Revis Island in Pittsburgh?

Let's do it on a one year vet min kind of deal. He'd be a good influence on some of our young DBs.

 

The guy who just finished a court date that involved an Assault charge...
The guy who has held out multiple times in his career and epitomized the "me first" culture...
The guy who blamed his coaches and teammates all year for his bad play...

That's the guy who is going to be a good influence on our young DBs?

I'm actually all for using some cap space to try and squeeze every last possible snap out of a formerly great player at a position of need... but let's not pretend it's something that it's not. Revis isn't a good influence on anyone. He's a nearly washed up star, who just might have enough left in the tank for one more solid season.

 

I was referring more to on-field influence. He's obviously one of the best to ever play the position and could be effective in a player-coach type of role.

 

I'd pass on Revis if he were going to be switching positions... there's no reason to believe that he'd be an upgrade over what we have at S. He isn't gonna come here to back anyone up either (or be replaced in season by a draft pick).

It's corner or bust for him IMO. If we think he still has a year or two left in the tank at CB, then I'd at least consider it. Definitely won't be my number one option, but he could make us a little better in the short term at CB if there's still some game left in there.

 

Didn't we sign an ancient Willie Williams to play CB for us during our 05 Super Bowl run? I would imagine that Revis is head and shoulders above what Willie Williams was at that point in his career.

Reading comments about this on various sites, I find it amazing how most fans have transitioned into the "madden" approach when it comes to wanting players. If their speed isn't 99, then they are worthless, right? Harrison was never fast, is almost 40, and was our best pass rusher last season. Deshae Townsend was never fast but was an ultra-consistent CB for us. Ryan Clark was never fast but was ultra-consistent for us. I think a lot of people overlook veterans who have extensive knowledge of the game as being able to be proficient starters. I would rather have someone who understands his assignment but was a bit older than someone who is younger yet is completely clueless.

 

All the more reason I was one of the few people who were against signing him in the 2014 offseason. "Me first" players seldom last once their prime is past. Afterwards, they end up in their worst nightmare; solitude.

 

Would you sign Revis for 6+ million? That's what it's gonna take.

 

Yeah, when I read that the charges against him were dropped today, and he made the comment about "I would love to play for the Steelers", I immediately thought, "HELL NO!!!"...

Upon further thought, I still think, "HELL NO!!!"

He ain`t what he once was, and I really don`t want his character issues/attitude, in our locker room!

Earlier in this thread it was said, "4 years ago, maybe.."...

And that`s where I am with him.

When he was in is his prime, I MIGHT have been willing to overlook some of the "diva issues", like I do with Antonio Brown.

At this point, no way does he improve us enough, to deal with his personal baggage...

Pass on Revis, and work with what we have, and draft better CB`s and safeties!

(Maybe trade/ buy one in free agency. Not sure what`s out there, but there has to be a better fit than him.)

GO STEELERS!!!

 

Revis may have been more a victim of bad Jet team Defense, although he did lose a step. Many of the broken plays with the Jets last year appeared to be miscommunication among the secondary. Revis may fueled by all the negative talk and now has something to prove, perhaps its time for him to come home at a reasonable cost and switch over to Safety. Our young secondary could utilize his knowledge and leadership. He stated that he is open to switch positions and is hungry. Both Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson have switched to Safety towards the end of there careers and both prospered at the position. Worthy of a interview.

 

Didn't the reporter interviewing him bring up the Steelers first? He just answered the question, not like he initiated it. I don't expect much to come of this.

 

Recent article:

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18915609/all-charges-dismissed-defensive-back-darrelle-revis

 

If I read another article correctly, he's still owed $6MM on his old contract and theoretically the Steelers could sign him for vet minimum and Jets would offset the balance.

 

If Revis would play for the vet minimum then yes, otherwise not interested. Players always talk up other teams when they're looking for a contract, like Brandon Marshall saying he wanted to play for Pittsburgh.

 

His skills have diminished. I don't see anyone paying him more than $6MM. Therefore, any team may as well only offer the vet minimum and let the Jets make up the rest. If he wants to play, he is basically playing for free. He may as well do it here.

 

Would definitely give it a try for a one-year prove-everybody-wrong type of deal. Doing that in your hometown is a great way to do that too

 

Yes, but anything less than 6 million and he's playing for free essentially. The jets owe him 6 million whether he plays or not.

 

What about the vet. minimum with some incentives that can be relatively easy to reach and a couple others that he would really need to prove himself? Hmmm.....I don't know if you could do it but it could be a loop hole. Would the Jets be on the hook for everything but the minimum and incentives? Say we give him minimum at about 1 million..Jets pick up the other 5 and it gives Revis the chance to earn more say up to another million tops....Just a thought....

 

i think his options have dwindled and now its his dream to play for the steelers. yea right, where was that dream up until now? it says something when a team has to pay you 6 mil. anyway and doesn't want you. mo thanks. we went to the AFCCG last year with 3 rooks on defense and a couple of PS guys. heyward is back to help the pass rush, draft a couple more speed DB's and a LB and lets roll. don't go backwards now. all the guys we got last year should have a big jump in year two.