Revis Island is the place where complete passes go to die. Saying Jets CB Darrelle Revis is a beast on the defensive end of the ball is a gross understatement to say the least. Since joining the Jets as a first round selection in 2007, Revis has more than held up his end of the bargain that comes with putting all of a team’s faith in a top draft pick. He has been a two-time Pro Bowler, an All-Pro selection, and the NFL defensive player of the year last season to top all that off. Revis is the absolute epitome of a complete lockdown corner and is the best CB in the game right now.
So why is Darrelle Revis not getting the financial respect he deserves?
After three days of training camp Revis is still a no-show after continued contract disputes with the Jets. Revis’ rookie contract is a 6 year deal worth $30 million with a guaranteed $11 million. $5 million dollars a year certainly isn’t minimum wage but for the best CB in the game? In the words of Chad OchoCinco… “Child please”. Raiders star CB Nnamdi Asomugha’s extension with the team has him making $45.3 million over 3 years. Meanwhile only $1 million is set to get delivered to Revis Island this season. The gap between the two players’ salaries is drastic.
Now are we looking at Revis as Michael Crabtree 2.0? No, because Revis has already clearly gone above and beyond proving himself on the field. Titans star RB Chris Johnson reported to camp after contract disputes all spring with the organization. After CJ2K ran for an astounding 2,006 yards last season you would think the Titans would be more than happy to give their offensive juggernaut the money he deserves. The fact that there was even a tug of war over his contract was ridiculous to say the least.
Normally I attest player holdouts to them being selfish cry babies who need to get on the field and start studying their playbook. In Revis’ and Johnson’s case I have to agree that these players, who’s fantastic play has carried a lot of their teams weight, are rightfully entitled to a significant raise. Why are owners so quick to give first round rookies insanely bloated salaries (like Sam Bradford for $50 million guaranteed) when they have yet to even see an NFL snap let alone get the numbers and accolades like Revis and Johnson have? I think the owners are a bit confused and need to reverse their train of thought when it comes to paying players who deserve it.
2 comments:
I'm actually going to disagree! This is exactly the reason why rookie contracts are skyrocketing right now. Owners are so afraid of situations like this that they would rather pay rookies now than risk having them hold out and become malcontents in the long term. Yes, eventually Revis will need to be paid. But not while he's on his rookie contract. Has he proven himself? Of course, and he'll get his due when his next contract comes up. But until then, he should stop whining.
I agree with most points in here, but I still do not think he needs to have Nnamdi money. He has outperformed his contract, and deserves way more than $1mil (tho, I would take it), $15mil a year I don't agree with. If I were him, I would restructure my contract and front load it due to the possible CBA holdout next years, and get the extension I deserve after the smoke clears
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