The Facts: Miller learned Thursday the Raiders had placed a first- and third-round tender on him as a restricted free agent, a sure sign the club considered him a valuable part of the future.
Diehards Line:Asked about for the first- and third-round tender, Miller viewed it as a sign he may not be changing uniforms in 2011. “It does feel good,” Miller said. “It’d be great to be back in Oakland. I really feel like we’re headed in the right direction with Hue Jackson and the way things are going. We had preliminary discussions (on a contract) before deadline and I’m sure they’ll pick up again once there’s a CBA in place and we get back to business. ..." For the record, Tribune beat writer Jerry McDonald notes that Miller and Michael Bush both received first- and third-round tenders. The Raiders used the the designations as insurance to keep the two players tied to Oakland in the event a new CBA doesn’t grant unrestricted free agent status to four-year veterans.