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Injury could complicate Darrelle Revis' next contract
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10:17 AM ET 09.30 | On Friday, Jets coach Rex Ryan explained during Pro Football Talk that the season-ending ACL tear suffered by cornerback Darrelle Revis will have no impact on the team's ability to sign Revis to a retirement contract. The player's current contract suggests otherwise. As explained earlier this week on PFT Live, the timing of the ACL tear couldn't have been worse. Prior to the injury, the thinking was that a new deal would be worked out early next year, before the 2013 season. But now that Revis has to prove that he can get back to being the guy he has been after rehabbing the injury, the Jets won't want to give him what he thinks he's worth if/when he's healthy. Instead, Revis may have to use 2013 to prove that he's still healthy. Which could prompt him to decide to play out the final year of his contract. Which would make it more likely that he becomes a free agent, since the Jets can't use the franchise tag on Revis in 2014. And 2014 is where things will get interesting, if Revis won't be able to get what he wants unless he shows he can still play.
Darrelle Revis, Nick Laham/Getty Images
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Well, he was one of the best in the NFL before the injury. I can't blame the Jets for wanting to see if the goods are still there after he rehabs. But, really, does it matter if they sign him to a retirement contract anyway? Won't he p*** and moan in the second year of it and want more money?
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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If Revis wants, he can opt for free agency after next year because the Jets can't franchise him.
Jimkron
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It will be interesting to see what happens. It's hard for players to come back from that injury and be 100%. However, people like Adrian Peterson are showing that athletes can come back strong a year after. It will be very interesting to see what happens, for sure.
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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Oh goodie. Let's start a Darelle Revis contract controversy before even getting to the point where they start negotiating it. The guy is a great cover DB, and I hope that he fully recovers, but this is just a waste of electrons.
DarkArmadillo
San Antonio , TX
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How many Jets stories fall in this category? If they weren't located in NY they wouldn't even make the news.
Dr. B-f-G
Bubbaville, TX
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I always felt that Revis is overrated. The guy takes too many chances and gets burned because of it.
Guns N Guitars
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Great? Charles Woodson is great and a first ballet HOF selection.
Guns N Guitars
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You must not watch NFL football.
Guns N Guitars
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It's pretty obvious, you don't watch football...Revis is the best CB in the league
Jimkron
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Revis gets away with illegal contact more than any other CB in the league. I guess the rules don't apply to him.
Guns N Guitars
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Are you a Jets homer?
Guns N Guitars
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Well, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Guns N Guitars
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I'm a Dolphin Fan, and I hate the Jets.....but Revis is one of the best players in the league, regardless of position
Jimkron
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Oh snap! It's on! We gotta an FN fight ready to go here, fellas!
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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And he didn't tackel Tebow why ?
Eagles in 2020
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Well that cinches it. A Dolphins fan trying to evaluate a player is like a carpenter trying to do brain surgery.
Guns N Guitars
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It's obvious he plays within the rules.....he doesn't get penalties called on him
Jimkron
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