When Von Miller went down before week one, the Broncos’ playoff hopes died with him. Now that Miller is 32-years-old and a season removed from the sixth most pressures in the league by any linebacker, it may be easier to cling to the fact that he “only” notched eight sacks. If George Paton elects to part ways with Miller, the Broncos would have an additional $18 million in cap space. It would also turn what is currently a long-term question into a pressing one:
Do the Broncos need to chase a top tier edge this year?
Bradley Chubb made the Pro Bowl in his first year back from a season-ending ACL injury while Malik Reed led the team in sacks.