jokerjet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 According to Pro Football Talk Posted by Mike Florio on October 27, 2009 2:07 PM ET We pointed out earlier today that former Jets cornerback and kick returner Justin Miller could be returning to the team to fill Leon Washington's special-teams role. According to Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger, it's expected to happen, as soon as today. Miller made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Jets in 2006. He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns that season, and he returned two more for touchdowns in seven games last year with the Raiders. The Jets have reached out to the agent for former kick returner Justin Miller and are expected to sign him as early as Tuesday to replace Leon Washington, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who asked for anonymity because he's not authorized to speak for the organization. Last month, the Jets brought Miller in for a workout before he was re-signed by the Oakland Raiders and then released. Miller, a former third-round pick by the Jets, was a Pro Bowl kick returner in 2006, returning two kickoffs for touchdowns and averaging 28.3 yards per return. He was released last November after being slowed by a dislocated toe and claimed off waivers by the Raiders. He had two kickoff returns for touchdowns last season and was re-signed for this season. Miller, however, has been on and off the Raiders roster this season. He was re-signed early this month but released after one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Great kick returner. One of the worst cover corners I've ever seen. Nothing to lose here I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanBird Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He's just been sitting in FA all this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 nice. who knows, maybe he learns how to do something other than run really, really fast. He's like the Gholston of corners. All the physical ability to be great without any idea how to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandarinia Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He's just been sitting in FA all this year? No, oakland released him like 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 This makes sense -maybe Rex can teach him to play some decent corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Nice call Smashmouth. I really didnt see this happening. Just goes to show you how much respect Rex has for Westhoff because I'm sure this was his idea. Still dont see a point in holding a roster spot for someone that is only returning kicks, but I if the kid looks like he can still do it, then I guess we have nothing to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandarinia Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Nice call Smashmouth. I really didnt see this happening. Just goes to show you how much respect Rex has for Westhoff because I'm sure this was his idea. Still dont see a point in holding a roster spot for someone that is only returning kicks, but I if the kid looks like he can still do it, then I guess we have nothing to lose. Im sure it's not just for the KR position. He will be used for depth in the CB position, especially with lito still hurt. he will see some action as a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Nice call Smashmouth. I really didnt see this happening. Just goes to show you how much respect Rex has for Westhoff because I'm sure this was his idea. Still dont see a point in holding a roster spot for someone that is only returning kicks, but I if the kid looks like he can still do it, then I guess we have nothing to lose. Under normal situations it wouldn't make sense, but the Jets had 2 roster openings with Jenkins' injury and Leon's injury. Remember, they cut Howard Greene to sign Woodhead, and then re-signed Greene to fill Jenkins spot. The Jets had an extra roster spot with Leon's injury because Woodhead is already on the roster and, thus, the 3rd down back spot is filled (theoretically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 This is a good move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Not a huge shocker. We need him for the return game. Who knows, maybe he could thrive as a nickel-back in Rex's D... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTime Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He's just been sitting in FA all this year? Yeah, why has this guy been sittin around playing Xbox for so long. I mean, the raiders dropped him, cmon. I liked him when we had him last but dayum.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 guess we got our kick returner back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Nice call Smashmouth. I really didnt see this happening. Just goes to show you how much respect Rex has for Westhoff because I'm sure this was his idea. Still dont see a point in holding a roster spot for someone that is only returning kicks, but I if the kid looks like he can still do it, then I guess we have nothing to lose. I said it first during the game thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He's just been sitting in FA all this year? No, oakland released him like 2 weeks ago. He was cut by the Raiders just before the season, re-signed and returned kicks in one game and then cut again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetguy32 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Awesome. I kept my Justin miller jersey. I say try him at back up safety. he can hit and run. not a great corner though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Im sure it's not just for the KR position. He will be used for depth in the CB position, especially with lito still hurt. he will see some action as a corner. God I hope not... lol Under normal situations it wouldn't make sense, but the Jets had 2 roster openings with Jenkins' injury and Leon's injury. Remember, they cut Howard Greene to sign Woodhead, and then re-signed Greene to fill Jenkins spot. The Jets had an extra roster spot with Leon's injury because Woodhead is already on the roster and, thus, the 3rd down back spot is filled (theoretically). True. I said it first during the game thread I wasnt in the game thread. But props to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How good would we feel if he gets a kick return TD? Good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How good would we feel if he gets a kick return TD? Good sign. Yeah, but watch he muffs his first return. SOJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguini 15 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How old is he now anyway? If he can still return kicks, I'm all for it. But I doubt he will see much, if any action as a cornerback, possibly a nickel but from what he's shown us in the past, he is just not a good defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He was cut by the Raiders just before the season, re-signed and returned kicks in one game and then cut again. he'll be a lot less busy returning kickoffs for us than he was with da raiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetguy32 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 he can't be more than 26 or 27 years old anyway. maybe he is a little more mature now. Can't hurt to give him a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yeah, but watch he muffs his first return. SOJ. punts he muffs, KO's he doesn't JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 he can't be more than 26 or 27 years old anyway. maybe he is a little more mature now. Can't hurt to give him a shot. he was born 2/14/84...he's 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxJet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 GREAT MOVE BECAUSE THERE NOTHING OUT THERE TO REPLACES WASINGTON SO AT LEAST KICKER OFF RETURN JUST AS GOOD OR EVEN BETTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 punts he muffs, KO's he doesn't JB Which sucks because I'm sick of watching Leonhard fair catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanBird Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Which sucks because I'm sick of watching Leonhard fair catch. Me too, sometimes when he's running I'll see a little a crease and say "damn, if only that were Leon." He is an average PR, it'd be nice to have someone with speed to at least make it exciting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He still has the speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnys025 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 He was the only game changer that we had on our team besides Leon before we traded for Edwards. Now we have two game changers once again. GREAT move. He thrives in westoffs ST scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetguy32 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Miller is equal if not better than leon at kickoff returns so there wont be a drop off on special team. Shotty never used leon like he should have with screens out of the backfield or in the flat as much as he should have so you wont see any drop off in the running game either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 IT'S MILLER TIME ONCE AGAIN!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Me too, sometimes when he's running I'll see a little a crease and say "damn, if only that were Leon." He is an average PR, it'd be nice to have someone with speed to at least make it exciting to watch. Leon very rarely made any plays at all on punt returns. I think I remember one 40 yard punt return in an overtime game last year. Other than that.... nada. Jim already has a great punt return himself, I think it was in the Titans game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Look out women of New York, Ike's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjets Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 this just makes a lot of sense I always thought he could return kicks just as good if not better then Leon and our D-backs have been banged up (plus their really not that good other then u know who) I say give him a shot. Leonhard will still return punts although i wish they would try Woodhead or Wright out as PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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