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http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spmick0809,0,7325259.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines

Jets cut Mickens to make room for Law

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

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Mickens was a good cover man in his day. But I will not miss his dropped int's.

Pound for pound, there may not have been a tougher Jet. When the Jets were going through the tackling problems, it was one Mockens who continued to hold form.

His size was a detriment though. There was one particular stretch where he just had to mug WR's to get position and he had a lot of PI calls against him

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Pound for pound, there may not have been a tougher Jet. When the Jets were going through the tackling problems, it was one Mockens who continued to hold form.

His size was a detriment though. There was one particular stretch where he just had to mug WR's to get position and he had a lot of PI calls against him

watch what you say .....the holy moses will debate you.. :wink:

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Damn. We shoulda cut Pete Hunter. That guy's frickin worthless.

The only reason this went down like this is because we have Strait and Miller, who the Jets want to groom NOW. But we don't have a veteran third presence and I'm not sure I like that...

Why would you rather have Mickens than Hunter? He's old, short, and coming off a serious injury. He was never anything more than a mediocre #2 or a solid #3. We gave up a draft pick for Hunter. It would reach Arnie Grape levels of retardedness if we cut a guy we traded to get a month ago in order to keep a washed-up career nickel back.

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Why would you rather have Mickens than Hunter? He's old, short, and coming off a serious injury. He was never anything more than a mediocre #2 or a solid #3. We gave up a draft pick for Hunter. It would reach Arnie Grape levels of retardedness if we cut a guy we traded to get a month ago in order to keep a washed-up career nickel back.

Ask Bill Parcells how good Pete Hunter is. He'll tell you. I'd take Mickens anyday of the week over Hunter, not only because he was at one time the premiere nickel corner in the league, but also because he is experienced. I'd rather eat the 6th rounder we traded for Hunter than see him in man coverage against Brandon Stokely. GULP.

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Ask Bill Parcells how good Pete Hunter is. He'll tell you. I'd take Mickens anyday of the week over Hunter, not only because he was at one time the premiere nickel corner in the league, but also because he is experienced. I'd rather eat the 6th rounder we traded for Hunter than see him in man coverage against Brandon Stokely. GULP.

Experience will not get a 5'8 cornerback anywhere once the speed leaves his wheels. The time was right for Mickens to go. Had the Jets kept Mickens, that would have meant Strait and Miller would be riding the pine for virtually the entire season. Hunter is by no means penciled in as the nickel back. However, Mickens would have been. You've got to let go of stubborn loyalty to players and learn when it's time to get younger. Case in point, 2003.

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Experience will not get a 5'8 cornerback anywhere once the speed leaves his wheels. The time was right for Mickens to go. Had the Jets kept Mickens, that would have meant Strait and Miller would be riding the pine for virtually the entire season. Hunter is by no means penciled in as the nickel back. However, Mickens would have been. You've got to let go of stubborn loyalty to players and learn when it's time to get younger. Case in point, 2003.

Good point Troll. Just because you feel bad for the guy doesn't mean it wasn't the right decision to make. Plus I'm almost positive he'll be signed to play nickel for someone else. But there is NO WAY IN HELL that he was taking Strait's spot. If so, I'd probably break his legs tonya harding style.

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Experience will not get a 5'8 cornerback anywhere once the speed leaves his wheels. The time was right for Mickens to go. Had the Jets kept Mickens, that would have meant Strait and Miller would be riding the pine for virtually the entire season. Hunter is by no means penciled in as the nickel back. However, Mickens would have been. You've got to let go of stubborn loyalty to players and learn when it's time to get younger. Case in point, 2003.

Bro I was never ''loyal'' to Mickens. Wayne is a different story, even though he will be our #3 anyway because he is better at this point than Cotchery. But in losing Mickens I'm just worried about the experience, and if Derrick Strait is READY to be our #3.

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Damn. We shoulda cut Pete Hunter. That guy's frickin worthless.

The only reason this went down like this is because we have Strait and Miller, who the Jets want to groom NOW. But we don't have a veteran third presence and I'm not sure I like that...

Maybe in the future you won't doubt the power of the JETNATION EXCLUSIVE.

Ray was on the CUT LIST here the other day. Next up:

Brooks Bollinger and Jonathan Carter.

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Bro I was never ''loyal'' to Mickens. Wayne is a different story, even though he will be our #3 anyway because he is better at this point than Cotchery. But in losing Mickens I'm just worried about the experience, and if Derrick Strait is READY to be our #3.

So you need EXPERIENCE to be an effective # 3 now? I could see you being concerned if Strait had to be thrust into a starting role. However, a year of experience is more than enough to handle the nickle spot, IMO. I'd rather have an inexperienced but talent, hard-nosed, hard-working Strait in the nickle spot than a player who just doesn't have the ABILITY to play it anymore, period.

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Maybe in the future you won't doubt the power of the JETNATION EXCLUSIVE.

Ray was on the CUT LIST here the other day. Next up:

Brooks Bollinger and Jonathan Carter.

No kidding talking in the van coming back from Albany- Max, Tom Shane and myself were in unamious agreement Mickens was a definite cut with Law coming on- a scary thought we all think alike

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Damn. We shoulda cut Pete Hunter. That guy's frickin worthless.

The only reason this went down like this is because we have Strait and Miller, who the Jets want to groom NOW. But we don't have a veteran third presence and I'm not sure I like that...

I'd guess cutting Mickens saves more money than cutting Hunter, even though Mickens MAY be better.

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Jets | Mickens Sad to Depart

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) is not bitter that he was released by the New York Jets. He is, however, sad that he no longer is with the team. He plans to take a day or two before deciding where to continue his career.

Favorites to sign Ray:

Cowboys | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) is not likely to sign with the Dallas Cowboys.

Patriots | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the New England Patriots.

Long shots to sign Ray:

Chiefs | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) could possibly land with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Lions | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the Detroit Lions.

Browns | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the Cleveland Browns.

www.kffl.com/hotw

Good luck Ray, and all the best. It looks like you'll be finding a new home very soon.

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Jets | Mickens Sad to Depart

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) is not bitter that he was released by the New York Jets. He is, however, sad that he no longer is with the team. He plans to take a day or two before deciding where to continue his career.

Favorites to sign Ray:

Cowboys | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) is not likely to sign with the Dallas Cowboys.

Patriots | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the New England Patriots.

Long shots to sign Ray:

Chiefs | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) could possibly land with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Lions | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the Detroit Lions.

Browns | Possible Landing Spot for Mickens

Mon, 8 Aug 2005

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports free agent CB Ray Mickens (Jets) would possibly land with the Cleveland Browns.

www.kffl.com/hotw

Good luck Ray, and all the best. It looks like you'll be finding a new home very soon.

:lol: I freaking hate articles like this from KFFL. It would be too easy to make one news reports saying that those teams were a possible landing place. Instead they make 32 seperate articles with one team in each.

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