Thread: Broncos consider OLB Miller with second overall pick

With the countdown on for this year's NFL draft, Texas A&M's Von Miller finds himself in the right place at the right time.

"It's a great time to be a linebacker, to do what I do," he said.

It is a spectacular, about-to-win-the-football-lottery time for Miller, widely regarded as the best pass rusher on the draft board. That makes him one of the players who will get a long look when the Broncos' turn pops up at No. 2 overall.

"In this league, you have to rush the passer," Broncos coach John Fox said. "(Quarterbacks are) too good just to let them stand there and look over your defense. He has the skill set to play this game, no doubt."

Mike Sherman, the former Green Bay Packers coach who now runs the Texas A&M program, was asked to describe Miller's play. "Causes concern for the quarterback," Sherman said.

That's something the Broncos could use a lot more of after finishing dead last in sacks among NFL teams a year ago.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17877532

Texas A&M's Von Miller is the top linebacker on this year's draft board. To get him, the Broncos would have to use the No. 2 overall pick.

Should the Broncos move toward Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson or trade out, they would still need linebackers for their move back to a 4-3 defense.

In terms of athleticism, Nevada's Dontay Moch is the closest thing to Miller and has been to Dove Valley for a predraft visit. The 248-pound Moch doesn't have Miller's football instincts, but he has had staggering workouts that include running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds and jumping 42 inches in the vertical leap.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17877378

I would want them to go d-line...but they are the ones doing the homework and if the scouts/coach feel like Miller is the best selection/fit and a immediate upgrade then I won't fault the pick. As long as in the second round DT gets addressed and so forth

I would be happier about him if he had a ton of experience playing SAM, which is where we are the weakest in our linebackers. However if they can still get two DTs that they are happy with. I would probably be okay.

I dont know what it is, but a lot of the stuff I have watched on Von is not really all that impressive to me...It must be me because EVERYONE, literally everyone thinks this kid is 100% the goods. I just dont get why I do not see it on tape.

Anyway, I think I would rather go Dareus/fairley first and then get dontay moch in the later 2nd or 3rd...Dontay was a DE converting to LB and while not as polished could turn out close to vonny.

I like the pick. His personality, His leadership.

If we draft him we draft him but I hope we don't. I think he's impressive athlete but we need to strengthen the interior of the defense. I don't think outside linebacker is big need.

I wouldn't have a problem with it, because no matter what, we need the best players POSSIBLE on this team. Everywhere. That, and we can still get DL later in the draft. Its not 'neglecting' the DL simply because we don't use the #2 overall pick. Still VERY possible to find very good players. But we have to make sure the #2 overall, is the RIGHT pick.

Well, I don't like the pick too much but if he can be our Brian Urlacher for years to come, it really wouldn't be that bad. I'd rather have Dareus unless we trade down. If we trade down, Peterson or Miller both sound good but from the looks of things, Miller is almost a lock to go at 3 if we pass on him. And if Dareus is taken 1, we're almost certain to have someone willing to trade up for Newton. It's all so confusing, I just can't wait for the draft.

Im all for drafting Miller, but only if the next two picks go DT.

As I stated before, Miller brings huge schematic versatility, and imo, is in the mold of the late great Derrick Thomas.


He would bring pressure with Doom that would be unbelievable.

He has a few things that are pointing to NFL success.

He had 17 sacks and led the NCAA as a junior. He followed it up with 10.5 in his senior year, but had an injury he was dealing with the first few games.

3.5 sacks in 2008, as non starter.

He also had 21.5, 17.5 and 7.5 tackles for loss in 2009, 2010 and 2007.

But you can see the production..and not just one year.

This guy can put his hand in the dirt and get after the QB.

If we get a penetrator at DT like Marvin Austin, I can see a pass rushing package that has Miller DE, Dumerville DE, Austin DT and Ayers DT as the front four.


AWESOME.

That too.

Originally Posted by WARHORSE

Im all for drafting Miller, but only if the next two picks go DT.

As I stated before, Miller brings huge schematic versatility, and imo, is in the mold of the late great Derrick Thomas.


He would bring pressure with Doom that would be unbelievable.

He has a few things that are pointing to NFL success.

He had 17 sacks and led the NCAA as a junior. He followed it up with 10.5 in his senior year, but had an injury he was dealing with the first few games.

But you can see the production..and not just one year.

This guy can put his hand in the dirt and get after the QB.

If we get a penetrator at DT like Marvin Austin, I can see a pass rushing package that has Miller DE, Dumerville DE, Austin DT and Ayers DT as the front four.


AWESOME.

That too.

Ayers at DT?
And miller is a weakside rusher, which is what doom is.
More misdirection, imo.

After dareus/fairley, there is a sizeable dropoff in talent.
If neither is chosen, then they're back to putting 2nd tier players on the dline again.
How's that worked out.
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Originally Posted by rcsodak

Ayers at DT?
And miller is a weakside rusher, which is what doom is.
More misdirection, imo.
After dareus/fairley, there is a sizeable dropoff in talent.
If neither is chosen, then they're back to putting 2nd tier players on the dline again.
How's that worked out.
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Since when have we had second tier talent on the Dl. Reeves maybe and then Again during the super bowl run but hell that is a long time ago. Ancient history.
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I love Miller's athleticism but, it all starts up front, it all starts up front, it all.................

Originally Posted by horsepig

I love Miller's athleticism but, it all starts up front, it all starts up front, it all.................

It all starts up front?
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Take Dareus, unless Carolina takes him first...

Von is a good choice, but as my colleague below mentioned, "it all starts up front"