Richard Sherman baited opposing quarterbacks into interceptions last season. He has baited opposing receivers such as Steve Smith into lashing out during games.
Now, the Seattle Seahawks' All-Pro cornerback is proving he can bait opposing defensive backs as well.
"He didn't play this year, so when he does, then he will be in it," Sherman tweeted Wednesday, explaining why he'd left out the New York Jets' Darrelle Revis from a ranking of top cornerbacks.
That was enough to get Revis' going. It was on from there:
I never seen a man before run his mouth so much like girl. This dude just steady putting my name in his mouth to get notoriety @rsherman_25
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) February 20, 2013
My boy @johngeiger_ got more followers then @rsherman_25. Sit down young pup & wait your turn.
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) February 20, 2013
Got off my flight to this hilarious convo. So I have 8 picks 3 ff and a sack.My season stats looking like Revis career stats
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) February 20, 2013
For the QB not throwing his way argument.In his 2nd year they were throwing his way.I still doubled his picks
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) February 20, 2013
That's like you saying your better then Deion Sanders & since he's not playing no more he's irrelevant for what he's done. @rsherman_25
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) February 20, 2013
Hey everyone @rsherman_25 wants to be a lockdown corner. He wants to be in the talks of a lockdown corner. So follow him so he can become 1!
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) February 20, 2013
@revis24 one season u will get 8 picks.... But it won't happen anytime soon... I did it in my 2nd season... So u have something to chase
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) February 20, 2013
This dude just interrupted my NBA 2k game cause he has draSms to be a lockdown corner!!! HAHA #keepdreaming
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) February 20, 2013
Sherman was arguably the best cornerback in the NFL last season. He's also becoming its most notable talker of trash and rattler of cages. To my knowledge, Sherman's short list has included putting Michael Floyd on notice, calling out Tom Brady, warning Peyton Manning, disparaging A.J. Green and downplaying Roddy White.
We can add to the list this spat with Revis. There will be others in the future, for sure.