Green Jets & Ham Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 NY TIMES Jets Reach Deal With Ty Law to Lift Defense By KAREN CROUSE Cornerback Ty Law agreed to a multiyear deal with the Jets late last night, according to his publicist, Elita Lee. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/08/sports/football/08jets.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanmack Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Time for NFL Live and ESPN to dedicate 100 more hours to Ty Law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Lets welcome LAW and hope that he puts us over the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 NY POST LAW'S READY TO JOIN JETS DONE DEAL: Former Patriots star Ty Law has agreed to sign a three-year deal worth $23 million to beef up Jets' secondary. By BRIAN LEWIS and STEVE SERBY August 8, 2005 -- The Jets' secondary just got a whole lot better, and their defense a whole lot more dominating. Ty Law, a three-time Super Bowl winner and four-time Pro Bowler, is set to become the newest member of Gang Green, The Post has learned. "It's a done deal," a Jets insider told The Post last night after the 31-year-old free agent cornerback had spent the afternoon on Long Island at the team's Hempstead training complex. The $23 million deal had been held up because the Jets had wanted a clause to protect them in the event that Law reinjured his foot. He'd suffered a so-called Lisfranc fracture last Oct. 31 at Pittsburgh that had required the insertion of screws to stabilize the foot, and cost him all but seven games last season. He'd turned down a four-year, $24 million offer from New England, and the Super Bowl champions eventually released him in February for obvious salary-cap reasons. The screws were removed from his foot in the spring, and if he is healthy, he immediately adds a swagger to a defense that already has an attitude. Just ask the Giants. He'd been adamant about not accepting a minimum-salary deal, and expected to be paid like a Pro Bowler. It seems after days of intense negotiations and haggling between super agent Carl Poston and Jets assistant general manager Mike Tannenbaum from Thursday through the weekend, the club will give him a three-year deal worth $6 million per season and a $5 million signing bonus. Law's close relationship with running back Curtis Martin and secondary coach Corwin Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 This is a huge, huge move by the Jets. Great job by the front office getting this done and Law into what was the weakest link - the secondary. Now find me a vet or two on the cheap for O-Line depth and I'm a very happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Cam't wait to see the Pats fan spin on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Cam't wait to see the Pats fan spin on this one. There is no spin Max. Ty Law or no Ty Law, you guys are still going lose. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Cam't wait to see the Pats fan spin on this one. They'll say we overpaid for an injury risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 They'll say we overpaid for an injury risk. Let's hope they're wrong. This worries me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Happy Days! Great signing by the Jets. The only thing that bothers me is that we gave him 6 mil a year. I was hoping we wouldn't give him that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 i'd like to see the breakout of the contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Happy Days! Great signing by the Jets. The only thing that bothers me is that we gave him 6 mil a year. I was hoping we wouldn't give him that much. I am curous about the breakdown. When the Patriots floated their 24 million offer, he was to receive the same amount of money in it's first two years that he had remaining on his old contract (i.e. roughly 14-17 million). before the Patriots got a discount of sorts. Maybe the Potson's agreed to a deal that does not screw the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 When I see Law on the field playing for the green and white then I will believe this is a done deal. If he does sign though, you hope he stays healthy. He would bring leadership to a secondary in need of some. The Super Bowl window is wide open right now for this team. Let's see what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 It all seems so anti-climactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 J E T S JETS JETS JETS Ty I am the Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Cam't wait to see the Pats fan spin on this one. Wow, that's a lot of coin for an over-the-hill, 31-year-old CB coming off major foot surgery. Same old Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Wow, that's a lot of coin for an over-the-hill, 31-year-old CB coming off major foot surgery. Same old Jets. Had Law returned to the Pats it would be:Man I'm real happy to have Law back. He will no doubt return to his Pro Bowl form and help us win our 3rd Super Bowl in a row. You're so full of sh!t, Tx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Congratulations, Jets fans! Good signing. Real interested in seeing the actual numbers. I hear it's a four year deal - which means nothing, really. It's the "guaranteed" money that means something. Anyway, this should be a fun season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Wow, that's a lot of coin for an over-the-hill, 31-year-old CB coming off major foot surgery. Same old Jets. if the reports are true - $5-6M bonus is not much of a cap hit, even if they cut him after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Congratulations, Jets fans! Good signing. Real interested in seeing the actual numbers. I hear it's a four year deal - which means nothing, really. It's the "guaranteed" money that means something. Anyway, this should be a fun season! I agree Garb. This if nothing adds fuel to already bitter rivalry. Thanks for being honest about this signing. I think it is a good addition too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Our D gets instantly better with Ty back there. Also, he's practiced against Brady for a few seasons, and likely has a good read on Brady's strengths, weaknesses, anmd tendencies. That can't be a bad thing. My only negative is that our D looked to