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Jets' Darrelle Revis says there will be 'conversations' about moving to safety in future
Jets camp Day 6: 3 takeaways
Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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on August 04, 2016 at 10:35 AM, updated August 04, 2016 at 10:44 AM
In 2015, Darrelle Revis looked vulnerable.
When facing the upper echelon of today's wide recievers, Revis was beat on more than one occasion. The Jaguars' Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns found success Week 8. Texans superstar DeAndre Hopkins scorched him for a long touchdown Week 11. Bills wideout Sammy Watkins beat him countless times Week 17.
Revis was far from bad, but wasn't the guaranteed lock-down stud of yesteryear.
Which has raised the question: Should the future Hall of Famer consider a position change?
Jets Camp Day 6: 3 Stars
"There will probably be conversations in the future about maybe moving my position to safety," Revis said on the Boomer and Carton Show on Thursday. "But as of right now, I still feel I can play at a high level, and play the cornerback position at a high level."
Revis' interest in moving to safety isn't anything new, nor is it uncommon for veteran cornerbacks. In fact, many players have extended their careers making the switch. The two most popular being Rod Woodson and Charles Woodson. In Washington, the Redskins are working on a similar move with DeAngelo Hall.
With Revis specifically, there is little doubt on his ability to play safety. He's got just every intangible needed to be successful. Obviously, he can cover, but Revis is also one of the league's more intelligent players and better tacklers.
"Darrelle is a pro. He understands himself," Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said on the Boomer and Carton Show shortly after Revis left. "We think he's a heck of a football player. It's not outside the realm of possibility. But Darrelle is a corner, and we like him as a corner."
Of course, there is the strong possibility that Revis' struggles in 2015 were more due to injury, than decline. The cornerback played last season with a bum wrist that required offseason surgery. He's been sidelined throughout organized team activities, minicamp, and most of training camp as he recovers.
When asked, Revis indicated it contributed to his struggles.
What happened at Jets camp Wednesday?
"It was pretty bad," Revis said. "But I fought through it. As long as I can run and continue to do my job and not be a distraction or hinderance to the defense [I'm going to play.]
"Sometimes I had to overcompensate with the left arm. When I'd try to jam, I would use [motions] as a guidance and then try to bring my right hand into it. In the past, that was one of my biggest strengths of my game was the ability to play bump and run."
Connor Hughes may be reached at chughes@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Connor_J_Hughes. Find NJ.com Jets on Facebook.
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Jets camp Day 6: 3 takeaways
Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on August 04, 2016 at 10:35 AM, updated August 04, 2016 at 10:44 AM
In 2015, Darrelle Revis looked vulnerable.
When facing the upper echelon of today's wide recievers, Revis was beat on more than one occasion. The Jaguars' Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns found success Week 8. Texans superstar DeAndre Hopkins scorched him for a long touchdown Week 11. Bills wideout Sammy Watkins beat him countless times Week 17.
Revis was far from bad, but wasn't the guaranteed lock-down stud of yesteryear.
Which has raised the question: Should the future Hall of Famer consider a position change?
Jets Camp Day 6: 3 Stars
"There will probably be conversations in the future about maybe moving my position to safety," Revis said on the Boomer and Carton Show on Thursday. "But as of right now, I still feel I can play at a high level, and play the cornerback position at a high level."
Revis' interest in moving to safety isn't anything new, nor is it uncommon for veteran cornerbacks. In fact, many players have extended their careers making the switch. The two most popular being Rod Woodson and Charles Woodson. In Washington, the Redskins are working on a similar move with DeAngelo Hall.
With Revis specifically, there is little doubt on his ability to play safety. He's got just every intangible needed to be successful. Obviously, he can cover, but Revis is also one of the league's more intelligent players and better tacklers.
"Darrelle is a pro. He understands himself," Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said on the Boomer and Carton Show shortly after Revis left. "We think he's a heck of a football player. It's not outside the realm of possibility. But Darrelle is a corner, and we like him as a corner."
Of course, there is the strong possibility that Revis' struggles in 2015 were more due to injury, than decline. The cornerback played last season with a bum wrist that required offseason surgery. He's been sidelined throughout organized team activities, minicamp, and most of training camp as he recovers.
When asked, Revis indicated it contributed to his struggles.
What happened at Jets camp Wednesday?
"It was pretty bad," Revis said. "But I fought through it. As long as I can run and continue to do my job and not be a distraction or hinderance to the defense [I'm going to play.]
"Sometimes I had to overcompensate with the left arm. When I'd try to jam, I would use [motions] as a guidance and then try to bring my right hand into it. In the past, that was one of my biggest strengths of my game was the ability to play bump and run."
Connor Hughes may be reached at chughes@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Connor_J_Hughes. Find NJ.com Jets on Facebook.
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