Through OTAs, the Texans pass-catcher has leaned heavily on assistant wide receivers coach Wes Welker, one of the most prolific slot receivers in NFL history. Welker caught 903 passes for 9,924 yards in his 12-year NFL career. Between 2007 and 2012 with the Patriots, he logged 100 or more catches and 1,100-plus yards per season every year but 2010, when he caught 86 balls for 848 yards.
"The role he played is the type of role I'm playing in this offense," Miller said after Wednesday's practice. "So it's a great opportunity for me to learn from one of the greatest slot players to play the game.