Ravens have traded CB Derrick Martin to the Packers

[pack4to84]

http://twitter.com/RavensInsider

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Ravens-traded-cornerback-Derrick-Martin-to-Packers.html

The Baltimore Ravens have traded safety-cornerback Derrick Martin to the Green Bay Packers, according to a league source.

The terms of the compensation haven't been disclosed, but it's likely a 2010 late-round conditional draft pick.

Martin had a strong training camp and preseason, but wasn't slated for much playing time in Baltimore.

He intercepted a pass this preseason.

An athletic former sixth-round draft pick from Wyoming, Martin drew praise from Ravens coach John Harbaugh for his consistency with Harbaugh predicting he had a good chance to make the 53-man roster.

Martin also operates as a gunner on the punt team.

He was sidelined last season on injured reserve, undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.

5'10 202

[RashanGary]

Sweet. I've never liked our backup corners (well documented). I don't like Lee. I don't like Blackmon. Underwood, who knows, but he stinks right now.

Maybe this guy gives us a viable 4th corner after Harris, Woodson and Tramon. Hopefully we traded a player (FB, OL, WR), not a draft pick.

[Lurker64]

Hopefully we traded a player (FB, OL, WR), not a draft pick.

Agreed. Maybe we gave them Tony Moll? That'd be good.

[Farley Face]

Sweet. I've never liked our backup corners (well documented). I don't like Lee. I don't like Blackmon. Underwood, who knows, but he stinks right now.

Maybe this guy gives us a viable 4th corner after Harris, Woodson and Tramon. Hopefully we traded a player (FB, OL, WR), not a draft pick.

He was their third string strong safety.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Player_Roster/Depth_Chart.aspx

[pack4to84]

He is a Safety-cornerback maybe to replace Bush.

[RashanGary]

He is a Safety-cornerback maybe to replace Bush.

I'm hoping he replaces either Lee or Blackmon. Both of those guys stink.

[Farley Face]

2006 Draft Bio. Sounded like more of a corner than safety coming out.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/20195.html

[KYPack]

We don't need 7th round picks in next years draft, any more.

We need some back-ups and stud hoss crazy guys for ST.

I endorse this trade 100%.

I am KYPACK.

[red]

He is a Safety-cornerback maybe to replace Bush.

I'm hoping he replaces either Lee or Blackmon. Both of those guys stink.

williams looked like shit too. none of the guys besides woodson and harris are worth holding on too

[Lurker64]

I don't like to give up sixth round picks though, Thompson seems to do really well with those.

[MJZiggy]

Think of it this way: didn't he get Grant for a 6th?

[pack4to84]

I've always been a big Derrick Martin fan, and so it's disappointing to see him leave without ever making an impact with us. Good luck to him, though.

I felt Martin has looked good thus far.

Both quotes from Raven fans

[pack4to84]

Phone chat with Derrick Martin after trade to GB: "I'm excited about the opportunity. I had a blast in Baltimore, but it's time to move on."

More Martin: "I guess Green Bay liked what they saw from me out there. I'm going to play safety, cornerback and special teams."14 minutes ago from web

[Farley Face]

I don't like to give up sixth round picks though, Thompson seems to do really well with those.

Montgomery, Bragg, Culver, Jolly, Hall, Bishop, Crosby, Wynn, Underwood, and of course Ryan Grant. Not bad.

[Fritz]

He is a Safety-cornerback maybe to replace Bush.

I'm hoping he replaces either Lee or Blackmon. Both of those guys stink.

williams looked like shit too. none of the guys besides woodson and harris are worth holding on too

That is a ridiculous statement. Glad you're not the Packers GM.