KSJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Maybe Rex shouldn't have been setting Revis up like this by constantly calling him the best in the game and telling him he's going to be paid like the best in the game. Of course he's going to go straight to Aso's contract as the benchmark because that is the highest CB atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWillie Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Revis is a great player but he represents a huge problem for the players. You can't have a unified labor union when the highest profile players don't really care about their team the game or their team mates. The players allready get a large share of the revenue and in the current environment we may well have decreasing revenue rather than increasing revenue as the real threat of deflation plays out. You can't have a cap a revenue share and a 53 man roster in a world of shrinking income and have a handful of players demand a huge portion of the players revenue without off loading players and lossing continuity. A team game that losses continuity losses it's fan base and it's ability to build and sustain a quality product. The owners are going to have to break the Union and figure another way to deal with this growing problem. Darrell Revis can't be paid like the CEO of Goldman Sachs if that means David Harris either gets cut or is paid like a line worker at GM. Very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Revis is a great player but he represents a huge problem for the players. You can't have a unified labor union when the highest profile players don't really care about their team the game or their team mates. The players allready get a large share of the revenue and in the current environment we may well have decreasing revenue rather than increasing revenue as the real threat of deflation plays out. You can't have a cap a revenue share and a 53 man roster in a world of shrinking income and have a handful of players demand a huge portion of the players revenue without off loading players and lossing continuity. A team game that losses continuity losses it's fan base and it's ability to build and sustain a quality product. The owners are going to have to break the Union and figure another way to deal with this growing problem. Darrell Revis can't be paid like the CEO of Goldman Sachs if that means David Harris either gets cut or is paid like a line worker at GM. Excellent post! I wonder if Revis would rather play for a dog like Oakland, over a contender like the Jets if it meant he made a few more million, when he would be making ridiculous millions anyway. Makes little sense to me, let's see be rich and have a shot at a ring, or be rich and play on a garbage team. This should really be a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Most individual player salaries are never really about the TEAM. They are about the individual. The NFL is a business. Everyone wants to get rich,players,owners,agents you name it. Lets hope Tanne can keep everyone happy and rich at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 How can people call him selfish when we don't know what he's been offered? It is entirely possible that what the Jets' offered truly is a lowball offer. Without the facts, people really shouldn't be jumping to any conclusions. Not even minimum salary in the NFL is lowball...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Revis is a great player but he represents a huge problem for the players. You can't have a unified labor union when the highest profile players don't really care about their team the game or their team mates. The players allready get a large share of the revenue and in the current environment we may well have decreasing revenue rather than increasing revenue as the real threat of deflation plays out. You can't have a cap a revenue share and a 53 man roster in a world of shrinking income and have a handful of players demand a huge portion of the players revenue without off loading players and lossing continuity. A team game that losses continuity losses it's fan base and it's ability to build and sustain a quality product. The owners are going to have to break the Union and figure another way to deal with this growing problem. Darrell Revis can't be paid like the CEO of Goldman Sachs if that means David Harris either gets cut or is paid like a line worker at GM. Repped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Revis' holdout Hard Knocks-induced? Posted by Evan Silva on June 4, 2010 1:22 PM ET In an in-depth examination of Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis' sudden boycotting of voluntary offseason workouts, ESPN's Rich Cimini brings up an interesting dynamic to the situation. Revis' holdout began on Thursday, the same day HBO's Hard Knocks began filming at the Jets' practice facility. (Camera crews were set up on Wednesday.) "Thursday's boycott was orchestrated," writes Cimini. "That Revis skipped Thursday was no coincidence." Cimini doesn't go into much detail as to what this means, but we've got a few theories. 1. The timed commencement of Revis' holdout indicates that his intent is to continue his holdout into training camp. Hard Knocks doesn't air until August 11. 2. Revis' agent is using HBO to make his client's desire for a new contract as public as possible. The Jets don't exactly have a great reputation for extending their young players' contracts. All-Pro center Nick Mangold is also in search of a lucrative pay day, and is deserving. The Jets' failure to appease their disgruntled youngsters might make the organization look bad in front of a massive audience, spurring G.M. Mike Tannenbaum into action. 