Preseason games are already starting, and Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis is still out of a job. The Pro Bowl corner has been in a contract dispute for months with owner Woody Johnson, who remains hesitant to meet Revis’ demands.
Revis reportedly wants a 15 million a year salary. I find this to be completely absurd. Granted Revis is one of the best corners in the league, it does not give him to right to be so self-centered and narcissistic about the whole contract situation. He represents an organization, as well as a team, and for the moment is only thinking about himself.
A 16-game season with a 15 million dollar salary would pay Revis 937,500 dollars per game, 15, 625 dollars per minute of play, and around 260 dollars a second. Think about that for a second. Literally. You blink your eyes on the field and you are making 260 dollars. People with a 8 dollar an hour job make 260 dollars in 40 hours of work.
How selfish are you? Do you really need 15 million dollars a year? I am so sick of these arrogant, self-centered athletes who only think about themselves.
There is no “I’ in team, and the Jets will honestly be better without him. What kind of message does that send to your teammates? That you are only in it for the money, and only care about meeting your demands.
On top of that, he is risking the possibility of not playing a down this season, which could jeopardize his career and put him out of the game for a whole season. All of this for 15 million dollars.
I do not like the message these players are sending. Just because they play well on the field, and make an impact on the team, they feel this incredible sense of entitlement.
Mr. Revis. Your arrogance offends me, and you are disappointing all Jets fans, players and the entire Jets organization by holding out for this long because you are not getting paid the money you “deserve.” Well guess what? If they did not give you the opportunity to play, you would have absolutely nothing to show for it.
I am sure head coach Rex Ryan and Johnson are getting sick of reporters asking questions and wondering if he will be in a Jets uniform this season.
I tell you what. IF he has held out this long, I can almost put money on him being a free agent the entire 2010 NFL season.
Congratulations to Revis, another selfish, self-centered athlete who feels he is so worthy and entitled because he matters.
That’s why professional sports are becoming less and less entertaining. They put the “I” in team, and completely deviate from the concept of what a team is; a family or unit united as one for some common goals.
Revis has one goal in mind: sitting out until the Jets meet his salary demands.