Miller Apologizes, So Do I
Justin Miller has apologized for his actions, here is his official statement from the Jets’ site.
“I want to apologize to everyone for this situation, including my family, my teammates, the Jets organization, our fans and the entire NFL,” Miller said in a statement. “I understand that serving in the NFL is an honor and that I have an obligation to behave in a manner that reflects the privilege I have been given.”
I am apologizing for my last post, which was too harsh and judgemental on Miller. There’s no need for him to be off the team … based on this one incident. The whole situation caught me off guard, and I have been pulling for him stay away from this kind of stuff, and I was pretty disappointed to read about this whole thing last night. If he indeed did hit anyone, I still think he needs to be responsible for his actions, no matter what the situation was. One isn’t exactly putting themselves in a smart situation by getting into an altercation.
I want the guy to truly turn the corner on all this stuff and be a great player for the Jets, but I just don’t know if that is going to happen. I hope he can prove me wrong.
11 Responses to Miller Apologizes, So Do I
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Andrew says:
ok this is off topic but i didnt know where to post it, Bengals cut Sam Adams..i say we snatch him up and bring the 4-3 back with him as the Anchor…he could be a huge run stopper up the middle although he is getting old you have to wonder why Cincy cut him..
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dave says:
JMill shouldn’t be cut for this…that would be the absolute worst thing we could do. What happened probably wasn’t good, there’ no disputing that, but who was in the wrong is not completely clear…mill should be discplined for a lack of judgement, not cut because some drunk girl outside a club was making a rucus..
being someone who has women throwning themselves at him all the time, I empathize with justin very deeply on this one :) -
TOON2388 says:
if we cut him, he will be snatched up the Bengals, oops, I meant Patriots, as he now fits the model of the type of person they want.
Miller has been a good kid in the 2 years he has been a Jet. Let this be his one warning. Another incident like the league is going to suspend him. At least he did hot have $81K cash or a gun with him.
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Ferragamo says:
Sorry this is off topic but I was reading Peter Kings Monday Morning QB and he had a nice little tidbit on Pete Kendall and how ridiculous his new contract demand is. The piece really made Kendall look bad and makes me think what the hell is his agent trying to do. Don’t get me wrong there’s nothing wrong with getting all the money you deserve, but the way King breaks it down Kendall is being compensated quite nicely by the Jets. Here’s the link if anyone is interested…………….http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/peter_king/05/18/mmqb/1.html
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SackDance99 says:
Cutting him because of an alleged misdemeanor assault? It’s his first offense in NY (as far as we know) and the facts are definitely in dispute. So, even if this case ends up working it’s way through the system (the DA might not have enough credible evidence to pursue the charges; Manhattan has a good, professional DA’s office, not like Durham County), there’s a high likelihood that Miller would be able to plea to a lesser offense and get an “ACD” or “adjournment contemplating dismissal” which would mean he’d have to keep his nose clean for 6 months and then the charges would be expunged.
I think he will be reprimanded in one way or the other by the Commish, but I think that has to do more with the fact that he was out late at a club/bar and getting into an altercation. After Darrent Williams and Pac-Man, it’s clear that the NFL wants to discourage such behavior. But, any sort of suspension strikes me as being a little harsh based upon these facts. There was no brawl, no gun play and no unseemly facts…Miller was on the street, not in a strip club with $81K. IMO, discipline? Sure. Cutting him? Insanity.
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pdiddy says:
The Jets were never the same at kickoff returns after they let Chad Morton leave for Washington. Justin Miller is a game changer. Football players were never saints in high school or in college. If the Jets want choir boys, that’s okay too they just need to realize that the poster child for choir boy – Tom Brady, is having a kid out of wedlock and dons NY Yankee caps while living in Boston.
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matthewm says:
Can’t play man, late hit, and caught from behind. Let’s try Revis in the clubs.
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JP says:
I have no empathy for Miller. Why should anyone? Under no circumstances should he be throwing a punch. I don’t care if the girl attacked him — though I doubt she did. The fact is that he needs to show restraint at all costs. Nobody made him go out to a nightclub. He should know better. I hope that he’s put on a very short leash. I don’t think he should be kicked out. Maybe this was his wakeup call. Everyone makes mistakes. But if you worked in an office as a manager and you got arrested for punching a woman and it was in your local newspaper… would you expect to keep your job? Let’s not be too lenient on these guys. Personal responsibility trumps celebrity status… and kick off return ability.
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Rk says:
In defense you can do something perceived as a punch but is self defense. Even people at the scene will have different stories to tell so only the people involved will know their true intentions.
The “running away” isn’t really clear to me. I mean what were his motivations; to not want to deal with some trouble he was already in at near 5am? He may have figured the cops would come to him anyway and he could get a shower first. Maybe athletes should have a paid witness with a camera on them at all times (which they own the rights to) so they can prove what happens in these situations (if they’re in the right I guess). Heck some people would do it for free to hang out with these guys. What I really meant was athletes should be at places with proper security and cameras so that if they are in the right it will be easier to prove their case.
These instances of athletes getting into trouble should decrease with new fines and suspensions by the combined pro sports leagues. It looks like it’s gonna take a while though. Everyone knows money, sex, booze, drugs, fame often go with trouble. Some people learn some people don’t.
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Doctor K says:
We all knew Justin Miller would eventually do something to get on Mangini’s sh-tlist at some point, whether it be on the field or off. The kid was a wild card, and with the recent Pro bowl appearance it probably went to his head. Getting kicked off the team would be a bit much, but don’t be surprised if the current crop of CB talent pushes him off the roster come August. You heard it here first. Meritocracy works at all times.
it seems that the ESPN story saying miller swung at a man and hit the woman when the man ducked is erroneuous.
“Miller’s attorney disputed the claim, saying the woman hurled herself at the football player.
“He categorically denies the charges,” said lawyer Aaron Wallenstein. “He was simply defending himself.”
“He was attacked by a female outside the establishment,” Wallenstein said.’
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime_file/2007/05/21/2007-05-21_gridder_in_bash__dash-2.html
they should cut him immediately and happily pay any fine or violation imposed by collective bargaining agreement. what happens if they make a roster spot for him and then he gets suspended, leaving team w/no kick returner. get rid of him now and find new ko returner. its not like there’s a shortage of these guys, and its not like he’s going to be any help at CB.