After a long awaited hold out, Darrelle Revis signed a new contract with the New York Jets on Monday. Revis's absence has been felt since the off-season started and all throughout training camp. The void he left was blatant on the HBO series "Hard Knocks" and team GM Mike Tannenbaum's frustration over the situation was, needless to say, evident. There were questions on how his teammates would react to him if and when he showed up, due to all the negative media that surrounded the Jets organization.
Yet, with all the scrutiny and distractions, we sit here today with a new outlook. The contracts been signed, the owners made amends, the coach is delighted and the teammates... well lets just say center Nick Mangolds chant of "Revis Christ" (though a bit sacrilegious) seemed a declaration to everyone of the teams loyalties. And now, the work begins!
We've waited after the end of last season for so many reasons. We've waited since long time rival Jason Taylor was traded from Miami. We've waited since shutdown corner Antonio Cromartie was traded from San Diego. We've waited since Super Bowl MVP wide receiver Santonio Holmes was traded from Pittsburgh. We've waited since the NFL's 2006 MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was traded from the place many thought he would retire. The wait is over. The pieces are in place. Revis has come back to his island, adding the final piece to this puzzle. A new season has arrived, and with it, the hopes of a Super Bowl championship.
