Could Darrelle Revis circle back to the Patriots? It’s looking “increasingly likely,” according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, who has spoken with numerous league sources, including some close to the defensive back. 
Many, including myself, feel that Revis has lost a step and his effort was lacking in 2016. However, not all talent evaluators agree. One personnel man spoke highly of Revis when speaking to La Canfora.
“We did our work on him. He can still play. He can cover,” the anonymous exec said. “He doesn’t have that long speed anymore; he’s not going to cover a No. 1 receiver deep. But he can cover in tight spaces and he has great instincts. The film is not as bad as some would have you believe. He’s a perfect fit in that quarters scheme Belichick runs, and they have the kind of safeties who can help him out, too. We’re convinced he’s going back to New England. It just makes too much sense.”
The Patriots have already allowed Logan Ryan to walk in free agency and Malcolm Butler could be traded to the Saints in the very near future. Even after signing former Bills standout Stephon Gilmore, the Patriots will need some help in the secondary. Revis might not be able to hold down a starting outside position, but he could theoretically be used in the slot, if he’s willing to make that adjustment. Word is that we won’t be seeing him at safety for New England, so slot could be his only real option if he wants to join the defending champs.
We have Revis ranked as the second-best corner remaining on the free agent market.
Would love to have him back
Well who’s going to play the other corner-Rowe? I’m not sure I like this one? Butler is a SB hero and a premier corner. We paid Gillmore. Pay Butler and sign him to 4-5 years. We’d have a shutdown backfield for years to come. If they gave Butler $11-12 M for 4-5 yesrs, he’ll be a steal over the last 2-3 years of his contract. If a rookie doesn’t step up this year, we’ll have to do it all over again next year.
Maybe it says something that the one making the moves and signing the checks hasn’t paid Butler like a “premier” corner for the upcoming years.
He’s done good over the last few, but he’s been paid for those years. You don’t pay for past accomplishments, especially in NE.
Would be a bold statement from Revis. Pats proven ability to make systems fit talent. Wouldn’t doubt if Revis gets a look at FS too
Why FS? Pats have their safeties locked up would make no sense make him the number 2 corner
Belichick has been on record saying Revis is not a fit as a safety in his system.
He’s not on record. Some flunky on Twitter said they heard from somebody that said that he told them that, which means it’s probably not true knowing the media these days.
No, I believe it was a local beat reporter who reported this on Boston sports radio
It was the Globe reporter from the 2015 negotiations re: safety.