Former Broncos GM John Elway passed on Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft. Here’s what Von Miller had to say about that decision.
Certainly, he does a great job with his arms,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of Bills pass rusher Von Miller. “He can still bend.”
Broncos GM George Paton ripped John Elway’s Band-Aid off, trading Miller to the Rams in November 2021 for two draft picks. The Vonster landed another ring a few months later in La La Land, then parlayed that into a six-year deal in Buffalo worth $20 million annually.
Former Broncos star and now Bills edge rusher isn't sacking QBs at the same rate as his prime. Nevertheless, the Broncos are wary.
The Broncos square off against the Bills in the first round of the playoffs and rookie QB Bo Nix will face former Denver great Von Miller.
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper went into detail on the first time he watched franchise legend Von Miller in person ahead of their playoff clash
Miller is the Broncos' all time leader in sacks (110.5), forced fumbles (25), tackles for loss (142) and quarterback hits (225). Despite never winning a Defensive Player of the Year award, Miller is one of the greatest defensive players of a generation, and is looking to add another Super Bowl ring to his likely-Hall of Fame career.
The prospect of facing a rookie quarterback in his first playoff game normally would be a lick-their-chops moment for opposing pass rushers. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, however, has succeeded this season where so many other rookies who scramble their way into sacks fail.
Marvin Mims (15.7) became the first Broncos player to lead the NFL in punt return average since Rick Upchurch in 1983 this season.
It’s all love between Von Miller and the Broncos. In preparation to face his former team in the Wild Card round on Sunday, Buffalo’s veteran edge rusher doesn’t want to act like he has hatred toward Denver. The franchise still holds a special place in his heart.
In addition to settling the playoff field and the order for the April draft, Week 18 provided incentive for several players to earn bonuses by reaching certain milestones in their contracts.