I just want to start out by thanking some of my teammates who helped me get the Defensive Player of the Week award last week.
It starts in the meeting rooms. We have Keith Brooking, a veteran guy — he doesn’t let me gloat or think about the achievements I’ve got. I really appreciate having Keith in the locker room. He is a guy that really keeps me humble. He told us earlier, he’s been playing 15 years. If you add up the years of the rest of the group, we haven’t really had close to the type of experience he’s had. So, I think it all starts with Keith and he’s been playing great for us.
Then on the back end, there is Chris Harris, Champ Bailey, Rahim Moore, Tony Carter and Mike Adams — without their lockdown coverage, I don’t think I’d be able to be the type of pass rusher I am.
Aldon Smith texted me right after the 49ers game about taking away my sack lead. He and J.J. Watt have a little lead on me now, but all three of us were drafted in the first round last year and we have a pretty cool relationship. I think our success will be determined based on whoever is in New Orleans at the end of the year though. That’s what we’re trying to do. Our focus is on a tough Kansas City team this week and that’s all I’ve been thinking about. I congratulated Aldon after his game, and hopefully he’ll be congratulating me after this game.
I remember playing at Arrowhead Stadium last year and at the end of the National Anthem the fans yell, “And the home of the Chiefs.” That really stood out to me. Derrick Thomas played there and I really love Derrick Thomas. To go back to a place where he dominated for so many years is really special to me. It’s humbling to be mentioned with Derrick Thomas. I loved watching him play.
We’re just taking it one day at a time though to reach our goals as a team.
Gig em!
Tags: Von Miller, Week 11
I love to hear you preach team, Von. The individual awards are great, and I’m sure you will win a ton along the way, but a players legacy is ultimately judged by one statistic – Super Bowl wins. Now let’s go get some!!!
1. Peyton did not do huddle ups in Indy so I really like it because its different than what he’s done before.
2. When they pulled Peyton from the Hets? Game he went nuts. I have never seen him more upset in my life. He had sat out other games before that but wow… He was angry.
*Jets
Hey von congrats on the award man you and the rest of the defense are playing on another level i love the way you guys are looking out there can’t wait till tomorrow to see your latest sack dance much love to all of bronco nation and lets bring that superbowl home
Von, we love the impact you’ve made on our team in such a short time! Keep it up!
Von,
I’m confident I can speak on the behalf of many here, when I say we are thankful to have you on our team.
Broncos Country Strong 2012!!!!!!!
Great job Von and keep up the great work!
Oh yeah. In case the Steven Jackson acquisition doesn’t pan out, I really like Theo Riddick.
REALLY like him. WR converted back to his natural position. He has the potential to be a beast at the next level.
KKOd: Having spent my youth in Detroit, I watched many a CFL game. A rougre is scored when the team kicking or punting the ball stops the receiving team from getting out of their endzone. Worth one point. You old enough to remember Joe Capp or Cookie Gilchrist???
OSS? was that the same Joe Kapp that played for the Vikings?
Here’s a video of the Old School guys Keeping it Old School!!! Too Cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrkEROiQsa8
sndvl! you can speak for me any time bro!!!
Von! We Love You Man!!!
BT: Yes! And Cookie Gilchrist played for the Bills for several years and a few games for the Broncos. Cookie is probably the moist underrecognized great football player of all time. In thew CFL he was the star fullback, kicker and punter. He had the power of Jim Brown and was an excellent place kicker and punter. I’ll have to tell you a story about Alex Karras, Floyd Little and Cookie some day.
I look forward to that OSS!!! I love Old School Football, when the Clothesline was still more than a concept that irritates HOA’s!!!
On a more serious note… Many people have scoffed at the thought of a Lawsuit paralyzing or completely crippling the NFL, but it’s coming and coming quickly!!! and if you read Closely the defendants are already becoming un-unified, as the NFL is trying to lay the blame with individual teams etc… not a good sign to start pointing fingers this early in the procedure
http://nakedlaw.avvo.com/athletics/nfl-may-pay-billions-in-concussion-lawsuit.html
Hey OSS and BT – you guys are bringing back some good memories that take me back to my youth and my days as a Steeler fan.
Hola DB!!! were you a Steelers fan when Lambert planted Elway on his face?
No…my freshman year of college in CO was Elway’s rookie year. I had followed the Steelers during the Bradshaw era and not much post Bradshaw and all the SB runs.
Ahhh! Lambert Smiling with No Teeth is an iconic image that will never leave my memory!!!
I started following the Broncos in ’83 but…it took Elway a few seasons to completely win me over.
“He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I’m thinking, ‘You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant.” I can’t tell you how badly I wanted out of there.” Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).
LOL Hahahahahaha
I’m still laughing!!!
Classic DB!!! Classic
Good night Bronco fans – I gotta go try to sleep off all this pie – ice cream – turkey – and all the rest. I feel like a blimp and I prolly look like one too!!!
Goodnight DB!!! Do you get to watch the game tomorrow, or are you working?
Game starts at 10 am my time – I won’t get home until 11:45.am. Maybe I’ll get to miss any flub ups, and the Broncos will have pulled it together, and figured out the KC run game, and my Broncos will be on top and in control!!!
I’m still laughing!!!! Can’t help it! That is a great picture!!!
Excellent! Sleep well
B-R-O-N-C-O-S BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS!!!
What a awesome blog. A true team player and we are proud that you are a Bronco!
Game day y’all. Here’s a great read to get you going:
http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_22060735/woody-paige-broncos-john-elway-should-be-nfls
ITS SUNDAY FOOTBALL!!
I’m glad that Tracy Porter made the flight and could possibly play. Looks like Kuper is back on the O-line. I’m stoked about that.
I want a Broncos win for my B-day. GO ORANGE AND BLUE!!
Gameday!
Happy Birthday Strand!
Broncos Country Strong 2012!!!!!!!