As final head coach seats fill, Ravens must weigh play-calling experience for next offensive coordinator
Former Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken became the new head coach in Cleveland on Wednesday.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss career path of Jesse Minter and Ravens familiarity and comfort
Sure there were a lot of interviews and rumors and even a few on campus visits but it’s pretty clear that Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta preferred to keep it in the Harbaugh family when hiring the next head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the career path of Jesse Minter and the Ravens’ familiarity and comfort with the new leader of the building in Owings Mills, who knows the hallways well.
Bisciotti and DeCosta make the ‘friends and family’ hire with Minter
Sure, there were a lot of interviews and rumors and even a few on campus visits but it’s pretty clear that Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta preferred to keep it in the Harbaugh family when hiring the next head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the career path of Jesse Minter and the Ravens’ familiarity and comfort with the new leader of the building in Owings Mills, who knows the hallways well.
Ravens find their head man, but what happens next will be nearly as important
Baltimore turned to a familiar face in Jesse Minter, but Lamar Jackson’s next offensive coordinator will be nearly as important.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL Divisional Playoffs and Ravens head coach search
As the games wind down on the field and the head coaching search heats up in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the four-team chase for the Super Bowl and all of the coaching involved who are apparently coveted by Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta in this job search.
Picking a winner – on and off the field
As the games wind down on the field and the head coaching search heats up in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the four-team chase for the Super Bowl and all of the assistant coaches involved who are apparently coveted by Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta in this job search.
Dear Steve Bisciotti: What are you going to do to fix the real broken “culture” of the Baltimore Ravens?
Closing the Loop, it’s hard to Tuck away the kick of karma and rub (and tug) of being wide wrong on John Harbaugh. Nestor Aparicio inks a personal letter #ColumnNes to the Baltimore Ravens owner with tough questions and harder answers about accountability, integrity, bullying and leadership moving forward as the search for the next head coach begins in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens drama in Harbaugh fallout and who Bisciotti will hire as next head coach
It all happened so suddenly on Tuesday that we needed some time to fully digest the first coaching change since Luke Jones joined our Baltimore Ravens beat in 2009. He joins Nestor to discuss all of the Owings Mills drama in the John Harbaugh firing fallout and who owner Steve Bisciotti will hire as next the head coach of the franchise.
The sudden end and aftermath of the Bisciotti Harbaugh divorce in Owings Mills
It all happened so suddenly on Tuesday that we needed some time to fully digest the first coaching change since Luke Jones joined our Baltimore Ravens beat in 2009. He joins Nestor to discuss all of the Owings Mills drama in the John Harbaugh firing fallout and who owner Steve Bisciotti will hire as next the head coach of the franchise.
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.
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.
Impressive offensive showing in Green Bay leaves Ravens wondering what could have been
Baltimore earned a “heart-defining” win on Saturday, but faulty thinking leading to that point was the problem.
Is it time to “move on” from John Harbaugh?
When you park Derrick Henry with a two-score lead at home and the season on the line and lose the game, it’s time to discuss the job security of the head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss yet another blown 4th quarter home lead, this time to the New England Patriots and the future of John Harbaugh became quite the hot take topic amongst Baltimore Ravens fans on the internet in the aftermath. But it’s a fair question: who is running this mess?
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.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor lick the purple wounds of a sickening Ravens season and home collapses
It all started to fall apart once again as the Baltimore Ravens had another doubit-digit lead evaporate at home for the holidays against the New England Patriots. Leonard Raskin and Nestor lick the purple wounds of a mostly sickening Ravens season and pick up the pieces of parking Derrick Henry while John Harbaugh squirms in the aftermath of another embarrassing loss.
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…
When all hope starts to fade on a failed season
It all started to fall apart once again as the Baltimore Ravens had another doubit-digit lead evaporate at home for the holidays against the New England Patriots. Leonard Raskin and Nestor lick the purple wounds of a mostly sickening Ravens season and pick up the pieces of parking Derrick Henry while John Harbaugh squirms in the aftermath of another embarrassing loss.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another blown 4th quarter home lead to Patriots and future of John Harbaugh
When you park Derrick Henry with a two-score lead at home and the season on the line and lose the game, it’s time to discuss the job security of the head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss yet another blown 4th quarter home lead, this time to the New England Patriots and the future of John Harbaugh became quite the hot take topic amongst Baltimore Ravens fans on the internet in the aftermath. But it’s a fair question: who is running this mess?
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive operation and failures after Steelers loss
Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn’t mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken’s operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn’t good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped machine will ever deliver the magic of its promise.
The offensive offense and leaky line of the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens
Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn’t mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken’s operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn’t good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped machine will ever deliver the magic of its promise.
New concerns about Lamar Jackson’s health ahead of Ravens-Steelers clash
After practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, the star quarterback didn’t participate Thursday because of an ankle injury.
Todd Monken says Lamar Jackson’s nagging injuries not limiting Ravens’ weekly offensive game plans
Todd Monken says Lamar Jackson’s nagging injuries not limiting Ravens’ weekly offensive game plans
Ravens preserve their margin for error by finding way to win ugly in Cleveland
Baltimore escaped, and that beat the alternative for a team that’s often lost that kind of game to the Browns in recent years.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss knee of Lamar Jackson and Ravens path to victory in Cleveland and beyond
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
What happens when Lamar doesn’t practice?
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Luke Jones and Nestor assess reality of Baltimore Ravens situation in unique AFC playoff race
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
The Ravens’ unique path to a playoff run comes now
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
Getting Lamar under center in Miami
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win over Chicago
A calmer Tyler Huntly was exactly what Baltimore needed on Sunday afternoon.
Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
