CB Dee Milliner cut

[NashDishesDimes]

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Former 2013 ninth overall pick cut grom the Jets. Article above seems like he may have just been the product of miss-fortune. Would be happy to see the Cards pick him up. I assume he is still on his rookie deal which may actually be a steep cost as the 9th overall pick.

 

[DVontel]

He's been injured.


A lot.

 

[Jetstream Green]

You are wasting your time, you are talking about a team that is infatuated with keeping Butler in Cardinal red lol

 

[Harry]

I think Cooper has earned the slot.

 

[NashDishesDimes]

I think Cooper has earned the slot.

Sure has. Would be a good depth low risk high reward pickup assuming the back end of that rookie deal isnt too much however. Maybe he takes teh SEA CB spot we just signed.

 

[jbeecham]

I'd rather have Milliner on our PS than Trevor Hartfield.

 

[Matt L]

I'd rather have Milliner on our PS than Trevor Hartfield.

Is he PS eligible?

 

[Bodha]

Shortly after he was drafted he told a reporter Alabama never taught them how to backpedal.


Hes a CB...who cant backpedal. Thats like a linebacker who isnt taught how to tackle.

 

[Cardiac]

Shortly after he was drafted he told a reporter Alabama never taught them how to backpedal.


Hes a CB...who cant backpedal. Thats like a linebacker who isnt taught how to tackle.

Wow, very surprising that a program like Alabama doesn't coach that. Great analogy BTW.

 

[Chopper0080]

Wow, very surprising that a program like Alabama doesn't coach that. Great analogy BTW.

Alabama generally teaches their corners to play off coverage and squat on routes. They sit and then turn and run on vertical routes. This is especially true for their better corners as they have historically played them on the short side of the field. they still backpedal, but it is not worked on so it is a bid adjustment when moving to the NFL where it is very important to keep your shoulders square as long as possible.

 

[Bodha]

Wow, very surprising that a program like Alabama doesn't coach that. Great analogy BTW.

Its not surprising on closer inspection:

1. There a very few elite passing QBs in college football. Usually system guys. So the necessity for elite CBs in college is lesser. They can usually get the job done with pure natural athleticism. Just look at Brandon Williams. He was an OK CB in college only having played it for 1 year.

2. Bama does in fact have the best Dline and LBs in CFB. So they can get away with having a sub-par secondary by virtue of their DL eating QBs alive.

 

[JeffGollin]

...Hes a CB...who cant backpedal....

That doesn't make him a bad person.

 

[overseascardfan]

Milliner was a highly touted CB recruit, shouldn't his HS coaches have taught him how to play the the position?

 

[Jetstream Green]

Milliner was a highly touted CB recruit, shouldn't his HS coaches have taught him how to play the the position?

I think he just got the wording wrong, meaning they did not concentrate on the aspect at Alabama

 

[oaken1]

Dee was a strong prospect...outstanding athlete... unfortunately both HS and college coaches allowed him to get by on his athletic ability rather than stifle that for a short period by teaching him proper mechanics.
would bet money he is a better CB prospect than the Williams kid we started this season... just not sure if he is any further along in development...or how his health is.... I would give him a shot if he clears waivers

 

[Cardiac]

Alabama generally teaches their corners to play off coverage and squat on routes. They sit and then turn and run on vertical routes. This is especially true for their better corners as they have historically played them on the short side of the field. they still backpedal, but it is not worked on so it is a bid adjustment when moving to the NFL where it is very important to keep your shoulders square as long as possible.

Thanks for the info.

Its not surprising on closer inspection:

1. There a very few elite passing QBs in college football. Usually system guys. So the necessity for elite CBs in college is lesser. They can usually get the job done with pure natural athleticism. Just look at Brandon Williams. He was an OK CB in college only having played it for 1 year.

2. Bama does in fact have the best Dline and LBs in CFB. So they can get away with having a sub-par secondary by virtue of their DL eating QBs alive.

Okay but isn't that kinda lazy on the coaches part? You can't convince me that learning how to back peddle properly wouldn't help the CB play better and that would help the team. I guess they only get so much practice time and focus on what will have a bigger impact.

 

[Bodha]

Okay but isn't that kinda lazy on the coaches part? You can't convince me that learning how to back peddle properly wouldn't help the CB play better and that would help the team. I guess they only get so much practice time and focus on what will have a bigger impact.

College coaches coach to win games and keep jobs, not prepare guys for the NFL. Its why you see the spread offense, something that doesnt exist in the NFL. But it works in college. Its why theres a major shortage of NFL prepared Olinemen and QBs.


To be fair, College coaches are paid to win college games. Thats their job. Thats what they do. They have zero responsibility in preparing guys for the NFL. CFB is not a farm system.

The best thing a recruit can do is choose a pro-style school where coaches do teach pro concepts.

 

[Cardiac]

College coaches coach to win games and keep jobs, not prepare guys for the NFL. Its why you see the spread offense, something that doesnt exist in the NFL. But it works in college. Its why theres a major shortage of NFL prepared Olinemen and QBs.


To be fair, College coaches are paid to win college games. Thats their job. Thats what they do. They have zero responsibility in preparing guys for the NFL. CFB is not a farm system.

The best thing a recruit can do is choose a pro-style school where coaches do teach pro concepts.

I didn't say anything about college coaches preparing guys for the NFL. My point was teaching them to back peddle would help them win more college games.