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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis has shut down star wide receivers for years. Now, the struggling New York Jets cornerback is trying to do the same to critics.Revis, in his 10th season, is off to a tough start after giving up some big plays in the Jets first two games. That has prompted some fans and media to question whether he has lost a step and is no longer the elite player he has been for much of his career.Just like quarterbacks throw interceptions, being out on an island, youre out there by yourself, said the seven-time Pro Bowl selection, whose Revis Island nickname came from years of routinely neutralizing top receivers.Its definitely a tough position to play and Ive been playing it for a decade now, so its definitely for me to just get better.A day after Cincinnatis A.J. Green had a huge game against Revis in the season opener, a report on Sept. 12 by Bleacher Report cited anonymous sources saying that the cornerback arrived to camp not in prime condition because he was coming off offseason wrist surgery and unable to work out adequately.On Wednesday, Revis said he believes that story came from his agents, although Bleacher Reports Jason Cole -- who reported the story -- tweeted last week that it was people who worked out with Revis.Hes just taking shots, Revis said. But, its fine. Like I said, you take the good with the bad. That was a shot. But its all good.Revis was then asked if he believed the story was a shot on behalf of his former agents.Yeah, no doubt, he said. No doubt. Definitely.During the offseason, Revis fired agents Neil Schwartz and Jon Feinsod, who helped negotiate several big-money deals for him and making him more than $124 million.I knew where it came from, Revis said. I definitely knew where it came from. Like I said, its a shot. Yeah, its a shot.Revis has not spoken publicly about his reasons for parting ways with his agents, but he currently doesnt have another representative, according to NFLPA records.If thats how they want to approach it, thats how they approach it on their end, Revis said. This is just how they approached it. That has nothing to do with me.Still, Cole previously discounted any assumptions, including a tweet by ESPNs Andrew Brandt , that the sources were something a fired agent would say. Cole responded by saying, Not in this case, and added that it was people who had been training with Revis in the offseason.In a statement to The Associated Press, Schwartz said: As we previously stated, Jonathan and I only wish Darrelle the best of luck.Revis did acknowledge that he added a few pounds in the offseason as a result of not being able to fully work out while he recovered from his wrist surgery.When you have surgery, you do gain weight, he said. At the same time, Im not using that as an excuse.During training camp, Revis routinely practiced in multiple layers and sweatpants to help him get into shape.Revis also recently got into it on Twitter with NBA player J.R. Smith, whom the cornerback got to know while he was a member of the New York Knicks.Damn (hash)Revisisland turning into a tourist resort. (hash)JustSaying, Smith tweeted during the Jets game at Buffalo, after Marquise Goodwin sped past the New York star for an 84-yard touchdown.The next day, Revis responded with a Hall of Fame-style tweet of his own: Still heading to Canton though. What about you???The tweet was later deleted and replaced by another in which he said both players won championships -- Smith with the Cleveland Cavaliers -- and we both will go down in the history books. Revis was bothered that Smith would take a shot especially after weve crossed paths.Like I said, there are a lot of eyes on me, Revis said Wednesday. So, I guess some of the guys from the NBA are paying attention as well. It is what it is, at the same time, I said what I said on Twitter and thats that. I hope he understands.Next up for Revis is the Chiefs, and coach Andy Reid isnt necessarily buying the notion that the cornerback is washed up.Listen, I know theyre saying he got beat, Reid said on a conference call. Maybe he gets beat one time, but the ones that people are saying, he didnt have help on. There werent people in the middle of the field. Thats not his responsibility.I think that gets blown out of perspective. He looks pretty good to me to answer your question. He looks pretty stinking good.Reid added that, sure, Revis is getting older, but hes also getting wiser on the field.He transitions so easy, Reid said. His hips and his ability to look back and run fast are unbelievable. I want him to get old. Im going to try to talk to you long enough that he gets old. 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The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. Hydro Flask Ombre . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Rookie Manly coach Trent Barrett has blamed a wretched run of injuries as the reason why the Sea Eagles have missed the NRL finals for the second straight season.Manly were put out of their misery on Sunday after being thumped 36-6 by Penrith in the final game of the regular season at the foot of the mountains.They finished seven points out of the finals race in 12th spot - a major disappointment for a club widely tipped to be top-eight contenders with a revamped roster.However, Barrett couldnt even bring himself to take solace in a six-all second half against a white-hot Panthers outfit at Pepper Stadium.You cant take too much out of anything in the game to be honest. Well have a rest now. Weve got a lot of work to do next year, Barrett said.The Sea Eagles appeared ready to fight for finals honours after clawing their way to eighth spot with a 4-4 record after round eight, including a shock win over Cronulla in round three.However a four-game winning streak in July was sandwiched by seven-game and five-game losing streaks that put to bed any fairytale finals shot for the first-year coach.Barrett said he wasnt helped by an injury toll that limited key men Daly Cherry-Evans, Jamie Lyon, Brett Stewart, Steve Matai, Dylan Walker, Jamie Buhrer, and Matt Parcell at various points in the year.It sounds like an excuse, but thats the realitty of it.dddddddddddd Its affected us big time, he said.He insists his squad can make up the four games required to make the finals next season.Hopefully the injury gods smile on us a little bit, he said.Ill never question the boys effort. Theyre trying. It couldve been an horrific scoreline if we werent having a crack. Ill never doubt that. Were just down on troops and experience.Priority number one in the off-season will be sorting out the futures of injured veterans Brett Stewart (knee) and Steve Matai (neck), both of whom are being backed to recover for next year.Already gone from the 2016 roster are Jamie Lyon (retirement), Luke Burgess, Feleti Mateo (released) and Siosaia Vave (Parramatta), with only Shaun Lane (Warriors) and mid-season recruit Matthew Wright (North Queensland) coming in.Melbourne playmaker Blake Green is believed to have agreed to sign on.At least four players, including Dylan Walker, Daly Cherry-Evans and brothers Tom and Jake Trbojevic, will have off-season surgery to address niggling injuries.WOUNDED EAGLES (games missed)Steve Matai - 16Brenton Lawrence - 13Brett Stewart - 13Jamie Buhrer - 10Matt Parcell - 10Apisai Koroisau - 7Jamie Lyon - 7Dylan Walker - 6Daly Cherry-Evans - 5 ' ' '