The NFL is a copycat league. Each year, 32 teams strive for a common goal, yet only one earns glory in the end. That team’s strengths are dissected and become the benchmark for 31 other clubs. Every team who compared themselves to the 2015 Denver Broncos concluded they didn’t have enough pass rushers.
Getting to the quarterback is essential for success in the NFL. Each of the last nine Super Bowl winners have ranked in the top half of the league in sacks, five of which ranked in the top three. Super Bowl MVP Von Miller was the first draft pick the Broncos made when John Fox arrived in Denver, so he’s keenly aware of the importance of the role.