Mine All Mine
I was watching SportsCenter this morning and realized that my all time favorite sports figure has to be Ty Law. After almost a decade with New England, the Patriots have released Ty. As a free agent Ty could probably get 12 million a year, but he was injured in his last season with the Pats. Three Super Bowl rings should buy a little loyalty, but alas, not in Ty’s case. The thing about it is Ty Law is one of the smartest sports stars around. He’s intelligent and clear spoken; I never feel like I lost a brain cell after he gives a post-game interview. Add to that he’s charming, funny, witty and the consummate team player. He has repeatedly said that the Patriots did what they needed to do and he feels no ill will toward them. It has always been about what’s best for the team, an attitude that is severely lacking in most sports these days.
So Ty went to see some other teams while he was recuperating from a fractured ankle and torn ligament in his foot. He tried out when he was less than 100 percent. He met with teams that were nowhere near the level and status of the Patriots. Either they rejected him because he was not were he should be physically or the proposed deal was a complete joke. I get that the teams are hiring players based on skill and condition, but there should be some great team out there with a little faith. This man is nowhere close to the end and some one needs to recognize his skill and potential. And I think you all know how I feel about potential.
It’s July and the pre-season is around the corner, there are eight teams that have shown interest in Ty including the Jets. Whatever the outcome, Ty will always be able to say one thing that Pat’s owner Bob Kraft can never say, Ty can say that at least he has all three of his Super Bowl rings.
Sure Kraft is playing it down now, but please people, I think we all need to take this moment to acknowledge that Putin has a problem. I believe it’s called Jane’s Addiction. I just hope that Bush and Blair have their wallets in their back pockets and make sure they have no cash on them because if Putin gets the chance he’s gonna roll their asses.