Confirmed with Link: JT Miller to Take Indefinite Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons

[Vector]

It comes across more as “disappointed grandpa” than anger most of the time.

He is stunningly similar to my Dad.

 

[Jay26]

From the beginning, they should've been tight and stuck to a simple story: "JT Miller is on leave of absence indefinitely for personal reasons." PERIOD.

Persistent questions?
What is the reason for Miller's departure? "It is a personal matter we are not at liberty to discuss."
When will he return? Will he return? Is he being traded? "JT is an integral part of the team and our long-term vision, and he will definitely return. We do not currently have a timeline."
Did the coach kick him off the team? Did he blow up on a teammate? "We will absolutely not entertain rumors or wild speculation."
NO MORE QUESTIONS

They've tripped up so much in their messaging that they've fueled speculation and rumors by not being tight, succinct and decisive about it.

Long-term solution league wide if this is mental health related:

if a player is presenting with mental health issues
(1) have him properly diagnosed by a psychiatrist
(2) put a treatment plan in place that the player is bound to follow
(3) allow teams to place players on injured reserve if they are properly diagnosed and following a treatment plan

This ensures that players are getting the help they need, and that teams are not abusing the IR.

The best way to normalize mental health issues in general is to recognize that they are medical conditions that can be as serious as any physical injury or illness.

Amen! This should apply to everyone but alas, getting proper treatment for mental health when you're an average joe is practically impossible these days.

 

[Ernie]

Frankly are still a lot of questions and Rutherford's "old man shaking fist at cloud" move is not going to make them go away.

Burnout is understandable but some idea of what lead to that burnout would probably be helpful. Or not! Obviously Miller is entitled to his privacy but at the end of the day he is an entertainer in the public eye and you can't help people wondering if they're hiding something since they are behaving like they are hiding something.