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Von Miller Goes Superhero

April 13th, 2012 - 3:24pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Early this week, Von Miller lent his support to The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect.

The 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year shot a public service announcement, which will air on 9News KUSA-TV, the theme of which was being a superhero for an abused or neglected child.

Miller donned a cape and mask to show that, as The Kempe Foundation says, you don’t need superhuman powers to help children. Children simply need adults to believe in them and support them, and Kempe’s ongoing superhero campaign — made possible by the support of US Bank — demonstrates that ordinary people can do extraordinary things to help children.

On Twitter, The Kempe Foundation thanked Miller for being a superhero for abused children.

“Thanks for the opportunity!” he wrote back.

Broncos Madden 13 Cover Candidates

March 7th, 2012 - 2:53pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

It’s almost time to start filling out those brackets for the NCAA Tournament.

But there’s another bracket Broncos fans — and Madden fans — might be even more interested in.

The tournament to determine the cover athlete for Madden NFL ’13 is now live, but it’s up to Broncos fans to decide who will represent the franchise in the 32-man bracket.

Quarterback Tim Tebow, who helped direct Denver to the AFC West title, and linebacker Von Miller, last season’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, are in the running during the two-week, play-in round.

From now until March 21, Broncos fans can vote on SportsNation’s Facebook page for either Tebow or Miller to advance to the next round.

The winners of the play-in round for each team will be announced on ESPN on March 21, when fans can continue voting round-by-round to decide who will grace the Madden cover.

Last season, the vote for the cover generated more than 13 million votes as fans chose Cleveland running back Peyton Hillis.

Voting is now open.

Miller, Tebow Take Home Yearly Honors

February 4th, 2012 - 5:06pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

INDIANAPOLIS — Linebacker Von Miller earned the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and the Broncos were honored with the 2011 GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year for their come-from-behind victory over Chicago in Week 14, the league announced on Saturday. The awards were given at the inaugural NFL Honors awards show in Indianapolis.

“I was extremely surprised,” Miller said of winning defensive rookie of the year. “(49ers LB) Aldon Smith had a great season. All the defensive rookie candidates had great seasons — (Bills DL) Marcel Dareus, (Cardinals CB) Patrick Peterson — I was just honored to be nominated. To get the award is extremely humbling.”

Miller tied a franchise record by totaling 11.5 sacks during his rookie campaign. That figure ranked second among rookies and tied for ninth overall in the league. In 15 regular-season games (15 starts), he totaled 64 tackles (50 solo), 19 tackles for a loss, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles. Additionally, he was one of just six NFL players this season to record at least a half sack in 10 or more games.

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Broncos Perform in Pro Bowl

January 30th, 2012 - 10:46am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

In the second-highest scoring Pro Bowl in history, the AFC came away with a 59-41 victory Sunday in Honolulu.

Six Broncos took part in the all-star game, and rookie Von Miller led the way on the defensive side of the ball, notching six tackles and a sack.

Champ Bailey recovered a fumble and made three tackles and Brian Dawkins chipped in two tackles for the winning AFC squad.

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Harris and Miller Named to All-Rookie Team

January 16th, 2012 - 2:03pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America announced their annual All-Rookie team on Monday. Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (named as a safety) and linebacker Von Miller represented Denver on the squad.

Harris, who was signed by the Broncos as a college free agent out of Kansas, finished the regular season ranked fourth on the team with 65 tackles. He also intercepted one pass and broke up six others. Harris was the team’s nickel cornerback for the majority of the season, but was selected to the All-Rookie team as a safety.

Miller, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft from Texas A&M, tied the Broncos’ rookie sack record with 11.5 quarterback takedowns on his way to becoming just the second rookie in club history to be named to the Pro Bowl. His 11.5 sacks tied for ninth in the NFL and his 64 tackles were fifth-most on the Broncos.

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Miller Named Second-Team All-Pro

January 6th, 2012 - 12:47pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The 2011 Associated Press All-Pro teams were announced on Friday, and a Broncos rookie made the cut.

Von Miller is a second-team All-Pro selection in his rookie season after posting 11.5 sacks en route to the Pro Bowl.

Miller is also currently up for Pepsi Rookie of the Year, and voting is now open.

Among the other Broncos to receive All-Pro votes are Chris Kuper (4), Champ Bailey (3), Elvis Dumervil (1), Matt Prater (1) and Britton Colquitt (1).

Below are the full All-Pro teams:

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Vote Miller as Pepsi Rookie of the Year

January 6th, 2012 - 10:22am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

After a rookie season that got Von Miller voted into the Pro Bowl, fans have a chance to give the Bronco another honor.

Miller is one of five candidates for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year.

He’s nominated alongside Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton, Carolina QB Cam Newton, Arizona CB Patrick Peterson and San Francisco OLB Aldon Smith. Voting is now open.

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Tomlin, Roethlisberger Talk Broncos

January 4th, 2012 - 4:33pm by Max HensonOther posts by

A head coach with a defensive background, Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, will lead the NFL’s top-ranked defense into Denver Sunday.

The Steelers have always had a reputation for tough defense, and in studying the Broncos’ game tape, Tomlin said he’s impressed with what he sees on that side of the ball in Denver.

“I see a group that plays hard and fast. I see a group that’s opportunistic. I see a group that’s capable of breaking down pockets and making quarterbacks miserable,” Tomlin said in a conference call.

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Notebook: Kuper, Miller Earn Distinction

January 4th, 2012 - 2:57pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The Dallas Morning News’ Rick Gosselin has released his yearly All-Pro team, including yearly awards, and two Broncos made the list.

Chris Kuper, recently placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken leg against the Kansas City Chiefs, is one of the guards on the All-Pro team.

“Best blocker in NFL’s best rushing attack,” Gosselin wrote.

The second Bronco on the list is Von Miller, though not as an All-Pro. Gosselin believes Miller is the Defensive Rookie of the Year.

“Collected 10 1/2 sacks in his first 11 games before breaking his thumb,” Gosselin wrote. “He played with a cast the rest of the way and only managed one more sack — still a respectable 11 1/2 for the AFC West champions.”

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Johnson: Chiefs Will Bring Their Best

December 28th, 2011 - 12:55pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Had the Chiefs won last week, they’d enter Sunday’s game in Denver with a chance to make the playoffs.

But Kansas City lost to Oakland in overtime, eliminating them from postseason contention.

The Chiefs are now relegated to playing potential spoiler against the Broncos in Week 17, and linebacker Derrick Johnson said his team is determined to the end its season with a win.

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