Tony Lombardi

1 month ago | russellstreetreport.com | Tony Lombardi

A new schedule can be misleading. We’ve known the Ravens 2025 opponents since the end of the 2024 season, so those should come as no surprise. But the deception lies in our own preconceived notions that all teams in 2025 will perform as they did in 2024. History tells us that is never the case. Some teams that did well last season will fail this coming season. Others that struggled will find their stride and make a playoff push. That’s the nature of the NFL beast.

2 months ago | russellstreetreport.com | Tony Lombardi |grandbaby Elise |Shawshank Redemption

Yesterday the Ravens hosted their annual Pre-Draft Luncheon (aka the Liar’s Luncheon) and to no one’s surprise, there was little in the way of headline news revelations. That said, there were a few topics discussed that raised an eyebrow or two but let’s keep in mind, that GM Eric DeCosta has become a master manipulator of the media, the intent of which is to distract – to not reveal his cards too soon but at the same time, project interest, real or otherwise.

2 months ago | russellstreetreport.com | Tony Lombardi |grandbaby Elise |Shawshank Redemption

Expectations can be dangerous, particularly if they are set too high. But if you’re a Ravens fan, it’s hard not to expect the best from a generational quarterback and a blue-chip organization. A championship is the benchmark and anything short of the franchise’s third Lombardi Trophy is considered a failure. In 2019, Lamar Jackson was the NFL’s second-ever unanimous MVP. The Ravens were on a roll. They entered the postseason with 12 consecutive wins by an average margin of 18 points.

Mar 2, 2025 | russellstreetreport.com | Tony Lombardi |grandbaby Elise |Shawshank Redemption

Any media outlet that provides sports coverage, owes it to their audience to inform and educate in an accurate way, assuming of course the intent is to be credible. Outlets that are consistently credible develop reputations as reliable sources. Those that don’t eventually lose the trust of their audience. Enter Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan. Now before I get too far along, let me make it clear where I stand on the three-headed monster that forms Inside Access.

Feb 11, 2025 | russellstreetreport.com | Tony Lombardi |grandbaby Elise |Shawshank Redemption

I’ve had the opportunity to sit down with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti on several occasions. Each time I walk away thinking how impressive he is, and it has nothing to do with his money. It is almost always about how he processes a question and then takes you on a journey, the destination of which is a response that surpasses your wildest expectations. He has a keen eye. He sees the strengths that people possess and then tries to align them with organizational roles that best suit those strengths.