Ty Law Released

[Daseal]

Guys - Law was disgruntled last year, and I doubt anything changed he finally got his way. Law is the best CB in the league. I wouldn't go after him because of the price, but he's nothing but talent. Even though last year he got away with murder on Harrison.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

And hence the reason for "illegal contact." Thanks Ty!! :P

[diehardskin2982]

he'll be in kansas city next year. I just happy that maybe his release may help us get Smoot back.

[SKINSnCANES]

kanas city? i thoguth they were in cap hell to. they dont have the money to go get a defense

[diehardskin2982]

on the contrary, the Chiefs have alot of cap room and want to amp up the defense. to match their offense in the last year of vermil's contract

[sportscurmudgeon]

Malcom:

If my calculations are correct, trading away Coles will eat up more than all of the cap room that the Skins have cleared so far - - meaning that if Samuels does not give them some relief, they can't afford to trade Coles nor will they have the money to give Smoot and sign much of anything else.


Daseal:

He wanted a renegotiation after his superb year in 2003. But he was under contract and the Pats said the equivalent of "Sorry, but we don't do that. Play out your contract and we'll talk after that." Then he was hurt and missed the last 8 or 9 games and all of the playoffs. From what I read, he still wanted a huge contract with a huge signing bonus meaning that in a couple of years he would be a cap nightmare for the Pats. So they released him.

[JudgeJebus]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Man....why are we in such cap hell?!?
IMO Ty Law is the best CB in the NFL and we sure could use him given Smoot's asking price. He is better than Champ.

It's thinking like this that got is in cap hell in the first place!

[Funbunchfan]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

he'll be in kansas city next year. I just happy that maybe his release may help us get Smoot back.

I know this will not go over very well but I just dont understand why all you guys are so high on Smoot. In mho he is an average corner at best. I say dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya bye bye Smooty.

[Funbunchfan]

Originally Posted by Funbunchfan

I know this will not go over very well but I just dont understand why all you guys are so high on Smoot. In mho he is an average corner at best. I say dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya bye bye Smooty.

whoops wrong one

[SmootSmack]

so the Cowboys could use a CB, they have cap room, Law used to play for Parcells...hmmm

[ST21]

Please...are you kidding me, Ty Law, better than Champ Bailey, Ty is a System CB, and until he can make the Pro Bowl, not playing for NE, then maybe we can put him on Champ Level, but better.....Nooooooooo

[monk81]

He'd want too much money............and he was a troublemaker too...........

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

on the contrary, the Chiefs have alot of cap room and want to amp up the defense. to match their offense in the last year of vermil's contract

This is from the Miami Herald:

Kansas City has emerged as the leading contender to trade for Dolphins cornerback Patrick Surtain with a deal by Wednesday being a ''50-50'' possibility, according to two NFL sources.

Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson spent much of Friday night negotiating with agent Gary Uberstine, who represents Surtain, on a contract extension for Surtain, who is entering the final year of his contract.

Peterson declined to discuss the matter, but he is also aware of what the Dolphins want as compensation. The Chiefs have the No. 15 overall pick in the first round but are unlikely to give up that high a pick.

More likely, the Chiefs might be willing to give up their second-round pick and a future mid-round pick as a package for Surtain. Kansas City is seeking to seriously upgrade its defense, particularly after AFC West foe Oakland agreed to trade for Pro Bowl receiver Randy Moss.

[Daseal]

I heard a Surtain to Minnesota rumor. Onterrio Smith for Surtain!

[SKINSnCANES]

the chiefs definitly need an upgrade at corner and that would be it. Id be pretty pissed if Randy Moss just entered our division...kinda like how I felt when TO entered ours...