HOUSTON—Deep down, Von Miller knows he’s the best player on the Denver Broncos. He has never said so, but it’s not necessary.
His paycheck can talk for him.
No matter how much weight the opinion of the top player carries, though, Miller has always understood his place. He leaves coaching and roster matters to general manager John Elway.
That doesn’t mean Miller won’t cooperate when questioned about team matters. Like the Broncos’ quarterback position, for instance.
His choices: Incumbent starter Trevor Siemian, first-round backup Paxton Lynch, and speculation of possibly acquiring Tony Romo.
“I feel like Elway has always put us in a great championship position, whatever quarterback that we’ve had,’’ Miller said on the eve of Super Bowl LI. “Me, personally, I like Trev. He’s done a great job for us. Of course, you’ve got to come back and do it in training camp but I like that healthy competition between him and Paxton.
“And who knows, Paxton could come alive and become a star. It happens every single year. I like our two guys that we have right now. If we were able to get somebody else, then that will be a decision of the guys in the front office. But I’m happy with where we’re at right now.’’