The Facts: People close to the situation paint a picture of Miller, still a free agent, being told by the Raiders to be patient, wait for the Raiders to tie up other loose ends and free up the necessary salary cap room so that they can give him the kind of contract he deserves. Most of that has taken place. Hence, HC Hue Jackson and others are letting on that the time is almost here for the announcement that Miller is back for a fifth season. “Zach is still a free agent, and I’ve talked to him several times, and hopefully that situation will be resolved soon,” Jackson said.
Diehards Line:Several players told Oakland Tribune staffer Steve Corkran they are confident that Miller will be back. Just to make sure, those players are in constant contact with Miller, just in case he gets any ideas from other teams banging on his door or ringing his cell phone. Barring a last-minute, jaw-dropping offer from another team, and a change of heart by Miller, Corkran believes the star TE will be back in the silver and black, and likely in time to practice Thursday, the day veterans who sign new contracts are allowed to practice for the first time.