Darrelle Revis Trade: John Idzik, Woody Johnson, and Rex Ryan Speak

John Idzik, Woody Johnson, and Rex Ryan were on a conference call earlier to talk about the trade. Much was less. Little was of substance as could be expected after a deal like this. Some of the highlights via the Twitter accounts of various beat writers:

Idzik said "We genuinely wanted to" follow through on Revis' desire to remain with #Jets for life.

— Conor Orr (@ConorTOrr) April 21, 2013

Idzik called the deal one of "historical proportions" #nyj

— Conor Orr (@ConorTOrr) April 21, 2013

Idzik says Jets wanted to wait to see Revis' rehab from knee injury before trying to negotiate an extension.

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) April 21, 2013

Idzik also says there was a "substantial" difference of opinion between the team and Revis on his value. #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) April 21, 2013

"It was never our goal to have Darrelle leave the #Jets...But TB reached out and was sincere." #nyj

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 21, 2013

"Ultimately, this was the best thing to do for #NYJ at this time." -- #Jets GM John Idzik

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 21, 2013

Idzik not calling it a "sacrifice" and thinks there's going to be plenty of short-term benefits. #nyj

— Conor Orr (@ConorTOrr) April 21, 2013

Idzik doesn't think #Jets are sacrificing short-term for long-term success. #nyj

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 21, 2013

Idzik said that he and Rex have been "joined at the hip" since his arrival. Won't comment on TB's zero-guarantee contract. #nyj

— Conor Orr (@ConorTOrr) April 21, 2013

Rex Ryan: "It doesn't come as a surprise. It's been talked about ... We've been discussing the possibilities of a trade."

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) April 21, 2013

Rex says he was involved in the entire process.

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) April 21, 2013

Rex thinks Revis is the best CB "but make no mistake, we will play great D. & the standard we set as the #NYJ will not be diminished." #jets

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 21, 2013

Woody Johnson: "This was complicated process… It was a decision that we deliberated on for quite a while."Decision was best for NYJ.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 21, 2013