Jetfan13 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is there a return to Revis Island in the Jets’ future? Cornerback Darrelle Revis would “love” to come back to the Jets and to play for coach Rex Ryan again, according to a source. The Buccaneers are expected to either trade or release Revis by 4 p.m. Wednesday. If no trade is worked out, Revis will be a free agent. The source emphasized Revis never wanted to leave New York and always said he wanted to be a Jet for the rest of his career. The Jets were unwilling to pay Revis the $16 million per year he was looking for and traded him to Tampa Bay last April. The Jets opened up free agency very quietly, but bringing back Revis would be a major splash. Nevertheless, a potential battle could develop for Revis’ services between the Jets and the rival Patriots. New England lost top corner Aqib Talib to Denver and figures to be in the running for Revis. A possible union between Bill Belichick and Revis would make Ryan ill. The Buccaneers sent the Jets a first-round pick in last year’s draft and a fourth-round pick in this year’s to acquire Revis, a five-time Pro Bowler. But Tampa has a new general manager and a new coach, and Revis is not a fit for coach Lovie Smith’s Tampa 2 defense. There is no doubt Ryan would love to have Revis, one of his favorite players, return. The question is whether owner Woody Johnson and general manager John Idzik sign off on it. A source familiar with Johnson’s thinking said, “No way.” Revis may become a more and more attractive option as the hours go by, after the Jets lost out on their top two cornerback targets. Vontae Davis, a player the Jets made a strong push for, re-signed with the Colts for four years and $39 million and Alterraun Verner signed a four-year $26.5 million deal with the Buccaneers. The Jets need a top cornerback after releasing Antonio Cromartie on Sunday. A reunion with Cromartie is also possible at a lower price than he was scheduled to make. Revis was a first-round pick of the Jets in 2007 and became the team’s best player. His skills were never questioned, but he fought with the team over his contract as a rookie and again in 2010, staging a holdout both times. Revis, 28, suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2012, playing just two games in his final season with the Jets. Johnson made it clear last year to GM candidates he wanted to trade Revis instead of paying him the massive contract he was looking for. Idzik made the move in April, and the Buccaneers signed him to a six-year, $96 million deal with no guaranteed money. Would the Jets be willing to take on the $16 million salary now? It’s doubtful, but they could restructure the deal to give Revis guaranteed money and lower the salary cap hit. The Browns are reportedly interested in trading for Revis, but it seems unlikely anyone will take that contract on. If Revis is a free agent, he probably will top out at $12 million per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman81 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 As much as everyone has disdain for Revis's me first attitude, if he can be had for a reasonable price after being released I say the Jets should try to jump on this. He won't have much leverage in negotiations unless some team jumps up and is breaking the bank for him. Signing him with a good safety to pair with Allen and Milliner playing better(hopefully) this yr would def fix a lot of problems on the back end of the D. Plus, I just want to be able to wear my damn Revis jersey out in public again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks, Rex. Now go over there and play Flappy Bird on daddy's iPad while the men work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehFalcon63 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I want him, just not for $1000000000000000000000000000000000000/year If he can't accept that the we won't give him $20M/year, then he can go play for some other sh*tty team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanincanada Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I would offer him a 4 year deal for 11mil per year, $25mil guaranteed and give him 1 day and pull the offer from the table. I would also put in the contract that a holdout gets his balls cut off with a rusty dull pair of scissors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Something tells me he'd sign for 12 a yr...then hold out next year when Sherman get 13 a yr 8( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 On Mike and Mike at around 8:25am today Schefter said he expects Revis to Philly or New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 We should be all over this. Sign him for maybe around 12m a year and get him back in green and white. He's still the best all around corner in the game. It's basically free being that we now are allowed 10m more in cap space. I wouldn't trade for him though unfortunately. I'd lose that 3rd round pick for Revis anyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET80TV Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 i dont see why new england would let talib go without much of a fight and then go sign revis. they both have an injury history though talib is younger and bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 it would be sick if we got richardson and a 4th and a rehabbed revis and signed him in a more rational cb market. thanks tampa bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Of course Revis wants to be reunited with Rex. In one year, he'd almost certainly be back on his perch as the best CB -if not defender- in football, and will once again seek to be paid as such. Woody Johnson has no interest in being held hostage by Rex's favorite player anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Of course he wants back. Rex made Revis. Without Rex, Revis is a nobody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Of course he wants back. Rex made Revis. Without Rex, Revis is a nobody. Revis without Rex is like cake without frosting. Still good but you always wonder how much better it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Revis a Jet by tonight. Main story tomorrow morning when you wake up. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanincanada Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Revis would love to go to any team willing to give him the most $$, period. If that is Rex and the Jets, yes, he'd love to reunite. I really don't think Woody is going to allow it, and honestly unless Revis is willing to sign a fair deal with real no holdout guarantees, I think there is zero chance he comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Revis a Jet by tonight. Main story tomorrow morning when you wake up. IMHO I hope you're right man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I hate Revis' agents with a passion. Those sons of bitches think they're smart. One report coming out saying he loves NY and the other report saying he wants New England, above all teams. Smart way for two CB needy teams to out outbid for his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanincanada Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I hate Revis' agents with a passion. Those sons of bitches think they're smart. One report coming out saying he loves NY and the other report saying he wants New England, above all teams. Smart way for two CB needy teams to out outbid for his services. Just remember, the agent works for the player and not the other way around. If Revis was not onboard with what the agents do and say, he would fire them and get new agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Revis made a lot of money, he could come back here and cement his legacy now. Do it Darelle, the right way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I love FA time. Everyone loves everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Revis will be the ONLY FA on the market who will have to take a pay CUT to continue playing. He is NOT worth 16-mil PER YR. I would sign him for 9-10 mil per on a four year deal AT MOST. Revis can say what he wants about "loving" playing for Rex and the Jets. What this guy loves is $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 No question Revis wants $$$$$$. But more than anybody, Rex loves to structure his defense by putting good cornerbacks man-to-man on the wideouts and then concocting various blitzes using the extra men who are freed up by that arrangement. It only works if your CBs can cover man-to-man, and Revis plays man-to-man as good or better than most anyone. Maybe Sherman and a couple of others are in the same class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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