Baltimore Ravens' Defense: What to Expect in '09

The 2008 Raven's had a lot to be proud of, especially the defense. There are now some holes to be filled on the team with several offseason losses, Corey Ivy, Bart Scott, and Jim Leonhard. This is an overview of the replacements and the returners. It will go in the order of: Cornerbacks, safeties, defensive ends, defensive tackles, and linebackers. I will use the state of the art and high-tech stat projecting and grading system, also know as my noggin. No. 22 Samari Rolle Strengths: Coverage, pass blocking Weaknesses: Age, tackling Grade: B- Projected stats: 35 tackles, five deflections, one interception. 11 INT yards No. 31 Fabian Washington Strengths: Speed, coverage, pass blocking Weaknesses: Small stature, tackling Grade: B Projected stats: 33 tackles, seven deflections, three interceptions, .5 sacks, 75 INT yards No. 24 Domonique Foxworth Strengths: Speed, pass blocking, coverage, tackling Weaknesses: Small stature Grade: B+ Projected Stats: 41 tackles, ... (link)