Kolton Miller is mired in a rough patch.
It’s not due to lack of talent or ability, size or natural strength. Plain and simple: The Raiders' rookie left tackle is banged up pretty good. He has a knee injury that can’t get right and a troublesome elbow that also requires a brace.
That makes life hard. The first-round draft pick from UCLA is tough and not a complainer, battling through injuries despite knowing full well he’s better when healthy.
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Miller also is the Raiders’ best option at left tackle even when he's feeling suboptimal, so he grinds through the week to perform the best he can every Sunday.