Maxman Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 by Dennis Agapito on October 31, 2013 After an absolutely terrible performance against the Cincinnati Bengals Jets fans have decided to focus their disappointment on rookie cornerback Dee Milliner as he was removed from the game early for the second time this season. Since being taken ninth overall in the 2013 draft unfair comparisons to the departed Darrelle Revis were made. Many believe Milliner was only taken to replace Darrelle Revis and the Jets would never have thought of taking a cornerback if Revis were still with the team. The Jets would have drafted another player who would, without a doubt, be producing at a high level if Revis were not traded. Several things are wrong with this theory. Even if the Jets had kept Revis he would have become a free agent after the 2013 season, unable to be restricted in any manner, and could have easily moved on from the team. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie will be 30 heading into next season and carries a high 2014 salary cap charge, so he might not have been back either. There were no guarantees the Jets wouldn’t need at least one replacement, if not two, at the cornerback position. Having what was perceived as a top ten talent at a position of need heading into 2014 would not have stopped the Jets from drafting Milliner if he was the “best player available” when the team picked. Milliner could have had time to develop before he would have to start. Unfortunately with Revis gone Milliner would be called on to produce immediately. Missing the offseason recovering from surgery and got into training camp late due to a contract issue certainly didn’t help Milliner get up to speed quickly. Thus far Milliner has not lived up where he was picked but it is not fair to give him the bust label right now. The St. Louis Rams traded up to eighth overall in the 2013 draft selecting wide receiver Tavon Austin, a player rumored to be highly regarded by the Jets. Austin was perceived to be a big-play threat but has 31 receptions for 207 yards (6.7 yards-pre-reception) this season. So is Austin a “bust” or does the potential still exist for him to have the impact originally thought when he was drafted? The Jets faithful are having flashbacks regarding Milliner’s selection from the drafting of Vernon Gholston sixth overall in 2008. Gholston was supposed to be the dominant pass-rusher the Jets needed but ended up his NFL career “busting out” registering zero sacks. As fans we expect immediate, fast-foodesque, play out of our picks especially those taken in the first round. Milliner has been given a vote of confidence by head coach Rex Ryan as he will start against the Saints on Sunday and has eight more games to prove he was worthy of the pick the Jets used on him. The supporters of the green and white don’t want to hear patience when they have not seen a championship in over forty years but Milliner is a talented play who has been given an opportunity to prove himself on the field. Let’s give Milliner the chance to show he’s better than his past performances before we simple wash our hands of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faba Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 A lot of experts would be wrong -one of the top two CB's coming out of college- I believe- just show me something soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 He has a nice jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 BUST-A-ROONI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I actually agree. Problem is with entire secondary. I saw every single Jets DB get burned by Jones and Green, including Cro, who I thought was fast. Rex ouldn't play two man deep, but kept blitzing and going with man coverage, even though our front seven never got near Dalton. Milliner will be good if he is ever healthy enough to play. Maybe Trufant or Hayden would have been better. This is all part of the pain of rebuilding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 He's toast. BURNT toast at that, amirite!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Jim Harbaugh used to call Otis Smith "my man" when he was with Jets because he could be burned so easily. Dee "My man" Milliner doesn't quite have the same ring, but until he learns his craft and get's his as$ off the bench and out of Rex's doghouse, that's my name for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodimwithere Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 BUST-A-ROONI Can't say that after only half a season. Give him some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Meh.... may as well play him the rest of the way to ensure he is a bust or to see if he shows any signs of having a future. Right now he looks like he never played the position b4 in his life & Rex may have to bench him if we still have play-off hopes late in the season. I'm not sure I have seen Dee make a play since pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Jim Harbaugh used to call Otis Smith "my man" when he was with Jets because he could be burned so easily. Dee "My man" Milliner doesn't quite have the same ring, but until he learns his craft and get's his as$ off the bench and out of Rex's doghouse, that's my name for him. Or, he could be the second coming of Elvis Patterson -- "Toast". Best derisive nickname ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Can't say that after only half a season. Give him some time. Oh, I can. And I will. It's called the eyeball test. You probably said the same thing about Gholston in his rookie year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Ok but he still sucks and I hate him more then I'd hate a 6th rounder who wouldn't continue getting reps if he was that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Definitely too early to call him a bust. But through the first 8 weeks, maybe a boob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Jim Harbaugh used to call Otis Smith "my man" when he was with Jets because he could be burned so easily. Dee "My man" Milliner doesn't quite have the same ring, but until he learns his craft and get's his as$ off the bench and out of Rex's doghouse, that's my name for him. Len Berman called Smith that and it came from Otis Day & the Knights in Animal House. "There is Otis, he loves us! Otis, my man!" It has nothing to do with his ability and I don't see why Harbaugh who was bouncing from team to team would have the balls to insult anyone. Or, he could be the second coming of Elvis Patterson -- "Toast". Best derisive nickname ever. You didn't like the Space Ghost? Starting corner on the super bowl champship team that won with defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Is it too early to call him "Vern?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Before there was Dee Milliner, before there was Vernon Gholston... there was Dewayne Robertson One of the many reasons why former Jets GM Terry Bradway has no hair left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Its still too early to call him a bust. He is not playing very confidently right now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nice game for Miliner today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nice game for Miliner today Yes it was he deserves the props as does Coples Hill though not so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 milliner looked decent today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Oh, I can. And I will. It's called the eyeball test. You probably said the same thing about Gholston in his rookie year. What'd the eyeball test tell ya today?? Had a few gaffs, but he had his best game as a pro, easily. I've been saying it all season, the kid's gonna be a player. If he lives up to the expectations, that's a big boon for our defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 What'd the eyeball test tell ya today?? Had a few gaffs, but he had his best game as a pro, easily. I've been saying it all season, the kid's gonna be a player. If he lives up to the expectations, that's a big boon for our defense. I saw nothing special. At least he was not horrible, so that's an improvement. However, the NFL doesn't grade on a soft curve like Special Ed classes. I expect much more from a high first round CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJETSFAN Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't know how u guys look at things but when a qb throws for 365. I don't think any db had a good game unless I'm wrong but ur not playing much pass def in the game but we won that's all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't know how u guys look at things but when a qb throws for 365. I don't think any db had a good game unless I'm wrong but ur not playing much pass def in the game but we won that's all that matters Allen and Cro were in the mix most of the time, but I agree with your assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't know how u guys look at things but when a qb throws for 365. I don't think any db had a good game unless I'm wrong but ur not playing much pass def in the game but we won that's all that matters When that same guy averages 300+ yards a game and you pick him off twice (should have been 3) after he only tree 5 all season, it's considered a win. They rushed for something like 60 yards, so the only way they can move the ball is in the air. No one had a great game, but there's positives to be given out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't know how u guys look at things but when a qb throws for 365. I don't think any db had a good game unless I'm wrong but ur not playing much pass def in the game but we won that's all that matters You're wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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