Kentucky Jet Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Revis moving up growth curve fast By Gregg Hayim Posted Sep 19, 2007 A rookie cornerback is usually a good target for the opposition to pick on. Such has not been the case in the brief two-game career of Darrelle Revis. A rookie cornerback is usually a good target for the opposition to pick on. Such has not been the case in the brief two-game career of Darrelle Revis. A lot of speculation was made about the impact of Revis's training camp holdout. The general consensus was that by missing the majority of camp, the Jets first round pick had set himself too far behind the learning curve to make an immediate impact. The general consensus was wrong. Revis has proved early that his progression, and feel for the defense, is well ahead of schedule. "It's something that I put on myself when I wasn't here in the holdout." Revis said of the obligation he felt toward grasping the playbook. "I stayed on my game, worked hard, and did what I had to do. So when I came back I wouldn't let my teammates down." Revis grasped the defense quicker than most thought possible, and when an injury sidelined Andre Dyson, it opened the door for the Pittsburgh product to get the starting nod in Week One. Thus far, he's yet to disappoint. In his first two professional games, Revis has recorded thirteen tackles, including ten solo. Additionally, he is yet to make a glaring mistake in coverage. It's a well known fact that a young cornerback is usually viewed as easy prey for an offensive coordinator. Quarterbacks have been known to salivate at the opportunity to take advantage of an inexperienced DB. For some inexplicable reason, this has not been the case. It's Revis's counterpart, David Barrett, that seems to be the marked man. "I don't know if I earned that much respect." Revis said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I do not think I am going too far in saying Revis has been our best player on defense-teams have not picked on him as a rookie starter so far. He is one of the few good things on this team so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genom Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Revis is a future pro bowler, probably even next year. The guy's instincts, coverage, speed, and tackling are phenomenal. I haven't seen a weak spot in his game. And all of this coming from a rookie? Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I do not think I am going too far in saying Revis has been our best player on defense-teams have not picked on him as a rookie starter so far. He is one of the few good things on this team so far. Imagine him with a pass rush! He would be an all-pro THIS year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I agree Revis has looked very good, but let's not send him to the pro bowl yet. Teams playing us have plenty of other guys to pick on. Once they stop having such easy success elsewhere I'll be impressed they aren't picking on Revis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Am I the only one who thinks he has been by far our best defensive player so far?? Not that it would be hard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemehl Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Didn't I say it already? well I'll say it again Revis is the best #1 pick we've had in a LONG time. He's an Aaron Glenn/Victor Green Hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Revis will be a STAR in this league, I can just see it. What a good pick he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Didn't I say it already? well I'll say it again Revis is the best #1 pick we've had in a LONG time. He's an Aaron Glenn/Victor Green Hybrid. I did not think of it that way but you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Imagine him with a pass rush! He would be an all-pro THIS year! The way he shut down Stallworth and Mason, he could be all pro even without a pass rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnys025 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 After 2 games, he's HOF material for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 After 2 games, he's HOF material for sure. they should just elect him in now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 they should just elect him in now! Election? To hell with it! Just order the bust already !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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