Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

[Woodman]

Word last week was that Bills edge rusher Von Miller plans to practice this week and he’s got eyes on doing more than that.

Miller discussed his plans for the week on the latest episode of The Voncast and said that he’s looking to make the most of the one padded practice that the team will have before flying to London on Thursday night. Miller said he thinks he needs to look “amazing” in that practice in order to get a spot in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars and that he believes he will look good enough to get the green light.

“I don’t know if the fans can expect to see me yet, but if I was a betting man I would say yeah, you can expect to see Von Miller in London,” Miller said.

[Turf]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I hear a little John Wick in there. "People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer, but yeah, I'm thinking I'm back."

[Woodman]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

So, here’s what we don’t know:

• If Miller is healthy enough to play football

We haven’t seen Miller with the team since mid-August, and then that was with a variety of tape, full-leg sleeves, and braces — this may, or may not, be a significant factor into why Miller was placed on the PUP List despite all his “I’ll be ready Week 1” claims and his obvious disappointment (although he made it clear that he trusted the Bills’ decision making) in not being on the field in September.



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[Woodman]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I hear a little John Wick in there. "People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer, but yeah, I'm thinking I'm back."

John Wick reference.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I think he’ll debut at home on snf vs the giants weak Oline

[Woodman]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I think he’ll debut at home on snf vs the giants weak Oline

Sack city baby!!!

[OpIv37]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Question: does the White injury play a factor? A pass rush is going to make the backup CB’s job much easier.

Granted, our DL racked up numbers the last two weeks, but I believe both the Fish and Washington had injuries on the OL.

[Woodman]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Our pass rush is just fine with anybody we put out there at corner and they will benefit.

By the way the Jets line sucks as well.

I'd wait but.... ...... if he's ready they might give him 10-15 plays.

[sahlensguy]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Our db depth took a hit with White's injury. Who's active spot does Miller take for just a handful of plays? Sit him longer until he is more ready to go.

[Woodman]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Our db depth took a hit with White's injury. Who's active spot does Miller take for just a handful of plays? Sit him longer until he is more ready to go.

I would make him wait if it was up to me.

Kingsley Jonathan or Shaq Lawson I would guess as the spot loser.

[sahlensguy]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I would make him wait if it was up to me.

Kingsley Jonathan or Shaq Lawson I would guess as the spot loser.

With White down though, do they carry an extra db?

A productive VM is the top priority. I won't second guess the coaches for how and when to bring him back.

[YardRat]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Von likes to talk. A lot. They waited a full year to put White back on the field, I'd be surprised if Miller is activated this quickly.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I'm going to hold back my expectations of Miller. The Tre's experience last year serves a reminder that you really can't pin your hope on someone coming back from ACL less than 1.5 years. How effective can Miller be this year? So far I have not heard anyone talking about that possibility. I hope it does not escape McDermott and the coaches.

Not to be a Debbie downer, just point out this what I feel is a real possibility. I do understand Von's case is different from Tre. He didn't fully tear ACL, only found out in surgery. And Von's mindset on this injury is world's different from Tre, which is actually critical. Still I don't know when Von steps on to the field again, he'd have some hesitations. Maybe not before he makes a sack beating a offensive tackle ...

[cas22]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

Shaq will be cut...

[notacon]

Re: Von Miller: If I was a betting man, I’d expect to see me play in London

I get Von Miller being anxious to play. That’s who he is.

But, ultimately he does NOT make that decision.

If he does play, it’s in the best interests of the team to bring him in slowly. That’s why they went out and got Leo Floyd. The rotation of the D-line has been maintained this year as reflected in the snap counts...

Gregory Rousseau	DE	126	59.15%
Shaq Lawson	DE	96	45.07%
Leonard Floyd	DE	105	49.30%
A.J. Epenesa	DE	91	42.72%
Kingsley Jonathan	DE	19	8.92%
Poona Ford	DE	23	10.80%
Ed Oliver	DT	142	66.67%
DaQuan Jones	DT	109	51.17%
Tim Settle	DT	67	31.46%
Jordan Phillips	DT	74	34.74%

The D-line is playing lights out. Miller will be (when the BILLS decide he’s “ready”) the cherry on top of an extremely effective pass rush.