There could be more, however, to this story because Miller is a player who is beginning to open eyes in a big way and his catch that ended practice on Tuesday could turn out to be symbolic of what’s ahead. There are whispers among coaches and scouts that the kid from Nebraska-Omaha making the switch from small-college quarterback to NFL tight end could become a difference-maker.
“Dirk (Koetter) likes to utilize the tight end in the offense. The young guy, Zach Miller, has really progressed. He’s shown he can mismatch a safety. You’ve got the Owen Daniels, Dallas Clark types. He’s faster than both of those guys,” General Manager Gene Smith said.
Miller’s progress has been obvious to everyone. Earlier in practice, he flashed down the sideline after catching a short pass. The sixth-round pick has the speed the Jaguars thought they had acquired when they spent a first-round pick on Matt Jones.
“I think Zach Miller is an excellent prospect. For our scouting department to find that guy; his athleticism jumps out at you, his eagerness to learn and his willingness to compete. I would’ve never guessed he’s as fast as he is,” Koetter, the Jaguars’ offensive coordinator, said.
its a wide open competition for the WR3 job in Indy. Im pulling for Garcon
