Kolton Miller: I need to be a Raider for all times

[ad_1] Earlier within the spring, Raiders left deal with Kolton Miller didn't attend the beginning of the crew’s voluntary offseason program as a result of he was in search of a brand new contract .

However Miller then began attending voluntary work and has been within the constructing for the crew’s obligatory minicamp this week.

With Miller coming into the ultimate yr of his contract, why are available in if he desires a brand new deal?

“I’ve been right here for a very long time, man. That is what I do, and trying to simply enhance every day,” Miller informed reporters in his Tuesday press convention. “And the path the group goes with Pete [Carrol], he’s preaching competitors. We’ve bought to make everybody higher, together with the younger guys. So I’m not going to — I’m going to proceed doing what I’m doing and lead the fellows. And that’s how I’m rolling.”

Miller additionally made it clear that he’s nonetheless fascinated about signing an extension with Las Vegas.

“I need to be a Raider for all times,” Miller stated. “I like it right here. I don’t need to go wherever else. I solely know one strategy to do it, and that’s exhibiting up getting higher every day.”

With Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the helm, Miller has seen loads of constructive adjustments inside the crew in the course of the offseason program.

“I like it,” Miller stated. “The items we’ve added this offseason, the vitality, the path — Pete has actually grasp crafted coming in and find out how to do issues, and the fellows, we’re taking it and we’re rolling. It’s been actually enjoyable, and we’ve gotten a lot — that is most likely probably the most productive OTAs I’ve been part of. It’s not simple, like we’re form of flying round. However no, it’s been actually good, and I’m excited the place we’re headed.

“[Carroll’s] had years of expertise and find out how to develop a tradition, doing it the appropriate means,” Miller later added. “That’s what he excels in.”

A primary-round choose in 2018, Miller has spent his complete profession with the Raiders. He’s at present set to earn $12.3 million in base wage for the ultimate yr of his contract in 2025.