Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win at Minnesota
After a slow start to his rookie season, Malaki Starks is looking more comfortable and making more plays.
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Ravens still determining Week 11 status for injured Humphrey, Bateman
A finger injury limited cornerback Marlon Humphrey over the course of Sunday’s win in Minnesota.
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Ravens three in a row for Ravens after beating Vikings in Minnesota
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Celebrating the purple positivity of three consecutive Ravens wins
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Ravens just need to keep adding wins to their “scar tissue” in bewildering AFC
“We’re starting to hit our stride. It’s not a surprise to us. I think we’re playing to our potential now, and that has to be sustained.”
Ravens force three turnovers to grind to 27-19 win over Minnesota for third straight victory
Baltimore took advantage of plenty of Vikings mistakes to overcome a slow start and improve to 4-5 on season.
Lamar Jackson reminds “always room for improvement” after Ravens move closer to .500 mark with third straight win
Lamar Jackson reminds “always room for improvement” after Ravens move closer to .500 mark with third straight win
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
John Harbaugh happy to see Ravens maintain poise for 27-19 road win over Vikings
John Harbaugh happy to see Ravens maintain poise for 27-19 road win over Vikings
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 meeting in Minnesota
Will a Brian Flores-led defense turn back the clock against Lamar Jackson on Sunday afternoon?
Ravens hope physical, versatile Dre’Mont Jones can make difference for defense rest of way
Jones isn’t a household name, but Baltimore coaches and players certainly sound excited to have him join the fold.
Longtime Minnesota sportswriter Kevin Seifert of ESPN gives Nestor a primer on McCarthy and Vikings before Ravens visit
Longtime Minnesota sportswriter Kevin Seifert of ESPN and one-time local colleague of Nestor covering the Orioles back in the 1990s returns to Baltimore for a primer on the mystery of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the belief Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has in him to lead the franchise. Plenty of purple knowledge in the this one.
Longtime voice of Minnesota Vikings Paul Allen tells Nestor why McCarthy was O’Connell choice for QB and prep for Ravens
No one can get you ready for a Minnesota Vikings game better than the longtime voice of Skol and the people in the Twin Cities. One-time Maryland resident and bon vivant Paul Allen (aka P.A. On The Mic) tells Nestor why Andrew Van Ginkel might be the most important player in Sunday’s match-up with the Baltimore Ravens and how the crowd will factor into Lamar Jackson’s day in Minneapolis.
Mark Andrews remains “extremely hungry” as he closes in on Ravens’ all-time receiving yards record
Mark Andrews remains “extremely hungry” as he closes in on Ravens’ all-time receiving yards record
Alohi Gilman feeling more and more comfortable settling into Ravens defense
Alohi Gilman feeling more and more comfortable settling into Ravens defense
Lamar Jackson believes Ravens have “turned a new leaf” after back-to-back wins coming out of bye
Lamar Jackson believes Ravens have “turned a new leaf” after back-to-back wins coming out of bye
Dre’Mont Jones says Ravens getting player “who’s physical as hell” to help outside linebacker rotation
Dre’Mont Jones says Ravens getting player “who’s physical as hell” to help outside linebacker rotation
John Harbaugh says versatility of Dre’Mont Jones “big part” of why Ravens acquired him at trade deadline
John Harbaugh says versatility of Dre’Mont Jones “big part” of why Ravens acquired him at trade deadline
Hearing the roar of the crowd in Minnesota
No one can get you ready for a Minnesota Vikings game better than the longtime voice of Skol and the people in the Twin Cities. One-time Maryland resident and bon vivant Paul Allen (aka P.A. On The Mic) tells Nestor why Andrew Van Ginkel might be the most important player in Sunday’s match-up with the Baltimore Ravens and how the crowd will factor into Lamar Jackson’s day in Minneapolis.
Ravens head to Minnesota a heady 4.5 point road favorite against young McCarthy and Vikings
Longtime Minnesota sportswriter Kevin Seifert of ESPN and one-time local colleague of Nestor covering the Orioles back in the 1990s returns to Baltimore for a primer on the mystery of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the belief Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has in him to lead the franchise. Plenty of purple knowledge in the this one.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens and NFL trade deadline moves as Vikings await in Minnesota on Sunday
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Ravens rush of NFL trade deadline and pass on the trenches
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL trade deadline and Vikings week as Ravens have work to do
The deals began over the weekend with the Baltimore Ravens sending Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia but Luke Jones and Nestor expect the additions to be larger than the subtractions as the complex games of NFL trade deals crescendo on Tuesday afternoon.
To deal who and what for who? A big week ahead for DeCosta and Ravens as Vikings and trade deadline loom
The deals began over the weekend with the Baltimore Ravens sending Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia but Luke Jones and Nestor expect the additions to be larger than the subtractions as the complex games of NFL trade deals crescendo on Tuesday afternoon.
Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino Perryville helps humble Nestor before Week 4 NFL picks
Every week of the NFL season, Nestor Aparicio will be making his football picks with Hollywood Casino sports book manager Christian Horton in Perryville. After a torrid start in the first two weeks, the third weekend wasn’t a charm as the fellas try to sort out the Ravens on the road for the next three weeks with injuries.
Getting humbled in Week 3 has us more focused for Cleveland
Every week of the NFL season, Nestor Aparicio will be making his football picks with Hollywood Casino sports book manager Christian Horton in Perryville. After a torrid start in the first two weeks, the third weekend wasn’t a charm as the fellas try to sort out the Ravens on the road for the next three weeks with injuries.
After solid first week, we make our Week 2 NFL picks at Hollywood Casino Perryville
It’s been 20 years since Nestor Aparicio has unleashed his weekly NFL picks on the Friday Football Frenzy. So far, a 10-6 start against the spread even has Hollywood Casino Perryville Sportsbook manager Christian Horton impressed but only until they kick off again on Sunday.
Ron Jaworski and Brian Billick are joined by Hall of Famer Tim Brown on Radio Row in Minneapolis 2018
Sometimes our Super Bowl Radio Row set gets a little overwhelmed with spontaneity and old friends. This 2018 chat in Minneapolis began with Ron Jaworski talking about the Eagles on the verge of winning their first Super Bowl as our partner Coach Billick and then Hall of Famer Tim Brown joined this epic conversation from the Mall of America.
Hall of Famer Tim Brown shares some Raiders and Ravens moments with Coach Billick and Jaws
Sometimes our Super Bowl Radio Row set gets a little overwhelmed with spontaneity and old friends. This 2018 chat in Minneapolis began with Ron Jaworski talking about the Eagles on the verge of winning their first Super Bowl as our partner Coach Billick and then Hall of Famer Tim Brown joined this epic conversation from the Mall of America.
Hall of Famer John Randle sacks Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Houston
Hall of Famer John Randle sacks Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Houston
Hall of Famer Warren Moon talks with Nestor on Radio Row in San Francisco
Hall of Famer Warren Moon talks with Nestor on Radio Row in San Francisco
Hall of Famer Cris Carter sits down with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Miami
Hall of Famer Cris Carter sits down with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Miami
Hall of Famer John Randle tells legendary Minnesota stories of Prince and Kirby Puckett
The Vikings great brought his unique personality and sense of humor to Super Bowl LI in Houston.
Warren Moon shares old Houston Oilers stories with Nestor on Radio Row
The Hall of Fame quarterback talked about life on and off the field ahead of Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco.
Cris Carter credits Buddy Ryan for helping him get on path to sobriety and Canton
The Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver discussed his career with Nestor and Luke ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 15 “Festivus Maximus”
The news reports came fast and furious on the Monday before the Super Bowl. Just a day into the biggest week of my life, and the reporters couldn’t wait to track me down with the latest news. One of the Ravens’ team buses, leaving a downtown pep rally for BWI Airport and a charter flight to Tampa, had been involved in an accident, hitting a police cruiser.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 14 “Painting The Black Hole Purple”
The minute Tony Siragusa landed on Rich Gannon, it was all over for the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game. Let @NestorAparicio take you back to The Black Hole and experience the day the Ravens went to their first Super Bowl.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 11 “Nevermore (To Lose) – The Miracle Begins”
“Next time we play the Tennessee Titans, we’ll kick their ass.” Sam Adams at The Barn in Oct. 2000 to @NestorAparicio during Ravens Super Bowl XXXV run. And then January happened! Remember the Titans? We do… #RavensFlock
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 10 “Moving To The Dark Side”
Two things were pretty obvious to everyone who watched the 2000 Baltimore Ravens during the first half of the season. When they passed the ball, they made mistakes and were ineffective. But each time they tried to run the football with any consistency, they succeeded.
Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”
The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.
