Kentucky Jet Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Jets have fun with top pick Eagles game tickets Tickets: Check availability Buy tickets online Darrelle Revis anticipated the razzing and the nicknames. The New York Jets' first-round draft pick might have expected a warmer greeting from his teammates. "We acted like we didn't know him," safety Kerry Rhodes said yesterday with a laugh. "It was all in fun, though. We know he did what he had to do for personal reasons." Revis practiced with the Jets yesterday for the first time since ending his holdout Wednesday, when the cornerback signed a 6-year deal reportedly worth as much as $36 million. The No. 14 overall pick took part in organized team activities, rookie camp and minicamp, but had been away from his Jets teammates since mid-June. "It was exciting, it was great," he said of returning to the team. "You know, just coming out here and getting rid of the cobwebs and learning new stuff. Coaches were putting me in different spots and places and trying to challenge me. There were positives and negatives today, but I think I did good today." Revis, whose green No. 24 jersey had only been seen on fans in the stands before yesterday, participated in the entire practice from warmup drills and fielding punts to working with the second-team defense. "I think they were just happy for me to be out there," Revis said. "They were calling me, 'Rook,' 'Rookie,' and saying 'Let's go, Big-Time,' just getting me used to the NFL life again." Revis had few tests while playing cornerback during 11-on-11 drills, rarely seeing balls thrown in his direction. During one-on-one drills, Chris Davis made a nice move on Revis for a catch, and Brad Smith beat him on a long pass that was overthrown into the end zone by Kellen Clemens. Rhodes came over to Revis after the play, said a few words to him and gave him a pat on the back of his helmet. "I'm just trying to help him catch up," Rhodes said. "He's behind a lot and he's a good player and we're going to need him down the line here, so I'm just trying to help him out as much as I can." While the first-team defense was on the field, Revis often stood next to secondary coach Mike MacIntyre and tried to pick up as much as he could. "It's a process," he said. "I'm getting there. I'm just going to take it one day at a time. I've been doing extra work with the coaches and I'll continue to until I get to where they think I need to be to play football." Revis, considered one of the best cornerbacks available in the draft, is expected to compete for a starting spot in the Jets' secondary. Veteran Andre Dyson started every game at left cornerback until he was injured in Week 15, but a number of players took turns working on the right side, including Justin Miller, David Barrett, Hank Poteat and Drew Coleman. With Miller sidelined since Aug. 5 with a hamstring injury, and Coleman just returning from an injury of his own, Revis could have an opportunity to play right away - as long as he learns the defense quickly. Noteworthy: Just wanted to get away from Kellen v Chad articles. I thought this was interesting. Hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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