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FLORHAM PARK, N. Fake Mets Jerseys .J. - Rex Ryan insists this will not be a lost season for Dee Milliner. No, not even after benching him twice already this season. The New York Jets coach still believes the first-round draft pick will end up rebounding in a major way. "Hes close to being that player that we want," Ryan said Wednesday. "I will say this: By the time the seasons over, I think he will be the best rookie corner and playing better than any rookie corner in this years draft. I dont think theres any doubt. We anticipate that. "He was the No. 1 cornerback selected, but thats how we feel about him. I think hes close. I really do." Milliner has started four games, but has also dealt with a hamstring injury that sidelined him three games. He was benched in the second half against New England in Week 2, and again in the second quarter last Sunday against Cincinnati. Ryan says Milliner will be back in the starting secondary against New Orleans on Sunday. "I think with Dee, when I went back and I watched that tape," Ryan said, "hes a lot closer than I think (hes) given credit for." The problem is, theres not a lot on film from games to sway people to agree with the coach. After all, Milliner was the first cornerback taken in the draft after a standout career during which he won two national championships at Alabama. Also at play is the fact that Milliner took Darrelle Revis spot in the secondary, starting opposite Antonio Cromartie. Revis was considered one of the premier players at his position, and Cromartie has assumed his role as the No. 1 cornerback. But Milliner was considered a starter from Day 1, despite the shoulder surgery that kept him out of the off-season training sessions and slowly getting up to speed during training camp. There were 28 players drafted as cornerbacks after him, including three in the first round: Oaklands D.J. Hayden, Atlantas Desmond Trufant and Minnesotas Xavier Rhodes. Trufant has started all seven of the Falcons games, while Hayden and Rhodes have started one each. "Oh, man, you feel bad," Milliner said of having to stand on the sideline and watch during games. "But, you know, its for the better. I was out there making physical mistakes and they put other people out there, they put (Darrin) Walls in and he did a good job of finishing the game." Against Cincinnati, Milliner gave up four receptions for 108 yards in just under a half. The previous week against the Patriots, he allowed six catches for 52 yards. "I just see him getting better, I do," Ryan said. "And I know how bad he wants it. All facets, schematically, hes not making the mental errors, so I think thats a big thing. And just his technique, I see his technique coming. Now he just needs to have some success tied along with it, and I think thats whats missing, get an interception or two and I think hes going to be good." Ryan also joked that this Sunday would be a good time for Milliner to have that kind of game. The Jets are taking on the high-powered Saints offence, with Drew Brees likely licking his chops at going after a rookie cornerback. In fact, Milliner says, he expects to get picked on. "Ive put on film that plays get over me here and there," he said. "He watches film. Hes one of the great quarterbacks in todays game. Hes going to be out there and, of course, Im the new kid out there. So, hes going to look to attack me on things." Ryan has been careful with weighing Milliners confidence, trying not to ruin it with poor performances. Thats why he has pulled him twice this season. "There are two positions I think that are critical with confidence — you want your guy confident (and) you dont want the confidence ever broken — I think thats cornerback and quarterback," Ryan said. "I think thats just one of those things where theres a couple of ways of looking at it, but my thing is I want him champing at the bit to get back out there and then you purposely keep him back there." Ryan said his father Buddy did that in Chicago with a young Mike Singletary, who overcame early struggles to become a Hall of Fame linebacker. "Im hoping it works out half as good as that one did," Ryan said, later adding, "Its just one of those things and eventually he gets the thing where you never worry about benching him ever again." NOTES: G Willie Colon (calf), TE Jeff Cumberland (concussion), WR Stephen Hill (foot), WR Santonio Holmes (hamstring) and WR Jeremy Kerley (illness) did not practice. Holmes, who has missed four straight games, said hes "making good progress," but isnt sure if hell play. ... C Nick Mangold (ribs) was limited in practice. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org New York Mets Pro Shop .S. international midfielder Michael Bradley is complete. New York Mets Store . Dillon Brooks scored 26 points on 9-17 shooting for Canada while pulling down six rebounds and picking up six steals. Teammate Chris Egi had 20 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks.St Helens and England hooker James Roby insists his clubs clash with Wigan, live on Sky Sports, has lost none of its appeal, as evidenced by a step up in preparation. Both clubs will be looking to bounce back from below-par performances last weekend, with Wigan reeling from a first home defeat for 21 months.And despite many believing the clash will be overshadowed by Widnes and Warringtons top-of-the-table clash 10 miles down the road at the Halliwell Jones stadium, for Roby the match is as important as ever.  Its fair to say its a bit more intense, Roby said. When youre playing Wigan there is that added derby atmosphere, everybody is probably hyped up a bit more.You definitely get people reminding you wherever you go, especially living locally you cant avoid it. Its what you come to expect and its great, it adds to the occasion.They never really change, they always stir up the same emotions in myself personally and the team and the town. Its been said millions of times over the years, its a massive game. Joel Tomkins looks set to make his first appearance of the 2016 Super League season after recovering from a knee problem Wigan coach Shaun Wane added a strange twist to the rivalry between the two clubs with his revelation that he is thinking of going on holiday to Scotland with St Helens boss Keiron Cunningham, but friendships will be cast aside for 80 minutes for the match, live on Sky Sports 1 HD at 3.15pm. Barrie v Terrry Our pundits look ahead to a busy Easter weekend in Super League Both clubs have a lot of respect for each other and have a similar ethos on promoting youngsters so were very similar in many ways but that just adds to the spice of making it a must-win game, Wane said.Its two teams that are a little bit disappointed with their performances this year but at the end of the day, whether were top or bottom or vice-versa, all of that goes out of the window, Wane added. Its just a local derbywhere both sets of fans are very passionate. Lewis Tierney returns to the Wigan Warriors 19-man squad Warriors are boosted by the return of Joel Tomkins ahead of the derby. New York Mets Shirts. The second row is set to make his first appearance of the season after suffering a knee injury in the pre-season fixture against the Salford Red Devils, taking the place of Liam Farrell, who is ruled out with a shoulder problem.Coach Shaun Wane will be unable to call upon the services of stand-off George Williams due to a back injury, with full-back Lewis Tierney returning to the 19-man squad.St Helens are without second rower Atelea Vea after he picked up a leg injury in the 30-18 defeat at Leeds and are poised to recall half-back or hooker Theo Fages for his first Good Friday derby. Sky Sports spoke to Wigans Shaun Wane, Matty Smith, Tony Clubb and Dom Manfredi ahead of their Good Friday derby St Helens: Tommy Makinson, Jordan Turner, Travis Burns,  Luke Walsh, Alex Walmsley, James Roby, Kyle Amor, Jon Wilkin, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Lama Tasi, Greg Richards, Andre Savelio, Luke Thompson, Dominique Peyroux, Theo Fages, Joe Greenwood, Matty Dawson, Jack Owens, Shannon McDonnell.Wigan Warriors: Josh Charnley, Anthony Gelling, Dan Sarginson, Dominic Manfredi, Matty Smith, Ben Flower,  Joel Tomkins, Sean OLoughlin,  John Bateman, Tony Clubb, Sam Powell, Lee Mossop, Taulima Tautai,  Oliver Gildart, Ryan Sutton, Lewis Tierney, Greg Burke, Nick Gregson, Joe Bretherton.Watch St Helens v Wigan live on Sky Sports 1 HD on Good Friday from 3pm. Catch the match for £6.99 on NOW TV. No contract.  ' ' '