Coffee with the NY Jets: Dee Milliner’s final chance

As the NY Jets prepare for free agency, they might consider bringing in another cornerback for competition due to the inconsistency of Dee Milliner as this is his final chance to prove his worth.

Who doesn’t love a great hot cup of coffee and some excellent reading material to enjoy about the Jets? Here are some of the latest news around the team from top sources across the internet with insight:

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Jets set to begin major overhaul at linebacker position by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"Clearly, this is a top draft priority, but it would be wise to address it before then. Ideally, they should sign two low-to-moderately-priced free agents (one inside, one outside) to short-term contracts — stopgaps."

It’s no secret that the Jets need to add youth, speed and aggression to their linebacker corps. One can only imagine the difference a better linebacker or two would have done last season, especially in their season finale loss against the Buffalo Bills. Expect to see the Jets add a linebacker via free agency as well as draft another in the 2016 NFL Draft. Many mock drafts across the internet even have the Jets taking the best available linebacker in the first round with their No. 20 overall pick.

Jets Free Agency: The Big Board by Eric Allen (NewYorkJets.com)

"There is a room on the 2 floor at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center that is ground zero for free agency. Much like the draft board before the NFL’s annual selection meeting, the Jets create a free agency board well before the beginning of the NFL’s free agency/trading period on March 9. nd"

Just like their draft board, the Jets undoubtedly have a board for free agency but it’s probably not as big as they would like it to be. The Jets are pretty much going to have to go the inexpensive route in free agency since they don’t have as much money to play with this time around unlike last offseason. General manager Mike Maccagnan is a very smart individual and will no doubt have some players that he knows can come right in and take care of business at the right price.

Bilal Powell could quickly find a new home in free agency by Mike Florio (NBC Sports)

"Buzz is building for Powell, who does well enough in both the ground and passing game to merit consideration for a respectable contract, with his current team or elsewhere."

There is no way the Jets can really keep both Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell from hitting free agency. If either should hit the market, both running backs will have several teams inquiring about their services and willing to throw some good money their way to be a part of their plans for next season. Someone like Powell, who proved his dual-threat abilities nicely to end his season on a high note, will definitely on top of the free agent list at his position if he enters the mix.

Jets Mailbag: Lukewarm trade market for Mo Wilkerson, Dee Milliner’s last chance to impress by Manish Mehta (New York Daily News)

"Well, it looks like will give the former Top 10 pick one final chance. Truth be told, Milliner probably wouldn’t even be getting this opportunity if not for the finances of the final year of his rookie contract: He’s guaranteed $2.1 million. Todd Bowles"

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Milliner hasn’t lived up to expectations at all. He’s had a tough transition into the NFL and due to his inconsistency, injuries and the fact that most of the time he looks confused on the football field, has this season to prove why he’s worth keeping. With the new leadership regime heading into their second year, Milliner has to step up his game that he can live up to the potential of a first-round draft pick. Everyone has a bad year or two as a rookie but he should follow the blueprint of safety Calvin Pryor who had similar issues but bounced back nicely once he put everything together.