The Departure of Darrelle Revis

On the evening of March 4^th, 2015, star cornerback Darrelle Revis made a career defining decision to sign with the New York Jets solidifying is reputation as simply a mercenary in the NFL. Revis parted ways after just one year with the New England Patriots after winning his first and likely only Super Bowl. As a member of the Patriots, key was a key member of a dominant defensive unit that was primed for another Super Bowl run. Unfortunately, a combination of the star cornerback’s knack for holding out and raking in every last dollar, and New England’s strict financial boundaries, this once dominant secondary was tarnished piece by piece as Brandon Browner was lost in the process as well to the New Orleans Saints. Darrelle Revis chose to become the highest paid cornerback in NFL chance rather than the chance to compete for back to back Super Bowls. It’s hard to blame the man for wanting his money in a league as ruthless as the NFL can be, along with the possible career ending injury that could be right around the corner. I suppose this is what makes Tom Brady, Tom Brady. In an interview he states, “Athletes are always talking about the money at a time when everyone else is struggling so badly to make it. We all make way more than our fair share. And I just think it reflects poorly on myself and my teammates. I really do just want to win, and that has and will continue to be the reason that motivates me and is the biggest factor in my decision-making process”. This is the mindset that truly defines a champion. As of now, the loss of our rental of a hero in Darelle Revis will be a tough pill to swallow for what seems like all of New England. We shall see who has the last laugh when Tom Brady raises one more Lombardi Trophy over his head while the Revis uses his multimillion dollar check to wipe away the tears of what could have been.