Randy Moss' Destination: Revis Island or Alcrotraz?
by John B on Oct 6, 2010 7:48 PM EDT
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The Jets have an interesting decision to make on defense this Monday. Darrelle Revis is the best corner on the team. He has a great track record against Randy Moss aside from one play when Moss faked him out of his shoes three weeks ago. The Jets have another corner, though, Antonio Cromartie, who totally shut Randy down in the second half of that game after Revis left with a hamstring injury.
It leaves the question as to what the Jets should do. Both have the strength and athleticism to give Moss problems at the line in press coverage. In a normal situation, Revis would be the obvious choice, but do the Jets want to break him in easy? Pehaps they could allow both to take one side of the field, and match up to whatever side Moss comes.
What do I think? I want to see the return of Revis Island. I know he has been out, but he is a great athlete and will probably be ready to roll from the second he steps on the field. This is the time of year when pitchers in baseball become legends by demanding the ball from their manager in big games. I'm sure Revis wants more than anything to avenge that touchdown in the first game back. I could see the competitor in him lobby Rex to let him take Moss so he can reassert his domination of the receiver.
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Like Revis said if he plays that means he’s healthy and he will be on moss, I expect Revis Island. I think we score about 28 or more, its going to be hard for them to game plan and have the corners necessary for Holmes now. Also since Brad SMith threw that touchdown I think the wildcat has just got that much more dangerous.
agreed
Especially about B. Smith. That was a total quarterback play he made. He showed he’s a real threat with the rock. It would be real cool to see them go 3-wide with Brad under center. The defense’s head would explode.
I just got so excited at that thought, Crackback. I have a mental erection.
by bobdolethesnapplelady on Oct 6, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I DREAM of a reverse Bomb....
3 Wide Holmes in the Slot Smith Wide and Braylon on the other side. LT single set back Power sweep reverse handoff to Smith who unloads a 50+ yard bomb to a wide open Holmes/Edwards
The JETS/NETS are coming!
Revis Island
if Revis isn’t 100% he shouldn’t play.
And if he is he is our best CB and should therefore play on their best WR.
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First play of the game
Play action. Favre throws deep for Moss and its intercepted by Revis.
by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on Oct 6, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
I'd say Revis if he's ready
Farve knows first hand just how good Revis is. It might make him think twice.
Fvare would love to do nothing more than to beat Revis to show that FAVRE is the best. Fvare is going to go right after Revis and he’s going to keep going after him until he gets picked. He’s that cocky and stubborn.
I agree with Crack,
but I don’t see it as a negative thing. It’s why he is Brett Favre, the consummate gunslinger, the man who will throw the ball through a hole nobody else can. It’s his greatness and sometimes his downfall. Like kv said the other day, Favre doesn’t care about getting picked, he likes to gamble if he thinks the payout is there. It’s why he has been a part of so many huge plays both positively and negatively in his career. I think Favre will definitely try to go at Revis, because he is Brett Favre and he believes that he can beat Revis. Even if Revis picks him, he probably still won’t back down. At the same time he isn’t stupid, and is not going to force the ball to Moss vs Revis if Shiancoe or Harvin are doing a good job. If nothing else is there, he will try to force a play somewhere, and that’s where you get him.
Also, to answer the poll question, I think we put Cromartie on Moss for the simple reason that Cromartie defended Moss 2 weeks ago vs Brady, so he knows he can do it, as does Moss, but more importantly, Harvin could be a guy that gives Cromartie fits, much like Welker did early vs New England. I think Revis can bump with Harvin and chase him around on the short crossing and slant routes better then Cromartie.
I say split.
They both do a good job on him. Make them try to adjust to where Revis is. I would like to see more Revis on Harvin and Cro on Moss on 3rd & Longs though.
Sit Revis
He already proved he doesn’t know how to play with a “tight” hamstring. “Tough it out”???, come on Revis, not smart.
