Woody Denies Revis News...Or Does He?

by John B on Aug 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT

Rod Boone tweets an interesting quote from Woody Johnson:

Woody Johnson on whether there's anything new on the Darrelle Revis front: "No. We're in a quiet phase. Both sides agreed to do that."

At first glance, it looks like Woody is denying anything is in the works. Read it closer, though. It looks like Woody might just be saying that he's not talking about it either way. Remember, there is a media embargo from both sides on this. Saying anything substantive would break the agreement to stay quiet in public.

Maybe I am just hoping this is true, but I think people are being too quick to debunk Tim Cowlishaw. I can think of a logical explanation for how he could be right. The beat writers and people in the know are using sources near the Jets and Revis, but those sources agreed to not give the press any news. Cowlishaw's source could be a third party. I still can't figure out a logicial explanation for a respected writer to openly destroy his credibility by making something up.

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So JB,

are you standing by Cowlishaw, or are you of the vast majority that continue to disagree with him?

by umohan21 on Aug 23, 2010 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

It seems that a lot of people are throwing him under the bus and laughing at him.

Not saying you though JB

by umohan21 on Aug 23, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s what I’m saying. I don’t have his information so I couldn’t say for sure, but I do think people are too quick to throw him under the bus.

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by John B on Aug 23, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

but he seems like he’ll bet his life on this info. He also did say either Wednesday or Saturday, and neither of those have yet come to pass.

by umohan21 on Aug 23, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

he seems like he’ll bet his life on this info.

That’s why I think he might be onto something. If he was wrong, why would he let this continue to grow?

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by John B on Aug 23, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m behind you JB. 100% I just hope this is true… I’ll def sleep a little bit easier at night.

by umohan21 on Aug 23, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wednesday or Saturday</>

Cowlishaw’s tweet was on Sunday, just two days ago. So Wednesday would be tomorrow and Saturday is this weekend. Just wanted to point that out

by DatJetFanDude on Aug 24, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm standing by Cowlishaw

I don’t see why he would report it, say he got it from a source that has never been wrong, and put his credibility on the line if he didn’t think it was true. Whether it is or not, I guess we’ll find out in a couple of days…

by BWJ on Aug 23, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Im with you on this one JB.

He seems to be saying there’s nothing to report because they agreed to be quiet, not because there’s nothing going on.

by Crackback on Aug 23, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not buying his report....

Someone always talks. If they talked to him, they’ll talk to others.
Why? Because they do…. I also have no doubt many have “understandings” with various reporters for helping break news.

If noone outside of the camp is reporting it, and HBO has been barred from the negotiations (or did everyone forget about that tiny detail?), then where is it coming from? Facts are guys like Adam Schefter, Mortenson, LaCanfora, have anyone from the maid to the electrician dialed in as a source. They’d be reporting it, if it were true.

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by Fr8Train on Aug 23, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

HBO has been barred from the negotiations (or did everyone forget about that tiny detail?), then where is it coming from?

We don’t know. That’s the point. Maybe Cowlishaw has a connection to somebody in the know that nobody else has.

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by John B on Aug 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Just because they were barred from negotiations (and I really only think that was the case at the diner meeting), doesn’t mean that when things were worked out they didn’t go to them to help with the announcement, and or publicity to spin it just right.

by Judgegavel on Aug 24, 2010 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions

It would make sense not to announce the Revis deal until you’ve finalized the Mangold deal. You want to show everyone you took care of the guy who reported before you took care of the guy that held out.

Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.

by rxmeister on Aug 23, 2010 9:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

^^^This

Everybody saves face. The team gets their man without appearing like they caved. Revis gets his contract with total dollars far less than 160M, but with guaranteed money in the 40M range. Fans get their guy back, looks like he didn’t hijack the team, and they get their all pro center in the fold to boot.

by Crackback on Aug 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

i really dont know what to beleive any more when it happens it happens, we are going to dallas with or with out him

by realsouthace on Aug 23, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Mangold Class A Act

This is how a proffessional acts maybe Revis sould take so lessons from Nick , Nick deserves this contract he played his ass off and even thow it took some time to get things worked out he was still at camp with great spirits and attitude like the pro that he is Great Role Model For Kids Like I Said Class A Act Unlike Revis’es Actions Right Now !!!

by eyoyo642000 on Aug 23, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

I'm believing this if for no other reason...

Than I REALLY want to. Haha.

by cult hero on Aug 23, 2010 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

If Cowlishaw gets this wrong

will he really lose his credibility? If i trusted his stuff before i would certainly continue to do so. shit happens. I mean its not like hes gonna lose his job and end up working as a janitor in high school. As if suddenly we wont be able to believe anything he says in the future. Now if he were to have a pattern of false info then that would be a problem.

by Rats on Aug 24, 2010 2:20 AM EDT reply actions

revis

Take a look at this roster, his replacement is already here. Give this man his money and he may pull a hansworth next season. I’m sure he’ll say that I can come in to camp in late august and be ready in a few days. wiht the front seven putting this much preasure on a QB even a blindman( no disrespect ) could cover someone. NYJ save your money your only asking for trouble.

by ban him on Aug 24, 2010 3:06 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t see why anyone would take that as a denial, its just a refusal to talk about it because of the embargo. I have to say I really hope Cowlishaw is right, not just so we have Revis, but also it’s going to be great if he proves all these writer who think they know something (but it’s really only what they are told).

by Judgegavel on Aug 24, 2010 8:54 AM EDT reply actions

What if?

I was thinking today about another reason Revis could be signing this week. The team has now returned to Florham Park facility in NJ, as we all know. There would have been more of a chance for someone to see Revis packing or saying farewell to his family, if he was heading up to Cortland. I think by waiting till this week everything can be a lot more under the radar. Does that make any sense to anyone??

by chrebetsthebet on Aug 24, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions