Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
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Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oweh trade and preview Rams visit to wet Baltimore on Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
The addition, subtraction and desperation of 1-4 Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire in Ravens horrible blowout loss to Texans at home
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
Frowning upon all elements of disturbing Ravens effort against Texans
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
Benefit of doubt for Ravens wearing thin after latest clunker and batch of injuries in Kansas City
It doesn’t matter how much the oddsmakers, football analytics community, and pundits fawned over this team’s potential entering 2025.
When the defensive depth chart isn’t deep enough
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive deficiencies of Ravens defense and depth concerns amidst mass injuries
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones offers his purple musings on a humbling loss for Baltimore on Monday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens concerns about Madubuike and Lions attack
The bright lights will be out for Monday Night Football but it’s the injury report that has Luke Jones and Nestor concerned beyond the roar of the Detroit Lions. How long will the Baltimore Ravens be without Nnamdi Madubuike bolstering the pass rush as Jared Goff looms with a high-powered Motown attack?
How concerned are Ravens about Madubuike injury?
The bright lights will be out for Monday Night Football but it’s the injury report that has Luke Jones and Nestor concerned beyond the roar of the Detroit Lions. How long will the Baltimore Ravens be without Nnamdi Madubuike bolstering the pass rush as Jared Goff looms with a high-powered Motown attack.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Previewing the game: Let Luke and Nestor get you ready for Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
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.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
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.
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens must mature on defense to close out games
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens must mature on defense to close out games
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following joint practice with Indianapolis
The practice with the Colts was headlined by a fight that led to the ejection of second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins.
Zach Orr downplays any competition between Ravens CBs Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie for playing time
Zach Orr downplays any competition between Ravens CBs Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie for playing time
Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of 2025 training camp
Baltimore will hold its first full-squad practice of training camp on Wednesday.
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 Ravens discounted addition of cornerback Jaire Alexander to defense
The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.
Ravens hope numbers, upside pay off at cornerback for “position-less” secondary
With Jaire Alexander’s arrival, Marlon Humphrey called the possibility of Baltimore having too many corners “a great problem to have.”
Ravens get the “Lamar discount” on Jaire Alexander to bolster secondary
The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the conclusion of spring workouts in Owings Mills.
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.
Zach Orr talks state of Ravens defense in second week of OTAs
Zach Orr talks state of Ravens defense in second week of OTAs
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.
New Ravens safety Malaki Starks and defensive coordinator Zach Orr meet with media in Owings Mills
New Ravens safety Malaki Starks and defensive coordinator Zach Orr meet with media in Owings Mills
In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
After typical start to free agency, Ravens still have much to ponder with secondary
Deciding how to best deploy Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey is a major factor in filling out the rest of Baltimore’s secondary.
