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Ranking the Top 10 NFL free agents in 2015

By Brad Rowland

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the field during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the field during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Darrelle Revis, CB New England Patriots

Revis is in a unique situation, given that he technically is not a free agent, but rather a player who has an option for the 2015 season. Still, the Patriots cornerback has a $25 million cap hit for next year (per Spotrac), and that basically assures that Revis will need to re-work his deal in order to remain in New England over hitting the free agent market once again.

The 2014 season was a bit of a renaissance year for the former Jets and Buccaneers cornerback, as some of the shine of his play had deteriorated during his time in Tampa Bay. Revis has re-joined the “shutdown corner” conversation after an All-Pro season, and while he produced only two interceptions, that is more indicative of the opposition’s fear of challenging him on anything resembling a regular basis.

It will be exceedingly interesting to see what Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots can come up with, but from a standpoint of watching elite football, the two sides should be highly invested in remaining together.

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