Darrelle Revis

As much as Riggins hurts, this one stings the most.

Darrelle Revis is arguably the greatest player to put on the Jets uniform. Considered the most skilled defensive back since Deion “Primetime” Sanders, Revis defined what a shutdown corner should be. In an era where the offense gets the benefit of the doubt on pass interference calls, no wideout enjoyed a trip to “Revis Island.”

Revis was drafted by the New York Jets after the traded up to the 14th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. It didn’t take long for the top wide receivers in the league to know when they face the Jets, how boring of a day they were about to have. The numbers aren’t overwhelming, but you just need to watch him defend and you realize why, in his prime, no one dares throw in his direction.

A seven-time Pro-Bowler and four-time All-Pro, Revis was, without a doubt, the best defensive of player in 2009 — a year that would lead to a “hold out” from training camp in the offseason over his contract. Contract disputes would become a common occurrence during Revis’ first go around with the Jets.

An issue that would lead to his trade to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. The marriage with the Bucs was short, ending after one year, and essentially making Revis available to the highest bidder. That bidder coming in the form of the Jets arch-nemesis, the New England Patriots.

With the help of Darrelle Revis, the New England Patriots would go on to win Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks. A game that saw only one reception to a receiver covered by Revis. The Patriots declined to pick up Revis’ contract, leading to his return to the Jets.

This one will haunt Jets the most. Not only is Darrelle Revis the best Jets fans have seen, it always seemed like ownership resisted giving him his just due. Sure, he was paid handsomely, but it always came at a cost of pride.

The Jets do not take care of their greats a fact that has come very evident.