JETS' NEW DB 'DARES' PATS TO THROW HIS DIRECTION By MARK CANNIZZARO November 12, 2008 Ty Law is on board as a Jet, despite having not played an NFL game in almost a year, supposedly ready to play in tomorrow night's JetsNew York Jets -Patriots clash at Gillette Stadium for first place in the AFC East. The timing was odd. But isn't that what Jets-Patriots weeks are all about? This is merely another chapter in the thick book of trickery and mind games that has characterized this rivalry of hate, disdain and jealousy. Law yesterday wasn't only talking like he's a lock to play against his former team tomorrow night, he was already playfully talking trash - daring Bill Belichick to throw at him. "I would throw at me, too," Law said. "I'm just coming back, haven't played, they call me 'old man.' Hell, throw at me. That's what any smart coach would do. I relish the opportunity and look forward to the challenge." Belichick said yesterday of Law: "He's a good player. We know Ty. He's very competitive with good ball skills. You have to be careful throwing around him." As for Jets coach Eric Mangini, who certainly would prefer a lower profile from Law, he was much closer to the vest with his plans for the defensive back. "We'll see how it goes [in practice]," Mangini said. "I think there's definitely a chance [Law will play]. We're looking for him to come in, play a role on the team, just like everyone else." Law, 34, played for the Jets in 2005 under Herman Edwards, collected 10 INTs and went to the Pro Bowl. He played two more years with the Chiefs but hasn't since any action since 2007. "I'm just happy I'm able to come out here, and whatever they ask me to do I'll do," Law said. "I feel like a rookie again. I'm excited about it. "I've got to get in where I fit in and eventually probably be more than just a role player." That, of course, would mean he's gunning for rookie Dwight Lowery's job. Lowery has been starting since the beginning of the season and, after a strong start, has had problems of late. In fact, he was benched a couple of times in recent weeks. Lowery, mature beyond his years, took the Law signing in stride. The rookie acknowledged the signing of Law may be a reflection of his recent struggles. "Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?" Lowery said. "I'm a young guy and things are going to happen. In this situation here, I'll just take it as something to learn from. I honestly feel like this situation couldn't be any better for me and the Jets, so it works for us both. "[Law] has played in the league a long time, done great things. Any time you bring in a player of that caliber, it can be nothing but a positive thing, especially for the younger players." One thing that didn't occur upon Law's arrival was a number switch. Law has always worn No. 24, but CB Darrelle RevisDarrelle Revis , who grew up in Law's hometown of Aliquippa, Pa., wears No. 24. "That was never even part of the discussion," Mangini said. "It was important to Ty that Darrelle keep No. 24." Law is going with No. 22, his old college number. How No. 22 does tomorrow night, whether it's chasing Wes Welker around in the slot or whatever he's asked to do, will go a long way toward labeling this a smart move or the curious one is appears to be on the surface. mark.cannizzaro@nypost.com __________________
Are you guys reading something else than I am? I think this was terrific work. I've never seen a more concise outline for a man's love of Doritos and Baconator in my life.
Here's what Law said: "I would throw at me, too," Law said. "I'm just coming back, haven't played, they call me 'old man.' Hell, throw at me. That's what any smart coach would do. I relish the opportunity and look forward to the challenge." If this becomes NE's locker room motivation so be it. It does give Belichick one more thing on his plate though.
If he's not complaining about players not paying attention to him he's trying to give opponents bulletin board material. I can see this fat loser sitting alone in his office trying to come up with ways to make an impact on the game since his physique and, most likely, cardio-vascular system completely prevent him from actualy taking the field: Can-o-lardo: If I stick some inflammatory title on this article I could be able to rile up the Pats enough to make the game closer and when the Jets beat them the win will feel all the more special. Then, I'll let them know how I helped them and Laveranues will stop ignoring me in the locker room and I won't have to do fake interviews with my sock puppets in my mom's basement anymore.
Figuring Law will be on the sidelines most of the time, does he want Cassel to throw the ball away all day? Brilliant strategy. Just trying to bait 'em.
i really see law as a distraction for this week. i do not see him playing a tremendous amount. he however is going to be quite distracting, excuse me has probably been quite distracting to the patriots.
What does he mean – throw at the bench? I guess good if they fall for it but why the hell would they be so dumb?
That made me laugh to see this :beer: Well, the writer of this article clearly tries to make it more than it is. But Law stating he wants to be more than a role player is wishful thinking. He is a role player unless he can not commit at PI 5 times a game and not give up the big play. He sticks to the slot receivers and Lowery continues to grow. But I have mixed emotions over what Law has stated. This sentence : is followed by this But this really impresses me: #'s are a huge thing to me, as well as the players. I know where they are coming from. To see Law really care about Darelle means a lot, and actually makes me think this signing could be way more beneficial than I expected.
as far his saying he wants to be more than a role player i cant really hold it against him. the guy was a shutdown corner in the league not very long ago. now he is barely a nickel back. being a competitor of course he wants to get back to the level he used to play at.
"I would throw at me, too," Law said. "I'm just coming back, haven't played, they call me 'old man.' Hell, throw at me. That's what any smart coach would do. I relish the opportunity and look forward to the challenge."
Law doesn't have the speed to cover a deep ball anymore, but I could see him being used if the Pats are in the Red Zone, for example, where you basically run out of room. The fairly smart, experienced and athletic Law would be a good fit in this situation because he does cover well and would be enough of a ball hawk to scare Cassel off.