be in good shape already. Is it smart to spend that kind of cash defensively when it's our O that has all the question marks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Congrats Jets fans. Ty was one of my all time favourite Pats. I wish him well. With Ty on the Jets it just adds more fuel to the rivalry. Can't wait until Dec. 4th when the Jets come to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Very happy about LAW, but I dont know what SERBY and his buddy are talking aout when they mention that TY LAW will help the DEFENSE become 'more dominant'. Although the potential is certaintly there, our defense is NOT dominant. I, for one, am still sick at the thought of the 200+ rushing yds the Steelers racked up on us in the playoffs. You need to be a dominant Defense before people start saying you'll be more dominant, no? IMO, there are still some BIG question marks in our secondary(even after Law, one of oursafeties will probably be a rookie), and DLine (Pouha and Legree in the middle, and #94 needs to prove himself week in, week out). The upside is enough to get very excited about, but our defense needs work...end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ok. So when do you guys think the Ty Law jets jerseys will hit the shelves? I will be running out there to buy 1 that is for sure! btw the jets defense will be SICK in online madden now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Very happy about LAW, but I dont know what SERBY and his buddy are talking aout when they mention that TY LAW will help the DEFENSE become 'more dominant'. Although the potential is certaintly there, our defense is NOT dominant. I, for one, am still sick at the thought of the 200+ rushing yds the Steelers racked up on us in the playoffs. You need to be a dominant Defense before people start saying you'll be more dominant, no? IMO, there are still some BIG question marks in our secondary(even after Law, one of oursafeties will probably be a rookie), and DLine (Pouha and Legree in the middle, and #94 needs to prove himself week in, week out). The upside is enough to get very excited about, but our defense needs work...end of story. Excellent post! Great points! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Our D gets instantly better with Ty back there. Also, he's practiced against Brady for a few seasons, and likely has a good read on Brady's strengths, weaknesses, anmd tendencies. That can't be a bad thing. My only negative is that our D looked to be in good shape already. Is it smart to spend that kind of cash defensively when it's our O that has all the question marks? Let's put it in a better perspective: our Secondary just got JUICED! Even a 80% of the Ty Law that was a Chad Killer when he was in NE is 75% better than what we've had there the last 3 years - EVEN WHEN DONNIE ABRAHAM WAS HEALTHY! Plus, as the veteran CB, Law stands the better chance of developing other backs in the Secondary... This pick-up was a No-Brainer! Goodbye Ray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Let's hope they're wrong. This worries me. Not me. He took a pay cut from the Pats & agreed to VOID the contract should the injury re-occur. I think it's a good deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Congratulations, Jets fans! Good signing. Real interested in seeing the actual numbers. I hear it's a four year deal - which means nothing, really. It's the "guaranteed" money that means something. Anyway, this should be a fun season! This is an example of a intelligent and more times than not classy Pats fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Very happy about LAW, but I dont know what SERBY and his buddy are talking aout when they mention that TY LAW will help the DEFENSE become 'more dominant'. Although the potential is certaintly there, our defense is NOT dominant. I, for one, am still sick at the thought of the 200+ rushing yds the Steelers racked up on us in the playoffs. You need to be a dominant Defense before people start saying you'll be more dominant, no? IMO, there are still some BIG question marks in our secondary(even after Law, one of oursafeties will probably be a rookie), and DLine (Pouha and Legree in the middle, and #94 needs to prove himself week in, week out). The upside is enough to get very excited about, but our defense needs work...end of story. Part of the Pitt game yards was simply due to exhaustion as we scored in the 3rd qtr on a punt and interception return. That combined with a ineffective offense had the dee on the field for much of the 3rd quarter and the defense just ran down in the 4th and OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 At the other corner spot, it is a three-way race between Derrick Strait, rookie Justin Miller and veteran Ray Mickens. Mickens has the early lead, but no one expects that to last. Mickens has been a very tough, gritty nickel corner for the Jets for a long time, but injuries and age have robbed him of the speed and quickness it will take to hold down the starting corner gig. Strait, despite being a step slow, is the most capable of stepping up and taking the job. The former Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BaumerJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ok. So when do you guys think the Ty Law jets jerseys will hit the shelves? I will be running out there to buy 1 that is for sure! btw the jets defense will be SICK in online madden now Right now $75.00 with availability on August 12! http://shop.newyorkjets.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=2623&referer=home_page_law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 wow, already with the jerseys? $75? I dont think so That is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 A solid move. Figure Strait and Miller split the other spot and the nickel. Couldn't justify Mickens to be a dime CB at his salary. Still need that idiot Abraham to sign the tender. That won't happen for another week or 2 at least. But that schmuck isn't going to miss a $418,750 check on opening day. If he does, he's much dumber that anyone imagined. Newsflash to one and all-DO NOT GET CRAZY ABOUT PRESEASON GAMES!They mean nothing, unless your QB plays with the second squad and.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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