tk13
05-01-2006, 01:10 AM
WOOOOOO!!!
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/14469481.htm
This team really needs the Law on its side
JASON WHITLOCK
Kansas City Star
Herm Edwards and Ty Law have stayed in regular contact. Carl Peterson told me Sunday afternoon that he expects to hear from Law’s agent, Carl Poston, as early as today. The Chiefs didn’t add to their list of “suspects” to replace Eric Warfield until the fifth round of the latest NFL draft.
Have I mentioned yet that there’s still $9 million worth of breathing room in Kansas City’s salary cap?
And let’s don’t forget these interesting tidbits:
1. Law, even at 32, is still the most complete corner — run and pass — in football and could easily transition into a Pro Bowl safety.
2. Given the advanced age of KC’s offensive stars —Willie Roaf, Will Shields, Trent Green and Eddie Kennison —it’s vitally important that the Chiefs make a Super Bowl push now.
3. Who would you rather have lining up opposite Patrick Surtain: Ty “Three Rings” Law or Marcus Maxey, Julian Battle, Benny Sapp, Alphonso Hodge, Lenny Walls and Chris Johnson?
I’ll take Ty Law.
The Chiefs should, too. They’ve done nothing this offseason to excite their fan base or improve the team from a year ago. That’s not a knock on first-round pick Tamba Hali. But he’s a rookie selected toward the end of the first round. You can’t expect Hali to do what linebacker Shawne Merriman did for San Diego’s D last season. The Chargers never expected that.
The Chiefs should be motivated to make a move on Law because Peterson and Edwards both understand you can’t stand still in sports. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse.
Peterson proudly pointed out that the Chiefs return all but two starters — Warfield and fullback Tony Richardson — from a team that finished 10-6. Problem is last year’s team might go 8-8 in 2006 if some of the team’s shortcomings are not addressed.
Kansas City went into the offseason needing to find a pass rusher, a defensive tackle, a corner, a receiver and a backup running back.
Well, here we are in May, and the Chiefs drafted a defensive end who might play inside in passing situations, are praying that one of their young veteran washouts turns into a playmaker at defensive tackle, corner and receiver, and they’re still playing a one-sided game of phone tag with Priest Holmes.
To be fair, the Chiefs did upgrade their depth at safety in the draft, talked Shields out of retirement and re-signed Brian Waters. Unfortunately, that’s just not enough. The receiver they liked in the second round (Western Michigan’s Greg Jennings) went two spots ahead of their pick.
Kansas City needs to be active in the second wave of free-agency.
If Larry Johnson or Kennison get hurt, the Chiefs are sunk.
There’s too much pressure being put on Edwards and his two coordinators — Gunther Cunningham and Mike Solari. They need some new tools. You can’t expect Edwards to “coach up” this team into the playoffs.
And even if he does, the goal shouldn’t be to make the playoffs. The goal should be to win the whole thing or at least win a playoff game.
The addition of Law would make the Chiefs a threat. The addition of Law and a competent, veteran receiver and a backup running back (preferably Holmes) would make anything a possibility.
The Chiefs have the salary-cap room to make some moves. Law’s asking price should be more reasonable now after the draft. This deal makes perfect sense.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/14469481.htm
This team really needs the Law on its side
JASON WHITLOCK
Kansas City Star
Herm Edwards and Ty Law have stayed in regular contact. Carl Peterson told me Sunday afternoon that he expects to hear from Law’s agent, Carl Poston, as early as today. The Chiefs didn’t add to their list of “suspects” to replace Eric Warfield until the fifth round of the latest NFL draft.
Have I mentioned yet that there’s still $9 million worth of breathing room in Kansas City’s salary cap?
And let’s don’t forget these interesting tidbits:
1. Law, even at 32, is still the most complete corner — run and pass — in football and could easily transition into a Pro Bowl safety.
2. Given the advanced age of KC’s offensive stars —Willie Roaf, Will Shields, Trent Green and Eddie Kennison —it’s vitally important that the Chiefs make a Super Bowl push now.
3. Who would you rather have lining up opposite Patrick Surtain: Ty “Three Rings” Law or Marcus Maxey, Julian Battle, Benny Sapp, Alphonso Hodge, Lenny Walls and Chris Johnson?
I’ll take Ty Law.
The Chiefs should, too. They’ve done nothing this offseason to excite their fan base or improve the team from a year ago. That’s not a knock on first-round pick Tamba Hali. But he’s a rookie selected toward the end of the first round. You can’t expect Hali to do what linebacker Shawne Merriman did for San Diego’s D last season. The Chargers never expected that.
The Chiefs should be motivated to make a move on Law because Peterson and Edwards both understand you can’t stand still in sports. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse.
Peterson proudly pointed out that the Chiefs return all but two starters — Warfield and fullback Tony Richardson — from a team that finished 10-6. Problem is last year’s team might go 8-8 in 2006 if some of the team’s shortcomings are not addressed.
Kansas City went into the offseason needing to find a pass rusher, a defensive tackle, a corner, a receiver and a backup running back.
Well, here we are in May, and the Chiefs drafted a defensive end who might play inside in passing situations, are praying that one of their young veteran washouts turns into a playmaker at defensive tackle, corner and receiver, and they’re still playing a one-sided game of phone tag with Priest Holmes.
To be fair, the Chiefs did upgrade their depth at safety in the draft, talked Shields out of retirement and re-signed Brian Waters. Unfortunately, that’s just not enough. The receiver they liked in the second round (Western Michigan’s Greg Jennings) went two spots ahead of their pick.
Kansas City needs to be active in the second wave of free-agency.
If Larry Johnson or Kennison get hurt, the Chiefs are sunk.
There’s too much pressure being put on Edwards and his two coordinators — Gunther Cunningham and Mike Solari. They need some new tools. You can’t expect Edwards to “coach up” this team into the playoffs.
And even if he does, the goal shouldn’t be to make the playoffs. The goal should be to win the whole thing or at least win a playoff game.
The addition of Law would make the Chiefs a threat. The addition of Law and a competent, veteran receiver and a backup running back (preferably Holmes) would make anything a possibility.
The Chiefs have the salary-cap room to make some moves. Law’s asking price should be more reasonable now after the draft. This deal makes perfect sense.