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Revis Proves Ryan Right, Jets Make Presence Felt in Honolulu
Published: February 9, 2009
When Rex Ryan was introduced as the new head coach of the Jets, he referred to Darrelle Revis as the best corner in football. Revis validated Ryan’s statements on Sunday when he ended the game as the only cornerback to record an interception against the NFC’s best.
With the NFC driving down the field and looking to take the lead, Revis threw a blanket over Anquan Boldin and picked off a 30-yard pass from Eli Manning in the end zone.
As if staying step-for-step with Boldin wasn’t impressive enough, Revis reeled in the pass with one arm.
Unfortunately, his efforts would be nullified by a Kerry Collins’ fumble only two plays later. The turnover would result in an Adrian Peterson touchdown.
Revis wasn’t the only one on the Jets to play a role on Sunday.
Leon Washington’s explosiveness was intentionally neutralized by the NFC as they made a conscious effort to kick away from him. His 38-yard kick return in the second-quarter sent fear through the NFC as it was the last time a kick would go directly to him.
Aside from that return, Washington recorded the AFC’s longest run with a 20-yard dash in the fourth quarter.
Kris Jenkins was the AFC’s comic, declaring his jersey as being “too tight” while the AFC’s defense introduced themselves for the cameras.
Nick Mangold and Alan Faneca performed admirably all afternoon, and Thomas Jones had a rough day against the NFC’s best, recording only 21 yards on six carries.
Overall, the Pro Bowl is exactly what everyone has come to expect. It’s nothing truly exhilirating. The interviews along the sidelines feature statements prepared by the players’ agents, and the game is arranged to be as difficult as possible for the defense.
And so the countdown begins—six months until another game is officially televised for our viewing pleasure. Fortunately, free agency and the NFL draft look to have enough drama in store to keep all of us entertained for at least three more months.
Tagged with: 2009 NFL Pro Bowl, Alan Faneca, Darrelle Revis, Kris Jenkins, Leon Washington, Nick Mangold
One Comment on "Revis Proves Ryan Right, Jets Make Presence Felt in Honolulu"
garry smith on Mon, 2nd Mar 2009 3:22 pm
hi ,im ajets fan from the uk.Been a fan of the jets 25 yrs SINCE THE EARLY DAYS OF TELEVISED nflIN eNGLAND,Obrien, Gastineau etc.Now i get the chance to come to New York in Dec 2009 hopefully jets are at home during my week long stay.as a blue collar guy from the industrial north of England how much will i expect to pay if i can even get a ticket at all?whats the best and cheapest way to get to the Meadowlands from 42nd st .NEW YORK?id apreciate some guidance from my fellow JETS fans.