Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Redskins' Shanahan: 'Revis is in a class by himself'

By Nick St. Denis

Ryan Fitzpatrick and Stevie Johnson challenged New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis Sunday.

Compared to what most teams do (or can't do) against Revis, the Bills' quarterback-receiver tandem was successful. Johnson caught eight passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.

That's probably bad news for the Washington Redskins (4-7), who host the Jets (6-5) Sunday.

"You might do that once, but that’s not going to happen again," Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told the New York media via conference call Wednesday. "If you watch him on tape, any time he’s challenged he plays at a very, very high level. Probably didn’t think he was going to get challenged in that game and was a bit surprised himself."

Shanahan expects Revis to be at his absolute best Sunday.

"Yeah, I can guarantee you that will happen, because he’s done it throughout the year against some excellent football players," Shanahan said. "He’s in a class by himself as far as I’m concerned."

The Jets surely hope Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman throws some passes in the direction of Revis.

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