2009 NFL Draft - Rashad Johnson goes to the Cardinals

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After a long wait, Johnson gets the call


Rashad Johnson's living room was packed with friends and family as the NFL draft seemingly walked, crawled, then limped through its second round. This was the round the experts said Rashad might be selected. His agent said the same thing. Each team had 7 minutes to make a pick. And each pick took an eternity. READ MORE

Spending the night in Hamilton, Ala.


When folks around the newsroom found out we were going to Rashad Johnson's house for the first day of the NFL draft, a few wondered: What if he doesn't go in the first two rounds? To that I shrugged, and answered: "I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there." Hello bridge. Not that great to see you. READ MORE