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[T Man]

Pulled the following from KFFL

Patriots | Team remains in Law hunt

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 07:17:11 -0700

Mike Bires, of the Beaver County Times Allegheny Times, reports free agent CB Ty Law (Jets) called off an appearance at a local charity golf tournament because he is reportedly in contract negotiations with two teams. As previously reported, the New England Patriots are reportedly one of the two teams, with the Arizona Cardinals reportedly the other team.

HErm had recently been talking like the Chiefs were satisfied with their CBs. My guess is that Carl Peterson and Law were not on the same page $$ wise. But even given the cap room NE has, I find it hard to believe that they will pay big $$ to get Law back. Not usually their MO

 

[Borat]

Just heard about this. I'm hoping its New England. We have plenty of cap space to get it done.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Man, the New York media is rough. Here are some articles on Law from last year.

Law`s penalties hurting Jets

Associated Press

Wed, Nov 23, 2005

Jets cornerback Ty Law can’t seem to figure out how to keep his hands off receivers.

Law was whistled for two penalties in a 27-0 loss to Denver on Sunday, bringing his team-leading total to nine penalties for 73 yards this season. Though the cornerback has five interceptions, his mistakes have been costly.

His first penalty against the Broncos was for holding, nullifying an incompletion on third-and-8. Instead of getting off the field, the Broncos offense wound up scoring a touchdown.

“Sometimes he forgets you just can’t use your hands as much as they let you use them before, and they’re calling him,” coach Herman Edwards said. “The problem is he’s gotten them in some critical situations, on third down when you’re off the field, not on first down.”

Indeed, the Jets (2-8) need all the breaks they can get. Law is not helping matters. The Jets signed him during training camp to help shore up a shaky secondary, but his play has been spotty at best. For the good plays there are a few bad ones.

Another example came in a win over the Buccaneers in October. An illegal contact call negated an interception by David Barrett. But Law made up for that mistake with an interception that set up a touchdown.

It has been tough for him to adjust to the measure implemented last season that limits the contact defensive backs can make with receivers.

Fair or not, it is known as the “Ty Law Rule” because of his aggressive play against the Indianapolis Colts when he was still with the Patriots.

After the Broncos loss, Law said he didn’t want to change the type of player he is.

“They tagged the call and made it for me, so I guess I`m the example and they`re going to magnify it,” Law said. “I can`t change my game and change who I am.”

But Edwards wants him to change for the good of the team.

"Our margin for error is very little, so when those type of things happen, you can go, ‘Man, he gives them another chance,’” Edwards said. “We can’t afford to give people second chances against us right now. That's not a good way to play for us.”

Law of average

Jets pay penalty for mediocre Ty

Jets' Insider

By RICH CIMINI

DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

When the Jets signed Ty Law in August, they envisioned him as the final piece in their championship puzzle. Eleven games into a Jets career that almost certainly will be one-and-done, Law is the puzzle.

The former All-Pro cornerback is tied for fourth in the AFC with five interceptions, but he has offset those big plays with a team-high nine penalties. Because of his championship pedigree, Law commands respect in the locker room, but there are those who see him as nothing more than a hired gun, using the Jets as a brief stopover on his way to another free-agent score.

One thing is certain: Law's wallet is getting bigger.

Two weeks ago, the Jets quietly renegotiated his contract, giving him a $3 million signing bonus, according to sources. The move baffled some league insiders, but the Jets did it because they received some concessions that will help their salary cap in future years. It certainly didn't help this year; his cap number jumped from $2.9 million to $3.6 million.

Counting bonuses, Law will make $6 million this season, a huge amount for a player who has been less than advertised. "What's clear is that his skills have declined," one NFL scout said yesterday. "He looks heavier than ever before and he's not as athletic as he used to be. To compensate, he has to do a lot of holding and grabbing, which explains all the penalties."

Law is struggling with the crackdown on illegal contact - aka the Ty Law Rule. He has more penalty yardage (73) than interception-return yardage (50). He has committed three illegal-contact penalties, and the only player in the league with more is the Redskins' Walt Harris (four), according to STATS.

Saints WR Joe Horn, who faced the Jets Sunday night, said Law got away with his aggressive tactics in the past because "he was with the Patriots and they overlooked it." Horn, not ready to dump him into the has-been category, claimed Law is "a great corner. He's still on his way to Hawaii."

