plot for the battle for the AFC North title at The Confluence on Sunday night thickens with daily reports about the health of Lamar Jackson and T.J. Watt – and the pending doom for the losing franchise, coach and quarterback. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh returns as the defending champion of Steelers knowledge and brings the full color of the Ravens and black and gold drama into focus with Nestor.
Jackson practices fully as Ravens “very optimistic” for Week 18 status in Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson was a full participant on Wednesday, a good sign for his availability in Sunday’s AFC North title game.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor end and begin the year with Ravens thoughts for future
It’s been quite a slog for everyone involved in the Baltimore Ravens organization in 2025. Leonard Raskin and Nestor take a real assessment of the end of a football season and the beginning of the playoffs and another chance for the men of John Harbaugh to redeem themselves – and their turbulent season – in Pittsburgh.
