Raiders owner Tom Brady endorsed selection of QB Cam Miller during 2025 NFL Draft, says GM John Spytek

The Las Vegas Raiders needed a quarterback in the 2025 draft, but they, like most teams, were unwilling to bring in Shedeur Sanders despite his relationship with minority owner Tom Brady. The Raiders eventually found a quarterback in the sixth round in Cam Miller, a two-time FCS champion at North Dakota State.

According to Raiders GM John Spytek, seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady stoked the franchise's interest in Miller.

"He liked the way he threw it, his technique, throwing from the ground up and his motion. And he thought he had the potential to improve," Spytek told the Athletic's Dan Pompei.

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In a conference call, Miller explained why the franchise decided to take a chance on him.

“(General manager John Spytek) has talked to me about how they want to bring in people that are winners, and they’ve been accustomed and used to winning games. And I think that that was really the X-factor in their choice to take me in the draft.”

In five seasons with the Bison, Miller threw for 9,720 yards and 81 touchdowns against 19 interceptions, while rushing 526 times for 2,277 yards and 48 scores.

Raiders continue front office overhaul under GM John Spytek

Roster overhaul has been the main focus of the Raiders. They have a new quarterback in Geno Smith and a new running back in Ashton Jeanty, while run-stopping linebackers Divine Deablo and Robert Spillane left in free agency, creating much intrigue around new coach Pete Carroll.

However, there have been changes to the front office as well. General manager John Spytek on Monday added to his staff by bringing in new senior personnel executive Anthony Patch, who worked with him at the Philadelphia Eagles from 2005 to 2009.

Last week, Spytek hired Brian Stark, who worked with him at the Denver Broncos from 2013 to 2015, as assistant general manager. Johnathon Stigall, who also Spytek's colleague at the Eagles from 2006 to 2009 and at the Cleveland Browns from 2010 to 2012, was named Assistant Director of College Scouting after a long stint with the New York Jets.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Andre Castillo