Ty Law : To the Jets, it's over. - Page 2

ROYC75 · 08-08-2005, 07:37 AM

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Ty Law has agreed to a multiyear deal with the New York Jets on Sunday, his publicist Elita Lee, told the New York Times on Sunday.

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2004 SEASON STATISTICS
Tot Ast Solo FF Sack Int
28 23 5 0 0 1

The Jets had reached an agreement in principle on most of the major components of a deal with the free-agent cornerback, sources told ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli. However, there remained some financial sticking points and tricky contract language to iron out after negotiating sessions on Thursday and Friday.

Law, who has spent the offseason rehabilitating from a left foot injury that limited him to seven games in 2004, also must pass a physical examination.

The contract is expected to be for at least three years and could average $6 million per season, sources told ESPN.com. On paper, the contract might well be longer in term, but it is generally agreed that, for practical purposes, both sides anticipate that Law will play three seasons. What will be the most interesting element in the deal is its structure because the Jets must protect themselves against injuries or the possibility that Law is not yet 100 percent.

New York has stayed in touch with Law and his agents for the past few months, and the retirement of veteran corner Donnie Abraham two weeks ago left the Jets in need of a replacement.

A healthy Law would be a high-profile addition and help compensate for the exit of Abraham, who retired to spend more time with his family and to pursue a number of business opportunities.

Law is said to have great admiration for Jets coach Herm Edwards, a superior salesman and recruiter, and the two have spoken at various times in the offseason. Law has also gotten sales pitches from Jets tailback Curtis Martin and secondary coach Corwin Brown, both of whom were onetime teammates of his in New England. He also has a 5-year-old daughter who lives in New York.

Law, 31, last year turned down a four-year, $24 million offer from New England, which released him in February for salary cap reasons. He had been adamant this offseason about not accepting a minimum-salary contract and has publicly stated he wants a deal commensurate to his status as a four-time Pro Bowl performer. Privately, though, Law has conceded to confidants that he understands he will probably not land a contract that meets all his demands. It appears the Jets will pay him a signing bonus of at least $5 million as part of his deal

bobbything · 08-08-2005, 08:56 AM

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why's that funny? which of your wr's is going to be able to fight the law?

That's fine. Shut down Kennison. But, is Law going to cover Gonzalez and Holmes too?

I wouldn't be worried about shutting down KC's passing game. I'd be more concerned about keep the running game under 250 total yards.

Good luck.

**alanm** · 08-08-2005, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

why's that funny? which of your wr's is going to be able to fight the law?

Doesn't matter who they throw at Law. No one shuts down the Chiefs passing game. Hell they don't even have to throw at Law. And if he plays they probably won't. And you know what's the beautiful part of it is? We have some of the leagues shittiest receivers.

Al Saunders passing game is a thing of beauty to behold. And Green runs it to perfection. Imagine the numbers the Chiefs could rack up if we had some premier WR's?? It's all based on playing fast and timing.

htismaqe · 08-08-2005, 09:20 AM

Guys, if our WR's don't step up, Ty Law COULD cover Tony Gonzales...

Am I the only person that remembers the first Denver game last year?

As for them keeping our running game in check, they do have Vilma in the middle.

Let's not cound our chickens before they hatch.

Nightfyre · 08-08-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Doesn't matter who they throw at Law. No one shuts down the Chiefs passing game. Hell they don't even have to throw at Law. And if he plays they probably won't. And you know what's the beautiful part of it is? We have some of the leagues shittiest receivers.

Al Saunders passing game is a thing of beauty to behold. And Green runs it to perfection. Imagine the numbers the Chiefs could rack up if we had some premier WR's?? It's all based on playing fast and timing.

Yeah.... We've taken out better, younger, healthier CBs.
*COUGH*
12-19-2004
*/COUGH*

RINGLEADER · 08-08-2005, 09:23 AM

I would've loved to have had Ty Law, but considering what they're paying him I'm glad we don't.

neckdemon · 08-08-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Guys, if our WR's don't step up, Ty Law COULD cover Tony Gonzales...

Am I the only person that remembers the first Denver game last year?

As for them keeping our running game in check, they do have Vilma in the middle.

Let's not cound our chickens before they hatch.

actually we have mcgraw to do that. just ask antonio gates how many passes he caught with mrgaraw on him. btw, im not saying its going to be an easy game, cause its not. i just think its going to come down to who has the more dominant defense, and i think we come out on top in that case. btw, if you guys want to talk some football at our site come onto www.jetsinsider.com .

Gaz · 08-08-2005, 09:28 AM

The first time a WR makes a catch against us, the tsunami of “We Shoulda Signed Law” threads will crash the Planet server.

