Las Vegas Raiders' Kolton Miller ripped after abysmal start vs. Ravens

Dharya Sharma

•
Las Vegas Raiders' Kolton Miller ripped after abysmal start vs. Ravens image

Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller has been one of the most consistent offensive linemen in the NFL over the last few seasons. The 29-year-old has posted higher than an 80 PFF grade in three consecutive seasons and allowed just 16 quarterback pressures in 2023.

Miller missed most of the offseason after having shoulder surgery, but there was little concern due to his excellence over the past couple of seasons. But the former first-round pick struggled in the season opener versus the Chargers, surrendering three sacks and five quarterback pressures in 45 pass-blocking snaps.

Heading into Week 2, the Raiders tackles had an easier test in front of them, as the Ravens lack high-end talent along the edge compared to the Chargers' dynamic duo of Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack.

But that wasn't the case early on against the Ravens, as Miller was abysmal to start the contest.

The former UCLA Bruin allowed two sacks in the opening quarter against Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh and looked completely confused and out of sorts.

One of the sacks came on the first play for the Raiders, nearly leading to a Gardner Minshew strip sack turnover. Miller then wrecked the next drive when he failed to even look at Oweh, instead opting to double team an interior defensive lineman.

Miller's horrific performance in the first quarter led to some Raiders fans venting their frustrations about the veteran offensive tackle. 

 

 

 

 

If Miller can't regain his past form sooner rather than later, the Raiders have a massive offensive line problem. 

Dharya Sharma

Dharya Sharma Photo

A football fan who started his own website to talk about the Tennessee Titans, Dharya Sharma is an up-and-coming sports writer from Nebraska and has amassed over 1,300 followers on his Twitter talking Titans. Along with his duties on Sporting News, Dharya is the social media administrator for Locker Daily Fantasy Sports.