It’s been a brutal season for the New York Jets, sitting at a miserable 2-7 record heading into their game against the 7-1 Buffalo Bills. But even with the agonizing heartbreaks, franchise icon and Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis just dropped a massive dose of optimism, pointing to the Jets’ three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL draft and, more specifically, a name that could change everything under center: Arch Manning.
Should Aaron Glenn Get a Third Year With the Jets?
Despite head coach Aaron Glenn’s tough 5-21 record in two years at the helm, Darrelle Revis isn’t ready to pull the plug. “I think it’s premature to fire Aaron Glenn. I just think it is,” Revis told Bleacher Report. His reasoning is solid, too, especially when you look at those valuable 2027 draft picks. Revis feels Glenn needs “a third year to really hone in” with the talent that’s coming. We all know how much a top-tier quarterback can impact a franchise, and Revis hit the nail on the head, saying, “The QB position always solves some of the issues when you got a great quarterback.” Could that really be the missing piece?
The Next Franchise QB and a Shutdown Corner?
The 2027 draft class is shaping up to be loaded with game-changing signal-callers. Names like Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr are climbing up draft boards, but Revis has his sights set on someone else for the Jets’ long-standing quarterback instability. “If it’s Arch Manning, we love it. He has so much potential,” Revis raved about the Texas quarterback. Manning’s family legacy, his ability to play at a high level, it all points to “a lot of excitement ahead.” Imagine Manning in green! Beyond QB, Revis also loves Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore, calling him “a pretty solid cover corner.” Getting a playmaker like Moore back in the secondary would be huge, and Revis sees a lot of leadership potential there, too, crediting Coach Marcus Freeman for developing those young men at Notre Dame.
This Defense Needs Playmakers, and Revis Knows How to Build Them
One of the most glaring issues for the Jets has been their inability to create turnovers, particularly interceptions. Get this: the team has just *one* pick in 26 games under Glenn. That’s just wild. Revis, a seven-time Pro Bowler who set a league record with 31 passes defended in 2009, knows exactly what it takes to dominate in the defensive backfield. He didn’t hold back on what needs to change. He talked about “great study habits” and “attention to detail,” especially in a position as uncomfortable and unforgiving as cornerback and safety. If the ball goes over your head, it’s an “embarrassment,” and the fans “are going wild about it.” Revis emphasized the critical need for communication among safeties and corners to ensure everyone’s on the same page. Ultimately, it comes down to being “playmakers and making plays.” Our job as the last line of defense is “to stop people from making touchdowns,” and “if you can get your hands on that ball, we want to turn it over.” While Revis is currently killing it in real estate, his passion for teaching the game is undeniable.
The future of the Jets hinges on what they do with these 2027 draft picks and whether Glenn gets that third year. Revis’s vision for Arch Manning and a shutdown corner like Leonard Moore could truly be the turning point for this franchise. It’s a lot to look forward to, even with the tough record right now.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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