3. A conspiracy theory: HBO is working with Revis to pump up its ratings. Hard Knocks always needs a good story. Revis is the game's premier cover cornerback, and possibly the best young defender in the league. His displeasure with the Jets' front office is intriguing. Still, as Cimini cautions, Revis' holdout is not overly concerning at this point. The sides have two months to hammer out an agreement, and the workouts Revis is currently skipping are voluntary. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports predicts that the Jets and Revis will eventually agree to "a huuuuge deal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Excellent post! I wonder if Revis would rather play for a dog like Oakland, over a contender like the Jets if it meant he made a few more million, when he would be making ridiculous millions anyway. Makes little sense to me, let's see be rich and have a shot at a ring, or be rich and play on a garbage team. This should really be a no brainer. he's only making ONE million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SoFlaJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 John Geiger, Revis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hey DLJ are you heading over to that club in the city that Susan sarandon owns tonight? A Lot of the Jets are going to be there according to Erik Ainge's Tweets from this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hey DLJ are you heading over to that club in the city that Susan sarandon owns tonight? A Lot of the Jets are going to be there according to Erik Ainge's Tweets from this morning O rly? I'm headed bowling in Soho tonight. If I can get some info then why the hell not! Won't pass up a chance to meet some of my favorite men in the world! P.S. What's Erik Ainge's Twitter? Edit: Nvm got it. Spin NYC, interesting, I might check it out if the price isnt through the damn roof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 O rly? I'm headed bowling in Soho tonight. If I can get some info then why the hell not! Won't pass up a chance to meet some of my favorite men in the world! here cutie: SPINYC: 48 E 23rd St Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 here cutie: SPINYC: 48 E 23rd St *muahs* good looking out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 *muahs* good looking out! Apparently Keller isn't going to be there. Something about him being paranoid about crazy internet people at a Jets' message board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 *muahs* good looking out! Who Loves ya Baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Apparently Keller isn't going to be there. Something about him being paranoid about crazy internet people at a Jets' message board LMFAO! I dont think Keller would mind a multi racial crew of attractive lipstick lesbians storming him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 LMFAO! I dont think Keller would mind a multi racial crew of attractive lipstick lesbians storming him! what man would? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 A twist in the Revis negotiations June, 4, 2010 Jun 49:31AM ET By Rich Cimini There's an interesting side note to the Darrelle Revis situation, as mentioned by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and The Sporting News. According to Florio, who writes that he has a copy of Revis' contract, there's language in the deal that states the star cornerback would arguably jeopardize $20 million in guarantees if he skips a mandatory minicamp or holds out from training camp. He wouldn't lose the money, just the guarantee. Quick background: When Revis' original contract voids after the 2010 season, the Jets can buy back the 2011 and 2012 seasons for $5 million and $15 million, respectively -- and that money is guaranteed. It's all part of the complicated contract he signed as a rookie in 2007, a contract that took an acrimonious, three-week holdout to produce. If Florio's assertion is accurate, Revis would lose a considerable amount of leverage. Yes, he could still skip the upcoming minicamp (June 14-16) and/or not show up for training camp, but that $20 million wouldn't be guaranteed anymore. Obviously, a player of his caliber wouldn't have to worry about getting cut, but there's always the possibility of a career-ending injury. Would he be willing to take that chance? He'd have to think twice (or three times) before staging a training-camp holdout, which also would result in a $16,000-per-day fine. More fodder for the discussion. I'll have more later on Revis. hmm weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PatriotReign37 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm not going to hate on Revis because of this. It is what it is. There's nothing wrong with being a great player and a greedy bastard at the same time Revis is just being smart. Hes one of the best at his position, but not even among the top 10 money wise. The time is now to do a new deal that will put signing bonus in his pocket today. The Jets will pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 This should be fun. I'm not closed on a big trade, but there's a long way to fall before it gets to that. I don't even want to guess what happens. Revis has a decent hand for a player in the NFL so that should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 If signing Revis long terms means parting ways with David Harris you do it and you never look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 If signing Revis long terms means parting ways with David Harris you do it and you never look back. +1 ILB and RB are the most replaceable positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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