Post by yanghongyu on May 3, 2011 3:02:32 GMT
Years from now, the Baltimore Ravens may laugh about the craziness they endured before taking Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith in the initial round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
But for now, they want draft-pick compensation from the Bears for your failed trade that pressured the Ravens to skip the 26th choice, in accordance to the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune.
The NFL confirmed Friday that it's searching into the scenario, which happened Thursday evening following the Ravens told the league they had agreed to deliver the 26th pick to the Bears in exchange for the 29th selection along with a fourth-rounder (127th general). Nevertheless, Rasheed Wallac white jerseys
Chicago didn't confirm the trade towards the league in time, forcing Baltimore to fall back again within the draft order.
Ravens proprietor Steve Bisciotti was mad about the faux pas, and he told the Bears and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as much,the Tribune noted, citing sources.
Bears common manager Jerry Angelo took blame for the scenario, calling it a "glitch."
"We had a disconnect," Angelo said Thursday night. "There might be some thing said about it because of not communicating using the league in proper protocol. That was my fault. I called Baltimore and apologized to Baltimore and informed them it was our fault."
In accordance to the Tribune, Angelo told two employees members to inform the league concerning the deal, but each thought the other was doing it. Thus, the contact was not made, putting the Ravens inside a poor spot.
Using the trade not official, Baltimore was informed to make its choice or drop back to 27th. While Ravens coach John Harbaugh was on the phone with Smith, general supervisor Ozzie Newsome desperately attempted to make his choice, but time ran out, and the Kansas City Chiefs were placed on the clock. Rasheed Wallac red jerseys
Thankfully for your Ravens, the Chiefs took Pittsburgh wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin at No. 26, allowing Baltimore to select Smith.
The Bears wanted to maneuver up so they could choose Wisconsin offensive tackle Gabe Carimi. They were able to land him at No. 29 anyway.
"It turned out all right," Angelo said.
The Ravens were pleased the Bears' blunder didn't lead the Chiefs to consider Smith.
"There was a possible for us to shed it, indeed," Newsome acknowledged. "But we got the player, and we're just happy to have him."
Newsome stated more than 1 team approached the Ravens about a trade, however the Bears provided the best offer.
Newsome also had a trade drop apart within the initial spherical of the 2003 draft. Joe Dumars blue jerseys
He was attempting to seal a deal using the Minnesota Vikings to maneuver back again from No. 7, but the Ravens ran out of time and had to wait till the ninth pick to draft defensive tackle Kevin Williams, now a six-time Professional Bowl selection. The Jacksonville Jaguars rushed to take quarterback Byron Leftwich at No. 7, and also the Carolina Panthers snuck in at No. eight to consider offensive tackle Jordan Gross.
But for now, they want draft-pick compensation from the Bears for your failed trade that pressured the Ravens to skip the 26th choice, in accordance to the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune.
The NFL confirmed Friday that it's searching into the scenario, which happened Thursday evening following the Ravens told the league they had agreed to deliver the 26th pick to the Bears in exchange for the 29th selection along with a fourth-rounder (127th general). Nevertheless, Rasheed Wallac white jerseys
Chicago didn't confirm the trade towards the league in time, forcing Baltimore to fall back again within the draft order.
Ravens proprietor Steve Bisciotti was mad about the faux pas, and he told the Bears and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as much,the Tribune noted, citing sources.
Bears common manager Jerry Angelo took blame for the scenario, calling it a "glitch."
"We had a disconnect," Angelo said Thursday night. "There might be some thing said about it because of not communicating using the league in proper protocol. That was my fault. I called Baltimore and apologized to Baltimore and informed them it was our fault."
In accordance to the Tribune, Angelo told two employees members to inform the league concerning the deal, but each thought the other was doing it. Thus, the contact was not made, putting the Ravens inside a poor spot.
Using the trade not official, Baltimore was informed to make its choice or drop back to 27th. While Ravens coach John Harbaugh was on the phone with Smith, general supervisor Ozzie Newsome desperately attempted to make his choice, but time ran out, and the Kansas City Chiefs were placed on the clock. Rasheed Wallac red jerseys
Thankfully for your Ravens, the Chiefs took Pittsburgh wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin at No. 26, allowing Baltimore to select Smith.
The Bears wanted to maneuver up so they could choose Wisconsin offensive tackle Gabe Carimi. They were able to land him at No. 29 anyway.
"It turned out all right," Angelo said.
The Ravens were pleased the Bears' blunder didn't lead the Chiefs to consider Smith.
"There was a possible for us to shed it, indeed," Newsome acknowledged. "But we got the player, and we're just happy to have him."
Newsome stated more than 1 team approached the Ravens about a trade, however the Bears provided the best offer.
Newsome also had a trade drop apart within the initial spherical of the 2003 draft. Joe Dumars blue jerseys
He was attempting to seal a deal using the Minnesota Vikings to maneuver back again from No. 7, but the Ravens ran out of time and had to wait till the ninth pick to draft defensive tackle Kevin Williams, now a six-time Professional Bowl selection. The Jacksonville Jaguars rushed to take quarterback Byron Leftwich at No. 7, and also the Carolina Panthers snuck in at No. eight to consider offensive tackle Jordan Gross.