FLORHAM PARK (N.J.) — Former New York Jets Darrelle Revis, the NFL’s star quarterback, has been living in Florida for five years and is enjoying a successful career as an entrepreneur. He’s an entrepreneur, has a collection of fine art, and invests in real property. He isn’t one of those retired football players who wants to relive the glory days by watching games every Sunday and selling autographs at tailgate events.
He’s now enjoying “off” coverage, in cornerback parlance. It comes after 11 years of unrelenting man-to-man.
Revis is a listener and knows what Revis thinks. Revis has heard rumors about a New York cornerback who was nicknamed “The Catchy Cornerback” and plays a precocious and catchy game. Sauce GardnerWith 13 passes defensed, he leads the league. He is building a name that glitters beyond the “SAUCE” necklace he wears around it after games. Revis was intrigued and now wants to know more.
Revis said that when you are a rookie, it’s important for elite players to respect you. The only way to do this is by being a playmaker. “I believe Sauce is a playmaker.”
Revis’ words are powerful. The seven-time Pro Bowler is considered the greatest Jets cornerback and the most successful defensive player of his generation. creator of “Revis Island” — The infamous tourist trap, where wide receivers are often lost and vanished. While he last played for the Jets back in 2016, his All Pro years with them were 2009 through 2011.
They might finally have a heir on the throne.
Revis, who played for the Jets in the past, said that he believes he can carry the torch to become a great cornerback. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013) New England Patriots (2014) before returning home to the Jets. His ceiling is high, I think. I believe he has all of the tangibles. He has the potential to be a great player, great cornerman and great leader for the New York Jets.
The Jets found both ends at Midwestern schools, Revis at Pitt and Gardner in Cincinnati. Both of them were 22 years respectively when they were called up to the Jets as first-round picks. Gardner grew up in Detroit and watched old Revis highlights via YouTube. Gardner was amazed at how Revis was so intelligent that he could predict the routes of receivers.
Gardner stated, “I love his skill and his game play,” and he searched so deeply in the Revis video archives that clips of his draft day were found.
Gardner and Revis spoke briefly via phone shortly after Gardner was drafted. The Jets’ PR staff arranged this, but there haven’t been any detailed shop talks. The rookie would welcome the chance to have a conversation with Revis, who is known for his legendary press-coverage style.
Gardner’s coaches and teammates say he is ahead in cerebral approach. However, he would like to move up to Revis level. He considers his cornerback friend as his everyday role model. D.J. Reed, a voracious film watcher. Reed walks through the Jets’ facility and studies film on his tablet. Gardner was blown away by this level of dedication. He hopes to increase his film-watching outside the classroom.
He stated, “We have long hallways and it’s like two minutes of film.” “I try to, but it must become a daily routine. D.J. It happens all the time.”
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Gardner is still proud to be a good player. When Gardner was asked if he takes a lot of notes in meetings, he pulled out his knapsack to find a spiral notebook that had a Jets helmet as its cover. He opened the notebook and found pages and pages of carefully written notes on every line.
Revis was exactly the same. There were 15 hours of body maintenance and film study for every hour of brilliance on the field.
Revis will be inducted into The Jets’ Ring of Honor Nov. 27. He stated that “the biggest thing to play fast is film study and having an IQ for football.” “It seems like he’s a student of the game, and he’s ready to take any challenge on when it comes to playing at a high level.”
Naturally, there will be comparisons because that’s how we do things. Is Gardner the next Revis
It’s quite a task to place such a burden on a young player. Gardner has already stated that he would like to be the greatest cornerback in history. However, he was reticent when Revis was mentioned to him.
Sauce Island?
He stated that it was still his rookie year and that it is still being built. “I won’t get ahead of myself because he did so much more good than I have. “I’m going not to lose sight of the fact that I have to be humble.”
It’s still fun to look at the stats. For example, Gardner became the Jets’ only rookie to record at least 10 passes defensed in 2000 and at least two interceptions during the first nine games.
According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Gardner allowed a 47% completion as the closest defender. This makes him eighth among cornerbacks with at most 25 targets. His ballhawk rate (25.5%), which is the percentage of targets where the closest defender intercepts or defends a pass, ranks third in the league.
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Gardner is 6-foot-3 and 33 1/2 inches tall. This unusual body type for the position is because “long” players struggle with short-area quickness. Gardner is not like that. His ability to change direction is amazing, as well as his ability sink his hips and make fluid turns. Revis was 5-foot-11 and did it all. However, he was notorious for frustrating his receivers with his media coverage.
They share one thing in common: their confidence. Jeff Ulbrich, defensive coordinator calls it “the Superman mentality”, which is a cornerback’s belief in his ability to win. Revis was able to recognize it early on. His first game against was against Tom Brady Randy Moss from the 2007 Patriots who went undefeated throughout the regular season. Revis stated that he thought to his self, “I used watch these guys.” This is insane.
He locked in, after the initial wide-eyed look.
Revis stated that Revis had just said to herself, “If I had all the hype coming in, then I just have to keep up with it.” “I believe my message to Sauce would remain the same, because I believe we share some similarities in being confident players, especially at such a young age. I would say to him, continue to build on that confidence because there’s no ceiling for that confidence.”
Gardner’s mentality can be traced back to his upbringing.
He was born in Detroit’s Seven Mile area, at the corner of Rowe Street & Seven Mile East. Gardner claimed that the Seven Mile section of Detroit was rough and dangerous. He also feared gun violence. Gardner believes that this environment has shaped his character.
“I feel that most people from Detroit have confidence,” he stated. “They believe that they are invincible.”
Gardner and Revis have one major difference: Gardner is not asked to do a lot of man–to-man coverage, unlike Revis. The Jets play zone on 66% of passing downs, per ESPN Stats & Information. Revis was matched against Rex Ryan under former coach. 1, receiver in man-to–man, sometimes without safety aid.
This was a unique, but very effective strategy. Although it was physically demanding, Revis was willing to take on the challenge. As he said, “If this was a way for me to help the defense shut down the best guy, I would raise my hand and say, ‘I’ll take care of it, Rex.'”
Gardner will never be able to play Revis’ style of defense unless the Jets change their defensive strategy. However, he has been receiving rave reviews from all over the league.
“For him to be having a good season with the receivers he’s played, that’s incredible for a rookie,” said Cleveland Browns Large receiver Amari CooperCooper faced Gardner in Week 2. Cooper stated that Gardner has “more tools” than most good angles and that he is “quicker than the supposed fast guys.”
Buffalo Bills Sean McDermott, coach of Gardner said that Gardner is “a no. They have the No.1 corner, it seems. He’s all that has been said about him. … He will be difficult to deal with over the next few years, as he is already this year. Matt Patricia, Patriots offensive playercaller, described him as “a very talented play.” He is tall and strong. He’s got good quickness, good speed. He is hard to throw.”
Gardner may be the Jets’ most beloved non-quarterback rookie after wide receiver Keyshawn John in 1996. It will be difficult for him to adjust to his celebrity in New York. After Revis had established himself, he became so famous that he was featured in CBS’ 60 Minutes and on the cover national magazines. In January 2010, Revis Island was “renamed” by Michael Bloomberg, the then-mayor of Manhattan.
Revis stated, “I think the most important thing is that Sauce must embrace the city and the city is supporting him back through his play.” I think it’s wonderful to have that electric energy from Sauce. He will be a fan favourite for a long time once he accepts it.
This report was co-authored by Mike Reiss and Jake Trotter from NFL Nation.