Von Miller Slumping In Ninth Season
5 years agoDenver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has just 2.5 sacks through seven games in 2019, leaving him on pace for just six all season. He posted fewer than six sacks in a season just once, back in 2013 when he played in nine games due to suspension and injury. It won't make matters easier the rest of the way with fellow pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (knee) out for the season. Miller failed to record a tackle in Week 7 for just the sixth time in 127 career games. The star linebacker appears to be pressing, but he's also played 91 percent of the snaps, roughly a 15 percent jump. The bottom line is that Denver's defense under head coach Vic Fangio won't reach its full potential if Miller isn't productive rushing the quarterback. Denver's defense could surprise against the Colts this week, but they're off the streaming radar for now.
Source: Denver 7 - Troy Renck
Source: Denver 7 - Troy Renck