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Grading the 2019 Broncos linebackers position

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Von Miller
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 27: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

Von Miller

2019 Stats: 46 tackles, eight sacks

2019 was a very weird year for Von Miller. For the first time since 2013, a year where he missed the first six games due to a suspension and then missed the last few games and the postseason due to an ACL injury, he registered fewer than ten sacks in a season.

It seemed as if Vic Fangio wanted him to play more in coverage. But, Miller plays better when he can get to the quarterback. So, having him in coverage makes no sense.

Teams have also learned to double team Miller when he goes after the quarterback, so if Miller can find a way to erase the double teams, his sack total will get back up to double digits.

Not a really good year for Miller, which is probably the first time I have said this in writing in my years as a writer.

Grade: B-

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