flgreen Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Is Revis longing for Rex and his system? September, 17, 2013 Sep 17 4:35 PM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com So Darrelle Revis reportedly is unhappy with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Two reactions from a New York perspective: Who cares? What did he expect? The former New York Jets star was traded to the Bucs last April because his New York-based agents, serving as the matchmakers, convinced the Bucs to pay Revis what the Jets refused to spend -- $16 million per year. Revis was blinded by the money, overlooking other important factors -- the coach and the defensive system. He apparently has discovered the grass isn't greener on the other side, but the money is. Now, according to FoxSports, Revis is chafing under Greg Schiano's law-and-order regime and upset he's not playing more man-to-man coverage. This, of course, is a departure from his New York days. Under Rex Ryan, Revis played for a player-friendly coach whose scheme was tailored to his strength -- man-to-man. It was a perfect player/scheme marriage, giving birth to the "Revis Island" sensation. In a Cover-2 defense, a big part of what the Bucs do, the cornerbacks are a dime a dozen. It's lunacy to pay a cornerback $16 million a year to play in a zone-based defense. After making such a significant investment in Revis, the Bucs should've tweaked their philosophy to suit Revis, but they apparently haven't done that to his satisfaction. Revis knew about Schiano's reputation as a no-nonsense coach, but he looked past Schiano and saw a familiar face in Dave Wannstedt, the special teams coach. He coached Revis at Pitt. A former Pitt assistant, Jeff Hafley, is the Bucs' assistant secondary coach. If there were concerns about Schiano and his system, Revis was willing to put them aside because of the money. He found a team willing to meeting his asking price, although his six-year, $96 million contract isn't guaranteed. He'll be there through 2014 because they'd never cut him after one year, not after trading a first-round pick, but who knows what will happen beyond '14? Because of his contract problems in New York, Revis was perceived in some circles as a complainer. Now it looks like he's up to his old tricks. Clearly in damage control, he tweeted Tuesday, "What's going on Buc fans. Just to clear the smoke. I'm happy to be a Buccaneer & I'm happy to be a resident of Tampa. ... I'm excited for this year & I'm excited about this team as we move forward to prepare each week to get a W!!!" Translation: As long as they're willing to pay me $765,000 per game (his actual salary), I'll act like I'm loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Revis come back for 8 million a year and we will think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Revis come back for 8 million a year and we will think about it More like $6 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 You'd be kinda stupid to say you wouldn't take Darrelle back for 8 milly 4- 5year deal ? .. But it won't happen... the Buc's already are dysfunctional and have yet to get a win... they wouldn't cut him till 2015 or 2016... if he wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Are they really playing cover 2? Revis was manned up on Holmes for the most part of Week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Revis is trying to go the Deion Sanders route. Next stop Dallas or the 49er's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Is Revis longing for Rex and his system? September, 17, 2013 Sep 17 4:35 PM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com Because of his contract problems in New York, Revis was perceived in some circles as a complainer. Now it looks like he's up to his old tricks. Clearly in damage control, he tweeted Tuesday, "What's going on Buc fans. Just to clear the smoke. I'm happy to be a Buccaneer & I'm happy to be a resident of Tampa. ... I'm excited for this year & I'm excited about this team as we move forward to prepare each week to get a W!!!" Translation:I could care less about being a bucaneer, but I certainly do love not having to pay state income taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Are they really playing cover 2? Revis was manned up on Holmes for the most part of Week 1. They have been playing more zone and some cover 2 philosophies, but this is just sloppy journalism by people who really don't know football that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Best article Cimin's had all year. About time he bashes someone other than the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Weird reading something from Dick Cimini that isn't a Jet hate filled rant about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Rex made Revis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 does dick realize revis and sanchez are out of the picture ? can't this asswipe write about demarrio davis, vlad or big mo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanightmare225 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Don't care what anyone says revis was my favorite jet and one of the greatest jets of all time.. Sucks he couldn't be a lifetime jet but hopefully it will work out for us in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 does dick realize revis and sanchez are out of the picture ? can't this asswipe write about demarrio davis, vlad or big mo ? Not this week. They all played pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Are they really playing cover 2? Revis was manned up on Holmes for the most part of Week 1. all 15 plays holmes was on the field?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Rex made Revis. Worst coach ever. Fire him and hire someone like Schiano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 all 15 plays holmes was on the field?!?! Was that his snap count? Didnt realize it was that low. Honestly though which Jet receiver would you need Revis to shadow all game. They all shadow themselves pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Was that his snap count? Didnt realize it was that low. Honestly though which Jet receiver would you need Revis to shadow all game. They all shadow themselves pretty much. yea i dont know the exact snaps but he didnt play long. Revis himself was on a snap count too cardboard cutouts can cover the jets receivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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