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Nightfyre · 08-08-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

actually we have mcgraw to do that. just ask antonio gates how many passes he caught with mrgaraw on him. btw, im not saying its going to be an easy game, cause its not. i just think its going to come down to who has the more dominant defense, and i think we come out on top in that case. btw, if you guys want to talk some football at our site come onto www.jetsinsider.com .

If you think it has nothing to do with our offense, you'll be in for a surprise.

htismaqe · 08-08-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

actually we have mcgraw to do that. just ask antonio gates how many passes he caught with mrgaraw on him. btw, im not saying its going to be an easy game, cause its not. i just think its going to come down to who has the more dominant defense, and i think we come out on top in that case. btw, if you guys want to talk some football at our site come onto www.jetsinsider.com .

And that's why I like to keep my smack relevant.

If you HONESTLY think that Ty Law is going to contribute significantly to your defense being "dominant" in Week 1, I think you're going to be sorely disappointed.

neckdemon · 08-08-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

If you think it has nothing to do with our offense, you'll be in for a surprise.

thats not what i meant. i meant that i think our defense will shut down your offense enough so that our offense will outscore you. in other words i dont think your defense will be able to keep our offense from outscoring yours. base solely on the fact that i think our defense will keep your offense in check. of course you're going to see it the other way around, and i already said i dont think its going to be ab easy game. but if you trhink youre going to put 35 points on us i think you're going to be in for a surprise. my prediction: jets win 24-17.

htismaqe · 08-08-2005, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

thats not what i meant. i meant that i think our defense will shut down your offense enough so that our offense will outscore you. in other words i dont think your defense will be able to keep our offense from outscoring yours. base solely on the fact that i think our defense will keep your offense in check. of course you're going to see it the other way around, and i already said i dont think its going to be ab easy game. but if you trhink youre going to put 35 points on us i think you're going to be in for a surprise. my prediction: jets win 24-17.

We may not put 35 up, but we're gonna score more than 17. Bank on it.

CoMoChief · 08-08-2005, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

hello, jets fan here. guarantee you are wrong on this one. he WILL be our starting cb and he'll be shutting down your passing game come sept 11!

Hello, Chiefs fan here. No he will not shut down our passing game. Ty Law will not be as fast as he was in the beginning of last season. He relies on the 5 yard bump rule. Remember they made that rule strictly because of what he did in the 2003 AFC Championship game vs. the Colts. He's gonna get flagged all game long for having to hold on to WR's who are blowing by him. I doubt he has the confidence to go full speed either, especially when he knows he's gonna get hit.

Don't get me wrong though, I would have liked to have Ty Law, but only for a reasonable price. Law at 80% is better than any CB on our staff opposite of Surtain. The Jets probably paid him way more money than he's actually worth and he won't be around for another 3 years I bet. He just wanted his last paycheck before he retires because he already has the Super Bowl rings. What else does he need to prove other than that he wants the most he can get money wise before he hangs then up.

If Law gets hurt during the season. I will congrats Carl Peterson for not signing him. As far as you guys stopping our passing game, aint gonna happen. Sleeper WR = Craphonso Thorpe. He is gonna be a dangerous deep threat I bet this season. By next season, teams will have to account for his presence on the field.

neckdemon · 08-08-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

And that's why I like to keep my smack relevant.

If you HONESTLY think that Ty Law is going to contribute significantly to your defense being "dominant" in Week 1, I think you're going to be sorely disappointed.

but it is relevant. lets say law shuts down kennison, thats one guy we basically dont have to worry about. if law can be put on an island with your #1 receiver and shut him down, it opens up our defense for a lot more blitzing. and our front 7 is VERY GOOD! also, fwiw, barrett is no slouch either. he totally eliminated plaxico burress form the game in the play-offs. so im betting he can take on your #2 receiver. that leaves alot of options for us to cover gonzalez. don't forget we have vilma also.

htismaqe · 08-08-2005, 09:38 AM

In 2001, Vermeil's first season, the Chiefs were held to less than 20 points 8 times.

Since then, they've scored less than 20 points 11 times...in 48 games. They've been held to 17 points or less just 9 times.

Uatu · 08-08-2005, 09:38 AM

We play teams whose corners can shut down our wideouts every week, and the offense is still at or near the top of the league in scoring. Adding a shutdown corner doesn't change much when the chumps you were starting before could do the job just as well.

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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	Guys, if our WR's don't step up, Ty Law COULD cover Tony Gonzales... Am I the only person that remembers the first Denver game last year? As for them keeping our running game in check, they do have Vilma in the middle. Let's not cound our chickens before they hatch.
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	In 2001, Vermeil's first season, the Chiefs were held to less than 20 points 8 times. Since then, they've scored less than 20 points 11 times...in 48 games. They've been held to 17 points or less just 9 times.
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