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Well if Revis is gonna call Moss a "slouch"
then I think it’s best he faces the ‘slouch’ the entire game
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As far as any of us know
Revis is unconditioned and recovering from a hamstring injury. It’s hard to speculate who he will be covering when we don’t know where he is health-wise. Even guessing dosn’t serve much purpose. I think we have to assume Revis will be less than 100%. More like 75-80 percent. That being said, if you twisted my arm I think the Jets should start Cromarti in all high percentage match-ups in the first half. Weather it be Harvin, Moss, or even Schianco who creates a huge miss-match against our safties. If Darrell feels good after his first real half of football, then we can trust him with more. I don’t know about any of you but Darrell Revis’ health is more important than this game. I would rather loose the next 2 games and have him for the rest of the season at 100% then beat the Vikings and loose him for another extended amount of time to injury.
by colinyoung on Oct 6, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t think he’ll play if he’s not 100%. I don’t they really tested him out yet, but it seemed like he was ready to go last week but they held back as a precaution. They will probably open him up full boar tomorrow and see how it reacts. If it doesn’t bite, then he’s a go.
Lets hope
Im not hearing much. And thats a lil unlike Rex. lol. I dont want this thing nagging him all season. I swear I would rather him sit half the season then have to face the Colts in the AFCC without him.
by colinyoung on Oct 6, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I am getting tired of talking about Darelle every week since July. This is his own fault and he is getting paid almost $1MM a week to nurse his hamstring.
Play Cromartie – at least he is 100%. Moss is 33 years old and if Cro cant keep the two grandpas busy then I dont know who will.
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It is bullshit that this guy is pulling bank while sitting on the stationary bike.
That really pisses me off
by colinyoung on Oct 7, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not try and prove a point here. Lots of jibber jabber going on with Revis in regards to Randy, because he wants to redeem himself after getting smoked for the infamous one-handed TD catch. But Cro owned Moss when he took over in that game. There is no reason to mess with what works until it doesn’t anymore, and no reason to throw Revis back up against one of the best in the league after all the time he’s missed.
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but aside from that catch against us, what were his other TDs? Is he just a big playmaker in the end zone (big target) or is he ripping 50 yard TD catches? Cause there is a big difference between a big target (possession) receiver and a guy who can score from 60 yards out.
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Honestly
Yeah Darrelle got beat on the play but if you watch whats actually happening before the play it is apparent that the Patriots were in hurry-up mode, they rushed to the line of scrimmage and the Jets didnt have the correct defense called, Darrelle got off the line slowly because he thought he had safety help over the top. When he realized that it was busted he had to catch up but it was already too late. That realization that the coverage was screwed up and him having to accelerate out of his break is what caused his hamstring to go. Had Darrelle known he was all alone on Moss he would have defended it differently and I it would have been a lot closer. Not to say it it would not have been a touchdown but he would have pressed the line and not allowed a clean release. There were many factors leading to the TD, he didnt just get straight up beat. My two cents.
This trade is puzzling, unless there's another shoe to drop
The Patriots don’t have an established deep threat receiver without Moss. The rookie tight end Hernandez is impressive, but he’s not a serious deep threat. Neither are Welker or Edelman, and Brandon Tate is nowhere near ready to be their main guy. I can’t fathom why the Cheats would cut bait on Moss in mid-season when they are still in the thick of the playoff hunt, unless there is another shoe about to drop. And by that, I mean packaging enough draft picks to get Vincent Jackson out from under the thumb of the Lord of No Rings.
Deion Branch and David Givens were deep threats.
They were not great wideouts overall, but they did have the speed to go deep. The Cheats defense was better in those days too.
Actually, in terms of YPC, Givens and Branch WERE deep threats
FYI during their years with the Cheats, Moss averaged about 15 YPC. And so did David Givens (admittedly, with about half as many catches).. Branch averaged around 13 YPC.
For comparison’s sake – Welker averages under 11 YPC.
Yeah but mediocre wideouts can become pretty productive when the offense knows what defense is being called on every play.
by nationalist88 on Oct 6, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Here in NC
the fans are looking for the panthers to trade steve smith to the Pats.
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Maybe they could bring Mushin Muhammad or Keyshawn Johnson back
They’re both something like 40 years old, but they don’t have anyone else to catch the ball besides Smith – but that’s OK, they don’t have anyone to throw it either.
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Most of you are wrong...
Those who want Revis on Harvin or any other quick WR. Revis wont be able to cut, stop and start and effeciently as he could, even at 100% he needs game time! Revis on Moss is best even if he his not 100%, Moss runs in a straight line, easy patterns, I believe that is easiest for Revis than cutting and starts/stops. Put Cro on Harvin with help and leave Moss on the Island.
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