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Gordon McGuinness

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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Thoughts on the Ravens preseason win over the Vikings, including: - The WR3 battle appears to be over - Gwyn's first start - Up and down day for Ioane gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/ravens-at-...
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Ravens at Vikings Immediate Takeaways
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Minnesota Vikings 13-3 on Saturday afternoon, but in preseason it’s not really the score that matters.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The three things I'm most interested in when the Ravens take the field on Saturday night: gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/ravens-vs-...
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Ravens vs. Eagles Preseason Preview
The Baltimore Ravens kickoff preseason of the Jesse Minter era on Saturday evening and we already know that Lamar Jackson and other key starters will not play, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t p...
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
There's a lot of positive noise out of Baltimore in the early stages of training camp. Here's what I'm buying and selling. gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/buying-and...
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Buying and Selling Early Training Camp Hype
The Baltimore Ravens are just a few days into training camp but there has already been plenty of buzz to get excited about.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Wrote 2,500 words on what the Ravens roster might look like in 2028: gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/baltimore-...
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Baltimore Ravens 2028 Roster Outlook
With 17 days still to go before the Ravens’ rookies report to training camp, we’re still in that pre-pre-season lull where there is not much to react to.
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Joe from Queens @buffalowins.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚨 🚨 new series called the Media Group Chat. Q&A w/media on certain topics. Topic is AI and sports coverage. I’ve enlisted the help of @sarahspain.com @thadbrown7.bsky.social @bytimgraham.bsky.social @jeffpearlman.bsky.social @gordonmcg.bsky.social @wyshynski.bsky.social Article in comments
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A new series examining the Ravens roster by position. Up first: Quarterback gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/state-of-t...
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State of the Ravens: Quarterback
After a couple of weeks to recharge following the NFL Draft I will now be kicking off a series where I look at the Ravens current roster at each position.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Why (imo) the Ravens drafted Vega Ioane: gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/3-reasons-...
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3 Reasons Why The Ravens Drafted Vega Ioane (Even Over Rueben Bain Jr.)
As the picks came off the board one after another on Thursday evening, it looked like another classic Baltimore Ravens draft where a top defensive player fell right into their laps.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Back once again with another three round Ravens mock draft, this time with the fantastic @ravenstalkpodcast.bsky.social This one included a trade down in round 1! gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/3-round-ra...
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3 Round Ravens Mock Draft with Samuel Njoku
This time with a trade down!
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I have a draftable grade on three punters and two kickers this year. This punter class rocks, actually: gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/2026-nfl-d...
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2026 NFL Draft: Punter and Kicker Rankings
You’d have to be a sick man to rank draft eligible punters and kickers.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Alongside the substack I have launched a YouTube channel. Very much still getting to grips with video editing but having fun learning something new: youtu.be/OfJu2WyLEzM?...
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Baltimore Ravens Draft Strategy: The One Rule They Can’t Break
YouTube video by Ravens in 5
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Glenn Clark @glennclarkradio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Miss anything from today's show? Including Brad Brach on the Orioles, @gordonmcg.bsky.social Ravens/#NFLDraft, Maryland MF Eric Spanos and much more? Listen glennclarkradio.com/archives/ Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZwC...
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Glenn Clark Radio April 9, 2026 (Brad Brach, Gordon McGuinness, Eric Spanos)
Time for a Thursday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, plenty to chat about this afternoon as the last time we talked, the Orioles-White Sox series was still in the balance, fast-forward and the O’s…
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Ah Steve, lovely to here from you! Appreciate it!
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The editor, the graphic designers, social media managers, on screen talent and more. All incredibly hard working, passionate and smart. Most of all I will miss how fun it was to take on big events like the NFL Draft with them every year.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A lot has been said about PFF in the past few years, but what a lot of people don't realise is how incredibly hard the small group of us who remained worked in that span. Every single person who left PFF yesterday will make your organisation better.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Like many others, yesterday was my last day at PFF. I had an incredible 12 years as a full time member of staff and got to do things I would have never dreamed of when I first fell in love with football as a 14 year old in Scotland.
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John Owning @johnowning.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Unfortunately, I was a part of the PFF layoffs today. Really enjoyed my time there, where I met and worked with so many kind, hard-working and incredibly talented people. Excited to see what's next. Appreciate y'all.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The most commonly mocked players to the Ravens with the 14th overall pick are Vega Ioane and Spencer Fano, but who is the better fit? gordonmcguinness.substack.com/p/spencer-fa...
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Spencer Fano vs. Vega Ioane
Who is the better fit for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the 2026 NFL Draft?
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
One of my favorite ways to use mock draft simulators is to map out different scenarios, including the worst case scenario. I did that for the Ravens and still think they are in a really strong position at pick 14: open.substack.com/pub/gordonmc...
