The Facts: Following up on an previous item. ... The Raiders brought Boss in for a workout a day after losing Pro Bowler Zach Miller to Seattle in free agency. Boss caught passes from backup quarterback Jordan LaSecla for about 15 minutes after practice on Wednesday under the watchful eye of the Raiders coaching staff.
Diehards Line:Oakland has a big hole at tight end after Miller signed a deal with the Seahawks. Miller had led the Raiders in receiving the past three years and was a security blanket for quarterback Jason Campbell. Boss had 35 catches for 531 yards and five touchdowns last season for the New York Giants. He has 119 catches for 1,600 yards and 18 scores in four seasons.