Cary Williams: two games, two interceptions

Cary Williams read Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb’s eyes and wide receiver Santana Moss’ footwork, immediately diagnosing the pass pattern.

And the Baltimore Ravens’ cornerback recorded his second interception of the preseason Saturday night during a 23-3 win over the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field.

Williams positioned himself in front of Moss for the pick and returned it 37 yards.

“Santana Moss was running a post,” Williams said. “He tried to widen me out a little bit, and come back underneath me. I stayed over top and the ball was a little underthrown.

“I guess Donovan was trying to give the guy an advantage on the ball because of my position, I was on top of the shoulder. And I just came down, seen it, and intercepted it. Tried to run as fast as I could.”

While Travis Fisher got the start struggled against the Redskins, Williams thrived and could move up on the depth chart.

Suspended for the first two games without pay for violating the NFL personal-conduct policy, the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder is emerging as a valuable contributor in the secondary.

Williams isn't resting on his laurels.

“I still feel like I’ve got work to do,” Williams said. “I’m never satisfied, I’m never content with where I’m at. Although those interceptions are great and it feels great to get interceptions, I still have things I need to improve on. I’m not the perfect corner, I’m not Darrelle Revis by any means, and that’s the standard right now.

“Him and Nnamdi Asomugha, those guys are the standard. I’m just going to go out there and take it one day at a time and try to learn something each day, become a sponge, and try to improve my game each day.”

Down the road, Williams would like to develop into a starter

“If it comes to that, yeah, I’m ready,” Williams said. “I know I have to grow as a player, I have to mature as a player. There are some things I could’ve done better, and I can improve every day. I’m going to prepare like I’m a starter, so that I can go out there and help my team win.”

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