Patriots Make Splash, Sign Revis

By: Mat McGowan

After seeing their best cornerback and best defender, Aqib Talib, join their AFC rival Denver Broncos, the Patriots signed not only the best cornerback on the market but the best cornerback in the game in Darrelle Revis.

Revis had been cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a day ago after signing a six-year, $96 million dollar deal the previous offseason.

The deal with the Patriots is a one-year deal worth $12 million dollars. It was essential the Patriots make a move to keep pace with the Denver Broncos who seem to be signing every top free agent available.

On top of stealing Talib from the Pats, the Broncos signed eight time pro bowler in DeMarcus Ware and top free agent safety T. J. Ward.

The signing of Revis instantly makes the Patriots defense better, especially allowing the Patriots to put Revis out on "Revis Island" and either rush the quarterback or slide coverage else ware.

Talib made a significant impact while in New England but make no mistakes about it, Revis is head and shoulders above Talib and is still the best cornerback in the league despite the fact he's coming off a shoulder injury.