In 2014, when Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller was coming off a season cut short by injury and suspension, Denver signed future Pro Football Hall edge defender DeMarcus Ware. He might have been one of the most important teammates Miller ever had.
Ware took Miller under his wing and mentored him. They won Super Bowl 50 together in 2015 and now, four years after Ware’s retirement, Miller is following in his mentor’s footsteps by grooming the next generation of pass rushers.
Each offseason, Miller hosts a “Pass Rush Summit” for edge defenders (and even some offensive linemen) from across the NFL. Miller is also taking advantage of getting to mingle with young pass rushers at the Pro Bowl in Orlando.
Before practice Thursday, Miller coached up Jaguars rookie Josh Allen:
Miller also spent some time with Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt and Ravens edge defender Matthew Judon:
And, of course, Miller made time for fans at Thursday’s practice:
Miller said during an interview on “Pardon My Take” this week that he has had to apologize to players for going “too hard” in past Pro Bowls.
