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Ty Law Signs w/ Chiefs (1 Viewer)
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Grigs Allmoon
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Great move for the Chefs...
Jiggyonthehut
Footballguy
5-yr deal? Wow 
Hope it isnt backloaded with incentives and escalators (for the Chiefs' sake); Law is 32.
Hope it isnt backloaded with incentives and escalators (for the Chiefs' sake); Law is 32.
sparkky
Footballguy
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2006/07/23/ch...bowl_cb_ty_law/
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Chiefs Agree in Principle with Pro Bowl CB Ty Law
Jul 23, 2006, 4:17:59 PM
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Sunday that the club has agreed in principle to terms on a five-year contract with CB Ty Law. As per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available.
law”After a very lengthy negotiation that was many times on and off again, we are very pleased to have come to an agreement with Ty Law and his representatives,” Peterson commented. “Obviously Ty Law comes to us with tremendous experience and credentials at the cornerback position. He has played in World Championship games and numerous Pro Bowls. His experience and leadership should be a tremendous asset to our secondary. Certainly Ty’s relationship with Herm Edwards played a role in this negotiation. Both Herm and Ty are pleased to be back on the same team once again. We hope that Ty can be as productive for the Kansas City Chiefs as he was last year with the N.Y. Jets.”
“We are getting a true pro,” Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards commented. “I think when you watch this guy play the first thing you realize about him is that he is very, very competitive. He has great ball awareness and is savvy as a player. He plays through pain. He is the type of guy that wants to play. He has great pride in what he can do and what type of player he is.
“When I was in Kansas City I scouted Ty at Michigan, so I know a lot about the guy and I felt that when he came out of college he was going to be a very good player in our league,” Edwards continued. “You are talking about a guy who potentially has Hall of Fame credentials. We got to coach him last year. He came in and did a great job on a team that was decimated by injuries. He was hurting, too, but he came to a new team and got 10 interceptions. That says a lot about a type of player we are getting. He will do a tremendous job with our young guys and he will be a tremendous asset to our secondary.”
Law (5-11, 200) enters his 12th NFL season and comes to Kansas City with extensive playoff experience, owning three Super Bowl rings (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) and four Pro Bowl appearances with the Patriots (’98, 2001-03). He also made a trip to the Pro Bowl as a member of the N.Y. Jets (2005). He has seen duty in 157 regular season games (149 starts) during his previous 11 NFL seasons with New England (’95-04) and the N.Y. Jets (2005). He has amassed 714 tackles (607 solo), 4.0 sacks (-27.0 yards), 46 INTs for 778 yards with seven TDs, 155 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in his NFL tenure. Law started 12 postseason games with the Patriots, tallying 54 tackles (46 solo), four INTs (73 yards), 12 passes defensed, and one TD. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania native is a two-time AP first-team All-Pro selection and was the winner of the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year Award in ‘98 and 2003.
Law originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (23rd overall) of New England in the ‘95 NFL Draft. Law played 10 seasons with the Patriots, opening 133 contests. He also started two Super Bowls for New England, including the franchise’s first-ever World Championship in 2001.
He was signed by the N.Y. Jets in 2005 as an unrestricted free agent, where he played for current Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards. He started all 16 regular season games, recording 65 tackles (58 solo), 10 INTs (195 yards), 13 passes defensed and one TD. In the final game of the 2005 regular season Law tied a career high with three INTs vs. Buffalo (1/1/06), including one which he returned for a 65-yard TD. His 10 INTs in 2005 were also a career high, breaking his old mark of nine in the ‘98 campaign.
The Michigan product earned first-team All-America honors as a senior in ‘94 and was a two-time unanimous All-Big Ten selection. Law finished his collegiate career with 154 tackles (120 solo) six INTs and 17 passes defensed. He was named first-team All-America as a senior at Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
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Chiefs Agree in Principle with Pro Bowl CB Ty Law
Jul 23, 2006, 4:17:59 PM
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Sunday that the club has agreed in principle to terms on a five-year contract with CB Ty Law. As per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available.
law”After a very lengthy negotiation that was many times on and off again, we are very pleased to have come to an agreement with Ty Law and his representatives,” Peterson commented. “Obviously Ty Law comes to us with tremendous experience and credentials at the cornerback position. He has played in World Championship games and numerous Pro Bowls. His experience and leadership should be a tremendous asset to our secondary. Certainly Ty’s relationship with Herm Edwards played a role in this negotiation. Both Herm and Ty are pleased to be back on the same team once again. We hope that Ty can be as productive for the Kansas City Chiefs as he was last year with the N.Y. Jets.”
