Darrelle Revis can’t help but chuckle. Even in retirement, the former All-Pro NFL cornerback known as “Revis Island” for the better part of a decade finds the notion of purchasing his own personal island to be a bit much.
“Hmm. Uh, I think it’s very farfetched at this point here,” Revis tells Sports Illustrated, laughing as he responds. “I don’t wanna go bankrupt at this point.”
There’s a subtle irony in his measured stance.
Revis spent 11 seasons gambling on himself. On the field, he played a position where instinctive skill is more often utilized—and imperative—than any other spot on the field.