Looks like there is a new island in the Caribbean.
The New York Jets finally traded Darelle Revis sending the corner to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In return, the Jets get the 13th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft which starts this Thursday and also a conditional pick for next year.
As for Revis, he agrees to a six year $96 million contract with the Bucs in which none of it is guaranteed.
Not a bad move for the Bucs as they get perhaps the top corner in the game for basically just a 1st round pick. I say "perhaps" because Revis is coming off an ACL injury which might hamper his ability to some degree. If he pulls through barely affected, then Tampa will be one of the toughest teams to pass the ball on in the league.
The Jets, meanwhile, achieve their goal of slashing salaries by getting rid of Revis. They take a step back as they try to rebuild for the future. As for the immediate future, the Jets are definitely a sub .500 team once again, not that they weren't going to be that. Revis, though, was their best player and without him, they are far worse.
With him gone, Rex Ryan's future with the team seems in jeopardy as he's set up for a failed season from the start. This set up could get Rex fired by the end of 2013 with John Idzik, the new Jets GM, putting in a guy he wants.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Revis Island For Sale?
Darrelle Revis is perhaps the most valuable defensive back in league. So much so that the New York Jets entire defense basically hinges on that one cornerback. Anyone want him?
A source says that the Jets are open to trading Darrelle Revis. Possible reasons for the trade? It could be related to the many contract disputes between the team and Revis during their time together. It could be due to the fact that his contract expires after next season and he can't be franchise tagged due to a clause. It could be salary cap issues. Heck, it could be injury concerns and whether or not paying someone with a question mark in health is a wise move. The six year veteran corner played in just 2 games in 2012 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
A #1 receiver's worst nightmare is available. What team wouldn't want this shut down corner on their team? It just seems shocking that the team would actually be willing to trade him. Rex Ryan talks about him like it's his jersey his tattoo wife is wearing. The new GM John Idzik and Owner Woody Johnson obviously don't mind taking the team in a new direction. Not with the quarterback just yet but with their defense.
Who will get Revis and what will the Jets get for him will come in time, but there is no doubt that he will be the biggest off season story outside of the NFL Draft.
A source says that the Jets are open to trading Darrelle Revis. Possible reasons for the trade? It could be related to the many contract disputes between the team and Revis during their time together. It could be due to the fact that his contract expires after next season and he can't be franchise tagged due to a clause. It could be salary cap issues. Heck, it could be injury concerns and whether or not paying someone with a question mark in health is a wise move. The six year veteran corner played in just 2 games in 2012 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
A #1 receiver's worst nightmare is available. What team wouldn't want this shut down corner on their team? It just seems shocking that the team would actually be willing to trade him. Rex Ryan talks about him like it's his jersey his tattoo wife is wearing. The new GM John Idzik and Owner Woody Johnson obviously don't mind taking the team in a new direction. Not with the quarterback just yet but with their defense.
Who will get Revis and what will the Jets get for him will come in time, but there is no doubt that he will be the biggest off season story outside of the NFL Draft.
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