Fear of getting beat in man to man coverage. Every snap every play. The fact that he doesn't travel as a cornerback is lame. Except the challenge as the best and shut Adams down the entire game. Do it for the game of football. Stop hiding a cover 3 zone. pic.twitter.com/OWuzFtj8ov
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) January 20, 2020
Sherman didn't take too kindly to the criticism and responded to Revis, who has not played in an NFL game since the 2017 season. And Sherman's response was as entertaining as you would expect.
I would go in on this has been but I have a Super Bowl to prepare for. Enjoy the view from the couch. Your ninth year looked a lot different than this. Lmao https://t.co/jj3pwWYhVa
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
And it's "Accept". Thought I would give you a lesson while I was here https://t.co/jj3pwWYhVa
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
Revis responded with some statistics from his 2015 season with the New York Jets, which was his ninth year in the league.
My 9th year I lead the entire league in turnovers. 5 Ints and 4 Fumble Recoveries. Enjoy the Super Bowl and strap up because this game you will have to cover. @RSherman_25 😂😂😂
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) January 20, 2020
Sherman didn't want to hear it.
I have to cover every game kid. I get my hands on the football in the playoffs something you will never know anything about. https://t.co/V6uFIvNQvT
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2020
Sherman and his 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs on February 2 in Super Bowl LIV. It will be his third trip to the Super Bowl.
Revis won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, a win that came against Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks.
H/t to Sasha D. Robinson for the find.