New York Giants Stomp Jets: How Much Did They Miss Darrelle Revis?

August 17, 2010   ·   Samuel Ingro   ·   Jump to comments


Antonio Cromartie, Kyle Wilson, and Dwight Lowery currently rank as three of the top four cornerbacks on the New York Jets depth chart. The fourth? None other than Darrelle Revis.

In the showdown with the New York Giants, Eli Manning went four for eight with 77 yards as the Giants steamrolled the Jets by the score of 31-16. The Jets' three top cornerbacks combined for a measly three tackles, with an assisted tackle going to Lowery as well.
Interceptions? Non-existent.

Last season, all-pro cornerback Darrelle Revis grabbed down an impressive six interceptions, 37 passes defensed, and logged 54 tackles despite the opposition's reluctance to throw his direction. Revis Island quickly became an island that no quarterback wanted to vacation on.

In Monday night's contest, however, Antonio Cromartie appeared to struggle, getting beat on multiple occasions and giving Revis even more leverage in the ongoing contract negotiations.

Since last season's AFC ...

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