Where will Ty Law in up?
Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 8:52 pm
Four teams are currently vying for his services: New England, Kansas City, Tennessee and Seattle. Let's look at each situation and see what it presents for Law.
I think he'll re-sign with the Pats. Where do you think he'll go?
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New England Patriots
Law visited the Patriots this past week and took a physical. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Pats, so the two sides have a very good feel for each other. Law can be a little moody at times, but there is no organization that could manage him as well as the Patriots. Even though his first stint in New England ended on a sour note, the Patriots need him.
The team has suffered numerous injuries in the secondary the past few seasons, and the Patriots know to repeat as AFC East champs, they will have to stave off an improved Miami Dolphins team that will feature an explosive passing offense. The Patriots might not put the best offer on the table, but they represent the safest option.
Kansas City Chiefs
Head coach Herm Edwards has not been shy in talking about wanting to bring Law to the Chiefs. Edwards only coached him for one season last year with the Jets, but loved what he saw. Law led the NFL with 10 interceptions on a very poor Jets football team. Law has a great relationship with Edwards, and has a great feel for the defensive scheme the Chiefs will now employ. The team has one aging veteran in Patrick Surtain who is still playing at a solid level, but the other side of the field could be problematic.
The team added free agent Lenny Walls this offseason and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup, indicating the lack of depth at the position. Walls only played in seven games in each of the past two seasons before the Denver Broncos waived him. Law would add immediate credibility to a Chiefs secondary that consistently underachieved under Dick
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is the most intriguing team. The Seahawks are likely to offer Law the most money, and give him the best chance to get back to the Super Bowl. Despite taking DC Kelly Jennings in the first round of the 2006 draft, they really need him. Jennings is slated to be the No. 3 DC behind Marcus Trufant and Kelly Herndon. Herndon was nicked a lot last season and has never been a guy who plays through injuries. Trufant is coming off an average season by his standards.
Seattle's biggest challenge next season in the NFC West is going to come from the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will boast one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL this season, led by an impressive trio of wide receivers. This means Seattle will be in a lot of nickel packages when these two teams meet. Adding another quality corner might be just what the Seahawks need to get over the hump and bring a Super Bowl title to the Emerald City.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans currently have very little room under the salary cap, but they could create the necessary space by trading or releasing veteran QB Steve McNair. Unless they offer the most money up front, don't expect Law to land in Tennessee. The Titans are in rebuilding mode. While money will play a huge factor, Law did take losing pretty hard last season.
The Titans' interest in Law indicates the team has not drafted well at this position. Andre Woolfolk, a first-round pick in 2003, has been a relative bust, while Pac-Man Jones, a first-round pick in 2005, has made more headlines off the field. The most consistent corner on the roster right now is Reynaldo Hill, who the Titans selected in the seventh round of the 2005 draft. It is not hard to see why the Titans feel they need some help at the corner position.
I think he'll re-sign with the Pats. Where do you think he'll go?
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