Revis Repo: Options for the Buccaneers If They Decide His Cap Number Is Too High By JCDeLaTorre?@jcdelatorre Jan 16 2014, 1:31pm
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Whether it's Lionel Vital, Mark Ross or Jason Licht, former general manager Mark Dominik certainly did no favors in dedicating $16 million of cap space to Pro Bowl CB Darrelle Revis. Look, there's no question Revis is a phenomenal football player who will only get better in 2014, two years removed from his knee injury that set the wheels in motion for him to become a Buccaneer. There's also no question that unlike their predecessors - both Head Coach Lovie Smith and Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier can design a defense to take advantage of Revis' unique talents. Yet whomever the new GM will be - they have to take a long hard look at whether or not Revis is worth quarterback money. Let's start by saying - the Bucs don't need to move Revis. They are expected have over $15 million in cap space to work with and can generate more by releasing some unproductive veterans. However, if they wanted to move him - there are potential suitors. Jacksonville Jaguars Expected Cap Space: $53 Million The Jags' coach Gus Bradley brought the aggressive Seahawks styled defense to J-ville but they lacked the personnel to get those expected results. The Jags were 25th in the NFL against the pass. Their depth chart is a who's who of who? Jacksonville needs talent across the board but it's hard to imagine that they could draft a player the caliber of Darrelle Revis and have that player make an instant impact. Proposed Deal: To Jax - Darrelle Revis, TB 1st Round Pick (7th) overall, To TB: Jax 1st Round Pick ( 3rd overall), Jax 2nd Round Pick (39th overall), Jax 2015 2nd Round pick. Oakland Raiders Expected Cap Space: $64 million Oakland's looking for a big move and none would be bigger than bringing Revis to the Black Hole. Oakland was worse than Jacksonville against the pass and their two corners Tracy Porter and Mike Jenkins are good players but not Revis. The Island could be an excellent mentor for young draft pick DJ Haden and allow the Raiders to provide more blitz opportunities than they've previously enjoyed. Oakland gutted their defense last year and are in prime position to really make a statement this off-season. It could start by making the bold move for Revis. Proposed Deal: To Oak: Darrelle Revis, To TB: Oak 1st Round Pick (5th overall), 2015 2nd round pick Green Bay Packers Expected Cap Space: $28 million While Green Bay would be stretching it a bit to bring in Revis, especially with BJ Raji to re-sign, the Packers may want to upgrade a bit over Sam Shields (who is also a UFA). At 21st overall, Green Bay certainly won't find an impact player the caliber of Revis and having a shutdown corner could be a big benefit to Dom Capers 3-4 style. Plus Revis will be home in a defense he's used to working in. Teaming Revis with Tramon Williams could significantly improve the Packers' 24th ranked pass defense. Proposed Deal: To GB: Darrelle Revis, To TB: GB 1st Round Pick (21st overall), GB 3rd RD pick (75th overall), GB 2015 3rd round pick. There's a few other teams with the cap space to handle a Revis deal including Cleveland ($50 mill), Indianapolis ($37 mill), Miami ($35 mill), Washington ($28 mill) and Minnesota ($24 mill) but each of these franchises either don't have a need, the draft picks to make it worth the Bucs while or have too many of their own to re-sign to really be a factor. In the end, the new General Manager and Head Coach Lovie Smith will have to weigh the impact Revis can have with the Buccaneers versus the cap cost savings and potential bounty of draft picks the Pro Bowl Corner could bring the franchise. PollShould the Bucs try to move Revis? 10% Yes, he costs too much (106 votes) 56% No, he's the CB best in the game. (590 votes) 34% Maybe, depends on what they can get (362 votes) 1058 votes total http://www.bucsnation.com/2014/1/16/5315770/revis-repo-options-for-the-buccaneers-if-they-decide-his-cap-number
And have Banks and Johnson starting CB's ? Dear god no.
His money isn't a problem at this time. Trading or getting rid of The Island is stupid at this time. And that dump to the Raiders was hideous.
Nice to see only 10% are remedial.
keep him for at least another year to prove he is "back" and you will get better trade value. We also need another year to draft or develop more corners. Agreed with Boid - you don't jettison him if you don't have a backup plan, and Banks on the #1 receivers isn't something I want to consider with our anemic pass rush.
Only way I'd consider it is if someone offered us more than we gave up .
No, he's the CB best in the game!
Only way I'd consider it is if someone offered us more than we gave up .
Exactly...but then again we have a few "buy high, sell low" guys here that probably do wonders with their stocks.
And have Banks and Johnson starting CB's ? Dear god no.
Charles Tilman would work. I say kick Revis to the curb and get some draft picks. Draft an extra corner. Believe it or not you can draft a corner in the 2nd or 3rd round to fit this defense. Honestly their system is pretty well set. It is going to be more hassle than its worth to try to tweak the system to fit Revis in. The only way Revis is on this roster is if we can't find a decent trade for him. Not saying LJ is going to work out or not but he has a much better chance now that Lovie Smith is the coach. LJ could end up working out well in this defense.
And have Banks and Johnson starting CB's ? Dear god no.
Charles Tilman would work. I say kick Revis to the curb and get some draft picks. Draft an extra corner. Believe it or not you can draft a corner in the 2nd or 3rd round to fit this defense. Honestly their system is pretty well set. It is going to be more hassle than its worth to try to tweak the system to fit Revis in. The only way Revis is on this roster is if we can't find a decent trade for him. Not saying LJ is going to work out or not but he has a much better chance now that Lovie Smith is the coach. LJ could end up working out well in this defense.
Its actually really not that big of a hassle. But I am ok with trading him as long as we get back more than we traded away. The larger concern will be at MLB rather than CB.
why trade him this offseason when we can let him round fully back into form for us this season and trade him at maximum value? Of course, if we pick up a corner or two in free agency that Frazier wants, then all bets are off. Free agency will be interesting.
It's cool to have these stupid little articles but in reality he isn't going anywhere. Especially when in the opening PCs of the HC and the DC they say there is a major spot for Revis in the defense when they could've easily gotten away with the "we're evaluating everything" line. Another stupid article from someone who doesn't pay attention.
You always have to say "it depends on the deal." There is always a right price for any deal. You may believe that no one would ever offer enough to make it worthwhile, but that is different then just saying no way.
I'd have to think long and hard about that Jacksonville deal if it were offered. With the 3rd overall pick we'd be guaranteed Bridgewater, Bortles, or Manziel. That's pretty huge. Plus we'd have two picks at the top of the 2nd round, and an extra 2nd next year. I think if we did trade Revis, we could sign Tillman and Shields or Verner....and be every bit as good on defense. Plus we'd have extra cap room to make more improvements in FA. Love Revis, but I just don't buy the hype. I don't think any player who is not a QB, is worth $16M per year. I'd like to either see him renegotiate to a contract with guaranteed money that averages $12.5M/yr....or see him traded.
He's not worth 16 million and McCoy isn't worth 18 million but I don't care about paying them as such as long as it doesn't stop us from getting/signing a QB or signing other players that could help.
