Bucs Angling For Revis
March 12th, 2013
Update: 4:02 p.m. NFL Network also is confirming the Bucs-Jets trade discussions.
The team most desperate for cornerback help is working to craft a deal with the team most desperate to trade a stud corner, so reports NBC Sports’ Mike Florio, creator, curator and guru of ProFootballTalk.com.
Florio says the Jets and Bucs are working on a trade that would bring Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay. But time is of the essence.
At best, it’s a package headlined by a second-round pick this year or possibly a first-rounder in 2014. Under these circumstances, a 2013 first-round pick for Revis doesn’t make sense.
For the Jets and Revis, the question now becomes whether they are willing to do the deal, before the opportunity dries up. If the Bucs sign a player like, say, Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes once the market opens, the Bucs will lose interest in Revis — and as of right now there’s no one else trying to get the deal done.
Joe can’t make this more clear. A healthy Revis is exactly what the Bucs need. However, Revis is coming off ACL surgery and his health is a major question mark.
Revis likely is the prototypical “Buccaneer Man,” given that he played for Greg Schiano confidant and new Bucs special teams coach Dave Wannstedt in college. But, is Revis willing to stay with the Bucs after his 2013 contract expires?
Lastly, what the hell is the trade value for an injured guy with one year left on his contract?
Joe thinks a first round pick is just too much. If the Jets will take a second-rounder, Joe thinks it’s worse the risk, assuming Revis passes the rigorous medical exam the Bucs will put him through.
March 12th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Anything more than a 2nd and a 5th for the trade and $60 over 5yrs for the contract, then I say pass.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Any trade would be pending a new deal like the percy trade to seattle. A 1st and a 6th is the farthest id go.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
We’ll see.
I don’t care how much they pay these players. Fans need to chill about what the Bucs are willing to pay. Afterall, contracts are usually backloaded and players rarely play out the entire contract.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
We’ve got one of the most experienced staffs in the League in dealing with ACLs. I hope we get him despite all the headaches he brings around contract time.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
dont do it administrator you are getting damaged goods
March 12th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
2nd round pick is fine by me.
The Pats 4th would be funny.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
No! no first round picks. Im even reluctant to give up a second round pick.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
Looks like we are going Bennett-less. Martellus just signed with Chicago.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
This is a bold move. This could be the proverbial nail in Dominiks coffin if this doesn’t work out. Way too risky but the reward would be phenomenal.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@john
It’s only an ACL. Have you heard any evidence to the contrary?
March 12th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
Martellus bennett to the bears
March 12th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
I agree, 2nd rounder is a no brainer. I’d jump all over that
March 12th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Come on Rockstar. Get this deal done then go get Goldson and Grimes!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
S Dashon Goldson will visit Tampa Bay first, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter
March 12th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
if we give up a 1st rounder the Rock star needs to GO!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
I like how we are holding the cards. All pressure is on the Jets to either make a play or we sign another CB once the bell rings. Dom needs a new nickname of slick
March 12th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Matt… you beat me too it!!!
LOL!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
got to put some trust in Dom – after all, he is the one that engineered the deal with Wright which looks likely to allow the Bucs to part ways without losing out financially.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Joe,
i was watching both bspn and nfln and there is a report that dashon Goldson is in tampa right now…
March 12th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Get this done, Mark. If the Bucs can land Revis and Goldson, man that would be quite a haul. And if they can do it without giving up their first round pick this season – cherry on top.
And if/when Revis comes to Tampa Bay – get him checked out by the docs and then PAY THE MAN. The Bucs pass defense was garbage. We can replace Bennett in the draft with a first round pick, unless we go TE.
Fingers crossed.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
No more than a second rounder. I would even suggest that is too much. The JETS have to deal him and no other team has the need/cap space to take him on. I think the play is a third and Blount. He has a knee problem no team knows about it. All the risk is with the Bucs.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
well pewter report is down, shocker.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
2nd, blount, benn get it done mark!!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
Put the squeeze on the Dom. They need a RB, give them a 3rd or 2nd and Blount.
Play chicken with them, you will WIN!!!!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:26 pm
looks like Martellus was full of sh!t about wanting to play with his brother. He only cared about the money. good, never wanted him anyway.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Free Agent signings need to happen on twitter.
I mean as soon as the bell rings (4:00 pm) commitments need to be made… none of this old school “team visits” that can take 3 days.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
Revis would have to pass a physical for everything to be approved. I would imagine the Bucs would have a lot of people look is knee over very thoroughly. If they don’t like what they see he does not pass the physical and the trade is null and void.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Risky, but HIGH REWARD if it pays off!
March 12th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
i will make that deal, 2 round thats a steal.
March 12th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Get Revis, draft Trufant (assuming we don’t surrender a 1st rounder), draft another CB in the 3rd and sign Cox for depth
March 12th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Hide this photo quick. See the QB try to chase him down?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
How about a 2nd, Blount & a conditional mid rounder next year?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
How about putting Eric Wright in that trade deal? They will need a cornerback after unloading Revis right?
March 12th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
@Patrick
Eric’s contract will kill that trade. They are trying to cut down, because they are over the cap.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Not for nothing, but who doesn’t come back from the ACL surgery these days? I don’t think I can remember a situation where someone had ACL surgery and they said that it ended up ending his career. I remember Robert Edwards when he played for the patriots had massive reconstructive knee surgery but he destroyed his entire leg. Anyone with just an ACL tear usually comes back pretty strong given that they aren’t too old. It’s fairly routine.
That being said, I was really angry when Tom Brady won comeback player of the year over Cadillac Williams. He had just an ACL tear while Williams had almost his entire knee reconstructed.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
I agree with Jersybuc, give them Blount, Benn and a 2nd, those two are expendable yet decent players in positions that the jets need. and with Goldson on a private jet I feel he is a lock, so with (revis, Goldson, Cox, )Barron and johnson, gaitor we will have a very solid if not elite secondary…
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
If you give them Blount ,Benn and a 2nd next year mabey not a 2nd tis year if they get BLount.
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