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New York Jets: Ranking the top 5 players in franchise history

By Michael Pallas

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 27: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets reacts in the third quarter against the New England Patriots during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 27: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets reacts in the third quarter against the New England Patriots during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 25: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 25: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

2. Darrelle Revis

Some have said that Revis dominated his position like no one else in the history of the franchise. (We’ll get to that sentiment at No. 1.) I agree when it comes to just the cornerback position. He was probably the best to every play the cornerback position.

When Revis was at his best, he shadowed the best receiver on the other team. He shut down half the field, and very rarely did quarterbacks throw his way. According to Pro Football Focus, when they did throw his way, they weren’t successful. He allowed only a 51 percent catch rate.

He took away half the field, and opponents knew it. Sure, he had “only” 29 career interceptions, but it’s hard to pile up interceptions when teams aren’t even throwing your way.

He was a dominant force that teams had to prepare for. That’s still a rare anomaly from the cornerback position. It’s still a rarity for someone to shadow the best receiver on the opposing team, and still even more rare for someone to be targeted as little as Revis was.

Even with his dominance he isn’t in the NFL record books like the best player in franchise history is.

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