spjets Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Jets lay down the law BY RICH CIMINI DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Herm Edwards is happy to see Ty Law (r.) as Jets feel arrival of ex-Pat tilts AFC East rivalry in their favor. Ty Law was fashionably late for his first Jets practice yesterday at Hofstra. At 3:39 p.m., he emerged from the locker room and jogged across the busy field, slapping hands with Herm Edwards. Law joined a defensive-backs drill near the bleachers, drawing a smattering of applause. "Ty, you look good in green," one fan yelled, prompting a wave from the former Patriots star. Green was the only color Law wanted to wear upon becoming a free agent in February, he confessed at his news conference, calling it a "dream come true" to play for the Jets. Perhaps the most amazing part of Law-to-the-Jets is that it didn't take a whole lot of green to make it happen. The Jets landed the biggest free agent of the Edwards/Terry Bradway era without having to break the bank. Mindful of Law's surgically repaired left foot, the Jets signed the four-time Pro Bowl selection to a contract based almost entirely on individual and team-related incentive clauses. Law signed a complicated deal that will start out as a one-year, $3.5 million contract and could grow as large as a seven-year, $50 million package, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. There was no signing bonus and no guaranteed money, the person said, adding that Law will earn a $3.5 million base salary this season. A year ago, he turned down $15 million in guarantees from the Patriots, calling it "a slap in the face." Don't cry for him, though. If he stays healthy and plays like the Law of old, or close to it, he could cash in with a maximum of $28.5 million over the first three years.In other words, no play, no pay. It looks like a win-win for the Jets, who landed a three-time Super Bowl champion, a player they believe could be the missing piece in a championship run, with minimal financial risk. "I think this team is on the verge of doing something very special, and that's why I wanted to join them," said Law, 31, who spent 10 seasons on the other side of the Jets-Patriots border war. Law, limited to only seven games last season due to a rare mid-foot fracture that has ruined many careers, passed an intensive physical examination yesterday morning. From there, he went to the field, where he auditioned for defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson and secondary coach Corwin Brown, a former college and pro teammate. Law performed "very well" in a series of cornerback-related drills that required backpedaling, change of direction and running, GM Terry Bradway said. Later, in practice, he gave the crowd a scare by slipping in a backpedaling drill. Curiously, the Jets waited until after the contract was agreed on before putting him through the workout. Other teams, namely the Lions, Chiefs and Jaguars, insisted on a workout before making an offer. Bradway said they would've called off the deal if Law had flunked the test. "I have a lot left to give," said Law, who received only mild interest from other teams. "I'm going to prove to all the doubters, if there are any out there, that I'm still the best cornerback in football." Edwards, who met Sunday night with Law, said: "I just think he's coming here to prove that he's well." To make room for Law under the salary cap, the Jets released popular cornerback Ray Mickens and four others. Law, who will wear Mickens' old number (24), will start at left corner, with David Barrett on the right side. Derrick Strait is the nickel back. Law named several reasons for choosing the Jets. He's close friends with Curtis Martin, he's a longtime admirer of Edwards, he's familiar with the AFC East and his 5-year-old daughter lives in the New York area. Martin, a former Patriots teammate, lobbied hard for Law and played the role of recruiter. "To get a player like Ty is rare," Martin said. Said Law: "I'm a warrior, in my opinion." In green armor. Originally published on August 9, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Wow, looks like Bradway and Tennenbaum worked out a great contract here. I dont know that I buy it when Law says "this is a dream come true" because all athletes say that garbage when they sign somewhere. But looking at the deal he signed, makes you think the Jets were near the top of the list. Kudos to the FO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Kudos to the FO Yeah, they did do a good job. After the smoke settles, it looks like the Jets traded Ray Mickens for Ty Law. Keep your fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I like players with a confident attitude but not too cocky- Law knows he is one of the best CB's in the league-now lets hope he is healthy and proves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Now that I know the contract is incentive-based, I love this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Now that I know the contract is incentive-based, I love this signing. Do you think John Abraham will get a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 It will be interesting to see the Patsie faithful try to put a negative spin on this one. It sure sounds like the downside is minimal given the structure of the contract! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Do you think John Abraham will get a clue? An incentive-based contract would actually require him to PLAY. I don't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 An incentive-based contract would actually require him to PLAY. I don't see that happening. This guy is going to HAVE TO come back at some point. I think it will be some time next week, because this guy doesn't want to go too long without being paid. And he'll take the franchise just so he can try to earn big bucks next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 There was no signing bonus and no guaranteed money, the person said, adding that Law will earn a $3.5 million base salary this season. A year ago, he turned down $15 million in guarantees from the Patriots, calling it "a slap in the face." Holy sh*t. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 This guy is going to HAVE TO come back at some point. I think it will be some time next week, because this guy doesn't want to go too long without being paid. And he'll take the franchise just so he can try to earn big bucks next year. ...the rumor was that he planned to come back after the second pre-season game. Since the Law signing he was a little upset. New rumor mill is that he may not come back till the last day he can come in without losing money which is like 2 days before the home opener. He's not losing any money right now cause he doesn't have a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Holy Sh#t. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Good thing, all his money is riding on playing, getting the Jets into the playoffs and SB and next year. All good. Now, let me see him pick of Brady 5 times this year and I will throw some money at him myself. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Good thing, all his money is riding on playing, getting the Jets into the playoffs and SB and next year. All good. Now, let me see him pick of Brady 5 times this year and I will throw some money at him myself. BZ I was thinking that it meant that he was desperate and that his foot was being held together with silly putty and every other team knows it. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 ...the rumor was that he planned to come back after the second pre-season game. Since the Law signing he was a little upset. New rumor mill is that he may not come back till the last day he can come in without losing money which is like 2 days before the home opener. He's not losing any money right now cause he doesn't have a contract. What an ass, if this prick doesn't come back until right before the opener then no way should he start. If this guy had half a brain he would go along with the franchise tag, get in monster shape during the offseason, report to camp ready to rip people apart, play like an animal this season when the jets look like they can truly make something happen, then go out there and get that monster contract that either the jets or someone else will happily give him. These f#cking jag-offs need to remember that if it wasn't for football most of them would be pumping my gas, it is just absurd that they are dumb enough to pull this crap. I don't know how everyone else's job works, but i know I go to work and bust my @ss working harder and smarter then the next guy to get the raise, imagine what would happen if i told the boss i wasn't coming in to work until i got the raise. Eff him! Let this prick bast@rd play a full season, is THAT to much to ask for? Does this pr#ck actually think he has the same work ethic as Law? Did he get himself back into shape after his injury the way Law has this offseason? I am just disgusted. Well there is no i in team, but as far as Abraham is concerned there is an me in the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 As we stated all w/end, the Jets protected themselves via the language in the contract. Funny how this thread is void of any Pats fan posters after the BS they ran all weekend on how bad a deal this was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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