Darrelle Revis: To Pay or Not To Pay?

August 10, 2010   ·   Nicholas Martinez   ·   Jump to comments

By now most people have heard that Darrelle Revis is holding out from the New York Jets training camp in protest of this year’s upcoming contract.
While Revis and the Jets brass remain far apart on an agreement for an extension most Jets fans are hopeful it will get done before the season starts. However, if it does, I believe New York will be making a mistake that could rival that of the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins.
Six years with $31.5 million guaranteed and a chance to increase the amount to $68 million with incentives. Six years with $16 million guaranteed and a chance to increase the amount to $55 million with incentives. Seven years with $24.5 million guaranteed and a chance to increase the amount to $70 million with incentives.
These contracts belong to former Oakland Raiders Jamarcus Russell, Javon Walker, and DeAngelo Hall respectively. The Oakland Raiders overpay for players that have done nothing to deserve the compensation. Nnamdi Asomugha&r...

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