Clayton says Law is still in play

ZootedGranny · 07-03-2005, 09:14 AM

Courtesy a headsup from GA_Chief_KU and the Chiefscoalition board.

John Clayton was on ESPN Radio's the huddle, and said the following:

There are 4 teams still interested: Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami and Tampa Bay.

Of the 4, Jacksonville has the most cap room, with around 5.7 mil. The next closest is Kansas City with around 3.5, and Miami and Tampa are trying to grab him for the league minimum.

When the Chiefs signed Ashley Ambrose, they told him they are still persuing Law.

Sean Salisbury also said that Law is looking great, and is cutting, but thinks that the foot is still a "tad bit ginger" and is 2 to 3 weeks away from a being ready for a full workout.

Audio of the conversation:

http://home.kc.rr.com/mkbaslee/clayton_huddle.mp3

or

s50.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0VKFQTFXUECYE0LCDI37G6ABD7

Marco Polo · 07-03-2005, 09:15 AM

Great, here we go!

mikey23545 · 07-03-2005, 09:26 AM

You could have saved all of us a lot of trouble by not posting this....

Simplex3 · 07-03-2005, 09:32 AM

I'm thinking a neg rep bomb is in order for anyone who starts a Law thread unless that thread is concerning him signing somewhere or announcing his retirement.

TRR · 07-03-2005, 09:33 AM

My source in the KC area also says they are still very interested in Law for the right price.

Chiefaholic · 07-03-2005, 09:40 AM

I'm going to

if the Chiefs sign Law. Yes, Tampa has more money that us, but we have enough to sign him, reguardless of what the Planet capologist think. IMO, it'll come down to how much money he wants upfront, and if Lamar is willing to shell out the bucks it'll take to land Law here.

Now, what gets me, I find it REAL odd that a group of Chief fans act like the Chiefs won't need Law. Out window to the Superbowl is closing with several of our offensive stars getting close to retirement. It's not the time to worry about having a "competitive team" in the future. It's time to worry about NOW and get a bad ass defense to go along with our bad ass offense. I could care less if the Chiefs have the 4th or 5th best team in football 3-4 years from now. I want to see them win the Superbowl, and letting a Pro-Bowl CB walk after yeilding the leagues worst defense is just plain stupid.

TRR · 07-03-2005, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

I'm going to

if the Chiefs sign Law. Yes, Tampa has more money that us, but we have enough to sign him, reguardless of what the Planet capologist think. IMO, it'll come down to how much money he wants upfront, and if Lamar is willing to shell out the bucks it'll take to land Law here.

Now, what gets me, I find it REAL odd that a group of Chief fans act like the Chiefs won't need Law. Out window to the Superbowl is closing with several of our offensive stars getting close to retirement. It's not the time to worry about having a "competitive team" in the future. It's time to worry about NOW and get a bad ass defense to go along with our bad ass offense. I could care less if the Chiefs have the 4th or 5th best team in football 3-4 years from now. I want to see them win the Superbowl, and letting a Pro-Bowl CB walk after yeilding the leagues worst defense is just plain stupid.

I would love to have Ty Law as well. But I am concerned about his injury. Anyone can get out there and run around in shorts and T-Shirts. Sly Morris could do that with the best of them. But how is that foot going to hold up when the pads go on?

I would hate to see KC shell out big bucks for a guy who may end up being a shell of his former self.

**Manila-Chief** · 07-03-2005, 09:45 AM

If we have 3.5 million available cap space (now I'm not sure if that includes the rookie cap or not) ... Carl ought to get Law signed.... there are creative ways to get the job done. Yeah, I know it will not be kind to our next year's cap but this is the year we should be going all out for!!! Sure, all those O players maybe be back next year; sure, the young D player may develop into studs by next year; but ....... one think most of us know is that there is an excellent opportunity for this coming year. A proven CB like Law would go a long way to getting us there.

Now ... I hear your whinning about not another Law thread ... I think it is 99% we do not sign him. But, with 1% I can hold out hope until he retires, or signs elsewhere.

But, I do want us to go all out for this year!!!

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-03-2005, 09:45 AM

I didn't realize we had that much cap space...

Simplex3 · 07-03-2005, 09:46 AM

Very few people have said we don't need and/or want him. Hell, the price seems to be going down on him every day. If he signs cheap it will be for one year. He's convinced he's still the top CB in the league and wants to be paid like it.

The question will become if he decides to "prove" to the Pats he was a major part of their dynasty. If he gets that wrapped around his head he'll sign in KC. If he keeps his head wrapped in $$$, I think he'll be a Jag.

Coogs · 07-03-2005, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

I'm going to

if the Chiefs sign Law. Yes, Tampa has more money that us, but we have enough to sign him, reguardless of what the Planet capologist think. IMO, it'll come down to how much money he wants upfront, and if Lamar is willing to shell out the bucks it'll take to land Law here.

Now, what gets me, I find it REAL odd that a group of Chief fans act like the Chiefs won't need Law. Out window to the Superbowl is closing with several of our offensive stars getting close to retirement. It's not the time to worry about having a "competitive team" in the future. It's time to worry about NOW and get a bad ass defense to go along with our bad ass offense. I could care less if the Chiefs have the 4th or 5th best team in football 3-4 years from now. I want to see them win the Superbowl, and letting a Pro-Bowl CB walk after yeilding the leagues worst defense is just plain stupid.

And TRR, who said that right price had to be cheap. At least that is what I am assuming you are inferring. It could be a two part signing bonus or something along those lines.

TRR · 07-03-2005, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coogs

And TRR, who said that right price had to be cheap. At least that is what I am assuming you are inferring. It could be a two part signing bonus or something along those lines.

The price will still have to be cheap for KC to sign Law. I don't think they will sign Law for anything more than veterans minimum. However, I could be wrong.

If KC throws a big deal at Law, I'm afraid they will regret it.

Coogs · 07-03-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplex3

He's convinced he's still the top CB in the league

That alone makes me want to get this guy. We need guys on the defense that think they are the best in the NFL. Not just guys who hope they make the team on one of the worst defenses in the NLF.

Coogs · 07-03-2005, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

The price will still have to be cheap for KC to sign Law. I don't think they will sign Law for anything more than veterans minimum. However, I could be wrong.

If KC throws a big deal at Law, I'm afraid they will regret it.

And I am afraid they will regret it if they don't. Visions of McCleon holding down the fort opposite of Surtain does nothing for me.

TRR · 07-03-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coogs

That alone makes me want to get this guy. We need guys on the defense that think they are the best in the NFL. Not just guys who hope they make the team on one of the worst defenses in the NLF.

We already have that guy in Pat Surtain.

07-03-2005, 09:14 AM
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	Clayton says Law is still in play Courtesy a headsup from GA_Chief_KU and the Chiefscoalition board. John Clayton was on ESPN Radio's the huddle, and said the following: There are 4 teams still interested: Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami and Tampa Bay. Of the 4, Jacksonville has the most cap room, with around 5.7 mil. The next closest is Kansas City with around 3.5, and Miami and Tampa are trying to grab him for the league minimum. When the Chiefs signed Ashley Ambrose, they told him they are still persuing Law. Sean Salisbury also said that Law is looking great, and is cutting, but thinks that the foot is still a "tad bit ginger" and is 2 to 3 weeks away from a being ready for a full workout. Audio of the conversation: http://home.kc.rr.com/mkbaslee/clayton_huddle.mp3 or s50.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0VKFQTFXUECYE0LCDI37G6ABD7
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