Miller was used as more of a traditional ground-and-pound runner.
He carried the ball a team-high 14 times for 55 yards. Showing good patience and quick cuts while also initiating contact when needed, he drew praise from Vrabel after the game. "It was good to see Jam come out and have some nice runs," Vrabel said. "I felt like he ran with his pads down and had a couple physical runs, and was happy for him. This is a great evaluation."
Doug Kyed·
The third-year pro immediately started taking No. 3 running back reps over Lan Larison and rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery in his return from the non-football injury list. And that came after Jennings was considered by the team as a spring standout. Ultimately, the preseason should settle the No. 3 running back job between Jennings, Larison, Miller and Montgomery, but Jennings is currently repping as the favorite. Miller is a player to watch, however.
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