Newsday · Jul 31, 2016
Dee Milliner knows he has plenty to prove
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This is Dee Milliner’s chance to prove that he was worth all of the hype in 2013. And, more specifically, that he actually can stay healthy.
“They took a chance on me as a high pick, so I’ve got to live up to it,” said the cornerback, who was drafted ninth overall by the Jets. “My expectations are much higher than some things that coaches or players expect of me.”
It’s been a humbling fall for the former Alabama star, who named himself the “best cornerback in the NFL” during training camp two years ago. In the past three seasons, he’s played a total of 21 games and been sidelined more times than fans would like to count.