“We are getting a true pro,” Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards commented. “I think when you watch this guy play the first thing you realize about him is that he is very, very competitive. He has great ball awareness and is savvy as a player. He plays through pain. He is the type of guy that wants to play. He has great pride in what he can do and what type of player he is.
“When I was in Kansas City I scouted Ty at Michigan, so I know a lot about the guy and I felt that when he came out of college he was going to be a very good player in our league,” Edwards continued. “You are talking about a guy who potentially has Hall of Fame credentials. We got to coach him last year. He came in and did a great job on a team that was decimated by injuries. He was hurting, too, but he came to a new team and got 10 interceptions. That says a lot about a type of player we are getting. He will do a tremendous job with our young guys and he will be a tremendous asset to our secondary.”
Law (5-11, 200) enters his 12th NFL season and comes to Kansas City with extensive playoff experience, owning three Super Bowl rings (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) and four Pro Bowl appearances with the Patriots (’98, 2001-03). He also made a trip to the Pro Bowl as a member of the N.Y. Jets (2005). He has seen duty in 157 regular season games (149 starts) during his previous 11 NFL seasons with New England (’95-04) and the N.Y. Jets (2005). He has amassed 714 tackles (607 solo), 4.0 sacks (-27.0 yards), 46 INTs for 778 yards with seven TDs, 155 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in his NFL tenure. Law started 12 postseason games with the Patriots, tallying 54 tackles (46 solo), four INTs (73 yards), 12 passes defensed, and one TD. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania native is a two-time AP first-team All-Pro selection and was the winner of the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year Award in ‘98 and 2003.
Law originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (23rd overall) of New England in the ‘95 NFL Draft. Law played 10 seasons with the Patriots, opening 133 contests. He also started two Super Bowls for New England, including the franchise’s first-ever World Championship in 2001.
He was signed by the N.Y. Jets in 2005 as an unrestricted free agent, where he played for current Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards. He started all 16 regular season games, recording 65 tackles (58 solo), 10 INTs (195 yards), 13 passes defensed and one TD. In the final game of the 2005 regular season Law tied a career high with three INTs vs. Buffalo (1/1/06), including one which he returned for a 65-yard TD. His 10 INTs in 2005 were also a career high, breaking his old mark of nine in the ‘98 campaign.
The Michigan product earned first-team All-America honors as a senior in ‘94 and was a two-time unanimous All-Big Ten selection. Law finished his collegiate career with 154 tackles (120 solo) six INTs and 17 passes defensed. He was named first-team All-America as a senior at Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
Boston
Footballguy
Really can't comment in full until you see the guaranteed money.
This is a very nice short term move for the Chiefs. It addresses a big need and helps them remain a playoff contender. They are a team that could make some noise if some things fall into place. On the flipside this is a team that looks like it's headed for long term trouble as many key players are on the wrong side of 30 (Trent, Gonzo, Kennison, Roaf, Shields, Dunn, Weigmann, Hicks, Browning, Dalton, Surtain, Knight and now Law) and I'm not sure Herm is anything too special as a coach. Therefore this move makes even more sense if you think this is the last opportunity to make a run for it with this group.
As for the Pats this is a tough break. Law would have really been a nice balance with the kids they currently have. My guess is once the guaranteed money is known we'll know why they didn't bring him back.
This is a very nice short term move for the Chiefs. It addresses a big need and helps them remain a playoff contender. They are a team that could make some noise if some things fall into place. On the flipside this is a team that looks like it's headed for long term trouble as many key players are on the wrong side of 30 (Trent, Gonzo, Kennison, Roaf, Shields, Dunn, Weigmann, Hicks, Browning, Dalton, Surtain, Knight and now Law) and I'm not sure Herm is anything too special as a coach. Therefore this move makes even more sense if you think this is the last opportunity to make a run for it with this group.
As for the Pats this is a tough break. Law would have really been a nice balance with the kids they currently have. My guess is once the guaranteed money is known we'll know why they didn't bring him back.
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MLBrandow
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Called this a long time ago 
Guess they plan to move him to safety if he's going to play for more than 2 seasons.
Guess they plan to move him to safety if he's going to play for more than 2 seasons.
