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Von having a game just keeps bringing accolades! Been phenomenal:)
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Broncos Pick up Option on Von Miller
Broncos Pick Up Miller's Fifth-Year Option
God is Great! I love it here, wouldn't want to be anywhere else, anxious to get back on the field! #blessed TBE GOAT pic.twitter.com/8dPX3FRaZH
— Von Miller (@Millerlite40) May 2, 2014
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The Broncos have picked up the fifth-year option on Von Miller, keeping him in Denver through 2015.
Miller, rehabbing from an ACL injury that ended his 2013 campaign last December, is the first player in Broncos history to earn a Pro Bowl selection in each of his first two +NFL seasons.
"You want to just wake up and push through it, but it's not one of those things," Miller said. "You've just got to be patient and grind and let your body heal. Everybody's body is different. It just depends on how your body is reacting to the rehab. It's just something that you can't rush. You've got to take your time with it."
Miller said his recovery has gone well so far. He has been running for the past two weeks and has constantly been focusing on the muscles around his injured knee -- "the thighs, quads, abs -- all the muscles that stabilize your body."
While he doesn't want to set a strict timetable, he said his recovery is currently ahead of schedule. And though he won't force anything, his goal is to play in every game -- starting with Week 1.
And he's anxious to get on the field with the Broncos' newest pass-rusher, defensive end DeMarcus Ware.
"It's a true blessing. I think it will be great. He's been a leader, he's been consistent for the last nine, 10 years he's been in the league, and I think that he still has a ton of football left," Miller said. "I'm looking forward to his leadership in the locker room, I'm looking forward to him just being healthy and him not just having to do everything on defense, because the Broncos have done a great job of getting big-time players in this year and I'm anxious to get back on the field and play with those guys."
More on the #Broncos picking up Von Miller's fifth-year option: http://t.co/iioKO9Mz0i pic.twitter.com/Qt0eCP8Ei4
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 1, 2014
From ATL +NFL.com"The Denver Broncos have picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker Von Miller. NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Thursday that Miller's 2015 option is worth $9.754 million, according to a team source. Miller is the seventh of the top 10 picks from the 2011 draft to have their fifth-year option exercised."
Von Miller's option for 2015 is worth $9.754 million. That makes seven of the top 10 picks from '11 that have had the option picked up.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 1, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Broncos Pro Bowl Pass-Rushing Tandem are more Alike than they knew
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| Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware talks to the media after working out at the NFL football teams training facility in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) |
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Denver Broncos pass-rushers DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller are a lot alike. Both collect lots of sacks, hefty paychecks and plenty of accolades. The two are also on the comeback trail after offseason surgeries following a disappointing season.
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| Von Miller Excited to Play with Mentor |
Ware had his right elbow repaired in February, a few weeks before the Dallas Cowboys released him in a salary cap move after the worst season of the star pass-rusher's career.
Ware amassed a franchise-best 117 sacks for the Cowboys since getting drafted in the first round in 2005, but he got to the quarterback a career-low six times last season and missed games for the first time in his nine-year career with a thigh injury.
He was due to count $16 million against the Cowboys' cap, and when negotiations on a reduced salary failed, he was released. He quickly signed a three-year, $30 million deal in Denver, where he'll play alongside Miller, a native of Dallas who modeled his game after Ware's and who's trying to bounce back from a rough year himself.
Ware amassed a franchise-best 117 sacks for the Cowboys since getting drafted in the first round in 2005, but he got to the quarterback a career-low six times last season and missed games for the first time in his nine-year career with a thigh injury.
He was due to count $16 million against the Cowboys' cap, and when negotiations on a reduced salary failed, he was released. He quickly signed a three-year, $30 million deal in Denver, where he'll play alongside Miller, a native of Dallas who modeled his game after Ware's and who's trying to bounce back from a rough year himself.
Miller's season began with a six-game drug suspension and ended with a torn right ACL on Dec. 22. He finished with a career-low five sacks after collecting 30 in his first two seasons combined.
If both men can regain their health and their previous form, the Broncos should have one of the +NFL's top tandems to go with that prolific offense that carried them to the Super Bowl last year before they got destroyed 43-8 by +Seattle Seahawks.
For now, Denver's new tandem is teaming up in the weight room during organized offseason workouts, critiquing each other's moves and dreaming of pestering passers this fall.
"I'm excited about it," Ware said. "You can't double-team both of us, especially with the big guys in the middle (Terrance Knighton, Kevin Vickerson, Derek Wolfe and Sylvester Williams). Those guys are going to be holding it down, getting the pressure in the middle of the pocket."
Ware said he's not yet back to 100 percent — No. 94 said he's at "about 94 percent" — but that didn't prevent him from getting right to work with his new pass-rushing partner when the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program began this week.
He and Miller did some "ball-throws, abs and a little bit of biceps and triceps" in the weight room and watched tape together in the film room, Ware said.
