Von Miller Participates with Cast at Broncos Practice

by Troy Hufford on Dec 2, 2011 11:42 AM MST in News

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Von Miller practiced today, but with the addition of a heavy cast on his surgically repaired thumb. If there was ever something that Von Miller could add that would make him scarier to opposing quarterbacks, I think a club hand would do it.

He will still be a gametime decision on Sunday against the Vikings, but this certainly adds a bit of optimism that he will play. In 2009, Brian Dawkins sported a club after breaking his hand during the preseason, just a month before opening day against the Bengals. It didn't seem to hinder his play, on the field, due to the fact that Dawkins found himself playing in space as a safety. Von Miller's role is a bit different. To rush the passer, Von will need an unencumbered hand to wage war against blockers. The hand fighting that takes place on every play between blocker and defender is likely the one aspect that could keep Von Miller from playing on Sunday.

If he does play with a cast on his thumb, it will be interesting to see how much Von Miller is able to keep his hands out in front of him. I don't know how much Von Miller has had experience with a cast on his hand, but I imagine that is has to be pretty strange to have a completely different tactile stimulus for something that he has done for most of his life. There's a very specific muscle memory that arises from doing a particular motion thousands of times. We all know that Von Miller's quickness, balance, and power are impeccable, but how much will a cast hinder his play on the football field, if at all?

Von Miller doesn't appear to be concerned about it.

It's different, but it's not going to change the way I play.

-Von Miller, on playing with a casted hand

I guess we'll find out on Sunday... or we won't.

We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available. Go Broncos!

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Von Miller practiced today, but without the addition of a heavy cast on his surgically repaired thumb.

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Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Dec 2, 2011 11:44 AM MST reply actions

Good catch. Fixed.

Respect is not given it is earned dog gonit...and they don't respect us...nobody respects us... you know what you got to do in that situation? TAKE IT!!!!!
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by Troy Hufford on Dec 2, 2011 11:47 AM MST up reply actions

My fingers have a mind of their own, sometimes.

Respect is not given it is earned dog gonit...and they don't respect us...nobody respects us... you know what you got to do in that situation? TAKE IT!!!!!
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by Troy Hufford on Dec 2, 2011 11:50 AM MST up reply actions

thats what she said

lol sorry I had to

Q. Why doesn't St. Paul have a professional football team?
A. Because then Minneapolis would want one!

by Broncs55 on Dec 2, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions

Sounds like my first time

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Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Dec 2, 2011 1:01 PM MST up reply actions

hahaha, I deserved it.

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by Troy Hufford on Dec 2, 2011 1:03 PM MST up reply actions

Bamm! Bamm!

by BigskyBronco on Dec 2, 2011 11:47 AM MST reply actions

I hope he plays

I can’t wait to see that beast with a club at the end of his arm. I wish we had a picture right now!

None of us go out and play for stats. You just do whatever you can to help the team out. -- Eddie Royal

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by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 2, 2011 11:51 AM MST reply actions

This news is better than Von may or may not play news...

Whew…Have we been blessed or what at meeting teams with their respective stars hurt or out? Forte? Can you stub your toe this Sunday? Pretty please…

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 12:58 PM MST up reply actions

LMAO...This was a response to IowaBronco..

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 12:59 PM MST up reply actions

AP is out

ESPN just reported Adrian Peterson is officially out Sunday vs Denver

by IowaBronco on Dec 2, 2011 11:56 AM MST via mobile reply actions

Link please?

"Let's go our there, and stick our fists through their ribcages, rip our their hearts, eat them, and sh!t them back out on the field!!" - Blue Mountain State

by Alittlemore_cowbell on Dec 2, 2011 11:58 AM MST up reply actions

http://minnesota.sbnation.com/2011/12/2/2606095/adrian-peterson-injury-update-out-vikings-broncos

Respect is not given it is earned dog gonit...and they don't respect us...nobody respects us... you know what you got to do in that situation? TAKE IT!!!!!
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by Troy Hufford on Dec 2, 2011 12:08 PM MST up reply actions

Very Nice!

I hope the team stays focused. With the bunker mentality they have had to play with, it’s only human to inadvertently step off the gas.

by talak on Dec 2, 2011 12:19 PM MST up reply actions

True that.