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MLBrandow
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Yeah, that's the goal. Win a championship so half of their team can retire.They have been my '06 pick to win the Super Bowl since SBXL ended.
That said, I predict them in the
for '07.
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MLBrandow
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What is the joke? :whoosh:Prepare yourselves. Expect a dramatic rise in warnings/suspensions/bannings tomorrow. The carnage may be horrific.
Kleck
Footballguy
My Seahawks have a gapping hole at cornerback. I see serious issues at corner (rookie starter in Jennings) and safety (Hamelin healthy?). Frustrating when your team is on the edge of being a serious contender, but fail to make the one obvious move that could help them secure an elite defense.What is the joke? :whoosh:Prepare yourselves. Expect a dramatic rise in warnings/suspensions/bannings tomorrow. The carnage may be horrific.
Kevin Ashcraft
Footballguy
Name me one time when KC hasnt been veteran-laden in the CP ers (1989-present). They have ALWAYS had a veteran QB, they never get that IMPACT rookie becuase they never draft higher than 13th or so (2002 the exception).
Look at their RBs-Allen was older, Holmes was in his 4th season, Barry Word had jumped around....Okoye is the only exception of the real good ones. LJ looks like he will be an exception.
WRs-KC has always had older WRs, the productive ones anyways. Derrick Alexander, Andre Rison, Eddie Kennison, Stephone Paige from 89-90....the exception here is Willie Davis who was decent---had several 800-900 Yd seasons but was nothing special. Think of all the KC young WRs...Lake Dawson, Chris Penn, Tamarick Vanover, Snoop Minnis, Sly Morris, etc.
And the dominant defense in the 90s was mostly veterans.
Its what KC does. They arent one of the winningest teams since 1989 for nothing. Problem is, they never tank it to 3-13 ish for a year or two to rebuild with youth. The veteran strategy got them numerous playof appearances, just couldnt finish the deal.
KC wont in 07 and beyond becuase history says so. Not since Frank Ganz in 1987-88 has KC been in the toilet.
Look at their RBs-Allen was older, Holmes was in his 4th season, Barry Word had jumped around....Okoye is the only exception of the real good ones. LJ looks like he will be an exception.
WRs-KC has always had older WRs, the productive ones anyways. Derrick Alexander, Andre Rison, Eddie Kennison, Stephone Paige from 89-90....the exception here is Willie Davis who was decent---had several 800-900 Yd seasons but was nothing special. Think of all the KC young WRs...Lake Dawson, Chris Penn, Tamarick Vanover, Snoop Minnis, Sly Morris, etc.
And the dominant defense in the 90s was mostly veterans.
Its what KC does. They arent one of the winningest teams since 1989 for nothing. Problem is, they never tank it to 3-13 ish for a year or two to rebuild with youth. The veteran strategy got them numerous playof appearances, just couldnt finish the deal.
KC wont
in 07 and beyond becuase history says so. Not since Frank Ganz in 1987-88 has KC been in the toilet.
midnightxxxx
Footballguy
Ty Law as a safety in the future? That makes me laugh a lot. I could however see Law being our new DB Coach when he hangs it up or should I say is forced to hang it up.
All the talk here is that Bernard Pollard will push safety Sammy Knight for his position in camp this year. There is no way that Pollard gets unseated by Law in the future for a safety position.
If the Chiefs are going to do something that ridiculous I wish they would have kept DUI Eric Warfield and converted him to the nickle spot.
Main consensus lately here in KC on the talk shows is now our D-Line is suspect. Simms needs to finally become a football player especially since we invested a top 5 first round pick in him a few years ago.
My thoughts are that Edwards has saidd we need to keep our defense fresh so we are going to utilize the best running back in the game with Johnson. He has also stated that our offense should not change a whole lot from previous years. I would expect with the Law signing that this is validated.
Let Green and the offense give us an early lead which the Chiefs have not had problems doing for years now. Let LJ run the ball to eat up the clock and make the other team have to throw more often to get back in the game. Having Law and Surtain as a tandem is fantastic for this approach. When teams have to choose which poison they want duelling our DB's they will be forced to run the ball more. By having a stronger secondary it will allow Kansas City more opportunities to dictate the flow of the game in the Chiefs favor. Most Kansas City losses in the past few years have come in the 4th quarter as teams find a way to come back and win.
Just my .02 any thoughts or criticisms?
