flgreen Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Revis’ impending departure shows Ryan’s power slipping By STEVE SERBY Last Updated: 4:10 AM, April 15, 2013 Posted: 12:54 AM, April 15, 2013 Jets Blog Steve Serby By now, Rex Ryan surely has come to grips with a most sobering reality, that where there is smoke around Darrelle Revis, there is fire, and there isn’t a Rextinguisher in sight. When Revis shows up today at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Circus for his awkward reunion with his coach and team, either he will find Ryan bound and gagged and tied to a chair in GM John Idzik’s office, or hemming and hawing over the trade whispers that he swore he never heard even when they became a rolling thunder, or completely in the dark, a lame duck coach stripped of his power, no longer the big, bad, bold, braggadocious voice in the decision-making process. WHO GOES THERE? Rex Ryan may hardly recognize his overhauled team today when he meets the players before the start of voluntary workouts. The looming trade to Tampa Bay of the NFL’s best cornerback, if executed, would serve as another reminder of ruinous philosophical differences between a GM and a head coach with entirely different visions and agendas. Goodbye, Revis Island. Hello, Ryan Island. Stranded by Woody Johnson, a human Band-Aid who won’t be able to stop the bleeding. With Revis, or without Revis. And that’s the point. You trade your best player when the owner does not want to pay his best player. You trade your best player when you have gaping holes all over the place, from franchise quarterback to pass rusher to guard to tight end to wide receiver to Wildcat quarterback. You trade your best player when you reach the conclusion it is unwise to pay any cornerback, even this cornerback, $15 million a year, when you know full well that your team won’t be playing in the first New York Super Bowl until you first and foremost find your franchise quarterback, and then plug the bountiful leaks on the ship that be sinking. The Bucs need Revis, and Revis needs the Bucs, because the bucks stop there. The Bucs need Revis because they believe they are ready to make their move, and who better than Revis to deal with Drew Brees and Matt Ryan twice a year? The Jets need a lot more than Revis to deal with Tom Brady twice a year. It takes two to tango, and it is time for Idzik to dance. If for no other reason than to stave off an inevitable Revis-vs.-Jets distraction. Idzik has not blinked, has been as deliberate and calculated as advertised, has waited for Revis to rehab his knee, the only smart play he could make. He hasn’t let them see him sweat over the nightmare scenario in which Revis walks after the season with no compensation in return, confident a healing Revis would bring some salivating or desperate suitor, either now, or later. But with the NFL Draft a mere 11 days away, the future is now to make a deal. A deal that would, at bare minimum, give the Jets Tampa Bay’s 13th pick to lump with their own ninth pick. When Revis leaves the Hospital For Special Surgery in the morning and treks out to Florham Park, it will slap him in the face when he scans the locker room that a new day has dawned in Jetville. And it’s always darkest before the dawn. Bart Scott? Gone. Mike DeVito? Gone. Sione Pouha? Gone. Shonn Greene? Gone. All of them lockered right near him. LaRon Landry? Gone. Calvin Pace? Gone. Dustin Keller? Gone. Yeremiah Bell? Gone. Eric Smith? Matt Slauson? Gone. Brandon Moore? Going. Bryan Thomas? Going. Tim Tebow? Still here? Are you kidding me? But going, sing Hallelujah. No more silly sermons from the top to Pray Like A Jet. And wouldn’t it be nice if Bucs coach Greg Schiano would consent to take Tebow off the Jets’ hands and use him to, oh, I don’t know, crash somebody’s Victory Formation? Revis tearing his ACL in September was a blessing in disguise for him in that it spared him most of the Buttfumbled season. If he believes Mark Sanchez can get him back to a third AFC Championship game, then he is the only one. Knowing Sanchez or David Garrard are the favorites to quarterback the 2013 Jets ought to make $15 million and two reasons why Revis will embrace the greener pastures in Tampa, if he hasn’t already. Knowing Ryan either misled him, or was powerless to sway Woody Johnson, would be another. Knowing the owner never had any intention of showing him the money would be yet another. Goodbye, Revis Island. Hello, Ryan Island. steve.serby@nypost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 This week is going to be a circus, with the Ryan-Revis-Sanchez-Tebow storylines swirling around. You can already see on Twitter how ESPN and NFLN are hovering over Florham Park looking for headlines. Hopefully, Idzik leads them through it without fomenting the situation. Could really be a defining week in what his regime looks like. The wild card being how much Woody Johnson has learned about not all attention being good attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 They key is let it be the SAME played out storylines that people have read so much they pretty much look past them. We could make a list. LOL If anything new happens from dumb things being said or done then it will be a silly sh*tstorm circus again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 So what is so bad about a revamped roster after a 6 and 10 disaster of a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 This week is going to be a circus, with the Ryan-Revis-Sanchez-Tebow storylines swirling around. You can already see on Twitter how ESPN and NFLN are hovering over Florham Park looking for headlines. Hopefully, Idzik leads them through it without fomenting the situation. Could really be a defining week in what his regime looks like. The wild card being how much Woody Johnson has learned about not all attention being good attention. The only circus is the media coverage and desperate attempts by reporters trying to manufacture storylines. This Serby article, while an entertaining read, is nothing but conjecture. Just because the media is telling you it's a circus doesn't mean it's true. Stop being a sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 The media of course will do every thing it can to stir the poop, and keep the circus in town, but I don’t think they will have much luck…………………..For now Rex is going to be much more subdued. As he has been since Idzik has been in the