Jets receive interest on Milliner
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Bleacher Report: Dee Miliner
Bleacher Report: Dee Miliner
Just got an update that the Jets are shopping Dee Miliner. All it said was that they would not accept a mid or late round pick. Anyone have more info? What do you think?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ave-received-trade-inquiries-on-dee-milliner/
The Jets have remade their cornerback corps this offseason by signing Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine, something that might not have been necessary had Dee Milliner’s first two NFL seasons gone a bit better.
Injuries hampered Milliner heading into his rookie season in 2013 and he struggled to fulfill his responsibilities on the field once the season got underway. A torn Achilles wiped out his second season after three games, leaving the Jets without much reason to count on him as a major contributor to their defense in 2015.
It’s also reportedly led some teams to see if they could acquire Milliner on the cheap. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports the Jets have received inquiries about trading Milliner from other teams, but that the Jets have told them that they aren’t willing to deal their 2013 first-round pick for a mid- or late-round draft pick at the moment.
The plan at the moment is for the new coaching staff to have a look at Milliner before deciding on next steps, although it’s not clear when he’ll be cleared to resume doing football work and could miss the offseason program. If they like what they see, Milliner could see a fair amount of time as a fourth cornerback — Todd Bowles used six defensive backs often in Arizona — and the Jets would likely prefer to see that, rather than a fifth-round pick, be the return on their investment.
Bleacher Report: Dee Miliner
Just got an update that the Jets are shopping Dee Miliner. All it said was that they would not accept a mid or late round pick. Anyone have more info? What do you think?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ave-received-trade-inquiries-on-dee-milliner/
The Jets have remade their cornerback corps this offseason by signing Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine, something that might not have been necessary had Dee Milliner’s first two NFL seasons gone a bit better.
Injuries hampered Milliner heading into his rookie season in 2013 and he struggled to fulfill his responsibilities on the field once the season got underway. A torn Achilles wiped out his second season after three games, leaving the Jets without much reason to count on him as a major contributor to their defense in 2015.
It’s also reportedly led some teams to see if they could acquire Milliner on the cheap. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports the Jets have received inquiries about trading Milliner from other teams, but that the Jets have told them that they aren’t willing to deal their 2013 first-round pick for a mid- or late-round draft pick at the moment.
The plan at the moment is for the new coaching staff to have a look at Milliner before deciding on next steps, although it’s not clear when he’ll be cleared to resume doing football work and could miss the offseason program. If they like what they see, Milliner could see a fair amount of time as a fourth cornerback — Todd Bowles used six defensive backs often in Arizona — and the Jets would likely prefer to see that, rather than a fifth-round pick, be the return on their investment.
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I get the feeling this is a non story. What would any team be willing to give up for him based on his production and injuries? I'd think, next to nothing......
I'll bet there's a team or two trying to steal him being the Jets are now stocked at CB. This would be a case of selling low which I'm guessing Mac won't do. Mine as well see what we got in him when he gets healthy. I think he's just one of those fragile players that may never reach his potential.
I think people are getting lost in Milliner's value versus answering your question. What round would you start really thinking about it? As of today, a 2nd rd pick would lead me to move him. Im not saying a team would be willing to give up a 2nd rd pick, but if Dallas, Chicago, Bucs, The Eagles, Washington, Oakland, Panthers, 9ers, or another team desperate called the Jets needing a CB really bad, and asked what it would take to get Milliner, I'd first say we arent ready to move him, and when they ask hypothetically if you were what would it take...a 2nd rd pick and it would be done. We have 3 CBs ahead of him and 2nd rd value for a CB coming off an Achilles is a nice swap in terms of value. Milliner may or may not be a #1 CB some day, so a 2nd rd pick back I feel would be fair comp, even if he turned into a true #1 for someone else...
They are trying to steal him on the cheap..because no risk big gain
Hold on to him..hes not making a lot of money and hes only in 3rd year and maybe he can learn from Revis and Cro
I postulated about a week ago that he might be on the block after all our FA pick ups. A couple things in Milliner's favor for staying with the Jets: 1) cap friendly rookie salary # 2) Bowles loves to play 5 and 6 DB's on the field at a time. 3) What happens in 2 years when AC and Revis are probably dumped?
The flip side is that this is a player with upside and still has some trade value...very similar to the Trent Richardson situation when Cleveland trade him before his value was gone. If Macc and Bowles don't believe in the guy, trading him is a very smart move. I wouldn't give him up for a 4th or lower but I would probably do it for a low 2nd or high 3rd.
The flip side is that this is a player with upside and still has some trade value...very similar to the Trent Richardson situation when Cleveland trade him before his value was gone. If Macc and Bowles don't believe in the guy, trading him is a very smart move. I wouldn't give him up for a 4th or lower but I would probably do it for a low 2nd or high 3rd.
If a team offered up a 3rd for him, I'm in, and doing an Irish jig to boot.
I think it's too early to give up on him. I think when healthy and not rushed back into the line up Milliner can be a good player. He has shown in spurts and that last month of '13 that he can play. Health is the concren, i also think that he could possibly switch to FS if need be.
If some team offered up a 1st, you would have to seriously consider it, but i think/hope this kid can get and stay healthy and be part of the future for Bowles and the Jets.
Just curious Mod's, don't we already have a Milliner thread, why start a new one ? Merge.
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Go Jets...Cyborg
Superman55 makes sense here. You have a player who has been underwhelming when healthy, now coming off an achilles and multiple surgeries in college. Yes, there is some talent there but it's a risk-reward situation. It just feels like a Trent Richardson situation when I feel we should move him while there still may be some value. I still wouldn't take anything less than a 3 though.
Are the Jets really "shopping" Milliner, or are teams inquiring about him? There's a big difference. I haven't seen anything to suggest that he's been made available via trade. Just that a few teams have been sniffing around, seeing if he's available.
I think trading Milliner would be a big mistake. You're talking about a guy who could conceivably be Revis or Cro's replacement in a few years. He's tremendously talented and would be a steal for any team offering up a middle round pick. I know he's had a few injuries here and there, but im still not convinced he's as injury prone as some suggest. How many games did he miss at Alabama? He played hurt in college.
The way I would use Milliner if I wanted to trade him, because right now his value is so low in terms of an actual player for pick swap that you would almost have to make it a conditional pick, which means it would NOT be a pick in this draft, and frankly I'm not interested in a future pick, if I'm trading Milliner I want something to show for it in this draft, so the way I would use Milliner is to SWAP PICKS if I see a player I love is getting close and I don't want to lose him. So for example, I might use Milliner and our 3 to get back into RD 2 for another player I love.
Im not arguing if Milliner has value. That is what everyone is arguing. if you read the topic of the thread, the first post, it says, "What round pick would you trade Milliner for?"
So if teams started calling the Jets today, and said for your #4 CB, what would it take to move him, what would be your answer?
Are you saying nothing less than a #1 for your #4 CB? If Dallas called right now and offered a 2nd rd pick for Milliner, knowing he's a #4 CB and we have a million holes to fill, you'd say no to a 2nd or would you ask for a 2nd and additional picks?
Look, Im not saying there isn't a chance he's special, maybe a REAL GOOD chance he's special with good coaching; however, I would say there is the same chance he isn't good. probably 50-50 as of today.
So thinking its 50-50, what would you gamble on it? if it takes a 1st, you're conservative, and that's fine. Im a little less conservative, trust in Mac's draft plans, and would say a 2nd gets it done for me.