All the talk here is that Bernard Pollard will push safety Sammy Knight for his position in camp this year. There is no way that Pollard gets unseated by Law in the future for a safety position.
If the Chiefs are going to do something that ridiculous I wish they would have kept DUI Eric Warfield and converted him to the nickle spot.
Main consensus lately here in KC on the talk shows is now our D-Line is suspect. Simms needs to finally become a football player especially since we invested a top 5 first round pick in him a few years ago.
My thoughts are that Edwards has saidd we need to keep our defense fresh so we are going to utilize the best running back in the game with Johnson. He has also stated that our offense should not change a whole lot from previous years. I would expect with the Law signing that this is validated.
Let Green and the offense give us an early lead which the Chiefs have not had problems doing for years now. Let LJ run the ball to eat up the clock and make the other team have to throw more often to get back in the game. Having Law and Surtain as a tandem is fantastic for this approach. When teams have to choose which poison they want duelling our DB's they will be forced to run the ball more. By having a stronger secondary it will allow Kansas City more opportunities to dictate the flow of the game in the Chiefs favor. Most Kansas City losses in the past few years have come in the 4th quarter as teams find a way to come back and win.
Just my .02 any thoughts or criticisms?
Rovers
Footballguy
Excellent tackler? (link courtesy of Wiener Dog)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhgcI5or5ck&search=ty%20law
I'm glad to see this for 2 reasons.
The Jacket
Footballguy
Good signing for my Chiefs. As stated, the full verdict can be given when the details of the contract are known.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Ty Law and Patrick Surtain on the corners? Surtain explodes when teams are forced to throw at him because of the big guy on the other side...Law had 10 interceptions alst season...he and Surtain should combine for at least 12-15 if not maybe more...Johnson was pretty good as a rookie at LB...will get better...I think KC makes for an exciting Def/ST pick in redraft leagues even if they do not shut teams down...they are gonna get some turnovers and cheap scores you can bet on that.
Shick!...elite defense? Seahawks? C'mon now...put that crackpipe down...they will return to mediocrity on defense this season.
Shick!...elite defense? Seahawks? C'mon now...put that crackpipe down...they will return to mediocrity on defense this season.
Kleck
Footballguy
Are saying that adding Ty Law was going to make them worse? Not only were they good enough to be a super bowl defense, they were good enough to win in the super bowl. Did they win? No. Did the embarrass the Pittsburgh offense for the majority of the game? Yes. When did they get their initial first down in that game?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Nope...would shore up a gaping hole on an elite defense in the making. Shick!, my opinion is the Seadogs played a little over their head on defense ;ast season...I expect them to drop a bit on defense...I think Carolina has a potential elite defense as does Washington...both team made big strides and improved their team.
I like Seattle in general so I am not a Seahawk hater, just don't see them being as good on defense this season.
The Jacket
Footballguy
This must be read with some caution, but, if true, it's about what I expected (and hoped for); a good deal for the Chiefs.
The Jacket
Footballguy
I don't know. One SportsCenter highlight of him missing a tackle doesn't out-do all the years of very solid tackling from the cornerback position.Law's always been known as the physical, rough-and-ready type who's not afraid to hit; he's not just a cover guy.
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MLBrandow
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Well he certainly wouldn't downgrade the FS positionWouldn't that require some sort of tackling?Law is a good cover guy, his tackling skills aren't the best though.Called this a long time ago
Guess they plan to move him to safety if he's going to play for more than 2 seasons.
BoltBacker
Footballguy
Kudos to the Chiefs. That's a great move when factoring in the contract. I can't believe that's all Law got and his agent really shafted him by not bending earlier in the year when so many teams had $ available. On a sidenote I can't believe SD couldn't have offered him a better deal than this for one season. It's not like Jammer or Florence have been world beaters and they've had plenty of chances. Cromartie is a rookie and has an injury risk. A contract like this should have been a no-brainer for SD. Any one of those three guys with Law would have been a much better CB combination than any CB combination in SD since....... when was it they won the AFL title?
Rovers
Footballguy
I saw every play Law participated in last year. At least twice, thanks to TIVO. last year I didn't see a CB who was a good tackler, but he was overweight and his foot was still giving him trouble. Now that he's down to 208, and in better shape, he may improve, but last year, IMHO, he was not a good tackler. Average at best.So because LT2 puts an amazing move on him he's not a good tackler?
