Darrell Revis Continues Holdout

Darrelle Revis' holdout is carrying into yet another week and has now cost the player more than just money.  Jet's owner, Woody Johnson, said the gap between the two parties is "insurmountable."

Revis Loses Entire Year

As of yesterday, Darrelle Revis has cost himself a year of service in the league. What this means is that Revis will have to wait one more year until he becomes a unrestricted free agent. 2010 would have been his 4th year and would have made him eligible for this entitlement. However, this would be moot point if the Jets sign him to a new long-term contract.

Jets Look to Play Without Revis

During an interview on ESPN's Michael Kay Show Johnson said, “Well I feel that he will not be on the New York Jets team this year, based on what I know today to this very moment.”

Head coach Rex Ryan, who has gone on record calling Revis the best defensive back he has ever coached, said that are moving on as if he will not be on the team next year. Ryan also said he believes the Jets can win without Revis.

They might be able to win without Revis, but can they be a true contender without him.

Darrelle Revis' Contract Hold Out

The New York Jets' Darrelle Revis has been a no show at Jets' training camp.  He is holding out of the Jets training camp because he wants a restructured contract.  The Jets are treading on thin ice with center Nick Mangold and linebacker David Harris also wanting new contracts. Can the Jets give Revis more money without extending Mangold's and Harris' contracts?

Revis' Current Contract

Darrelle Revis still has 3 years remaining on his rookie contract. But he is only expected to be paid $1 million this season. That is peanuts for a cornerback that Jets head coach Rex Ryan called the best in the league. Revis wants to be paid as such and seems willing to hold out until it happens and pay $16,000 a day for missing camp. The only issue is that no one knows what the salary cap will be next season and contracts can only be increase 30% while still active.

Jets Extend Coach and GM Contracts

Revis is probably confused by the fact that the Jets extended the contracts of coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Though this money doesn't count towards the salary cap, Revis knows that he is part of the reason why they could receive a contract extension.