building. Make a few statements about how the Jets will surprise people. Scribes will try to blow it up, but it just won’t be the same. Revis wants this trade to happen. They are paying him, nice weather , no state tax, he won’t do anything to put a stick in the spokes. Sanchez really is never controversial. Tebow won’t be trotted out in front of 3,000 reporters. It will all be good. If Revis is still on the team in May, the fun will begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Idzik has done everything right- start running a organization in professional manner try to rebuild instaed of making headlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 This week is going to be a circus, with the Ryan-Revis-Sanchez-Tebow storylines swirling around. You can already see on Twitter how ESPN and NFLN are hovering over Florham Park looking for headlines. Hopefully, Idzik leads them through it without fomenting the situation. Could really be a defining week in what his regime looks like. The wild card being how much Woody Johnson has learned about not all attention being good attention. yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 ******* media. I swear they'll pay for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Idzik has done everything right- start running a organization in professional manner try to rebuild instaed of making headlines agree 100% with FABA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 J This fell on it's face, didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Idzik has done everything right- start running a organization in professional manner try to rebuild instaed of making headlines Yeah - really like the direction right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 This fell on it's face, didn't it? Dbatesman PM'd me the E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 So what is so bad about a revamped roster after a 6 and 10 disaster of a season What's really revamped about it? I know the draft (and possible mini draft) is yet to come but this team has gaping holes that don't even include the wasteland known as the QB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Dbatesman PM'd me the E. Well here's a T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The only circus is the media coverage and desperate attempts by reporters trying to manufacture storylines. This Serby article, while an entertaining read, is nothing but conjecture. Just because the media is telling you it's a circus doesn't mean it's true. Stop being a sheep. THARE IS NUTHIN TO SEE HERE FELLAS KEEP IT MOVIN ALRIIIIIGHT IM TALKING TO YOU MOVE IT ALONG THERE NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I like Idzik. s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I like Idzik. s BOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 THARE IS NUTHIN TO SEE HERE FELLAS KEEP IT MOVIN ALRIIIIIGHT IM TALKING TO YOU MOVE IT ALONG THERE NOW Why will this week be a circus? Will there be so many distractions the Jets won't be able to lift weights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Why will this week be a circus? Will there be so many distractions the Jets won't be able to lift weights? If what the media says has so little effect, why do you care what the media says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 They key is let it be the SAME played out storylines that people have read so much they pretty much look past them. We could make a list. LOL If anything new happens from dumb things being said or done then it will be a silly sh*tstorm circus again this year. It is "No Comment" week! Wouldn't that be great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Frank's on the money - Idzik is saving the Jets and their followers a bunch of embarrassment which is just what the doctor ordered. There will be P-lenty of embarrassment left even with his efforts to tear down the tents to the Rex and Mikey circus of 2011/12. I like everything I've seen this guy do so far - and if his hands are in the gag on Rex's mouth thus far - he's even better in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Meh....this week would have been so much interesting with Tanny in the saddle. I fear that this will be boring week with so much potential for drama. What have you done Mr. Idzik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADEDGREEN Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Maybe the gheys will come out and save us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 If what the media says has so little effect, why do you care what the media says? Because it's annoying fielding constant "what's up with the Jets" questions from co-workers and friends. Nothing is up with the Jets... They buy that there is some huge circus atmosphere going on simply because Cimini and his ilk barrage us with stories every 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Because it's annoying fielding constant "what's up with the Jets" questions from co-workers and friends. Nothing is up with the Jets... They buy that there is some huge circus atmosphere going on simply because Cimini and his ilk barrage us with stories every 30 minutes. .Stories or INFORMATION?!!?! YOU decide, America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Cimini and his ilk barrage us with stories every 30 minutes. REVENGE OF THE ILK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Check out Pac doing that thing where he pretends people use him as a resource for Jets analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Check out Pac doing that thing where he pretends people use him as a resource for Jets analysis. I'm omipotent with all things Jets and NFL draft. I don't comment in most of the draft threads because it would be like Stephen Hawking talking science with Mr. Wizard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That kid Ziggy Marley from NYU is going to be a stud... like really.. a beast and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADEDGREEN Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 REVENGE OF THE ILK Riot yo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 ******* media. I swear they'll pay for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 s JETS-JETS-JETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Stand as one against the evil media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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