Now, with two of the fastest cornerbacks in the NFL (Foxworth and Fabian Washington), the Ravens believe they can handle the top receivers in their division.
Foxworth believes it, too.
"I've been able to play against some of the best receivers in the league and fared quiet well against most of them," Foxworth said. "So I feel really, really confident about entering this division."
At Friday's news conference, Foxworth seemed shocked he landed with the Ravens.
When free agency began, his agent ran through the list of interested teams, including the Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Ravens.
"Once you hear Ravens, I'm [saying]: 'Stop. Stop right there. Baltimore is an option?' " Foxworth said. "They get bumped to the front of the list. You sacrifice some of the other things that are important to you because being close to home is obviously of premium importance in my thinking."
Newsome, who hadn't spent this much on a cornerback since Rolle (six years for $30.5 million) in 2005, turned his head toward Foxworth.
"I wish I had known that yesterday," Newsome said with a smile.
