drleather2001 said:
That's far less humiliating than showing up and being sent home. It also shows at least slightly more respect by Revis to call up and inform the coaches he would be late.
If I had to guess, I'd imagine the call went like this:
Revis: "Hey coach, I'm really sorry about this, [X happened] and I can't help but be late today. Just letting you know. I'll be there ASAP, though."
Belichick: "Uhhh...Well, Darrelle, you know the rules. No late arrivals."
Revis: "I know, coach. I just wanted to let you know, see if I should come in."
Belichick: "Nah, can't do it. Nobody is above the rules. You might as well just stay home and study the plays."
Revis: "Ok, Coach. Sorry."
Belichick: "Ya, ya, Ok. Oh, and Darrelle: don't let it happen again."
.TheoShmeo said:I don't care that he was late. Shit happens. I don't care that BB sent him home. No one is above the rules.
I don't love that I know about it. There doesn't seem to be a lot of purpose to that.
Now maybe it's something they could not contain. But if BB made a decision to let people know about it, I disagree with that.
Not that this is a big deal. It is not. And I doubt Revis is all that fussed.
They didn't have to file one Tuesday, because it was not an official practice day.Stitch01 said:.
They have to file a practice report. Of course it's going to get out. The Pats run a tigt ship but it's not leakproof, shit we had access to a mole on this board for years
Kenny F'ing Powers said:
I've said it here before, and it hasn't gotten a lot of burn yet, but I think people will be surprised at how often Brandon Browner ends up playing the robber/SS/8th man in the box role. It allows the team greater flexibility to sneak in some cover-3, and having a versatile SS/LB hybrid in the middle of the field gives a lot of different opportunities and can disguise a ton of schemes.
Super Nomario said:Browner has the build to do this, but my understanding is his best skill is his press man ability and he's not great in zone. I could see them doing this sort of thing with Arrington, Ryan, or even McCourty. And it actually would be a pretty good fit for Tavon Wilson if he's salvageable.
I know against Denver he got some reps against Julius Thomas, especially after Welker went out and Tamme came in. Most of the time he was pressing Thomas at the line but a few times they had him drop into zone or an LB look. I haven't gone through all the Indy tape but he was definitely in coverage on Fleener a fair amount.Kenny F'ing Powers said:
I heard Zolak on the radio today say that Browner was in the box as a linebacker on about 15-16 plays against the Colts last week. Anyone breaking down film catch this?
Wow I'm the complete opposite. Every time I see this thread bumped I get irrationally worried about an injury. Then a complete sigh of relief when I open the thread.Ed Hillel said:Every time I see this thread bumped I get a little bit irrationally excited about a contract extension. Thanks for breaking my heart, SoSH.
Ed Hillel said:Every time I see this thread bumped I get a little bit irrationally excited about a contract extension. Thanks for breaking my heart, SoSH.
FL4WL3SS said:Wow I'm the complete opposite. Every time I see this thread bumped I get irrationally worried about an injury. Then a complete sigh of relief when I open the thread.
I noted that Browner had coverage on the tight end while in line / tight to the formation 30 times. I did not chart whether zone or man coverage was used. But definitely utilized like a rover on a lot of snaps, giving a 4-4 type front.Super Nomario said:I know against Denver he got some reps against Julius Thomas, especially after Welker went out and Tamme came in. Most of the time he was pressing Thomas at the line but a few times they had him drop into zone or an LB look. I haven't gone through all the Indy tape but he was definitely in coverage on Fleener a fair amount.
Revis embraces Patriots' approach. When a San Diego-based reporter shared the opinion that the Patriots have a mystique that makes them different, and how the club often does things uniquely compared to others, Revis was asked if he agrees with that thought. “Every organization has their own way of doing things," answered Revis, who has played with the Jets, Buccaneers and Patriots. "Now, being a part of this organization, things are different, just on how we pride on ourselves on trying to win each week, how we prepare, and how we go about ourselves as an organization. So I’m excited to be here, and just happy to be a part of a team that goes out there and gives their heart out every Sunday."
I'll kick in if need be. Ex wife only got half of my 401k and pension, there's still another half to go around!Phragle said:Pick up the option if you have to
They should have 50 million to spend with major needs at Safety, LT, middle OL, interior DL/pass rush, K, and that's it, right? Work out a deal with McCourty, franchise Ghost, Pick up the option and should have 20 mil plus the draft to address the rest.Phragle said:Pick up the option if you have to
GeorgeCostanza said:I demand a football central all-22 breakdown of Revis from tonight.
I kindly request that the excellent contributors of football central go into detail regarding the brilliance of one Darelle Revis in last evenings National Football League football contest against the Chargers of San Diego.soxfan121 said:This is a poor choice of words.
Perhaps if you ask, nicely, we'll consider your polite request.
GeorgeCostanza said:I kindly request that the excellent contributors of football central go into detail regarding the brilliance of one Darelle Revis in last evenings National Football League football contest against the Chargers of San Diego.
soxfan121 said:
That's better.
We'll take it under advisement.
Appreciate the consideration and also your patience with a lowly lurker.soxfan121 said:That's better.
We'll take it under advisement.
johnmd20 said:
Pretty please with sugar on top, write the fucking column.</wolf>
soxfan121 said:
What are you doing for us? Have you shared a link? Posted our work on another forum? Made a donation? TANSTAAFL.
johnmd20 said:
It was a joke. A clear joke. You missed it. That said, I would be happy to make a donation.
edit - how do I go about making a donation?
There is no Rev said:
Oh, he got it. He was just trying to banter with you. He also happens to be a crazy person--it's all good.
That said, you don't happen to have an extra copy or two of Camtasia lying around, do you?
bakahump said:How do you game plan for Revis?