"Some of the moves that he was doing on tape were some of the moves that I have been doing," Ware said. "I was critiquing him, he was critiquing me and it's just a good thing to know that there are guys out there that look up to you. Now I have an opportunity to shed some advice onto him. He is a great player and I look forward to playing with him this season."
Miller can't wait to play alongside the man he emulated on the football field while growing up in Dallas and attending +Texas A&M University.
"It's incredible. I was a huge +Dallas Cowboys fan," Miller said. "I patterned my game after him. I always said to myself, 'Man, I hope I get to play with DeMarcus one of these days.' You know, it's here. So, it's a true blessing. I think it'll be great."
Miller won't venture a guess, however, as to how many sacks the duo could muster in 2014.
"I don't even want to think about that," Miller said. "I just want to go out there and grind as hard as we can. If we do that, Broncos fans, the Broncos organization, everybody will be pleased with what we do."
He also isn't stressing over his financial future.
The Broncos have until May 3 to exercise a fifth-year option on Miller's rookie deal that would put him under contract for 2015 at $9.754 million. They could decline that option and still keep him in 2015 by placing the franchise tag on him at a slightly higher cost.
"That's why I've got an agent, so I can just focus on football," said Miller, who will make $3.24 million this season. "I know if I just go out there and do everything I'm supposed to do, everything will work out all right."
If both men can regain their health and their previous form, the Broncos should have one of the +NFL's top tandems to go with that prolific offense that carried them to the Super Bowl last year before they got destroyed 43-8 by +Seattle Seahawks.
For now, Denver's new tandem is teaming up in the weight room during organized offseason workouts, critiquing each other's moves and dreaming of pestering passers this fall.
"I'm excited about it," Ware said. "You can't double-team both of us, especially with the big guys in the middle (Terrance Knighton, Kevin Vickerson, Derek Wolfe and Sylvester Williams). Those guys are going to be holding it down, getting the pressure in the middle of the pocket."
Ware said he's not yet back to 100 percent — No. 94 said he's at "about 94 percent" — but that didn't prevent him from getting right to work with his new pass-rushing partner when the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program began this week.
He and Miller did some "ball-throws, abs and a little bit of biceps and triceps" in the weight room and watched tape together in the film room, Ware said.
"Some of the moves that he was doing on tape were some of the moves that I have been doing," Ware said. "I was critiquing him, he was critiquing me and it's just a good thing to know that there are guys out there that look up to you. Now I have an opportunity to shed some advice onto him. He is a great player and I look forward to playing with him this season."
Miller can't wait to play alongside the man he emulated on the football field while growing up in Dallas and attending +Texas A&M University.
"It's incredible. I was a huge +Dallas Cowboys fan," Miller said. "I patterned my game after him. I always said to myself, 'Man, I hope I get to play with DeMarcus one of these days.' You know, it's here. So, it's a true blessing. I think it'll be great."
Miller won't venture a guess, however, as to how many sacks the duo could muster in 2014.
"I don't even want to think about that," Miller said. "I just want to go out there and grind as hard as we can. If we do that, Broncos fans, the Broncos organization, everybody will be pleased with what we do."
He also isn't stressing over his financial future.
The Broncos have until May 3 to exercise a fifth-year option on Miller's rookie deal that would put him under contract for 2015 at $9.754 million. They could decline that option and still keep him in 2015 by placing the franchise tag on him at a slightly higher cost.
"That's why I've got an agent, so I can just focus on football," said Miller, who will make $3.24 million this season. "I know if I just go out there and do everything I'm supposed to do, everything will work out all right."
Monday, March 24, 2014
Von Miller Eager to Rush the QB with Mentor
DENVER - Von Miller used to text, call and visit his mentor for pointers on pass rushing.
Now, his teacher is his newest teammate.
Yeah, it’s safe to say the +Denver Broncos hybrid linebacker is a big fan of bringing DeMarcus Ware on board.
After all, Miller’s own pass rush moves are inspired by watching Ware terrorize quarterbacks for the +Dallas Cowboys, where he had a franchise-record 117 sacks before being released.
He can’t wait to listen to Ware’s suggestions on the field rather than over the phone.
Well, once Miller’s ACL is back to full strength. Von Miller out for season with torn ACL. Miller is currently working out in a pool, but hopes to soon be cleared for some light jogging and bike work.
Then, it’s back to learning under Ware.
“This is great, seeing a guy that I molded my game after,” Miller said Saturday as he took part in a program through his foundation to help identify kids in need of eye care. “Just to be able to pick his brain or how he gets ready for games, how he practices, how he stays consistent - this is big.”
The Broncos have been on quite a defensive spending spree in free agency, bringing in the 31-year-old Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and safety T.J. Ward at a cost of $110 million ($60 million guaranteed).
Of course, being on that side of the ball, Miller gave the moves a whole-hearted endorsement. It’s also not a shock the Broncos are concentrating on defense after a 43-8 loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl. Broncos send piece of History to Seattle.