I’m actually kind of worried about when an (the only human) eventual let down will happen.

Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.

by Boiler etc on Dec 2, 2011 12:40 PM MST up reply actions

SWEET!!!

Avalance 2011-12 season, Mission 45 Wins.
Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Dec 2, 2011 1:02 PM MST up reply actions

HEY LOOK!!! ANOTHER BRONCO FAN FROM IOWA!!!

Just when I thought everyone in this state only liked either the Packers, Bears, Vikings, or Chiefs! I saw you are a Colorado native as well! I was born in Wheat Ridge and lived in Northglen before moving out here. Where are you at in Iowa?

Quotes from my wife (2nd yr football fan) while watching the Broncos with me:
"Honey I know we are losing and you are upset but remember things could be worse. You could be cheering for the Raiders."
"THAT hit [Rahim on Jones] got a flag? What?!?! AND a FINE?!?! Why not just strap pillows to their heads and have a tea party on the 50 yard line since that's as much contact as the NFL will allow."

by DominantDenverDefense on Dec 2, 2011 3:34 PM MST up reply actions

Praise Tebow

If he’s practicing today, there’s at least a statistical chance he will play Sunday. I’m sure they’d rather keep him out than see him get hurt again, but Miller on the field only increases our chances as we make this playoff push.

If you do not irrationally worship Tim Tebow as a living god, you are obviously a terrible person. You are also with the terrorists and hate America. And our troops. And babies. And ice cream. And puppies.

by TheMastermind on Dec 2, 2011 12:18 PM MST reply actions

Hopefully

he won’t start and only goes in unless things become absolutely necessary. The more healing time, the better for him and the Broncos, long term.

Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.

by Boiler etc on Dec 2, 2011 12:44 PM MST up reply actions

Really? I am pretty tolerant about most stuff, but why did you need to go THERE with that comment header

This is why people get so flaming upset on this issue. What you imply with this comment header is ignorant, foolish, and intended ONLY to get people upset. Mission accomplished here. I realize that your personal views do not align with a lot of people, but that it intentionally inflamatory. Please try to show a least a modicum of respect and taste.

by Da Bum on Dec 2, 2011 1:43 PM MST up reply actions

Interestingly,

Mastermind has spent some time on the other side of the fence as well. It is almost as if this is a conscious decision and slightly sarcastic. Nonetheless, I am laughing my a** off at what he has been posting lately. Either way, I think it is hilarious. :D

by idahobronc on Dec 2, 2011 5:34 PM MST up reply actions

That's all Mastermind is....is sarcastic...

…guys like that need the internet or I don’t know what they would do.

"Pain don't hurt" - Swayze (Road House) -- We miss you man!

by bonaire on Dec 2, 2011 5:54 PM MST up reply actions

It now appears it's a game-time decision

but we know he is traveling with the team, it’s a 50-50 coin flip, Von plays until he doesn’t and we will win!

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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!

by the new Bradfather on Dec 2, 2011 12:19 PM MST reply actions

Miller will play and will still record a sack and a bunch of hurries

Von is great at dipping that shoulder to get around the defenders – he doesn’t need to use his hands in most cases when rushing the outside edge – and I think that’s where they are going to rush him from. If they need an inside rush, they’ll send Dawkins IMO

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A. Because then Minneapolis would want one!

by Broncs55 on Dec 2, 2011 12:22 PM MST reply actions

Best line I've read all day! lmao

If there was ever something that Von Miller could add that would make him scarier to opposing quarterbacks, I think a club hand would do it.

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by Tim Lynch on Dec 2, 2011 12:42 PM MST reply actions

Von Miller

Showing the world that clubbing isn’t ponderous anymore.

Avalance 2011-12 season, Mission 45 Wins.
Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Dec 2, 2011 1:03 PM MST up reply actions

That's a 'per' Ponderous statement...

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

See what he did there?

I am sure Ponder is pondering the pass rush of Von Doom!

"You’re only great if you win something. I mean, Alexander wasn’t Alexander the Mediocre or Alexander the Average. He was Alexander the Great, and there’s a reason for it."-Shannon Sharpe

by CH74 on Dec 2, 2011 3:31 PM MST up reply actions

I don't see his position as a factor in whether he can or can't play...The blockers rarely touch him anyway!

