Cowboying up the preparations for fake football in Dallas
With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens’ real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his purple observations from the first full-squad practice on Wednesday.
Roquan Smith on 2025 Ravens: “This is probably the most talented defense that I’ve been on”
Roquan Smith on 2025 Ravens: “This is probably the most talented defense that I’ve been on”
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster as training camp opens
Luke Jones offers his first 53-man roster projection as Baltimore’s summer practices get underway.
Five questions for Ravens defense entering training camp
Will a secondary consisting of five former first-round picks live up to the hype in 2025?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Super expectations for Ravens as training camp opens in Owings Mills
Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.
The Ravens can’t go to Super Bowl LX in July
Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens mandatory minicamp this week in Owings Mills
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.
Previewing Ravens minicamp over a Faidley’s crab cake
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for OTAs and more Tucker questions for Ravens in Owings Mills
The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker’s “football decision” departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens’ brass in Owings Mills.
Are we allowed to ask about Justin Tucker yet?
The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker’s “football decision” departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens’ brass in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
Less safe at safety: Here’s why losing Ar’Darius Washington is not a small issue for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of rookie camp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Baltimore holding rookie camp.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL Draft and assess Ravens needs by position
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
No need for a Liars’ Luncheon when we break down Ravens draft needs here
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Chuck Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense and Ronnie Stanley
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss hard offseason for Ravens in aftermath of Bills loss
The offseason always comes abruptly, and with the trauma and shock of the Ravens’ latest January debacle in Buffalo, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss these next few weeks of decisions about next year’s roster and the boiling emotions of a season of real Super Bowl promise spoiled on the frozen soil in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss in Buffalo and Andrews drop
It’s always a long offseason when you drop a tough playoff game but this one might be different. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting key moments such as Lamar Jackson’s two turnovers in the first half and Mark Andrews’ crucial drop in the fourth quarter.
Mistakes and drops ice a frigid exit in Buffalo
It’s always a long offseason when you drop a tough playoff game but this one might be different. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting key moments such as Lamar Jackson’s two turnovers in the first half and Mark Andrews’ crucial drop in the fourth quarter.
Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass and a lost season for Ravens in Buffalo
A promising season went awry on Sunday night when Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion in Buffalo. The Baltimore Ravens will have a long offseason of changes and pondering what might’ve been in the aftermath of a massive disappointment. Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass – and a lost season for Ravens after losing 27-25 to the Bills on a wintry night.
Dear Mark Andrews: Dropping the ball in Buffalo – and then all accountability – is unacceptable
It’s a refrain Nestor Aparicio has written and spoken about for three decades about Baltimore sports teams and winning and losing. “I learn a whole lot more about people when they lose than when they win. Everyone’s a helluva winner.” Today, a friendly note to Mark Andrews in the agony of defeat in wintry Buffalo.
The lost season and the Buffalo loss
A promising season went awry on Sunday night when Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion in Buffalo. The Baltimore Ravens will have a long offseason of changes and pondering what might’ve been in the aftermath of a massive disappointment. Luke Jones and Nestor lament a dropped Andrews pass – and a lost season for Ravens after losing 27-25 to the Bills on a wintry night.
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”
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.
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.
Ravens run wild over Pittsburgh in 28-14 win to advance to divisional round
Baltimore jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead and rushed for 299 yards to hand its AFC North rival a humbling playoff defeat.
Roquan Smith says Ravens have enjoyed right balance of leadership and selflessness to get to this point
Roquan Smith says Ravens have enjoyed right balance of leadership and selflessness to get to this point
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
Roquan Smith taking nothing for granted: “You can’t jump right back to the AFC championship game”
Roquan Smith taking nothing for granted: “You can’t jump right back to the AFC championship game”
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
NFL-leading nine Ravens players named to this year’s Pro Bowl
Zay Flowers is the first wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl in Ravens history.
Roquan Smith still sees great future for Trenton Simpson despite Ravens rookie’s demotion
Roquan Smith still sees great future for Trenton Simpson despite Ravens rookie’s demotion
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
