Darrelle Revis Hall of Fame Inductee
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Darrelle Revis will finally be Hall of Fame eligible in 2023 and this is a day that Jets fans have been looking forward to for a long time.
Jets fans have known that Revis is a future Hall of Famer for a long time since joining the organization. If he is elected, Revis will become only the 11th cornerback to enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Revis made an impact on day one of his journey with the Jets. Proving that he is one of the best cornerbacks of all time.
Revis was able to lock down receivers entirely for years, proving that it wasn’t just one fluke season. Revis remained consistent when matching up against notable receivers in NFL history such as Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, and Steve Smith. Who else in NFL history was able to shut down a whole side of the field to themselves? The only place where this can be found is on Revis Island. Revis was known for being left on an “island,” meaning that one-half of the field was Revis’s responsibility, mostly with no safety help. This is a big task for any player.
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Revis’s most notable season was in 2009 when he had perhaps his toughest lineup of opposing receivers. He is most famous for having an amazing stat line against numerous all-star receivers in the same season such as; Andre Johnson, Randy Moss (twice), Marques Colston, Terrell Owens (twice), Torry Holt, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne, and Chad Ochocinco. Holding them all to under 35 receiving yards in each matchup of the season. For receivers of this caliber, a stat line like this is unheard of, especially for a list consisting of potential Hall of Famers.
In 2009, Randy Moss hauled in 1264 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. For Revis to shut down one of the best receivers in the history of the game is impressive. In 2009, Revis had six interceptions, 31 passes defended, one touchdown, and 54 total tackles. As a result of his historical performance, he was awarded First-Team All-Pro but finished in second place for Defensive Player of the Year behind Charles Woodson.
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Most teams avoided throwing to Revis entirely for years. From 2009-10 his statistics dropped, but not negatively. As teams avoided throwing to him as much as possible, as result he earned back-to-back First Team All-Pro awards. Revis led one of the best Jets defenses in franchise history. A defense that only allowed a league-low 19 total touchdowns in 2009. In his career, he totaled 29 career interceptions, along with a four-time First-Team All-Pro, seven time Pro Bowler, and being a Super Bowl champion in 2014 with New England before returning to New York.
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Nonetheless, Revis was a key part of this eye-opening defense for years, which was ranked sixth best in the league in 2010. The climax of the treacherous Jets defense helped lift the organization to an 11-5 record in 2010. Revis helped bring this Jets defense to new heights and establish themselves as an organization known for having a great and powerful defense. There is nobody else in the history of the game like Revis Island. He created the term of being a “shut down” corner and set the pace for all current NFL athletes that looked up to him. Revis deserves to be inducted in Canton immediately.