Jorrick Calvin to the IR

[stevemc]

Didn't have another good thread to post in so I thought I'd start one here. I have to say although I feel bad, this is addition by subtraction. I'm thinking Chad Hall gets some add'l KR responsibilities and Jerome Harrison was also mentioned. I'd like to see Maclin do a KR or 2.

[rspurr]

That is a strange one. I didn't realize that he was injured. I saw that they worked out Justin Miller who used to play for the Jets and was a very good kick returner a few years ago. We also used to start at corner, I don't know what happened to him.

First stint with Jets
Miller was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft (25th pick) by the New York Jets. As a rookie, Justin Miller made his impact as kick returner. He compiled 1,577 yards with a 26.3 yard average along with a touchdown. In 2006, Miller averaged 30.1 yards with 2 touchdowns. On October 1, 2006, in a game versus the Indianapolis Colts, Miller scored the longest touchdown in Jets history at the time (it has since been surpassed by a 106 yard return by Brad Smith), on a 103 yard kick return kicked off by Martin Gramatica. For his efforts, Miller earned a Pro Bowl selection as the AFC's kick returner. During the 2007 Pro Bowl festivities, Miller won the Fastest Man Competition.
In May 2007, Miller was arrested and charged with third-degree misdemeanor assault after he allegedly punched a woman in a New York City nightclub.[1]
On September 18, 2007, the Jets placed Miller on injured reserve due to a season-ending knee injury he suffered in the Jets 20-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.[2] The Jets waived Miller on November 11, 2008 after cornerback Ty Law was signed.
Oakland Raiders
Miller was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on November 12, 2008. In a Thursday Night Football game against the San Diego Chargers, Miller had a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown at the end of the first half. The following week, Miller ran another kick back for a touchdown for 91 yards against the New England Patriots. Miller was named NFL Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of December. After visiting the Tennessee Titans in the off-season, Justin Miller signed a two year contract with the Oakland Raiders. He was released on September 5, 2009 along with several other players. On September 30, 2009, Miller was re-signed by the Raiders. However, he was released on October 7.
Second stint with Jets
On October 27, 2009, the New York Jets re-signed Miller.[3] He was expected to replace Leon Washington, who had a season ending injury during week 7 against the Oakland Raiders, as the team's kick returner. However, he was waived on November 28, 2009.
Arizona Cardinals
Miller signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 3, 2010. Miller competed with LaRod Stephens-Howling for the starting Kick Return spot. Miller was released on September 3, 2010.

[Rossovich]

Paging Mr. Mahe

[tinopuno]

Jorick may not have been the best KO returner the Birds ever had but I think we can all agree that he was a fellow of infinite jest.

[andrewaters]

Justin Miller or Chad Hall would be an upgrade IMO. As would Harrison.

I think a running back is a better fit as a KR while PR I'd saw should almost always be a WR or a CB type. Just the ability to catch in traffic versus out in the open field. Plus, a head of steam is a big part of KR.

[FRESH]

I know it is a rissky proposition but doesn't Shady seem like a guy that could be a good returner??

[flyered]

Can't use Shady regularly - we have very little RB depth. If we are down by a TD late in a playoff game, that's a different story.

[flyered]

Gerard Lawson, whoever he is, signed to replace Calvin. Had some time w/Cleveland and off-field problems.