Vick's Powering Through Series: Zach Miller Finally Sits

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Nov 6, 2010 11:33 PM PDT in Who Powered Through

Every week there are multiple players in the NFL playing through serious and bothersome injuries. On a weekly basis, Oakland Raider Tight End, Zach Miller, has been one of those fighting through injury. In his three seasons he has only missed one game and this week, it looks like he will miss his second.

Miller is a hard nosed tight end who is coming into his own this season. He has 34 receptions for 461 yards and 4 TDs while playing through a painful arch injury. In a League with so many prima donas, it is refreshing to see a player who gives it all on every play, does what his coaches tell him do and plays through intense pain to lead his team to victory.

It is not OFFICIAL yet, but nobody expects Zach to play tomorrow. That is, everybody except for Zach. I would not be surprised to see him on the field for the biggest game of his young career and if he does play, know that he is putting it ALL on the line. That's an Ol' School Raider for ya!!!

Go Raiders!!!

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Here, Here!!

Great write up. I would never ask a man to play injured (alot different than playing hurt) when its possible said player could reinjure/or aggrivate the injury, but theres a certain aura surrounding the raider facility. We Believe we can win, this is by far the most important game for any Raider fan since the superbowl, so expect some intestinal fortitude by guys like Zach.

I want to be the modern day version of Super Mario Brothers!!! Dont care for *shrooms*, but would love to *get large* and *spit fire*...unless im constantly told "thanks, but your girl is in another castle". That would rate a 8.9 on the ole *Suck-ometer*!!!

by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 7, 2010 2:56 AM PDT reply actions

We are going to need Zach if he can go

Even if it is a limited role, he makes us a better team when he is on the field. Dont be surprised if Brandon Myers, an IA Hawkeye tight end, doesnt go off in replacement duty. He actually has really good hands, huge IA fan here and watched him t/o collge, maybe not as good as Dallas CLark, but every bit as good as Moeioki.

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Nov 7, 2010 5:06 AM PDT reply actions

Zach will play

A) He’s a badass, and B) we have a bye after this game. Here, we make our stand.

"God will understand. And if he does not understand, then he is not God, and we need not worry." -Orlando Bloom, Kingdom of Heaven

by angelesoterica on Nov 7, 2010 6:38 AM PDT reply actions

ZACH IS A BEAST!!!!!!!

by raidersutah on Nov 7, 2010 7:23 AM PDT reply actions

Skins fan

Congratulations, the Raiders are starting to look like the Raiders of old. I am a Skins fan & am wondering what you guys think of Jason Campbell. I always felt like he got a raw deal in DC, but then at the beginning of the season it seemed like he was struggling for you guys as well but lately he has seemed to be playing well. Are the Raiders doing well because he is playing well as QB or is it because of Defense & McFadden?? Also not trying to hijack anyones thread, good luck today, you guys seem like you are on the rise

by ENsDad27 on Nov 7, 2010 7:25 AM PDT reply actions

I think it is a combination of

the D playing shut down football and the running game opening up the passing game. In JC’s defense, the Oline struggled early in the season but it begining to loook like a competent unit.

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Nov 7, 2010 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Welcome ENsDad27..

JC isnt as bad as some would think. He does hold onto the ball longer than my liking, but gien time he can pick a defense apart as long as he has time. He runs only if he has to, but the emergence of a good run game help him tremendously

by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 7, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanx for the info guys

IMHO you guys got a very capable, high character & with a little help a franchise QB in JC. If I can get those Marcus Allen visions out of my head I will start rooting for you guys….

by ENsDad27 on Nov 7, 2010 9:27 AM PST up reply actions

But now you got to tell us

Do the Skins, having benched McNabb for a game, regret trading him?

by rightnasty on Nov 7, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions

I know I do

I always liked JC & felt that lousy O-line, bad WRs & little running game was more at fault than JCs ability as a passer. To answer your question tho, yes a lot of people are now questioning that trade & our new coaching staff

by ENsDad27 on Nov 7, 2010 10:27 AM PST up reply actions

This game is like the theme to ninja gaiden:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBU_9gTyjcg

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

by patriotguy2 on Nov 7, 2010 9:40 AM PST reply actions

Also, anyone think Brandon Myers is going to get a few catches today?

He’s a pretty good TE.

These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

by patriotguy2 on Nov 7, 2010 9:41 AM PST up reply actions

I think so

Myers is a very good tight end, a Hawkeye tight-end, who almost always due well i the NFL, he just got lucky enough to be on the same team as one of the very best in the league in ZM.
I think given a chance, BMyers will produce and do so consistently.

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Nov 7, 2010 10:08 AM PST up reply actions