The simple, yet complicated, question regarding Von Miller's negotiations with the Denver Broncos comes down to this: Is Miller better off gambling by sitting out a season or taking the one-year, $14.1 million franchise-tag offer if he and the Broncos can't work out a long-term deal by July 15?
Based on the history of players who have either held out or missed a significant portion of the previous season, Miller would be better off sitting than playing.
The value of great players does not decrease when they miss time. If anything, their value increases.