It only took one very impressive performance from rookie Cam Miller for Las Vegas Raiders fans to start wondering if he should be the backup to Geno Smith instead of Aidan O'Connell.
Raiders fans ready to crown Cam Miller QB2 after outstanding NFL debut originally appeared on The Sporting News
Cam Miller as the QB2?
Some Las Vegas Raiders fans are already jumping on the Miller as QB2 train after the rookie had an impressive showing in his preseason debut against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.
Miller had two highlights in particular that were worth mentioning, and his poise in the pocket throughout his debut was very apparent.
Upon entering the game about midway through the fourth quarter, Miller connected on a 41-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Shedrick Jackson, who got open off an impressive move.
Then, two drives later, Miller rolled out and threw a dart to Jackson near the sideline that enabled the wideout to get out of bounds, giving the Raiders an opportunity at a last-second field goal to win the game.
Unfortunately, Daniel Carlson's kick was blocked, resulting in the game ending in a 23-23 tie. Miller finished 6-of-7 for 76 yards and the score, and added one carry for four yards.
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Some Raiders fans were so hyped over Miller's performance that they're ready to make him the backup quarterback to Geno Smith instead of Aidan O'Connell.
"Cam Miller QB2," one Raiders fan said. "May be time for Aidan O'Connell to be shipped. A QB-hungry team would like to have him, maybe the Colts since Anthony Richardson got hurt again. Just sayin'."
"Cam Miller is making the Raiders QB2 battle interesting with Aidan O'Connell's recent struggles," Chat Sports' Mitchell Renz said.
"Cam Miller over Aidan O'Connell, easily," another Raiders fan said. "If some team is willing to trade for O'Connell, Raiders should trade him there and get something in return."
"Something I noticed: How did Cam Miller look more poised and calm in the pocket than 3-year vet Aidan O'Connell," one fan wondered.
As for O'Connell, he got the bulk of the playing time but didn't look great. He did complete 18-of-30 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown, but he also threw two picks.
It's a little early to be crowning Miller as the QB2, but he definitely made some headway toward accomplishing that feat on Thursday night, especially given O'Connell's struggles.
We can't wait to see Miller in action next week, when the Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 16.
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