JetNation Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 By Glenn Naughton New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner has suffered his fair share of injuries since being drafted by the team three seasons ago. He’s had a an achilles injury, a quad injury, a hamstring injury, a high ankle sprain and a wrist injury that caused him to miss significant time, and now the latest…possibly a bruised ego. Having chosen Milliner with the 9th overall selection of the 2013 draft, the Jets had to make a determination as to whether or not they would exercise his fifth-year option as they had done previously with fellow first-rounder Sheldon Richardson, but the team has apparently declined. The move shouldn’t come as much of a surprise due to Milliner’s extensive list of injuries, but given his draft position and improved play over time, he may have held out some hope that Gang Green would choose to retain his services. As it turned out, there was just too much depth at the position for the Jets to take the gamble. Jets cornerback Buster Skrine is slated to start opposite Darrelle Revis. With Darrelle Revis still under contract along with Buster Skrine and Marcus Williams, the Jets have the first few slots on the depth chart filled with established performers. Add to that the fact that Dexter McDougle is still in the picture and they brought in former Texans cornerback Darryl Morris while drafting NC State’s Juston Burris in the fourth round of last week’s draft, and it was a foregone conclusion that Milliner’s option would not be picked up. This isn’t to say Milliner won’t remain with the club should he find a way to stay healthy and perform at a high level in 2016, but history just isn’t on his side and the Jets decision not to exercise his option means he’ll have the opportunity to shop his services at season’s end. Milliner’s winning of defensive rookie of the month may as well be three million years ago as opposed three years ago as he’s done so little since then that it’s viewed by many as more of an aberration than anything else. Of course if Milliner had continued to play at that level, the refusal to decline his option wouldn’t be an option at this point and he’d be looking forward to playing the next two years with the Jets. As it stands however, Milliner enters what could be his final season with the Jets, but their fans would like nothing more than to see the soft-spoken defender live up to his potential and lay the groundwork for a dominant secondary for years to come. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better2bgreenthanblue Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Is it too soon to label him a bust lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowlesMovement Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Shocking, a guy who was injured in college has been injured in the pros.... Nice 9th overall pick Idz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Even when healthy, Bowles went with two undrafted free agents over Milliner when Revis and Cro were banged up last year. That speaks volumes. He's not good, and that's saying something because Cro and Skrine were below replacement level last season. But they made big money so had to start. The CB position is not really a strength at this point. Could have changed that in the 2nd round, but they went with a reach QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's his last year here for sure. Still hoping he can give us one good year but I doubt it. He's the one guy who really could improve our secondary if he could get his sh*t together. If he doesn't play much this season then his NFL Career is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Injuries happen but this kid never had a chance, first question asked after he was drafted was "can you replace Revis" as if there is not enough pressure making the transition to the NFL, just a bad pick. I think most fans wanted WR or OL, a few for TE and Eifert turned out well, imagine if the Jets had a TE that could catch and block I wanted a safety to help the backfield without having to directly replace 24, Reid and Vaccaro are regular starters, an upgrade so far, guess the fans do know better sometimes... Hopefully this is the year Dee pulls it together, $4m is a big salary for a bench player! he needs to earn some time on the field... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 9th overall? Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks Izdick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 This guy made about 2-3 million for each injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I was shocked when i saw how many 1st round draft picks from this draft did not have their 5th year picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blocker Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Sadly Milliner does seem to be an example of a generally fragile player. The coming season may be his last shot, but even there it is very possible the CS has already given up on him. And he won't even get a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 3 hours ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Could have changed that in the 2nd round, but they went with a reach QB. Which is needed more. We could have Revis and Richard Sherman both in their prime, and it won't matter if we don't find a QB. CB will be dealt with next year when there is more draft choices and $50 million to spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Super talented but couldn't stay on the field. Same as college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 4 hours ago, Better2bgreenthanblue said: Is it too soon to label him a bust lol? Busted up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, BigRy56 said: Super talented but couldn't stay on the field. Same as college. WTF Dee never missed a game at bama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, afosomf said: WTF Dee never missed a game at bama Had 5 off season surgery's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 26 minutes ago, BigRy56 said: Super talented but couldn't stay on the field. Same as college. yea, a lot of guys label dee as a bust. I guess he is because he cant stay on the field. but man, that kid was a physical freak. had the feet,hips, and speed to be something in this league. too bad he is as brittle as a ritz cracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, flgreen said: Had 5 off season surgery's so? he never missed a game and I watch every one. He was a good college player, bad pro...sh1t happens.. cut him and move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 5 operations in his college career, and it's SO?. Pick should never have been made. Guy does have talent, but he's clearly made of china. I agree the Jets should cut him and move on. They really can't. It causes over 4 M in dead money , and saves the Jets 0. He's here at least one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, CanadaSteve said: Which is needed more. We could have Revis and Richard Sherman both in their prime, and it won't matter if we don't find a QB. CB will be dealt with next year when there is more draft choices and $50 million to spend Well that depends on if what you think of Hackenberg. I don't view him fondly, so I don't think a future QB bust