Arguably the best corner in the game today, Darrelle Revis is scheduled to make $1M this year. The New York Jets got a big steal in drafting Revis 14th overall in the 2007 draft. Coming off a career year, Revis stocks rose rapidly when he kept elite wide receivers like Andre Johnson, Randy Moss, and Reggie Wayne under 50 yards. Coach Rex Ryan publicly endorsed Revis as the best defensive player when he was overlooked for the defensive player of the Year in the 2009 season. Revis has definitely outplayed the worth of his current contract. The current highest paid corner back Nnamdi Asomugha makes $15.1M per year. Revis would be looking to get slightly more than Asomugha. Jets owner, Woody Johnson has said his “gut feeling is that Revis won't play this season” because both sides have not budged on their initial stance. If Revis goes on to play under his current contract, it would seem like the relationship between the two parties would be strained and Jets would be delaying the inevitable departure of Revis. The Jets seem to be taking advantage of the situation because if Revis was a free agent he would definitely get the money he deserves.
Babatumi Sodade
August 11th 3:21 am
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