Ty Law made sure anyone who was listening to his Hall of Fame Saturday speech know that he and his Patriots teammates in the early 2000s were responsible for the Patriots dynasty.
"Let's keep it real," Law said. "We started this sh**t!"
Law won three Super Bowls over nine years with the Patriots, kickstarting a run that will not be repeated. The Patriots have won three championships since, and Law wanted to make sure credit was given where it's due.
"They even gave what we created a name," Law said. "They call it the Patriot Way. But we know where it started fellas. Together, we are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
It's hard to argue with him. Everything has an origin, and the Patriot Way was forged in the players of the early 2000s created.
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