Did you see that spin move on the RT in Sunday’s game against the Doltbags? From the snap to Von Miller spinning around the RT was a total of .7 seconds! The RT couldn’t even move! He was stunned so much and by the time he turned around Miller was already on Rivers with the sack. How cool is that? Now with a club? Are yo kidding me? If I was Christian Ponder I would demand 10X the money for this game just in case something terrible goes wrong!

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 1:06 PM MST reply actions

What are the odds that Ponder develops a sprained ankle between now and gametime?

Avalance 2011-12 season, Mission 45 Wins.
Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Dec 2, 2011 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

There's always life insurance.

I wonder if Ponder has increased his lately…

by trumanj on Dec 2, 2011 3:17 PM MST up reply actions

Fastest move to a QB through or around a blocker I have ever seen.

Absolutely came off the couch screaming “YEAH” with that one. Scared the neighbors, I am sure.

by idahobronc on Dec 2, 2011 5:37 PM MST up reply actions

if he can go he will

If it is affecting his play, then Haggan will replace.

I completely agree with the MSM that Denver reached for a player in the 2010 draft. I disagree that that player is Tim Tebow.

by Trapped in O.C. on Dec 2, 2011 1:06 PM MST via mobile reply actions

I'm a little disappointed AP is out.

I love watching that guy run, but I wanted to see how we respond to the Vikes’ best shot.

They have a bad record and are a little banged up, but they’re not the cupcake a lot of people think they are.

Oh well. I guess we’ll have to take their next best shot. Darn.

by TheMastermind on Dec 2, 2011 1:08 PM MST reply actions

Not cupcakes indeed.

They have had a run of problems and have a few holes to fill with the next offseason, but plenty of effort, and can be dangerous. Ponder looks to just need time to deveolp…I hope it has not been enough time yet.

by idahobronc on Dec 2, 2011 5:39 PM MST up reply actions

Is there a danger of aggravating the injury...

… or is it a matter of pain tolerance (which I don’t pooh-pooh…. I couldn’t do it)?

And which thumb is it?

Will he be limited to the outside speed rush where he’d only have to use his leverage with his good hand when he tries to round the corner?

Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."

by margabelle on Dec 2, 2011 1:24 PM MST reply actions

I do not recall seeing it anywhere, which had was it?

by Da Bum on Dec 2, 2011 1:36 PM MST reply actions

Ughhh... which hand was it?

by Da Bum on Dec 2, 2011 1:37 PM MST up reply actions

The good hand!

Q. Why doesn't St. Paul have a professional football team?
A. Because then Minneapolis would want one!

by Broncs55 on Dec 2, 2011 2:01 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Your ate up dude...LOL.

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 3:16 PM MST up reply actions

i know

there is nothing that no one can do for me tho. My wife said euthanasia is the worlds only hope for me

Q. Why doesn't St. Paul have a professional football team?
A. Because then Minneapolis would want one!

by Broncs55 on Dec 2, 2011 6:27 PM MST up reply actions

The defenders that go against "THE CLUB"

will get hurt by the club! ;o) Just a hopeful prediction.

It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on aimlessly and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man, Solomon.

by metalman5050 on Dec 2, 2011 1:49 PM MST reply actions

They'll be gettin' a mouthful of his right hand...

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by Omniscient Orange on Dec 2, 2011 2:19 PM MST reply actions

At least his fingers look free...

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 3:17 PM MST up reply actions

What does a Viking and a possum have in common?

Both play dead at home and get killed on the road!

A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves

by waterboy31321 on Dec 2, 2011 2:55 PM MST reply actions

I'm sure they'll give a valiant effort...

This is a if prediction:

If the Broncos can create some turnovers then I think the score can be 26-16.

Without TOs then 19-16…A win is a win is a win right…

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 3:20 PM MST up reply actions

Looks like Sage Rosenfels was claimed off waiver by the Vikes...

Found this perusing the site over there…

by bfree2bronc on Dec 2, 2011 3:24 PM MST reply actions

Note that they were said to be looking at our Adam Weber.

.Makes sense, as Weber was a Golden Gopher. Also the comments seem to explain why we went so long as a 52 player team. If anybody tried to take a PS member, we could block it by promoting him, as we would apparently have first option to do that.

by idahobronc on Dec 2, 2011 5:46 PM MST up reply actions