The comeback is Von - Miller ‘whooping’ ass ahead of return
Denver Broncos legend Von Miller has been somewhat of a forgotten figure in league circles. Though all of that is about to change, as the devastating linebacker readies for his return. Some even say Von is back to his terrifying best.
Speaking to Denver media on Friday, Broncos kicker — and good friend of Miller — Brandon McManus shared just how scary No. 58 is looking ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
“He's been training for two years now, unfortunately last year with him getting hurt, training his butt off out there in California, and he's never looked any better,” McManus said.
“Him and I talk. We joke about–obviously everyone doubts his age and stuff like that. I think the first week he made a comment on how he's still whooping all these people's butts. They were 22, 23 years old. That's just who he is.”
McManus believes Miller’s mindset is key of his undeniable greatness, not too different to another of Colorado’s favorite sons.
“Just similar to Peyton [Manning]–whatever these guys put their minds to, they're able to accomplish. That's just the kind of competitors that they are and the athletes that they are. So I don't see anything slowing him down personally. I'm excited to watch him finally, for two years now, to get back out there and dominate like he did before.
“For the defense and the team as well, it's a huge mood boost to have somebody, the franchise sack leader, on the field with you and the way he's able to disrupt and help Bradley [Chubb] on the other side and help everybody on the field because similar as you know from our 2015 year, we had an incredible pass rush which means that our corners and safeties get to sit a little earlier because they don't have to cover for so long and it creates a lot of opportunities which turns into our [offensive] opportunities.”
McManus also lifted the lid on Von’s magnetic personality and how it effects teammates inside the Broncos’ Englewood facility.
“He's just a huge asset to have on the team, both physically and in the locker room,” McManus said of Miller.
“He's kind of like a glue. A lot of guys will come, and they'll get stuck to him. He has an infectious personality; it's fun. He loves to work, as you guys know.”
If Miller takes part in Denver’s first preseason game — as expected — on August 14, it will be his first steps on the gridiron since December 12, 2019 where the Broncos defeated the then-Oakland Raiders.
Buckle up AFC, the Vonster is coming for your quarterback.