Darrelle Revis and the Patriots just won a Super Bowl, and apparently they plan to stay together. Jonathan Kraft, team President and son of owner Robert Kraft, said of Revis in an interview with WEEI in Boston, "He's been everything and more since he's been here," according to ESPN.
"Patriots fans knew what he was like on the field, but didn't know what he was like off it. Having worn green all those years and the blind emotion we all have toward the Jets, you have one perception of the man. And the man is very different than that. He's a great guy and he works hard. There is no over-ego to him and he's a great teammate. He's been a real pleasure to have him as part of the organization."
Kraft also let on that both sides "understand that that's a placeholder and we'll get to work on trying to make [an extension] happen," referring to the $25 million salary cap charge Revis' unusually-structured contract has in place for next season at this moment.
Revis has long been one of the best players in the league at his position. Since being drafted by the Jets in 2007, quarterbacks have completed only 48.8 percent of passes directed his way, for 6.07 yards per attempt, 18 touchdowns, 23 interceptions and 86 passes defensed, according to Pro Football Focus. That all works out to a quarterback rating of 61.9, essentially the equivalent of Chris Weinke throwing every pass. He's also graded out as one of the NFL's four best cornerbacks in five of his seven healthy seasons.
