Broncos get taste of life without Miller | |
Title: | Broncos get taste of life without Miller |
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Description: | Broncos get taste of life without Miller ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos got a glimpse Thursday of what things would be like if AllPro linebacker Von Miller has to sit out all of September. Miller skipped the final day of training camp to address his looming suspension for violating the NFL's drugabuse policy, although ESPN reported that his appeals hearing was postponed. League spokesman Greg Aiello told The Associated Press that the league was not at liberty to comment on the matter. Nonetheless, with their 24yearold star absent, thirdyear pro Nate Irving lined up at Miller's strongside spot in the base defense at practice with free agent newcomer Shaun Phillips playing Miller's rush end role in the nickel. They did fine, but make no mistake, Miller was missed. "When you lose a guy of that caliber, you're going to notice a difference," Champ Bailey said. "He's just that effective on our defense. I think you would notice a lot more difference in a gametype sit |