The Jets decision to sign Ty Law yesterday was met with many a raised eyebrow. Was it a petty attempt to play with the heads of the Patriots? Does he have anything left after a lackluster 2007 season in Kansas City? Is he aware that Tom Brady's hurt?There was no questioning the message that the team was sending by not only signing Law, but putting him in position to play this week, however. The defensive backs, particularly the reserves, weren't getting the job done. One of them lost that job today when the Jets released Justin Miller to create room for Law on the roster.
For those who last saw Miller as a dynamic kick returner in the 2006 season, this move may be something of a surprise. It shouldn't be, though. No one's really seen Miller since the second game of the 2007 season when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. He's played one game this year, solely on kick coverage, and his return duties have been handled with more than aplomb by Leon Washington.
Because he's played so little, it's hard to know how much speed Miller lost post-knee injury. Even before the injury, though, he struggled with man coverage, and losing time to the mediocre Drew Coleman and Ahmad Carroll suggests he'd lost quite a bit.
The only remaining bit of intrigue is if the Patriots sign Miller to give them some scoop before Thursday's game. In the business, that's the ol' what's good for the goose is good for the gander move.