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Worst Case Ravens' Draft Scenario
(it's not that bad)
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I think you probably want one more outside guy, but it depends what they think of the young guys from last year's class. Which is murky with a new coaching staff
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Some thoughts on the Ravens options to boost their edge rotation: open.substack.com/pub/gordonmc...
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The Best Remaining Edge Options for the Ravens
With the top of the market gone, these veteran pass-rushers could still help round out Baltimore’s rotation.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I think Jordan makes a lot of sense. I think Mesidor probably offer more upside because he's still an excellent pass-rusher to go along with the run D chops too
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Blessing and a curse. They can easily go a number of ways at 14, but there's also not a clear cut answer
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Yeah if they got Clowney my mind would change a bit. There's still upside with Mesidor on a rookie deal though, despite the fact that you might not want to commit to a huge second contract
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Can't gate keep this until my next mock draft on Monday, I am starting to be all in on the idea of Akheem Mesidor to the Ravens at 14. We know they wanted to pair Crosby and Hendrickson, and Mesidor would be a great complement to TH given his run stopping ability. Age guardrails be damned!
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
One key stat for every new Ravens player: open.substack.com/pub/gordonmc...
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What the Numbers Say About the Ravens’ New Additions
One key stat for every player Baltimore has added so far in free agency.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
So much points to this being exactly as the Ravens described it and it's just getting ignored. Maddening.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
It's hard to believe that Eric DeCosta was counting on the knee of a player he was trading TWO first round draft picks for being 100% beyond two years? This trade back out has broken brains.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Get Clowney in at edge too and they'll be in a better spot there
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Osa would be a phenomenal fit. Also think they should be asking the Bears about Gervon Dexter
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Daniel Jones ranked 31st among QBs with a 3.1% big time throw rate in 2025. That 3.1% rate was his best since 2020. Lot of money for a player who I don't think elevates your offense.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Wild 12 hours for the Ravens, time for a new mock draft! open.substack.com/pub/gordonmc...
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Post Trey Hendrickson Signing Mock Draft
After a wild 12 hours that saw the Ravens pull out of the Maxx Crosby trade and sign edge defender Trey Hendrickson, it’s time to jump right back in with another mock draft.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
So the Hendrickson deal is essentially 2 years/$60 million and then the Ravens can make a decision from what I can tell from the early reporting. Think they'd still prefer Crosby, but it's a good fall back plan.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
And they waited until all the top edge defenders minus Hendrickson were off the board to back out? People seem to be missing that the trade falling through hurts the Ravens too
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Exactly, the simplest explanation is the most likely one in this scenario
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Me when I drop an Occam's Razor reference into the group chat to battle against conspiracy theories on the Maxx Crosby trade
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
That's all true but I'm sorry I need another 10 minutes to laugh at this then I can panic
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Been laughing for 10 minutes straight about the dude who vowed to shave his head if the Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I just know this is tied to an etsy witch somewhere
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Kinda mad about that one 😅
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Yup, exactly!
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Yeah I think with Doyle's previous experience more 11 is likely. Looked at some data today and Simpson is a better fit for wide zone so I think it does make sense in that regard
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The Ravens should protect the Linderbaum pick but be willing to offset everything else here. Can get a guard in the Kolar range, perhaps a WR and EDGE in the Jones/Likely range.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Better in pass pro but not as good a run blocker as Linderbaum
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Elgton Jenkins is the best available Tyler Linderbaum replacement for the Ravens, and it wouldn't impact the comp pick formula
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Could always go back in and trade for him now though
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The Ravens offensive line is currently worse on paper (with a lot of time to improve at this point) but it's hard to be mad at them not being willing to spend $27m per year for Linderbaum. Don't love the Simpson signing, but I do think he's better than Vorhees.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The Packers getting a 4th round pick for a player who had already posted his goodbye on Instagram is pretty incredible business
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Maxx Crosby's PFF pass-rush win rate in the 4th quarter is over 4 percentage points (a big gap in PRWR) better than any Ravens edge in that span. I think most people watching the Ravens defense in recent years have known that they badly needed a closer.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Wonder if part of the Ravens thinking is that they don't think there's a huge drop off between picks 14 and 45 this year. That 2027 first will loom large, but I can understand the logic that 14 this year is not as valuable as it was in previous years.
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Gordon McGuinness @gordonmcg.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Two first for Maxx Crosby: a risk the Ravens had to take open.substack.com/pub/gordonmc...
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Maxx Crosby Trade: Risk and Reward
Baltimore gave up two first-round picks for Crosby. Here’s the risk, the reward, and why the move was necessary.
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