48 hours after seeing Miller move on up to the Pacific Northwest the Raiders have come to terms with Kevin Boss. Adam Schefter Tweets the news that Oakland and Boss have agreed to a 4-year deal worth a reported $16-million.

Even more amazing than the cheetah quickness Oakland displayed in pursuing Boss was the rapid accounting done to get into position just to be able to make him an offer. The Raiders were severely cap strapped which has been a huge hindrance to their free agent activity. None the less Mr. Davis worked his customary magic and just like that the Raiders have filled a massive void on offense.
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Boss expressed his desire to be a Raider should Miller depart. Low and behold Miller makes his way to Seattle and 24 hours later Boss is in Napa.

While there is no way to substitute Miller’s production Boss provides the Raiders with a more than serviceable replacement. So sold on the former 5^th round pick were the Giants that they cut ties with former first round pick Jeremy Shockey. Boss’ production has been somewhat comparable to that of Miller’s over the last few seasons.

If there is one drastic difference between the two tight ends it’s that Miller is more of a threat after the catch. However Boss has been much more productive in the red zone which is an area of the filed where Miller always seemed to disappear.