is more important than a CB that could start day one and be there for 10 years like Mackenzie Alexander would have been at that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I still have hope for Mill. His health is the problem. He's a bust based on the fact that he's not producing anything given injuries, however we've seen busts from guys who were as healthy as an Ox but the coach knows that this guy should never see a football field because he's an incredible liability. Milliner will be released and if he can do something about his health he'll end up being a solid CB for the next team. Sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Villain The Foe said: I still have hope for Mill. His health is the problem. He's a bust based on the fact that he's not producing anything given injuries, however we've seen busts from guys who were as healthy as an Ox but the coach knows that this guy should never see a football field because he's an incredible liability. Milliner will be released and if he can do something about his health he'll end up being a solid CB for the next team. Sucks. Based on what?! One solid month he had three years ago? The last time we saw him get any defensive run, he was being abused by Jordy Nelson. The guy wasn't good when healthy. He's a bust for many reasons, not just his inability to stay healthy. He was healthy for a long stretch last season and Williams, Walls, and McDougle all saw the field before him. He must have not been showing anything better than those guys in practice to basically be a specials teams player and nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I still think that Milliner can be a starter and have a successful career but no way you could give him 12 mil in '17. If he has a good year, hey, he can walk?☺️. And don't let the door hit you on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Based on what?! One solid month he had three years ago? The last time we saw him get any defensive run, he was being abused by Jordy Nelson. The guy wasn't good when healthy. He's a bust for many reasons, not just his inability to stay healthy. He was healthy for a long stretch last season and Williams, Walls, and McDougle all saw the field before him. He must have not been showing anything better than those guys in practice to basically be a specials teams player and nothing more. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-n-effect Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Villain The Foe said: Yes. Then you must be over the moon about Hackenberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just now, rex-n-effect said: Then you must be over the moon about Hackenberg. You dont have to relate the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 35 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Based on what?! One solid month he had three years ago? The last time we saw him get any defensive run, he was being abused by Jordy Nelson. The guy wasn't good when healthy. He's a bust for many reasons, not just his inability to stay healthy. He was healthy for a long stretch last season and Williams, Walls, and McDougle all saw the field before him. He must have not been showing anything better than those guys in practice to basically be a specials teams player and nothing more. I understand the frustration, but actually, the last time he got on the field to play defense was a couple of weeks after the GB game against the Chargers when Geno decided to skip the team meeting. The Jets got absolutely murdered that day, but Milliner was one of the few bright spots. He only allowed one or two short catches and had a couple of passes defended. It looked like he was finally 100% and picking up where he'd left off the previous season. The following week, he was hurt on the opening kickoff. I think the kid can play, he just can't stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detectivekimble Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 54 minutes ago, Villain The Foe said: I still have hope for Mill. His health is the problem. He's a bust based on the fact that he's not producing anything given injuries, however we've seen busts from guys who were as healthy as an Ox but the coach knows that this guy should never see a football field because he's an incredible liability. Milliner will be released and if he can do something about his health he'll end up being a solid CB for the next team. Sucks. He HAD great physical tools. Guys don't regain their athleticism after an achilles injury. So even if he is able to stay on the field, he's not going to ever be able to become the player that he could have become simply because he's lost the athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 No shock really, the guy is made of glass, even if you think there is a small chance he's going to be anything you offer the 5th year. Man they even did that with Coples and he's terrible. I don't feel to sorry for him, the guys made millions of Dollars sitting on his ass, for most of his time here. Bowles is a DB at heart, he must think he stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 24 minutes ago, detectivekimble said: He HAD great physical tools. Guys don't regain their athleticism after an achilles injury. So even if he is able to stay on the field, he's not going to ever be able to become the player that he could have become simply because he's lost the athleticism. Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 2 hours ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Well that depends on if what you think of Hackenberg. I don't view him fondly, so I don't think a future QB bust is more important than a CB that could start day one and be there for 10 years like Mackenzie Alexander would have been at that pick. So Mackenzie Alexander is "same team 10 year starter" level in the NFL, but he lasted all the way to us in the 2nd? WTF are teams thinking, this guy should've been the 3rd overall pick obviously. Hell, first overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 4 hours ago, BigRy56 said: Super talented but couldn't stay on the field. Same as college. Actually he never missed a game at Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Villain The Foe said: I still have hope for Mill. His health is the problem. He's a bust based on the fact that he's not producing anything given injuries, however we've seen busts from guys who were as healthy as an Ox but the coach knows that this guy should never see a football field because he's an incredible liability. Milliner will be released and if he can do something about his health he'll end up being a solid CB for the next team. Sucks. Don't think Miliner will be released unless he sucks in camp. If he is released it causes 4.25 M in dead money, and 0 cap savings. If you have to pay the guy might as well see if he's got anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 8 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: Actually he never missed a game at Alabama But he made the team surgeon rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just now, flgreen said: But he made the team surgeon rich Point still is he never missed a game. Only one surgery was significant, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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