If you have an in his Prime Brady or Manning you drop 7 or Blitz up the middle. If you have a in his Prime Randy Moss you double or even triple cover him. If you have a in his Prime Jim Brown you stack the Box. If you have JJ Watt you double team him.
Not all of these will work 100 % of the time but you can actively do something to negate there abilities.
How do youStopNegate Revis? You dont throw to YOUR BEST WR??
He is unstoppable. How do you stop someone who cant be stopped. He is like a super hero who is the embodiment of living Carbon dioxide. Your only way to defeat him is to NOT BREATH....
He is such a weapon.
You send Andre the Giant and Javier Bardem out into the 2-TE set.bakahump said:How do you game plan for Revis?
If you have an in his Prime Brady or Manning you drop 7 or Blitz up the middle. If you have a in his Prime Randy Moss you double or even triple cover him. If you have a in his Prime Jim Brown you stack the Box. If you have JJ Watt you double team him.
Not all of these will work 100 % of the time but you can actively do something to negate there abilities.
How do you Stop Negate Revis? You dont throw to YOUR BEST WR??
He is unstoppable. How do you stop someone who cant be stopped. He is like a super hero who is the embodiment of living Carbon dioxide. Your only way to defeat him is to NOT BREATH....
He is such a weapon.
Or you put him on the Bucs and put him in zone for a season or 2.simplyeric said:You send Andre the Giant and Javier Bardem out into the 2-TE set.
By which I mean Gronk and Aaron Henrnadez. Isn't that basically what BB went to somewhat in response to Revis on the Jets? Obviously it was partly because the talent was available to him. But it seemed like the Jets had this perfect secondary set up to counter Moss, then Moss is out of the picture and these hulking and/or murderous TE's are there and Revis is somewhat under-utilized.
I get into this a little bit in my latest Revis-lovefest for FC: http://soshcentral.com/nfl/teams/new-england-patriots/2014/12/12/keenan-allen-spends-evening-revis-island/bakahump said:How do you game plan for Revis?
If you have an in his Prime Brady or Manning you drop 7 or Blitz up the middle. If you have a in his Prime Randy Moss you double or even triple cover him. If you have a in his Prime Jim Brown you stack the Box. If you have JJ Watt you double team him.
Not all of these will work 100 % of the time but you can actively do something to negate there abilities.
How do youStopNegate Revis? You dont throw to YOUR BEST WR??
He is unstoppable. How do you stop someone who cant be stopped. He is like a super hero who is the embodiment of living Carbon dioxide. Your only way to defeat him is to NOT BREATH....
He is such a weapon.
Stacking receivers is a way to beat jams/physical corners/man coverages.JohnnyK said:Fascinating read, thanks for that.
Should the Pats expect more short splits from other teams, especially those with better OLines? Or does that have too many downsides?
John Idzik’s bumbling two-year journey began with a boneheaded decision that sent the Jets plunging into irrelevance, while their hated rivals cackled like hyenas.
Before the GM engaged in questionable negotiating tactics during free agency last offseason, left the roster barren at Rex Ryan’s most valued position, whiffed on arguably the deepest wide receiver draft class in NFL history and stumbled through a disjointed midseason press conference, he botched the Darrelle Revis situation in epic fashion.
The Patriots, frankly, think the whole thing is hilarious.
It’s impossible to look at Idzik these days without hearing the theme music to The Benny Hill Show in your head. He’s become a punchline in league circles. Respect level on a 10-point scale: 0.311.
Woody Johnson is mulling a massive overhaul thanks, in part, to Idzik’s unrivaled stubbornness and fundamental lack of understanding of how to construct a winning roster.
It started by trading away Revis nearly two years ago.
The biggest myth surrounding the saga: Johnson demanded that his new general manager get rid of the Pro Bowl cornerback.
Johnson’s deep-seated disdain for Revis and his camp is a convenient narrative steeped in fiction. The Jets owner never delivered a directive to trade the Pro Bowler, according to several candidates interviewed for the job.
Was Revis, Inc., difficult to deal with at times? Sure.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-idzik-worts-move-letting-revis-patriots-article-1.2046555Idzik — and Idzik alone — was responsible for jettisoning Revis to the Buccaneers before the 2013 draft. When a front office and coaching purge a year later prompted new Bucs GM Jason Licht to cut Revis, Idzik opted not to take an aggressive approach to bring back the cornerback.
The Revis camp reached out to two prominent members of the Jets organization, according to sources, but Idzik wasn’t interested in a reunion. The GM would have been viewed as a genius if he brought back Revis, whose top priority was to return to play for Ryan.
Idzik should have kept Revis and drafted Sheldon Richardson with the No. 9 pick in the 2013 draft (instead of Dee Milliner).
Sure, he gaffed by trading away the most indispensable player on Ryan’s defense, but the
football gods gave him another chance to make it right. The stars aligned.
The Jets could have loaned Revis to the Bucs for one year while he strengthened his surgically repaired knee. Luck and circumstance intersected. Idzik would have hit the jackpot by signing Revis.
Instead, the GM channeled his inner Jim Marshall and went the wrong way… all the way to the house.
drleather2001 said:It's one thing to say "Look at how good Revis has been this year for the Patriots, the bitter rivals of the Jets! Surely, Idzik should have signed him!"
But:
A) Could the Jets afford him? and
B) Would Revis really make any difference on that team's performance, either this year or next? I'm going with "no." Maybe he helps them win 1-2 more games, but they need help in so many places over the next few years, that it's just as easy to say that sinking a gazillion dollars in a multi-year Revis contract wasn't the right way to go.
There is no Rev said:
True, but signing Revis means they don't draft a CB with their first round pick, so it potentially would help them at two spots because Revis was as close to a sure thing as you're gonna get.