MasonJet Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spmick0809,0,7325259.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines BY KEN BERGER STAFF WRITER August 8, 2005, 9:43 AM EDT With the signing of Ty Law all but final, the Jets released veteran cornerback Ray Mickens this morning. "They let me go this morning," Mickens told Newsday as he loaded his car at the team's dorm at Hofstra. "Herm (Edwards) called me in and told me. We'll see what's next." Mickens, who has played every down of his 9-year career with the Jets, was too upset to discuss the matter further. After a long career as one of the league's top nickelbacks, Mickens had been projected to start at left cornerback before the Jets agreed to terms with Law, a four-time Pro-Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion. Law's multiyear deal, by far the biggest acquisition of the Terry Bradway-Edwards era, is expected to be announced today. With Mickens gone, second-year cornerback Derrick Strait is expected to take his place as the nickleback. I'm very sad to see him go. He had a great run with the Jets. I wish him success in the future with whatever team he lands with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guarentee Big Play Ray signs with New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 im a little shocked....didnt think it would be him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 This was no surprise with Ty Law coming in- Ray will catch on with some team but there was no place for him with us. Hunter can play on special teams which increases his value also to the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guarentee Big Play Ray signs with New England. deffently dallas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 deffently dallas.... Or there. True. Aaron Glenn and Parcells. Forgot about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ray can go drop interceptions in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 He will be with the Phins. I just feel it. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Let it be noted that Gang Green Girl's mother will be very disappointed by this news- Dallas and Parcells seems likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I wish him luck wherever he ends up. maybe gints??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I wish him luck wherever he ends up. maybe gints??? Giants? Nah no way. Corey Webster, Will Pete, Will Allen...and I forget their #4 guy that they like so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 i guess that means strait is playing nickel this year, good for him. i feel bad for mickens - but this one of those moves that the jets have been reluctant to make in the past (see mo lewis, marvin jones). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Didn't Mickens say earlier this summer that he wanted to finish his career in Dallas ? Or was that Aaron Glenn. Tough deal for Mickens. Feel bad for him but he will end up playing somewhere and my guess is that either Parcells or BB will be making a phone call real soon if they haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 i guess that means strait is playing nickel this year, good for him. i feel bad for mickens - but this one of those moves that the jets have been reluctant to make in the past (see mo lewis, marvin jones). Good point -it is time to move on and go with the younger more athletic players in Strait and Miller -to give them some playing time. Ray was a good loyal guy but really not needed any more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 The guy was a classy player, but his height made him a crutch. How many pass interferance calls did we all suffer through when forced to start him? Sure he was the best nickelback in the league (In 1999!), but it's time for him to move on. We tried to trade him for Hunter in the offseason anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I have no doubt that Mickens will wind up in Dallas. Not only is the Parcells connection there, but Mickens went to school at Texas A & M. He had a nice career as a Jet and I wish him well, but the Jets made the right decision on who to let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 We tried to trade him for Hunter in the offseason anyway. another player whose days may be numbered. it may come down to celestin/hunter/mcglass for 2 spots in the secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 another player whose days may be numbered. it may come down to celestin/hunter/mcglass for 2 spots in the secondary. istill have a feeling that mcgraw will be cut to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Pete Hunter is lucky so far. He should have been cut instead of Mickens, but giving up a draft pick for pete hunter is a waste. I'm alittle disappointed we cut Mickens. oh well........TY LAW BABY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Or there. True. Aaron Glenn and Parcells. Forgot about that one. Or Houston. Isnt Glenn in Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Or Houston. Isnt Glenn in Houston? Glenn is a Cowboy. He signed a 2-year deal with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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