Darrelle Revis says his body is ‘breaking down’
Darrelle Revis has had quite an NFL career, being considered the best cornerback in the league while part of a Jets unit that ranked among the best in the league consistenly. With the Patriots, he won his only Super Bowl.
Since returning to the Jets, however, things haven’t been as easy. After missing the playoffs at 10-6 last season, the Jets currently sit at 2-5 and rank 28th in passing yards per game allowed.
This week, Revis acknowledged his own limitations in an interview with Newsday, saying, ” I’m breaking down. I’m 31. How many corners are 31 right now in the league? The league’s getting younger.”
The youth movement in the NFL has been cited as a reason for a perceived drop in quality of play, but based on Revis’ comments, it’s understandable why fewer players want to play past 30.
“When you play Cover Zero on some of the best receivers in the world, it takes a toll on your body,” Revis said. “And your coaches have confidence to say we trust that you’re going to shut down this guy that had 200 yards receiving and the week before he had [more]. We trust you with that job. So it’s hard. It’s a lot.”
He added, “Some of the past injuries, they linger. They linger.”
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