Ravens smart to cast wide net in finding new head coach
Ex-Baltimore assistant Anthony Weaver is just one of the early names requested to interview for John Harbaugh’s old job.
Steve Bisciotti
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following firing of longtime head coach John Harbaugh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s franchise-altering decision on Tuesday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of John Harbaugh and the culture of Baltimore Ravens
There is about to be a culture change in Owings Mills. Or is there? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of John Harbaugh and what Steve Bisciotti will do next for a head coach and a leader and face of the franchise. What this means for the Baltimore Ravens.
John Harbaugh didn’t just lose Ravens locker room, he lost the city of Baltimore
There is about to be a culture change in Owings Mills. Or is there? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of John Harbaugh and what Steve Bisciotti will do next for a head coach and a leader and face of the franchise. What this means for the Baltimore Ravens.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the firing of John Harbaugh and words of Steve Bisciotti for Ravens fans
On Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fired John Harbaugh. Luke Jones and Nestor gathered immediately to react to a surreal afternoon in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the firing of John Harbaugh and words of Steve Bisciotti for Ravens fans
On Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fired John Harbaugh. Luke Jones and Nestor gathered immediately to react to a surreal afternoon in Owings Mills.
John Harbaugh out as Ravens head coach after 18 seasons
Baltimore parted with the former Super Bowl-winning coach only nine months after signing him to a three-year contract extension.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 1 “Meet the new boss, not the same as the old boss”
This is Chapter 1 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story” written in Spring 2013 after the Ravens Super Bowl championship in New Orleans. It is a biography of who John Harbaugh was and why Steve Bisciotti hired him in 2008.
Dear Steve Bisciotti: Ask Chad Steele what he thinks I said about Sage so I can tell Ravens fans why I was really exterminated
“What did do you do wrong, Nestor?” “Why would the Ravens throw you out?” “Why are you the only one in the local media whom they’ve thrown out?” “Why have they treated you this way?” “WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG!?!” I am fed up with these questions from Baltimore sports fans so I wrote to the owner because these questions are his to answer. Letters to John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta are also coming soon.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offseason mess and need for Bisciotti to speak for Ravens organization
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.
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.
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 Harbaugh and Lamar controversy and Ravens last stand in Green Bay
We’re not at the Black Monday stage of the NFL’s open season on hiring and firing but the Baltimore Ravens and owner Steve Bisciotti along with general manager Eric DeCosta might find next week to be the ugliest week of a long and tiring season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the latest dust-up in the organization where the head coach has blown a lot of leads and an oft-injured, two-time MVP quarterback will need a contract renegotiation this winter. Is change coming in Owings Mills?
If we’re picking between Harbaugh and Lamar? Who stays, who goes? And what does Steve think?
We’re not at the Black Monday stage of the NFL’s open season on hiring and firing but the Baltimore Ravens and owner Steve Bisciotti along with general manager Eric DeCosta might find next week to be the ugliest week of a long and tiring season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the latest dust-up in the organization where the head coach has blown a lot of leads and an oft-injured, two-time MVP quarterback will need a contract renegotiation this winter. Is change coming in Owings Mills?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens standing in NFL as season withers against Patriots
Most oddsmakers have the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff chances at less than 10% heading into Christmas weekend and a Saturday night “stay alive” game with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the reality that the franchise is far from “one player away” from a real Super Bowl run with this roster. The offseason is coming soon…
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of Ravens roster after loss to Patriots
There will be plenty of time in the offseason to send out report cards and walking papers but Luke Jones and Nestor begin to assess the totality of the efforts of the starters and star players of the Baltimore Ravens and wonder what Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh see. And, more importantly, what Steve Bisciotti will see once the season ends and the bill comes due for a season of constant disappointment and under performance across the roster.
It’s been a season of disappointments for heady Ravens roster of ‘stars’
There will be plenty of time in the offseason to send out report cards and walking papers but Luke Jones and Nestor begin to assess the totality of the efforts of the starters and star players of the Baltimore Ravens and wonder what Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh see. And, more importantly, what Steve Bisciotti will see once the season ends and the bill comes due for a season of constant disappointment and under performance across the roster.
The purple reality of disappointment
Most oddsmakers have the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff chances at less than 10% heading into Christmas weekend and a Saturday night “stay alive” game with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the reality that the franchise is far from “one player away” from a real Super Bowl run with this roster. The offseason is coming soon…
John Harbaugh on questions about future with Ravens: “I try to do the job, not try to keep the job”
John Harbaugh on questions about future with Ravens: “I try to do the job, not try to keep the job”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 loss to New England
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore saw its playoff hopes plummet on Sunday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 trip to Cincinnati
Will Baltimore suffer a third straight loss that would further deplete its playoff hopes?
The story behind the story – how local journalism works and everything you need to know about the reporting of the Justin Tucker massage scandal
With three blockbuster tales of reporting the allegations of 16 different women accusing Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy appointments more than a decade ago, reporter Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all of Nestor’s questions about how the story came to light and the journalism, reporting and fact-checking done by their staff to confirm and write these “serious and concerning” stories.
Telling the story of the power, money and growth of the modern NFL
No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of The New York Times, whose new book “Every Day is Sunday” goes behind the power and money of the league to discuss the decisions, threats, machinations and leadership of Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft in great detail. Learn about the monster…
Dear John Harbaugh: How many of the lies do you think we believe?
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.
Ravens fined $100,000, but won’t lose draft pick for Lamar Jackson injury report violation
In a statement, the organization said it won’t appeal the NFL’s ruling.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at Costas to discuss Ravens many woes and disappointments
It’s been a depressing year to be a Baltimore sports fan and our resident financial guy Leonard Raskin is trying to keep it all in perspective. But, the losses are adding up…as are the questions for management and ownership of the local franchises.
One (more) loss away from a dreadful sports year for Baltimore fans
It’s been a depressing year to be a Baltimore sports fan and our resident financial guy Leonard Raskin is trying to keep it all in perspective. But, the losses are adding up…as are the questions for management and ownership of the local franchises.
Author Ken Belson goes behind NFL leadership in new book Every Day is Sunday to tell story of modern power of the shield with Nestor
No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of
Luke Jones and Nestor hold John Harbaugh accountable for Ravens horrible showing on field – and off of it
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks Nestor “hates” him. Actually, we’re here to hold him responsible as the head coach of the team for the pathetic effort in the aftermath of a 44-10 loss and the embarrassment of the stadium emptying out in the 3rd quarter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the horrific showing – on and off the field in recent years – and all roads lead to the top of the organization.
Rightfully holding head coach John Harbaugh accountable for the stench of this Ravens disaster
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks Nestor “hates” him. Actually, we’re here as local media to hold him responsible as the head coach of the team for the pathetic effort in the aftermath of a 44-10 loss and the embarrassment of the stadium emptying out in the 3rd quarter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the horrific showing – on and off the field in recent years – and all roads lead to the top of the organization.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh and hotseat of Ravens fans expectations after Bills debacle
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Laud and fraud: The hot seat of high expectations and low returns for John Harbaugh
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens summer mojo as NFL camps get set to open
With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!
Five questions for Ravens special teams entering training camp
Will Tyler Loop be able to fill the kicking shoes of Justin Tucker?
It’s time to get excited about football season in Baltimore
With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at conclusion of organized team activities
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 Ravens OTA questions on the field
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.
The arrogant escape Loop of kicking the Tucker allegations quietly to the summer curb
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.
Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins Nestor to share memories of Jim Irsay and Colts lore
The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans broke our hearts.
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.
