NAPA – Kolton Miller draws significant attention. Comes with the territory as a first-round selection. Fans and media are focused on his progress, meaning Raiders coaches are routinely asked to evaluate the No. 15 overall pick and his NFL readiness.
The answers go a little something like this.
Shockingly athletic for his size. Smart, easily coachable. Strong, silent type. Learns from mistakes, but…we’ll have to wait for pads to come on to know what we’ve got.
That day has arrived.
The Raiders will practice in pads for the first time since last winter Sunday, beginning a physical stretch that continues through next week, joint practices with Detroit and the exhibition opener against the Lions.