Wilson: Ravens' Webb turns on the speed

BALTIMORE – Lardarius Webb was a prolific kickoff returner at Nicholls State, earning All-American honors.

Those skills translated on the NFL level on Sunday during the Baltimore Ravens’ 30-7 victory over the previously undefeated Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

The rookie cornerback returned the opening kickoff of the second half 95 yards for a touchdown.

“Everybody just got their man,” Webb said. “I just saw a hole and ran as fast as I can. We’ve been working all week on getting our man and staying on him for more than a second.

“They blocked it great. I’ve got to take them out to eat or something. It really set a tone for the whole team. It was an important runback.”

Webb didn’t need much time to break away from the Broncos’ pursuit at the Ravens’ 30-yard line before reversing field to his right.

It turned into a one-sided footrace from there as Webb turned on his 4.35 speed.

“I’ll take my speed every day,” he said. “I saw people on my side and I said, ‘Let me get to the sideline.’”

After his first career NFL touchdown, Webb didn’t have any big plays to celebrate the achievement.

“I’m just going to go home and chill and thank the Lord,” he said. “Just going to go home and relax.”

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