Revis's Agent Shoots Down $20 Mill Per Rumor

by David_Wyatt on May 18, 2010 4:32 AM EDT

The most popular story of the last few days has been shot down by the man in the know. Darrelle Revis's agent Neil Schwartz has rubbished reports by Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post that claimed that he was looking for $20 million per year for his client:

"We have never spoken to Mike Lombardi -- ever, not even when he worked for the Raiders," Feinsod told The Post. "Where he's getting his information I don't know, but it's not coming from our side."

Calling the claims "preposterous". Many things have been said about Revis over the past few days regarding the amount he was seeking, but to most members here it always seemed a little far fetched that this was a realistic number. Many people called out Mike Lombardi, and in this instance it seems it was justified.

Nobody is doubting that Revis deserves to get paid, and he will get paid. However this was just a ridiculous number which got some people talking negatively about Revis. Jumping the gun if you will.

As the New York Post does, you have to wonder where this information is coming from. If it's not coming from the office of Neil Schwartz, and it's certainly not going to be coming from the Jets, where is it coming from? A dream that came to Mike Lombardi one cold lonely night? perhaps. However it seems, at least for now that the number that many people thought must be wrong........is wrong.

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Go Revis! And I am loving his agent.

That’s both a great combination to have.

Kinda sad for Lombardi, and knowing the reputation he has, they won’t bring it up or question where he got it from, because frankly it seems it really doesn’t matter who or what sources are anymore, with anonymity

by Max Strauss on May 18, 2010 7:19 AM EDT reply actions

The $20 million figure may have been off, but let’s not count on these being easy negotiations. Remember how difficult getting the rookie contract done was.

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by John B on May 18, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah seriously, and I wouldn’t doubt it if the number isn’t too far off anyway. He’s looking for Nnamdi-esque money, and probably wants to go over the top of him. We’re probably looking at $16 million per year when it’s all said and done, or at the very least a ton of guaranteed money per year.

by Exystence on May 18, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunate

Revis is probably the best CB atm and should be paid most except Asomugha is overpaid by a very large degree. Al Davis may have been an idiot but there is no reason for everyone else to be so dim. Pay the man well but let’s get serious.

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on May 18, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

It will be a tough contract to make

I think it will work out to a longer contract, but less per year. Nnamdi’s contract was only for 3 years. Revis could get another 6 year contract.

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by rick34125 on May 18, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions

the fact is a rumor like this only benefits the agent

because it pushes up the perceived value of the player. look at what happened – initially everyone was shocked to hear $20 million. So now what about $15 million? It’s a huge number, but maybe not anymore. Public opinion will probably be more receptive to it even though its outrageous money to pay a non-QB.

by rick34125 on May 18, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Pretty brilliant negotiating tactic, actually...

by Exystence on May 18, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

The brilliance was leaking it anonymously to the media with deniability

If they really would have opened negotiations with a number like that they would have come across as insane and would have probably hurt their negotiations.

by rick34125 on May 18, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah exactly.

by Exystence on May 18, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m just going to take a wait and see approach. Revis is a real stand-up guy. I don’t think he’ll want to break the Jets’ bank or anything, so he might just ask for something in the $13 or $14 mm a year range. That’s enough to sustain the lifestyle he wants to live, right?? lol wishful thinking I suppose. I wonder what I would do in a situation like this… would I ask to be the highest paid or seek a good figure so that they can go out and sign the rest of the guys accordingly?

Eh, thats just me.

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by King A! on May 18, 2010 9:41 AM EDT reply actions

He would be smart to take less overall money, but more guaranteed money.

The Jets would be smart to fluff the contract to make it look worth more than it really is.

by rick34125 on May 18, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO

HAHA Lombardi just got OWNED!

by Ghost Face Killer on May 18, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

For those with NFL Network.

Rod Woodson will do a dissection on what makes Revis so good tonight at 7 P.M. eastern standard time on Total Access.
There will aslo be an interview with Kris Jenkins.

by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on May 18, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

This is going to be really hilarious when the number come real close to 20

Like 18 mil or something. I dont even like the Jets, but even I know Revis is much more valuable then Nnamdi. The guy basically blankets receivers, not just shutting them down. Its easy to tell the difference, just look at how frustrated the WRs get; it’s as if they know they are going to get owned before they even line up

IMO

by Foilhat on May 19, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions