Revis Holding Out

New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis is holding out from the Jets' offseason training programs because he wants a better contract. Revis will make $1 million this season, in the fourth year of his six-year contract he received when he was drafted. Revis showed up for workouts at the Jets' facility yesterday, but was a no-show today, and it is not clear when he'll continue to be absent. Revis has been a key component of the dominant defense the Jets displayed this past season, when they advanced to the AFC Championship Game.

Revis said he expects to be paid like the top corner in the NFL. Currently, CB Nnamdi Asomugha of the Oakland Raiders is the top paid corner annually in the NFL, making $15 million per season. This could be trouble for the Jets because there are other players who will want their contracts re-worked. OL Nick Mangold has been talking about holding out as well if he doesn't get his contract re-worked. These are two important players for the Jets, and both are very deserving.

So what should the Jets do? The Jets thrived on the running game, mostly due to the success of the offensive line, led by OL Alan Faneca, who was released and now with the Arizona Cardinals, and Mangold. The Jets need to do what they can to keep Mangold locked for the long run. Revis's success playing single coverage against elite wide receivers has allowed coach Rex Ryan to come up with a lot of blitz packages to pressure the quarterback. The Jets' defense will not be the same without Revis.