Quote:Adam Scheftner bought up this same question.

<a class="bbc_url" href='http://nesn.com/2015/03/adam-schefter-darrelle-revis-will-hit-free-agency-if-patriots-dont-pick-up-option/'>http://nesn.com/2015/03/adam-schefter-darrelle-revis-will-hit-free-agency-if-patriots-dont-pick-up-option/</a>


Revis currently is technically under contract with a 20 mil option assuming the Pats don't do any type of restructure. With that said and their current cap predicament I fully expect either:


They re-sign Revis to a new extension with a lower cap number to get them out of the red.


Or


They cut Revis outright and get out of the red.


Either option is available and in order to be in compliance with cap rules WILL be executed before March 10th. The first option will leave them with little margin for error in re-signing McCourty and other FAs they may covet.


The second option could end up being the most likely scenario but would leave you potentially losing both Revis and McCourty to the highest bidder on the open market...assuming McCourty wants to hear what options he has before putting pen to paper.


Its certainly a dilemma.

 

 

Thanks for providing the article link.

 

Expanding on the dilemma the Patriots are dealing with,  if they somehow retain both Darrelle Revis and Devin McCourty,  the next question that comes to mind is what player ( s ) will be salary cap casualties and what key UFA's will the Patriots decide they can't re-sign?    This has plenty of significance for the Jaguars,  because it could open the door for a player ( s )  that would be a good fit for the Jaguars from the perspective of the front office and coaching staff.  

 

As for Devin McCourty,  unless his heart is telling him to remain with the Patriots,  he might as well find out what other teams are willing to offer him.   It's possible McCourty and his agent already know because of tampering.   But the 3 day window starting this coming weekend should provide a clear picture of what McCourty's options are.

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