Now we know why ...
... the Ravens didn't take a cornerback in the third round. They traded for a veteran. Here's what The Sun's Jamison Hensley wrote:
The Ravens addressed their need at cornerback, trading a fourth-round pick to the Oakland Raiders for Fabian Washington.
A first-round pick in 2005, Washington was expendable after the Raiders had traded for DeAngelo Hall. In four seasons with Oakland, Washington had 112 tackles and five interceptions.
Washington does come to the Ravens with some baggage. He learned last week that he would avoid prosecution for his February arrest on a domestic battery charge as long as he completes a program for first-time offenders.
Washington, 24, was arrested at his home in East Manatee County, Fla., after the responding police officer noticed a red mark on the neck of Washington's 21-year-old live-in girlfriend.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and said the altercation didn't get physical.
The Sun's Web site is temporarily experiencing technical difficulties. We are working to correct the issue and will have more on the Washington trade and Day 2 of the NFL draft as soon as the problems are resolved.
Comments
I was hoping the Ravens would trade for a DB rather than draft one. Listen, the Ravens already have a couple of young DBs, Martin and Pittman, another young DB that can't start right away doesn't help the Ravens this season. Going after Washington is the right move. Forget about his personal stuff. The Ravens are going to have an interesting secondary this year. Good Move!
Posted by: RYDA | April 27, 2008 12:44 PM
The only way the Raiders improve thier draft performance is if Al Davis gets hit by a bus.
Posted by: Ken | April 27, 2008 4:33 PM
Al Davis has OLD TIMERS. Look at the draft. No offensive linesman who should block for Russell, no defensive tackles were taken in the draft this year. Al should go up to the owners box and watch the game and stay out of the every day affairs.
Posted by: Joe | April 27, 2008 9:30 PM
Fab is locked and loaded!!!! He is very happy to be set free from the "Black Hole" and can't wait to showcase his talent. With a intense leader like Ray Lewis (also from FL) pushing him you will see how great he can be.
Posted by: Str8BucIn | April 27, 2008 10:25 PM
FABIAN WASHINGTON WAS OUR LEFTOVERS, HAHAHAHAHA! YOU GUYS GOT OWNED!
Posted by: RAIDER FAN | May 2, 2008 4:41 PM