Former Jets, Buccaneers, Patriots and Chiefs cornerback Darrelle Revis had a take about Richard Sherman. It was not a positive one, which is not something Sherman typically takes kindly.
Revis implied on Twitter during the 49ers’ 37-20 rout of the Packers in the NFC championship that Sherman was not a good cornerback because he “hides” in a zone defense.
The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Revis’ television screen during the replay of Packers wide receiver Davante Adams running by Sherman for a 62-yard reception.
Fear of getting beat in man to man coverage. Every snap every play. The fact that he doesn’t travel as a cornerback is lame. Except the challenge as the best and shut Adams down the entire game. Do it for the game of football. Stop hiding a cover 3 zone. pic.twitter.com/OWuzFtj8ov
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) January 20, 2020
Sherman found the tweet after the game and responded … harshly.
I would go in on this has been but I have a Super Bowl to prepare for. Enjoy the view from the couch. Your ninth year looked a lot different than this. Lmao https://t.co/jj3pwWYhVa
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
Sherman also gave Revis a grammar lesson.
And it’s “Accept”. Thought I would give you a lesson while I was here https://t.co/jj3pwWYhVa
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
Revis’ ninth season was his return to the Jets in 2014. He posted five interceptions and made the Pro Bowl. New York, however, won 10 games and missed the postseason.
The former Jets corner fired back, citing his nine total takeaways as a 30-year-old in his ninth NFL campaign.
My 9th year I lead the entire league in turnovers. 5 Ints and 4 Fumble Recoveries. Enjoy the Super Bowl and strap up because this game you will have to cover. @RSherman_25 😂😂😂
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) January 20, 2020
Then Sherman came over the top and pulled out playoff stats. He pulled down an interception to end the NFC championship game. It was his fourth postseason interception. He also has 12 pass breakups.
I have to cover every game kid. I get my hands on the football in the playoffs something you will never know anything about. https://t.co/V6uFIvNQvT
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
Revis had three interceptions with eight pass breakups in his playoff career. He won a Super Bowl in 2014 with the Patriots against Sherman’s Seahawks. Sherman won a Super Bowl the previous year.
Revis hasn’t played since getting in five games for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 campaign. That team fell to the Titans in the first round of the playoffs.
There’s no doubt both players were at the pinnacle of the cornerback position at their respective peaks. Watching them go at it online is a fun sidebar while Sherman and the 49ers celebrate their trip to Super Bowl LIV.