If Law makes his fifth Pro Bowl, it'll be a crime, according to our scout. This much we know: He's not going to the Super Bowl. His personal Super Bowl will occur Sunday in Foxboro, where he will face the Patriots in what promises to be an emotional game.

His surgically repaired left foot, which scared away many potential suitors, still is bothering him. According to Herm Edwards, Law aggravated his foot injury on the Saints' winning drive in the fourth quarter, causing him to miss the final three plays, including the 30-yard TD pass to Devery Henderson.

Law isn't a liability, but he's no longer an elite corner. According to STATS, he has allowed completions on 21 of the 33 passes thrown at him, a ratio that puts him 20th among 103 corners. Not bad, but not great. Law's renegotiated contract still includes that $11 million option bonus, payable next March. The Jets aren't going to pay that kind of dough to a 32-year-old corner; they may approach him about restructuring again. They realize he's not the Law of old but they believe he has value as a second-tier player at a premium position. Maybe, if the Jets' season had gone better, Law's presence would be more appreciated. Now he's like the rest of them, just a guy playing out the string.

 

[Borat]

Law has lost a step, no question about it. The new rules also have had a negative impact on one of the most physical corners in football. But coming off the foot injury, he was playing overweight last season. I expect an improved Ty Law in 2006, but he is no longer the shutdown cornerback he once was.

 

[dudaman]

Just heard about this. I'm hoping its New England. We have plenty of cap space to get it done.

As long as it doesn't interfere with Ellis Hobbs' development, which it very well could.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

What about the SD superchargers????

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Chargers | Team showing some interest in Law

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 08:41:02 -0700

Tim Sullivan, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers have some current interest in free agent CB Ty Law (Jets). "His agent called before the draft and we discussed it," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said Friday, June 2. "We have interest." Though the Chargers spent their first-round draft choice on CB Antonio Cromartie, they are not so deep in the secondary as to ignore the availability of a five-time Pro Bowler in Law. With more than $14 million in offseason cap room, the team has the cap room to get a deal with Law done. The Chargers reportedly have more financial flexibility than any NFL franchise except the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. In sharing the league lead last year with 10 interceptions, Law picked off as many passes individually as the Chargers did collectively.

 

[dudaman]

What about the SD superchargers????

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Chargers | Team showing some interest in Law

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 08:41:02 -0700

Tim Sullivan, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers have some current interest in free agent CB Ty Law (Jets). "His agent called before the draft and we discussed it," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said Friday, June 2. "We have interest." Though the Chargers spent their first-round draft choice on CB Antonio Cromartie, they are not so deep in the secondary as to ignore the availability of a five-time Pro Bowler in Law. With more than $14 million in offseason cap room, the team has the cap room to get a deal with Law done. The Chargers reportedly have more financial flexibility than any NFL franchise except the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. In sharing the league lead last year with 10 interceptions, Law picked off as many passes individually as the Chargers did collectively.

Well, they better get their #### together - "some current interest" is way behind "in current negotiations with".

 

[T Man]

So as of now, reports have linked Law to:

Chargers

Chiefs

Patriots

Cardinals

The most recent reports suggest that Herm Edwards is now saying he is OK with the CBs he has; and, Law is negotiating with the Patriots and Cardinals.

Everyone writes about the Pats, but what of the Cards.

Can they land Law, and will he really help them under the new rules?

My thought is yes he can help. He is an improvement. But the amount of money he will likely demand may prove problematic for Bidwell.

As for the Chargers, I think he could help them as well. I just don't see either Marty or AJ appearing interested - maybe interested enough to drive the price up on KC, but not interested enough to sign him.

 

[The Ref]

Local Radio here in New England has speculated that Law has a take it or leave it offer already on the table. In Patriot style, they said to Law that they want him but only at X Price.

 

[T Man]

Local Radio here in New England has speculated that Law has a take it or leave it offer already on the table. In Patriot style, they said to Law that they want him but only at X Price.

I guess that means he's "shopping the deal". My guess is that teams will wait until after all mini camps to make the final push to sign him. That way the younger players get the necessary reps.Law should be signed within the next two weeks.

 

[BoltBacker]

So as of now, reports have linked Law to:

Chargers

Chiefs

Patriots

Cardinals

I've also heard some mention that TEN would show some interest when they finally bite the bullet and release McNair and free up a portion of his contract. Makes absolutely no sense to me.