“We had great guys before, but the guys we have now are big-time players,” said Miller, who turns 25 on March 26. “This is a huge upgrade. We have guys coming off injuries and when you get a guy like Talib and Ward and Ware, it will solidify the whole defense.”
Miller is coming off a rough season, one in which began with a six-game drug suspension and ended with a torn ACL on Dec. 22. Ware believes he can help get the 2011 rookie of the year on track. They already have a strong bond
“When Von first came in, before he got drafted, I talked to him a little bit,” Ware said. “Being able now to have the opportunity to play with him is a whole different thing. I’ll be in the same locker room with him, being able to teach him some things. I’m looking forward to that opportunity. I just think that it’s going to be great.”
Miller couldn't agree more. He grew up a Cowboys follower and one of his favorite players was Ware.
“Seeing Demarcus‘ whole stance - I got that from him. I got all that from him,” said Miller, who played at Texas A&M; “He is one of the best pass rushers in the league. … I think having him in the locker room will be great.”
When Miller first joined the Broncos, he thrived with Elvis Dumervil playing on the opposite side. Miller had 11½ sacks his rookie season and 18½ in 2012, before Dumervil bolted for Baltimore in 2013.
In Dumervil’s place, the Broncos turned to Shaun Phillips, who had 10 sacks. Miller struggled at times once he returned from suspension and had five sacks before suffering his ACL injury at Houston.
His temptation is to hurry back, but he’s taking things slow.
“I’m doing fine. I am doing great. It feels better every day,” Miller said. “I feel confident and that I will be ready to go.”
Any timetable for a return?
“It’s tricky because you feel great some days and you want to do more than what you’re really supposed to be doing,” he said. “Right now, I am ahead of where I am supposed to be.”
It may have crossed some minds knowing the Terrance "Pot Roast" Knighton already wears #94. Is Ware going to wear a different number or?
Now, his teacher is his newest teammate.
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After all, Miller’s own pass rush moves are inspired by watching Ware terrorize quarterbacks for the +Dallas Cowboys, where he had a franchise-record 117 sacks before being released.
He can’t wait to listen to Ware’s suggestions on the field rather than over the phone.
Well, once Miller’s ACL is back to full strength. Von Miller out for season with torn ACL. Miller is currently working out in a pool, but hopes to soon be cleared for some light jogging and bike work.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) is walks off the field after he was injured
during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the
Houston Texans.
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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“This is great, seeing a guy that I molded my game after,” Miller said Saturday as he took part in a program through his foundation to help identify kids in need of eye care. “Just to be able to pick his brain or how he gets ready for games, how he practices, how he stays consistent - this is big.”
The Broncos have been on quite a defensive spending spree in free agency, bringing in the 31-year-old Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and safety T.J. Ward at a cost of $110 million ($60 million guaranteed).
Of course, being on that side of the ball, Miller gave the moves a whole-hearted endorsement. It’s also not a shock the Broncos are concentrating on defense after a 43-8 loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl. Broncos send piece of History to Seattle.
“We had great guys before, but the guys we have now are big-time players,” said Miller, who turns 25 on March 26. “This is a huge upgrade. We have guys coming off injuries and when you get a guy like Talib and Ward and Ware, it will solidify the whole defense.”
Miller is coming off a rough season, one in which began with a six-game drug suspension and ended with a torn ACL on Dec. 22. Ware believes he can help get the 2011 rookie of the year on track. They already have a strong bond
“When Von first came in, before he got drafted, I talked to him a little bit,” Ware said. “Being able now to have the opportunity to play with him is a whole different thing. I’ll be in the same locker room with him, being able to teach him some things. I’m looking forward to that opportunity. I just think that it’s going to be great.”Miller couldn't agree more. He grew up a Cowboys follower and one of his favorite players was Ware.
“Seeing Demarcus‘ whole stance - I got that from him. I got all that from him,” said Miller, who played at Texas A&M; “He is one of the best pass rushers in the league. … I think having him in the locker room will be great.”
When Miller first joined the Broncos, he thrived with Elvis Dumervil playing on the opposite side. Miller had 11½ sacks his rookie season and 18½ in 2012, before Dumervil bolted for Baltimore in 2013.
In Dumervil’s place, the Broncos turned to Shaun Phillips, who had 10 sacks. Miller struggled at times once he returned from suspension and had five sacks before suffering his ACL injury at Houston.
His temptation is to hurry back, but he’s taking things slow.
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Any timetable for a return?
“It’s tricky because you feel great some days and you want to do more than what you’re really supposed to be doing,” he said. “Right now, I am ahead of where I am supposed to be.”
It may have crossed some minds knowing the Terrance "Pot Roast" Knighton already wears #94. Is Ware going to wear a different number or?
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AP freelance writer Dale Bublitz contributed to this report.
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www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
AP freelance writer Dale Bublitz contributed to this report.
+The Associated Press +NFL website:
www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
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