TO: Revis is "average"

[Mogriffjr]

By Rich Cimini

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The prime-time showdown between Darrelle Revis and Terrell Owens just became a lot juicier.

Owens, whom Revis called a "slouch" last offseason, fired back Tuesday at the New York Jets' star cornerback. Speaking to reporters in Cincinnati, Owens referred to Revis as an "average corner," painting him as a one-year wonder who still hasn't proved himself as an elite cornerback.

The rivalry resumes Thursday night at the New Meadowlands Stadium, where the Jets (8-2) face the woeful Bengals (2-8).

While with the Bills, Terrell Owens couldn't solve Darrelle Revis.

"Just an average corner to me," said Owens, the Cincinnati Bengals' leading receiver. "Everybody has assessed his abilities as far as what he did last year, shutdown corner, this and that. He did very well last year. But I think I'm looking forward to the challenge just like he's looking forward to the challenge.

"I'm not going to back down from anyone. I know my skill set. Last year we played, I know why I didn't perform to the best of my abilities. It's going to be a great game on Thursday."

As a member of the offensively challenged Buffalo Bills, Owens managed only six catches for 44 yards in two games against Revis. Owens, who turns 37 on Dec. 7, is enjoying a rebirth in Cincinnati. He's among the league leaders in receptions (62) and yardage (897).

Owens was asked how he'd rate Revis against some of the best corners he's faced.

"In my career? He's a great corner -- uh, a good corner," Owens said, correcting himself. "The guys I have played with throughout my career ... I've faced Deion Sanders, Aeneas Williams, Todd Lyght, guys like that. ... Charles Woodson, throughout my career."

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Jets CB Darrelle Revis about which Bengal he'll be covering, his thoughts on Terrell Owens' performance this season and his relationship with T.O.

Owens doesn't believe Revis is in that class.

"No disrespect, he's only done one thing for one year," Owens said. "You talk about shut-down corners, you need to repeatedly do it, year in and year out. I think he did it one year and everybody made a lot of hoopla about it. I think, you know, he started feeling himself, then he wanted to come out and say that I'm a slouch.

"Other than that, dude, I am never going to back down from any competition. That has never been in my nature. I am always going to compete every Sunday and that has always been in my nature."

In an offseason TV interview, Revis used the word "slouch" when Owens was mentioned in a word association. Owens fired back in Week 2, via Twitter, when Revis was burned by Randy Moss for a touchdown in the Jets' win over the New England Patriots.

Owens Tweeted, "I see Revis Island gettin' exposed. Now that hammy is really hurting."

That didn't sit well with Revis, who told reporters at the time, "He just put a big chip on my shoulder."

On Monday, Revis refused to be drawn into a war of words with Owens, but he also didn't back down from his "slouch" comment.

lol @ Revis being average.

I do agree that Revis has to do this year in and year out for him to be among the best ever...but he's one of the best if not the best right now. 6rec, 44 yards against Revis last year...it's nothing to get owned by Revis Christ.

 

[EmpireWF]

TO trying to get some press...he is apparently the only worthwhile subject in that organization at this point.

Anything to make the Thursday night game interesting is :thumbsup:.

 

[Aso]

TO trying to get some press...he is apparently the only worthwhile subject in that organization at this point.

Anything to make the Thursday night game interesting is :thumbsup:.

And we all know T.O. needs to get his press any way he can. The "T.Ocho" show is competing with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air re-runs on Nick at Nite so that's obviously a failed attempt so this is what he moves to.

Revis is back to his old self and T.O. will definitely be shut down again.

 

[Point Blank]

TO is just trying to spice up things, lol.

 

[AJay]

I<3Duke, do you post at TGG? One of the guys who post their made that sig you're using.

Since Revis has been back 100% he's shut down Jennings, Megatron and Andre Johnson. The guy's playing shut down ball lately.

 

[Primetime]

Jennings had 6 catches for 81 yards. That's no where near shutting someone down.

 

[Herm]

Jennings had 6 catches for 81 yards. That's no where near shutting someone down.

but but but he has an island named after him

 

[Raidersabc123]

Asomugha still the best

 

[EmpireWF]

Asomugha still the best

...inactive corner, sure.

 

[AJay]

 

[ralaw]

Jennings had 6 catches for 81 yards. That's no where near shutting someone down.

Wasn't he still not completely 100% in that game? Since that game he's held Calvin Johnson and Andre Johnson to 5 catches for 45 yards.

Revis has a history of shutting down the leagues elite WRs, granted it was only one year, but I don't see why anyone wouldn't expect him to continue such success when healthy.

 

[Mogriffjr]

I<3Duke, do you post at TGG? One of the guys who post their made that sig you're using.

Since Revis has been back 100% he's shut down Jennings, Megatron and Andre Johnson. The guy's playing shut down ball lately.

lol yeah just found that site...I'm Mogriffjr on there.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Im pretty sure it was reporters probing him for answers.

I would say hes having a better season at WR than Revis is at CB. So we'll see how it goes.

 

[NAHSTE]

Who gives a fuck?

 

[Aso]

I would say hes having a better season at WR than Revis is at CB. So we'll see how it goes.

I'd agree but IMO that's because Revis was injured.

 

[Houston]

lol T.O. reminds me of how I use to act when VSN first started.

 

[StealthShot]

lol T.O. reminds me of how I use to act when VSN first started.

You did sit ups in front of rush's driveway?

 

[AJay]

3 catches, 17 yards

 

[Mogriffjr]

TO getting all tight because of the slouch comment...

once again ya punk ass came up short...SLOUCH!

 

[riley420]

Not to mention Ochocinco being invisible, too.

When they're on, they're on...