ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For the Denver Broncos to contend for the playoffs this season, here are the five players who can help make that happen:
Von Miller, outside linebacker: In a nicely appointed lobby of their suburban Denver complex, the Broncos have proof of what can happen when Miller is at his best: the Lombardi trophy from Super Bowl 50 when Miller was the game's MVP. Miller needs 16.5 sacks to reach 100 for his career and if he is anything close to that total this season -- he has topped 14 once in his career with 18.